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Sheena
- Hourly rate £40
- Response Time 24h
- Number of students 15
£40/hr
- English
- 11 plus
- 7 Plus
- School Entrance Exams
- 13 Plus
Sheena - Sanderstead - School English
Lesson location
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At Sheena's house: Croydon
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from Croydon
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About Sheena
- What kind of experience do you have?
I am a Qualified Teacher with a Literacy specialism.
Currently Head of department in a girls secondary school
I hold a TESOL qualification and am able to teach English as a Foreign language
I prepare Adults for IELT's
Children for 11+ ( Grammar & Independent School)
creative writing / Essay writing
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes.
- Where and with whom did you train?
Roehampton University ( BA hons )
Institute of Education ( PGCE )
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
IFL
- Tell me about some of your current students.
students aged 9-11 seeking Grammar & Independent school entry.
13 + Independent School entry
GCSE
Adults learning English as a Second language
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +8
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My students achieve exam success and make good progress because I am an experienced teacher who loves what I do. sessions are lively and enjoyable . This is the secret to success.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I specialise in 11 Plus English
I offer Maths as part of the 11 Plus course.
English to GCSE
- Tell me about your qualifications.
BA hons English Language & Literature
PGCE
TESOL
- How much do you charge?
£40 p/hr one to one or one to two ( 1:1 / 1:2)
£30 small group
Depending on Distance fee starting at £45 p/hr at pupil's home.
- Where do you teach?
I teach from home in South Croydon
Various locations in Surrey, Sutton, Coulsdon, Wallington, Thornton Heath , Addiscombe , Purley , Bromley & Kent.
- When are you available?
Please enquire for availability.
2 week 11 Plus Revision Course August 7th- 17th
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
Ages 8-11 ( 10+ / 11+ / 13 +preparation )
ks2 general support
12-18 GCSE
Adults
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
10+ 11+ 13+ Common Entrance,
SAT's
GCSE
IELT's
QTS
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
via Skype
- Do you have a personal message for students?
I am a patient teacher who can help to build your self confidence. I encourage & teach in a creative way that will leave you feeling happy & wanting to come back. I spend the time on the areas that you really need to understand so that you are confident and understand how to improve your learning.
I structure each lesson in a way that is clear and leads on logically to the next step.
Tuition is a process that works nicely along with schoolwork . I provide support & all the materials you'll need to get ahead in any exam .
Preparation is key & I enjoy being part of it !
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
From the first time we met Sheena she put us all at ease. My son looked forward to his sessions with her and the change we saw in him was fantastic.
He entered the Trinity 10plus exam with this extra confidence and focus. He went in in with a big smile on his face and come out with an even bigger grin. We were thrilled to hear he had passed and have no doubt that Sheena played a significant part in this. ÂI always wanted to learn to read and write English. When I came to England , I was busy taking care of my children. Now I have time to concentrate on myself. Natasha has made me feel very confident to speak English and now I can fill out forms at work. She is like a friend. My literacy is much better now. Thanks to Natasha
Sheena has worked miracles with my 9 year old daughter who was sitting the 11plus. She had problems being able to write stories and understand comprehensions.Sheena very quickly identified what my daughter needed most help with and was soon giving her tips on how toaapproach texts. I couldn't believe it when after just one term my daughters teacher said to me " whatever you're doing , keep it up !" My daughters work was used as an example in class and we were ecstatic when she passed the 11plus
Natasha helped me to pass my QTS literacy in order to practice as a teacher. Being a 2nd language speaker , Natasha taught me the building blocks of the language , like Prepositions , that I had no idea about using. Although she taught me to the test , Natasha encouraged me to spend some time learning general English , which made a big difference to my speaking skills as well as my writing.
I've got no hesitation in recommending Natasha , she enabled me to achieve and I am so happy.Sheena is a caring and effective tutor. My son loved his sessions with her. He did sessions in English and maths and managed to score in the top 5% for his English when sitting his 10+ entrance exams.
I was frustrated at the lack of progress in IELTS exam. I needed 7.5 minimum to register as a doctor and start my career. Unfortunately I got only 7 in writing which is the most difficult part of the exam. I felt I had no hope to get 7.5 . Natasha saved my life. She read all my essays and guided me. She is a wonderful teacher who has excellent knowledge and fabulous teaching skills. With her help and support I achieved 8, even better than what I wanted. She is encouraging, knowledgable and patient.
In 2 terms , my daughter has changed from a child anxious about her ability in English, to now being a school example. Natasha managed to get her so interested & teach her strategies that improved her writing rapidly. She went on to pass her Grammar school tests , placing in the top 180 for Bexley & Nonsuch & Wallington.
I couldn't be happier with Natasha's teaching !My son was going to a popular group 11plus tuition in Sutton & being taught by Grammar school teachers, yet still couldn't write creatively well enough. After just 2 sessions with Natasha , he was given a format which he could follow & understand how to develop ideas. Natasha encouraged my son so much that he always looked forward to her sessions & I'm pleased to say he got a place at Reigate Grammar.
My son was struggling with creative writing & comprehension until he met Natasha. She encouraged him & he soon loved going to her lessons. The change came when he wrote a story that even his yr 9 brother at grammar school was impressed by. I couldn't believe he had written it ! I can't thank her enough. we got a place at Wallington county for Sept 2015 & are over the moon !
Leona was going to a group tuition but doing badly in English. Natasha taught her so well, she loved going to her classes every week. We also took her maths class which was a good brush up.
Leona got into Nonsuch for 2015.
thank you NatashaView more recommendations
Rates
Hourly rate
- £40
Pack prices
- 5h: £200
- 10h: £400
online
- £40/h
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