Subjects
Subjects and ages
Primary and lower secondary, roughly ages 6 to 14, at British and international schools. I keep the range focused so I can do it properly.
Maths
Number, fluency and problem solving
- Place value and the four operations
- Times tables and mental arithmetic
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Multi-step word problems and explaining method
English
Reading and writing
- Reading comprehension: finding and explaining evidence
- Structured paragraphs (PEE / PETAL)
- Spelling, sentence building and writing stamina
- Writing speed for timed work
Science
Knowledge and investigation
- Core knowledge for the year group
- Planning and writing up investigations
- Science fair projects
Assessments
Entrance and standardised tests
- GL Progress Tests and CAT4
- ISEB-style and 11+ entrance assessments
- Building the skills the test measures, not just past papers
Curricula
What I teach.
- British National Curriculum
- Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary
- International schools following a UK-style curriculum
- Saudi national-school pupils who need stronger English, or maths and science in English
- Children with ADHD or dyslexia: lessons shaped around how they learn
Being honest about fit
Not sure if it's the right fit?
If your child is older, or needs something I don't do well, I'll tell you and point you to someone better. Homework help and last-minute cramming aren't what I offer.
Next step
Tell me the subject. I'll tell you where I'd start.
Tell me the subject and year group and I'll suggest a time.