Phonics Tutors: 1-1 Phonics Preparation

I completed an AS Level award in English Literature and A Levels in History, Psychology and Art and Design. I then achieved a 2:1 in BSc Applied Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University in 2014. In 2018, I successfully completed a PGCert from the University of Birmingham in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, and in 2021 I qualified as a teacher of Art and Design.
I am a creative-thinking and motivated individual looking for a new challenge to broaden my horizons. I have previously worked as a psychological talking therapist, and I am also a qualified secondary teacher with extensive experience in schools; which has led me to my current role as an SEN tutor for adolescents who are refusing school attendance. My role is to provide them with the emotional support and encouragement needed to return to school, as well as helping them to learn and revise all curriculum material needed to pass their exams. I relish the opportunity to build positive relationships with others, as this is what motivates me, and I love to see meaningful changes which lead to bright futures; as a result of the work that myself and others have put in. I believe that in order to overcome any challenge, the first step is to identify the barriers to change. This requires the development of trusting relationships with students, as well as their parents and key staff members at their enrolled schools. Once these barriers are identified, we are able to collaboratively come up with a tailored plan to integrate students back into school.

Hello, my name is Areeba Salman and I am currently completing my MSc in Bioinformatics at the University of Nottingham, having previously graduated with a BSc in Biotechnology. Alongside my academic journey, I have several years of tutoring experience, teaching Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English to students from KS1 through to A-levels, both in the classroom and online. I also have SEND teaching experience, which has taught me how to adapt my methods to meet different learning needs and support students in building confidence as well as knowledge.

My teaching style is supportive, patient, and tailored—I break down complex topics into simple steps, encourage interactive learning, and celebrate progress to keep students motivated. Many of my students have improved their grades significantly and gained places at top institutions. I am flexible with my availability and can teach during weekdays, evenings, or weekends depending on student needs. I am passionate about helping young people achieve their potential and making learning engaging, enjoyable, and rewarding.

I am an experienced tutor who aims to make learning fun and rewarding. I started tutoring while I was studying my degree and discovered that I loved it! After completing my degree, I started tutoring privately and then joined tutoring companies such as Explore Learning and Catch Up Academy.

I tutor English, math and science from KS1 up to KS3 in person and online. I also tutor 11+ (GL and CEM) and GCSE Maths where I work to prepare students for the exams. I specialise in tutoring people who have SENDs needs or require to be home schooled. I will ensure that the student’s needs are met during the sessions and I am flexible when it comes to tutoring. I can also support you with developing coping strategies, build confidence or finding different approaches when it comes to learning or taking exams.

My goal to provide a safe and encouraging learning environment where the student has accomplished their goal by the end of the session. I will also support students to build their confidence, learn from mistakes and to apply their knowledge. I will always provide feedback at the end of every session so the student is kept up to date on what they’ve accomplished.

I am a qualified teacher trained to work with learners all abilities and levels but have had 3 years experience with learners who are visually and/or hearing impaired, and learners with autism and other special needs. I am trained to deliver teaching for GCSE and AS/A level and post 16 learning. I am passionate about teaching and learning and always follow the lead of the learners I am introduced to and tailor my teaching approach to their needs and learning style. Teaching in a classroom environment has been part of my previous experience but I also worked closely with learners on a one to one basis which allows for a more focused and person centred approach to the process. I hope to continue to teach and learn more myself in the process of delivering support to students.

I started my journey to teaching without quite knowing that’s where I would end up. I have worked in many various job roles, from hospitality to insurance before deciding to pursue a passion I have for creativity and film making. I resumed studies to gain a degree in film and script writing. This was very exciting for me and allowed me to explore my creative side. Following on from this, I started work as a support assistant for individuals living with disabilities and mental health issues. I started to pursue a mental health nursing masters degree but COVID struck and this came to an abrupt end. Having the time to think more about my next steps, I started work as a classroom assistant working with students within a college environment. These learners had SEN as well as sensory impairments. As such, I received a qualification in BSL to communicate with hearing impaired learners and non verbal learners. Many of the students were diagnosed with ASD and this was a real learning curve and education for myself. From this, I realised the struggles that can be faced within the education system for learners with additional needs.

As I did well in my classroom assistant role, my skills were noted and I was offered the opportunity to step into a trainee teacher role. At this moment, I knew teaching was where I wanted to continue my career. I was then trained for education for all learners Post 16 at all levels and abilities. I have never looked back and now feel this was the best experience and opportunity I had been offered. I now continue to teach, moving away from classroom environments and working one to one with learners. This allows for a more bespoke and holistic approach to teaching and learning and I find this to be more stimulating,as you can really get to know an individual and what their learning style is and can fully invest them. When they achieve their aims and goals, I feel the same sense of pride and achievement, seeing them reach the pinnacle of their abilities. My main aim is to see my learners pursue the paths in life that they have always hoped to travel.

Having some variance in the qualifications that learners are pursuing, also brings variance to my role and allows me to continue to grow as an education practitioner as I adapt to the needs and levels I am working at. Working with visually impaired students on pre-braille and braille activities and then working with a learner who is seeking a qualification in personal and social development presents experiences that are poles apart and equally fulfilling. Delivering teaching for learners who are working towards their GCSE’s or A levels is a different experience and a good challenge. Having a distinct goal and end point to work towards allows for really focused work to be done. There is also an immediate result and a chance to see the fruits of the labours of the student and myself when they achieve the grades they desired.

I have specialist training for learners with visual and hearing impairment and autism spectrum disorder, but I want to continue to grow as a teacher and so now working with a more academically rigorous syllabus and range of materials is now very exciting to me and allows me to pursue working and building upon the communication tools I have helped to impart to my previous learners. English Language and Literature is an area I am most qualified to deliver based on my own achievements in these subjects from GCSE and A Level as well as being within my area of keen interest. I think this is key to being able to make that enthusiasm I have for the subject infectious to the learner. My main hope is to provide the students with a spark for learning that allows them to commit and enjoy the process on their way to realising their goals and dreams.

A dedicated, experienced Educator and Facilitator with a strong background in project management, report writing, international and digital education. My passion lies in helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve growth and success. With a blend of leadership expertise, coaching skills and planning, I am committed to empowering others to reach their full potential. I maintain enhanced disclosure on the DBS update service for current and prospective roles. I’ve worked in school and online settings, plus developed and delivered programmes. As such, I understand end to end course cycles, assessments and individual learning styles.
Currently I am a Specialist ASC Mentor supporting Autistic Spectrum students online and in person (one to one, weekly sessions). This is highly individual in scope, depending on student needs, also covering academic, social, wellbeing and organisation support.

Outside of tutoring, I have taken part in photography exhibitions in Seoul, mainly of documentary photography and graphic design.

My teaching bio:

Greetings, my name is Sana. I conduct individualised tutoring sessions in Mathematics and English Language and Literature for students preparing for GCSE examinations, as well as those at Key Stage levels. Additionally, I offer mentoring in English and Mathematics for students ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4, and provide focused tutoring sessions for SATS preparation. I also offer individualised and group SEN 1:1 support & tutoring. My approach involves tailoring lesson plans to meet the specific needs of each student, with a strong emphasis on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. I demonstrate patience and adaptability by modifying my teaching strategies in response to student feedback and progress…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..