Karen

My experience with special educational needs

With 20 years of experience working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), I have dedicated my career to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. As an English teacher, I am passionate about fostering a love for language and literacy, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each learner. My greatest joy comes from empowering students to reach their full potential, building their confidence, and equipping them with the skills they need for success. Seeing their progress and growth is what drives my commitment to education, ensuring that every student feels valued, capable, and inspired to achieve their best.

A bit about me

I have a love for teaching English, Drama, PSHE, and a range of other subjects, I have dedicated my career to both educating students and supporting fellow teachers in their professional growth. As an Assistant Head, I have had the privilege of mentoring and guiding educators, helping them refine their skills and enhance their teaching practices. My passion lies in creating an inclusive, inspiring, and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. I take great pride in delivering the highest standard of education and ensuring that every learner has the tools, confidence, and encouragement to be the best they can be.

My teaching philosophy

My approach to teaching and coaching is centered on inclusivity, empowerment, and continuous growth. With 20 years of experience teaching English, Drama, PSHE, and various other subjects, I have developed a student-focused methodology that prioritizes individualized support, confidence-building, and high expectations. I believe in creating an engaging and nurturing environment where students feel encouraged to explore their potential and develop essential life skills. As an Assistant Head, my coaching extends beyond students to fellow educators, guiding them in refining their teaching strategies and fostering professional growth. I take a collaborative and reflective approach, offering mentorship that is both supportive and constructive, helping teachers build confidence in their practice. My goal is to inspire both students and colleagues to embrace challenges, develop resilience, and strive for excellence in all they do.

Tutoring specialisation

I’m providing tutoring sessions for students with these educational needs:

Autism
ADHD
Dyslexia
Anxiety
SEMH
Disruptive Behaviour
Other Special Needs

Subjects Provided

English

Primary

Secondary

GCSE Foundational level

GCSE Higher level

A-Level

University

English Language

Primary

Secondary

GCSE Foundational level

GCSE Higher level

A-Level

University

Health And Social Care

Primary

Secondary

GCSE Foundational level

GCSE Higher level

A-Level

University

Primary

Primary

Secondary

GCSE Foundational level

GCSE Higher level

A-Level

University

Coaching specialisation

Specialisation

Functional Skills

Primary

Secondary

GCSE

A-Level

University

Autism

Primary

Secondary

GCSE

A-Level

University

ADHD

Primary

Secondary

GCSE

A-Level

University

Anxiety

Primary

Secondary

GCSE

A-Level

University

SEMH

Primary

Secondary

GCSE

A-Level

University

Yarnfield

Karen

associate

tutoring
coaching
online
in-person

Free introduction

£0

One-Off Session

£80

Weekly Subscription

from £72

+£15 travel fee for each in-person session