Tutor Profile

Katherine

Private English and Maths Tutor in London

🎓 Oxford Graduate ✦ 🏫 Former Leading London Prep School Teacher ✦ 📚 17+ Years' Experience ✦ ✍️ 11+, Creative Writing & Maths Specialist ✦ 🎤 Interview Coach ✦ ⏳ Limited Availability

As an Oxford graduate and qualified primary teacher with 17 years' experience in education, I specialise in helping children build confidence, achieve outstanding academic progress and gain places at leading independent schools.

For seven years, I taught Years 4–7 at a leading London preparatory school, preparing pupils for competitive entrance exams. My students have secured places at top independent schools including King's, Latymer, Wimbledon High, Westminster, St Paul's, Godolphin & Latymer, Harrodian, Francis Holland and Emanuel, with many receiving scholarships and multiple offers.

I hold a CELTA qualification and have five years' experience teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) to both children and adults. In addition, I have extensive experience of helping children with neurodiversity, including dyslexia, ADHD and autism, succeed.

My lessons are engaging, enjoyable and carefully tailored to each pupil's individual goals, strengths and interests. I focus on building confidence alongside academic skills, encouraging a genuine love of learning. For entrance exams, I provide structured preparation using past papers, targeted practice, exam technique and interview coaching where appropriate.

Testimonials are available on request.

Teaching Experience

I'm a fully qualified teacher with 7 years' experience at Fulham Prep School teaching Years 4-7, including management positions (Junior Curriculum Coordinator responsible for English, maths, science and humanities across 8 classes, Data and Assessment Coordinator for the whole school).

Proven experience of success at 11+ (including King's, Latymer, Westminster, Alleyn's, Wimbledon, Godolphin and Latymer, Francis Holland, Emmanuel, St Paul's).

Overall, I have 17 years' tutoring experience in 11+ preparation, creative writing, maths, English and reasoning teaching.

Tutoring Approach

Lessons are inspiring and engaging with the aim of fostering a love of learning and boosting confidence. I build a strong rapport with each pupil and tailor the lessons carefully to their strengths and target areas.

For 11+ preparation, I use extensive past papers and timed practice to help pupils succeed in a test environment. I also offer interview practice during the application process.

For pupils with neurodiversity, I tailor the teaching approach to help them address challenges and give them strategies to unlock their potential.

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Qualifications

PGCE Primary

PGCE · Institute of Education, UCL · 2015

CELTA

Professional · Cambridge English · Pass (A) · 2014

BA Modern History

Bachelors · University of Oxford · 2:1 (Coombs exhibition for excellent academic achievement) · 2008

A-Levels (English Literature, History, Spanish)

School · Truro School · AAA · 2005

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YongFirst Tutors

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Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star rating. It is a pleasure to teach your girls. Best wishes and see you soon, Katherine

CharleyFirst Tutors

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and expertise you bring to teaching our daughter math and English. Your patience, engaging teaching style, and ability to make complex concepts understandable have made a noticeable difference in her confidence and skills. She genuinely enjoys her lessons with you, and it's clear that your encouragement and support have played a significant role in her progress. Thank you for the outstanding work you do!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Your daughter is a joy to teach and I’m glad the sessions are making an impact. All my best wishes

HelenFirst Tutors

Katherine has been working with my daughter online for the last few months. Initially I was reluctant to do online tutoring as we prefer in person but I was surprised by my daughter’s response to Katherine’s methods, she uses interactive whiteboard where both participants can write and kids find it fun. She includes games. Comprehensive reports and analysis. And she really studies your child to understand the areas of weakness which need to be worked on. I am very happy to continue as she builds strength and confidence in math for my child. Very good teacher, highly recommended!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your kind words, Helen. Your daughter is an absolute pleasure to teach! Best wishes

benFirst Tutors

We have been delighted with Katherine's tutoring for our enthusiastic but fidgety nine year old. Katherine is incredibly well organised, knows absolutely what she is doing, and has a lovely manner with Clara. Clara loves the sessions and is lifted up by Katherine's positive feedback. I recommend very enthusiastically.

Tutor response

Thank you for this lovely feedback, Ben. Clara is a delight to teach and I look forward to our next lesson. :)

EzgiFirst Tutors

She is great! We have moved to London and thanks to her, my daughter never had any difficulties at school. She has great communication with kids , with her skills, my daughter enjoys while learning. I strongly recommend her….

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Thank you very much for your kind words, Ezgi. It’s my pleasure to teach your daughter and I’m so glad it’s proving helpful and making the transition to her new school easier.

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