Teaching Experience

I have had approximately 30 years experience of teaching English and Maths and this has included helping pupils to prepare for the SATs tests and for GCSEs. I have worked with children and adults on a one to one basis and in groups and fully understand the needs of both.

I have had extensive experience teaching in schools and am therefore familiar with the requirements of the national curriculum at key stages 1, 2 3 and 4.

I also have a vast array of resources and past exam papers and can also create resources that are tailor made for a specific pupil.

Tutoring Approach

I enjoy working creatively and will tailor learning to the particular interests of the pupil if necessary as I feel that this makes learning more interesting and meaningful for them. I have established excellent relationships with pupils in the past and have a sensitive, caring and thoughtful approach.

In the first session I carry out an assessment in order to get an idea of the needs of the pupil and use this as a trial session. Pupils don't have to continue unless they are happy with everything

f you need to cancel giving less than 24 hours notice then unfortunately I have to charge for the session as I will have prepared for it

Reviews (18)

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lindsay

Helen has been working with my daughter on firstly her maths and she has gained confidence in this subject which she has always struggled with. We asked Helen if she could also support my daughter with english language this has been of fantastic benefit and has seen her grades increase which i believe has been the support of Helen. Helen has a very structured way of learning which helps sophie stay focused. We as a family are grateful and are hopeful for successful exam results which probably wouldn't have been possible.

Tutor response

Thanks for this review I am enjoying working with her

First Tutors

My daughter only had one lesson with Helen. Helen was lovely and made her feel comfortable straight away. The only reason for not continuing the tuition is my daughter requires face to face support and sadly we don’t live locally to Helen.

Tutor response

Thank you for this Ashleigh Wishing your daughter all the best in her future lessons

First Tutors

Helen was a great help supporting our daughter with preparation for her maths GCSE. Helen was very professional and put our daughter at ease. She was excellent at explaining the topics and definitely helped her achieve a higher grade. We would definitely recommend Helen to anyone looking for additional tuition in mathematics.

Tutor response

Thanks for your feedback Christine It was a pleasure

First Tutors

Helen is very friendly and approachable. She has managed to help my home schooled daughter who was very worried about her exams in May and get her to a point where she has confidence in Maths. Now my daughter has a feeling that she can pass in the same way that her friends at school will and i am very grateful for that. Only personal circumstances mean that I'm not continuing with the tutoring until May not any other reason. I would heartily recommend Helen if you are looking for a knowledgeable, kind hearted and approachable tutor for your children.

Tutor response

Thanks very much for your feedback Emma I really enjoyed working with your daughter and wish her well for her exams!

First Tutors

Helen was exactly what we needed, she really helped Aimee in achieving her goals in passing her GCSE exams. Would highly recommend Helen as a tutor

Tutor response

Thanks for that Diane I was pmeased to help her achieve her goals.

First Tutors

Helen had been supporting my 13 year old daughter to build up her confidence with English. She is enjoying her sessions, feels comfortable with Helen and I can see that her confidence in the subject is improving. I would definitely recommend Helen.

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Thanks for this Sarah

First Tutors

We worked with Helen to support our son for a couple of months during Year 10 to help with his English. Helen was very patient and professional - thank you for your support.

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No problem Louise

First Tutors

Helen is really good in communication,my daughter is shy but she was very happy when Helen comes to give lesson because of this my daughter's interests in Maths made her grades improved as well.will definitely recommend Helen if anyone child is struggling with MATHS.Will definitely ask Helen in future as well.

Tutor response

Thanks for this Arfa

First Tutors

Helen is absolutely fantastic. My son has really taken to her. He listens to Helen and she’s so good at explaining what he needs to hear.

Tutor response

Thanks for this feedback Toni. I am enjoying working with him too.

First Tutors

Helen has been great so far in tuition, she has good communication skills and really helped build confidence. So pleased with the progress made. Would highly recommend her tuition services.

Tutor response

Thanks for this

First Tutors

Helen was a great help to my son for the few weeks we had before his exam resits. She helped him to understand more about what was being inferred in questions, and how to break down the queation to manageable parts to better explain what he wanted to say. Thank you Helen!

Tutor response

Thanks for this feedback Julie. I’m glad he found this helpful

First Tutors

I can’t recommend Helen enough, she is brilliant. The difference we saw in our 11 year old son from only the first session was incredible. Seeing him grow in confidence too as well as his maths was amazing.

Tutor response

Thank you very much for your feedback Jo. I enjoyed working with your son

First Tutors

Helen went out of her way to help my daughter during a difficult time studying for her English GCSE. We would highly recommend her.

Tutor response

Thanks for your feedback Helen

First Tutors

Helen has been so good with our 8 year old daughter helping her with maths and after only 3 sessions there is already a great improvement in lylas understanding. Helen has a lovely way with children & my daughter is completely at ease with her. I would highly recommend!

Tutor response

Thank you for your feedback Rosalind It's a pleasure to work with Lyla

First Tutors

Helen was able to quickly assess my daughter's skill level. At first my daughter was totally lacking confidence in GCSE English, and Helen dealt with this by taking her back a key stage, to show her she knew the work. Then Helen returned to GCSE and broke down the work, gave good examples for the explanations and now my daughter is doing a lot better because her confidence is coming back. Home work was set between sessions. I would recommend Helen. Thank you Helen.

Tutor response

Thank you Sharon I am glad Hannah has managed to bring her new found confidence to school! Helen

First Tutors

Helen is a wonderful tutor . She has helped our 7 year old son with his Numeracy, and dramatically increased his confidence in this area.

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Thank you for your response Rachel

First Tutors

Helen has taught our daughter for nearly one year and during that time we have seen our daughter grow in confidence with maths and improve. This has been apparent as she has progressed from being below average to average in maths, exceeding her target set by the school by the end of this school year.

Tutor response

Thanks for the feedback Claire. I am enjoying tutoring Emma

First Tutors

Only had one lesson so far but very impressed. Lovely manner with my son and spotted his weak areas straight away.

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Helen

Helen

Teaching Experience

Tutoring Approach

Qualifications

PGCE (Further Education)

BA (Hons) Social Science

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