My experience with special educational needs
My experience includes many years of teaching students with diverse needs, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and speech and language difficulties. Having worked in schools and led sessions for other teachers in SEN strategies, including differentiation techniques, multi-sensory learning, and behaviour management I am well versed in current thinking. These qualifications have equipped me with the ability to adapt my teaching methods to accommodate individual learning styles, ensuring all students can access and engage with the curriculum.
A bit about me
I have a strong passion for education, particularly in helping students develop their skills. I focus on supporting learners with different needs, including SEN, and have experience teaching a range of students, from young learners to those preparing for a variety of secondary and post-secondary exams and the 11+. I enjoy creating engaging, tailored lessons that make learning accessible and fun. Beyond teaching, I have an interest in storytelling, often incorporating creative writing into my work. I also enjoy crafting educational materials based on themes like Godzilla and Minecraft!
My teaching philosophy
I focus on building confidence and fostering a love for learning. I adapt my teaching methods to suit different learning styles, using multi-sensory techniques, structured support, and creative storytelling when needed. I encourage critical thinking, making lessons interactive and relevant. Above all, I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel valued and motivated to succeed.
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Tutoring specialisation
I’m providing tutoring sessions for students with these educational needs:
Subjects Provided
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE Foundational level
GCSE Higher level
A-Level
University
Coaching specialisation
Specialisation
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
A-Level
University
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
A-Level
University
Reviews
4 reviews
Meric Yanik
March 12, 2025
David is an amazing teacher. He had weekly online lessons with my daughter starting Y5 until the 11+ exams. He is always fun and engaging, and on top of his help in academics, I would say his lessons were amazing for her mental health throughout this demanding exam process. My daughter always looked forward to David’s lessons, which is quite rare to find with a tutor. He is definitely highly recommended!
Laura
March 6, 2025
David has tutored my son Rory each week for the past 2 years. I can honestly say that it has made a big difference to Rory's life and his learning. David is kind and very patient, he is child-led, he is naturally curious about where a child is coming from and eager to take their learning further, he works closely with parents to integrate sessions with what they are experiencing at home, he is joyful, and most of all, he is fun. Rory loves and looks forward to his sessions, has never ever wanted them to stop, and I hear peals of laughter emerging from his lessons. We are grateful to David, looking forward to our other children being old enough to benefit from him, and would highly recommend him to other families.
Sarah Wallace
March 6, 2025
David has tutored my son through the 11+ exams in UK and now in senior school. He is calm, always prepared and gives the right balance of support and challenge to my son. My son is quite particular about working with tutors but David is an ongoing success in our house - thank you for your amazing work!
Andrea Laura
March 10, 2025
David taught my foster daughter for two years. She has adhd and dyslexia. With David’s excellent tutoring she was able to achieve fantastic grades in both English Language and Literature. We are so lucky to have had Dave as a tutor. He is brilliant!