Christina

I am a fun, energetic person who has worked in education for many years. I enjoy going to the movies, theatre and ballet. I also love to travel and find out about other cultures and places. I enjoy playing tennis and love swimming and hiking. I have a daughter at university and family in France who I visit every summer. I love reading, literature and beach walks. I have worked as a teacher in classrooms around the world for over 20 years. I started my career in South Africa and have also taught in Abu Dhabi and Japan at international schools. I have been teaching in the UK for over ten years now.
My year long time at St Gregs showed me I can adapt to any class/role within the school. I am adaptable and because of my vast experience of teaching in different countries I am very adaptable.
Having worked in schools in the UK and brought up my daughter in the British education system I have an advanced understanding of the national curriculum ( KS1and 2). I have experience of planning and teaching a sequence of learning with my job as a long term supply in various schools in the UK and as a class teacher in South Africa.
I have a good ability to assess children’s development and have had much success with helping children reach their potential in class.
Whenever I teach in schools I am complemented on my vast experience with different cultures, languages and ages. I would love to bring this experience into tutoring from home.

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Tutoring Experience

I have worked as a teacher in classrooms around the world for over 20 years. I started my career in South Africa and have also taught in Abu Dhabi and Japan at international schools. I have been teaching or working in the UK for over ten years now.
I have much experience in both Key Stages 1 and 2 and a knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation in school.
I have much experience of using school resources and am able to help with preparation to support learning programmes. We used the Jane Considine Literacy Programme and White Rose Maths Scheme at my last 2 schools. I have had experience of working in a Church of England Primary as I worked at my daughter’s school in Chester as a supply teacher/HLTA– Overleigh C of E Primary.
I have an ability to work effectively within a team environment and have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities. My year long time at St Gregs Catholic Primary showed me I can adapt to any class/role within the school.

I have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.
I have had much experience working with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and can identify learning styles as appropriate. I have learnt to adapt my own approach in accordance with pupil needs.
I have excellent personal numeracy and literacy skills. I majored in English Literature at university and have a very high standard of English. I have helped in school productions and assembly over the years. I have experience of planning and teaching a sequence of learning with my job as a long term supply in various schools in the UK and as a class teacher in South Africa.
I have a good ability to assess children’s development and have had much success with helping children reach their potential in class. I have an effective use of ICT to support learning.
I pride myself on my excellent communication skills and ability to get along with other teaching staff. I have the ability to prioritise time effectively. I am flexible, enthusiastic about education and my job and display commitment and integrity.

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Tutoring Approach

Understanding where child/adult is at in their learning journey and then building on that foundation. I believe in postive reinforcement and constant encouragement.

Firm but fair.