Bachelor of Arts (BA in Anthropology & Geography)
Bachelor of Education (BEd in Primary Education)
Clear - available to view upon request
NUT (National Union of Teachers)
References are available upon request

Subjects

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I offer a unique learning experience for children ages 4-11 years which involves helping them relax & feel more confident while focussing on the academic support they require. Whether your child requires basic Literacy & Numeracy support, SATs or 11+ preparation, they will receive this in a session which is infused with relaxation skills which help boost their confidence & performance.

I also provide Sound Therapy treatments & offer a variety of workshops, seminars & courses relating to the use of traditional sound healing tools (Himalayan & crystal singing bowls, voice & harmonic singing) for meditation & relaxation. Please contact me for more information regarding these.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have been teaching Primary aged children since 1998 after qualifying in British Columbia, Canada with a first class Bachelor of Education Degree. My teaching experience lies mainly within the Foundation Stage & Key Stage 1 (Nursery to Year 2), but have plenty of teaching experience throughout Key Stage 2 as well.

I've trained as a Relax Kids (TM) teacher (children's relaxation coach), as well as a Sound Practitioner & Mantra Therapist through the British Association of Sound Therapy (BAST).

What kind of experience do you have?
More than 12 years experience teaching as a Primary Teacher, including 8+ years as Music Co-ordinator, 4+ years as Music Specialist, 2 years as Literacy Co-ordinator, and 2+ years co-ordinating the training and mentoring of student teachers within my school settings.

I have also done academic tutoring for more than 12 years, working with dozens of children between the ages of 3 and 12 realise their potential by providing a safe and stimulating learning environment.

How much do you charge?
All prices are mentioned above.

Where do you teach?
Academic Tuition takes place in my home, allowing me 'instant' access to the wealth of resources I have gathered over my years as a Primary Teacher. I am located in Central Croydon, with plenty of parking available, and only a 10 minutes walk from both West Croydon and East Croydon mainline stations.

When are you available?
Currently, I run academic tuition sessions Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Available Tuition times as of 05/09/2011:
Mondays - 4:30-5:30pm (EY/KS1 - TBC); 6.30-7.30pm (KS2); 7.30-8.30pm (adults or upper KS2)
Wednesdays - 4:30-5:30pm (EY/KS1); 5.30-6.30pm (KS1/Lower KS2 only)


Sound Therapy sessions: contact me for more info!

Which ages and levels do you teach?
4-11 years; adult Literacy & Numeracy skills

Sound Therapy: All ages - if under age 18, parental consent is required.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
11+ exams; SATs (KS1/KS2)

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
N/A

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
NUT, GTC

Where and with whom did you train?
Please see qualifications section above.

Tell me about some of your current students.
On the academic side of things, I am currently working with a variety of pupils, the youngest being 4 years old and the eldest being 10 years old. Ability levels vary from child to child and includes children with CP, speech and language delays, those requiring general academic support, to those who are well ahead of their peers and are preparing for several of the top local Grammar School exams.

Finally, I have run several afterschool clubs over the past 4 years providing more than 100 children with the unique opportunity to learn how to relax through play, breath, yoga/stretching exercises, simple visualisations. I am now looking at branching into the world of doing 1:1 support with children and integrating Sound Therapy into these sessions.

Do you have a personal message for students?
All of you are welcome to get in touch to find out more about the services I offer. Children & adults alike love coming to work with me. I aim to make my sessions more like a meeting of friends and family, allowing everyone to feel safe, nurtured and able to 'grow'. Looking forward to meeting all of you very soon!

Articles

Music Therapy and Sound Therapy
Subject: Sound Therapy
Tags: sound therapy, subject description
Created: 22/07/2009

Relaxation - Inner Calm for a Fast-Paced World
Subject: Childrens Relaxation
Tags: advice (general), childrens relaxation
Created: 26/01/2009