Teaching Experience

My teaching was initially in primary schools Y1 to Y6, working towards SATs and then tuition from Y3 to Y11 ,GCSE English both Language and Literature, and GCSE Maths .

I have worked with many students who are considered to have dyslexia and I have helped pupils who were failing at school because no one had the time to diagnose their dyslexia. Attending dyslexia courses and up to date reading and writing courses, has enabled me to implement current educational methods to address these challenges. It has been a pleasure to watch my tutees achieve success when I personalise their tuition and implement strategies that address their difficutlies . Students with mild autism and ADHD have also been my students.

During lockdown I worked online with students all over the world, from China, Abu Dhabi, Kenya, Spain, France, Netherlands and all over the UK, with GCSE studies in English Language/ Literature and Maths This was both exciting and challenging and enabled me to develop many strategies and plans to make the lessons engaging and interactive.

Tutoring Approach

Always personalising lessons for my students, I support them to work towards SATs and GCSE examinations. I am also determined to help them to enjoy English and Maths as subjects that are so important for their adult life , as well as to achieve academic standards. I also have students who are home schooled. It is a great pleasure to support their parents and other tutors who work so hard to give their children an all round education. I then work as part of their team.

Reviews (18)

First Tutors

Friendly teacher, practical and concrete.

Tutor response

Thank you Gema. Its a pleasure to work with an adult learner, and support you in becoming fluent in English conversation.

First Tutors

Jackie is amazing and would recommend her. Great teacher with good engagement with her students

Tutor response

Thank you for that great feedback Victoria. Its a pleasure to work with your daughter.

First Tutors

We engaged Jackie’s services as our son had very bad English scores in his CE Mocks in February. Harry enjoyed her sessions and said Jackie made english fun. We have just received his CE English results and he got a B which back in February seemed impossible. I would throughly recommend Jackie, she knows how to engage with students and makes learning fun.

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Thank you Kym. I'm delighted that Harry has achieved this result. I enjoyed working with him and hope that this is a platform for much success in the next stage of his education.

First Tutors

My daughters aged 9 and 8 had a first lesson with Jackie. She was friendly, attentive, professional and very accommodating. She has great experience at primary level and my daughters felt at ease straight away.

Tutor response

Thank you Sairah . I enjoyed meeting your daughters and look forward to the possibility of seeing their progress. I am sorry that I was not able to offer you both mornings that you required.

First Tutors

Straight talking lady. Gets on VERY well with my 11yr old son. I am so pleased i chose Jackie.

Tutor response

Great review Sarah. Thank you for the encouragement. Teaching your son is a pleasure. He is very responsive to maths challenges.

First Tutors

Jackie is teaching my 12 year old son English. He struggles with writing essays / independent writing so we got Jackie to help him in this area. Jackie is very friendly and professional, she makes my son feel at easy. Her approach is quite informal and she makes her lessons interesting and enjoyable for my son. I would recommend Jackie to anyone who may be looking for an English teacher ( unfortunately she’s currently fully booked).

Tutor response

Thank you for your very positive feedback. My goal is to give your son confidence in these areas of English , which I am sure he will achieve. Fortunately I do have some spaces now : ) , as other pupils have finished their exams.

First Tutors

Jackie is an excellent teacher with a lot of enthusiasm. Children's overall well-being is important to Jackie and she has a real passion for teaching. We are very pleased and feel lucky to have her as our daughter's tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you Naseena. Your positive comments are much appreciated.

First Tutors

Jackie is very dedicated, available and patient teacher. She has a good spirit sense and my son is very happy to learn with her. She aims to provide the best resources for teaching English to my son and personnaly I can feel it. Very much appreciated.

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Thank you for your feedback Yameena. Your son's enthusiasm makes it a pleasure to work with him.

First Tutors

Jackue is truly a lovely person . My daughter is struggling with maths in secondary school. We have jyst started using Jackie to help. My daughter rie eally enjoyed studying wirh jackie and has felt already more confident and relaxed. I cant say enough as a parent how impressed I was with her approach to my daughters needs. Thank you Jackie

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Thank you Joanne for that lovely feedback . It is a pleasure to work with your daughter. She has a great attitude towards learning and improving her maths studies.

First Tutors

Jackie has been very proactive at reasearching Sophia’s learning issues & is genuinely as keen as myself to (with some work) eventually learn to read Jackie has concentrated on making learning fun & in just 2 sessions I can see an improvement.

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Thank you Jill. I look forward, with you , to seeing Sophia become a confident reader.

First Tutors

Amazing !!!!!!

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Thank you for your comment Gemma… what can i say : )

First Tutors

Jackie has only been tutoring my child for a few weeks and she had already made a difference. My child is much more confident and focused, and has started to enjoy maths again. Jackie makes the lessons challenging but enjoyable and is extremely supportive to both child and parents. I would recommend Jackie to anyone who has a child who needs help with maths.

Tutor response

Thank you very much Liz. Really appreciate your feedback and pleased to know that your daughter is enjoying maths again.

First Tutors

Jackie really knows her stuff, and my child has been at ease and her studying has come on well in the time Jackie has been tutoring her. I would recommend Jackie to any one needing her help

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Thank you Comfort. It is such a pleasure to see your daughter making good progress and growing in confidence.

First Tutors

Jackie has been tutoring our 9 year old son for one year. Our son has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia, Jackie was able to put together strategies to help my son progress with English. Jackie is very understanding and provided the needed confidence for our son to excel. I would like to thank Jackie and would highly recommend Jackie to any parents needing assistance with children with learning difficulties. Thank you once again Jackie!

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Thank you Matthew. It has been such a pleasure to work with your son over the year, and to watch his amazing progress as he took on board a few simple strategies. I wish him all the very best in his next step at school.

First Tutors

She is reliable, punctual and most of all my son loves having her around for each session. Would recommend her to anyone.

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Thank you for your feedback Sabina. It is a great pleasure to watch your son's growth in confidence and ability.

First Tutors

Jacky is a lovely, kind and gentle lady. She is currently helping my daughter with her maths and is very aware of her individual needs. This is the exact outcome I was hoping for when looking for a tutor. Thank you!

Tutor response

Thank you for your feedback Janet. Your daughter is a pleasure to work with and it is a privilege to observe her progress and increasing confidence.

First Tutors

I find Jackie a breath of fresh… My daughter looks forward to her maths lesson each week. Jackie is punctual and has a professional attitude.

Tutor response

Thank you, Anita. It's a pleasure to work with your daughter .Very pleased she is enjoying her lessons.

First Tutors

We have been very happy with Jackie. She is focused whilst empathic to our sons needs. We were lucky to get someone who was experienced and sympathetic to a child with ADHD. It has worked out very well for our son.

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Thank you Peter. It has been a pleasure to be part of your son's progress during your stay in the UK.

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Jackie

Jackie

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ECDL

ABRSM Piano Grade 5 Practical Grade 5 Theory

BEd

Reviews (18)