Sarah

Meet Sarah

5.0 (7) Advanced SEN specialist · Online · In person · Filey

Along with classroom experience, I am also the mother of 2 adopted children, so have first hand experience of neuro-divergent and attachment needs.

Supports
  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety or SEMH
Teaches
  • Maths
  • English
  • English Literature
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Saturday 7 November · 9 free times

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Prices

+£15 travel fee for each in-person session

About Sarah

My experience with special educational needs

A teacher for 27 years I have a wealth of experience in dealing with special educational needs. While working in the mainstream classroom, I championed students with SEND, ensuring that they did not fall below their peers. While teaching GCSE Music, I supported those who struggled to complete coursework in a structured manner and to also think carefully about how to answer the exam paper under timed conditions.
In more recent years, I have run an alternative provision classroom, teaching all core subjects (along with others) up to GCSE level. Students were taught in small groups or 1-2-1, and work was always differentiated to their needs and interests. Students who came through my classroom had a range of needs from SEMH to ADHD; Type 1 Diabetes to PDA.

A bit about me

Along with classroom experience, I am also the mother of 2 adopted children, so have first hand experience of neuro-divergent and attachment needs. My grandson is also in the early stages of being diagnosed with Autism/ADHD and so I know the difficulties of finding a provision that works for children with additional needs and the support that both the students and their families need.

My teaching philosophy

Relationships come first - if your child doesn't feel safe then they won't make progress. I provide an environment where making mistakes is okay and no question is a stupid one. Work/sessions will always be adapted to ensure that it is accessible for your child and I try to make learning as fun and enjoyable as possible.

Subjects and levels 5 subjects, Primary to GCSE Higher level
Primary Secondary GCSE Foundational level GCSE Higher level A-Level University Functional Skills
Maths
English
English Literature
English Language
Science
  • Primary
    • Maths
    • English
    • Science
  • Secondary
    • Maths
    • English
    • Science
  • GCSE Foundational level
    • Maths
    • English
    • English Literature
    • English Language
    • Science
  • GCSE Higher level
    • English
    • English Literature
    • English Language
    • Science
Teaching qualifications 14 qualifications
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
  • Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS)
  • Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning (with SEN focus)
  • Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs & Disability

Reviews

7 reviews

  • Leonora Walkinshaw
    My son enjoys his lessons with Sarah, which is particularly pleasing as he didn't respond well to his previous tutor. Sarah has been patient and explained Maths concepts well to him.
  • Naomi FP
    Sarah is so positive with my daughter, it is really helping her confidence as well as her maths ability. She is teaching exam technique as well as core skills and is so lovely and patient.
  • Nicole Taylor
    Sarah is great at breaking down concepts to make it easier for kids to learn. Her passion also helps to keep the kids focussed and enjoy learning.
  • Forrest Taylor
    Sarah is amazing at breaking down complex texts and helping to understand what is being asked in questions. Her patience and understanding of different learning needs really helps to build confidence.
  • Natalie
    Sarah explains the work clearly, but if I don't understand she explains it a different way until I get it (often using some sort of prop so I can visualise it). She makes sure I know how to write English paragraphs for GCSE and takes me through it step by step. In all subjects she links things to the real world to help me fully understand.

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