Fabulous at Phonics!

I am a raising attainment adviser for a local authority and have been involved in borough wide school improvement for several years. I have developed outstanding teaching practice and leadership skills throughout the phases and across the curriculum within my own and other schools, private settings and the wider community. I have teaching experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I am an experienced EYFS Leader and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator and a Specialist Leader of Education for Early Years. I have worked as an English and Reading Leader and have introduced new curriculums with improved outcomes in phonics and reading and writing across key stages and in statutory assessments. As a result, I am well a prepared and fully experienced tutor and can work independently, diligently and act on my own initiative. I can work well under pressure and have high expectations of myself and others. I hold a First-Class BA Hons degree in English and graduated as a mature student whilst raising three children and working part time. This achievement was celebrated by the Open University in their publications, in the local press and I was asked to speak on local radio. I went on to gain a PGCE with QTS and studied English as a special interest area; gaining an A grade pass at master’s level for my research into promoting and developing children as readers. I also write children’s poetry and have had several poems published.
Tutoring allows me to apply my skills, knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible results. My philosophy is embedded in valuing children to increase well-being and their intrinsic motivation to develop and learn.