Phonics Tutors: 1-1 Phonics Preparation

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 a fully qualified teacher/ tutor with over ten years of experience, teaching from Primary to GCSEs/IGCSEs. I have lots of SEND experience and home-schooling / alternative provision experience. I specialize in teaching Maths and English (Language and Literature). I have experience working with AQA and Edexcel exam boards. My English Literature specialisms are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol, and Great Expectations, along with the Power and Conflict and Love and Relationship poetry anthologies. I tailor all of my sessions to each individual pupil’s needs. I aim to provide a positive learning experience, developing confidence, knowledge and independence. I ensure all of my sessions are engaging, allowing lots of opportunities for questioning and to ‘have a go’. I deal with any gaps in learning and any misconceptions, along with providing challenge.

Hi, I’m Imaan. I’m a fifth year medical student at the University of Plymouth, I know the interview process inside out and I know that it takes A LOT of determination. I have independently achieved all my medical school offers and thats why I know that although it seems impossible, there’s always a way to achieve your dreams and I’m here to help you find it! I have lots of experience coaching students and am easy to talk to. I have had to deal with the daunting experience of applying to medical school, independently, including; taking the UCAT exam twice! This has taught me everything there is to know about the test and I have developed many tips and tricks. I am also a foundation student and this pathway requires a lot of thought and planning, I’d be happy to answer any questions regarding any of the unconventional pathways to medicine. My motto is always being there to help, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask them!

Hi, I’m Rhian — a specialist SEND teacher and outreach tutor with extensive experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, and moderate to severe learning difficulties. I also teach mainstream primary (Year 1–6) and secondary (Year 7–10), including GCSE students preparing for exams. I create calm, structured sessions that build confidence alongside strong academic progress.

With six years of teaching experience across KS1–KS5, I break learning into clear, manageable steps and adapt quickly to each child’s individual needs, whether they require stretch, scaffolding, or regulation support.

I focus on trust first — because when a child feels safe, understood, and capable, real progress happens. My sessions are personalised, consistent, and designed to help every student thrive both academically and emotionally.

Hi I’m Hayley and I have been teaching for over 16 years. I specialise in special educational needs and disabilities.
I enjoy working with parents and young learners using the eHCP targets to create a bespoke learning experience to achieve targets.
I am approachable, friendly and can listen which helps those with anxiety.
I enjoy using a variety of tools to use in lessons, I try to include interests and hobbies to engage the learners and have experience encouraging reluctant writers to enjoy learning.
I have my own children who have been or are still going through school settings so I am able to have a parent perspective on the difficulties getting young learners in the right settings and the difficulties they can face.
I look forward to meeting you to work together with your child to make a learning plan.

Hello, mine name is Ellie i have two degree’s one in Primary education as well as Education studies. This covers many factors within education such as barriers to learning, SEN, language barriers and LGBTQ+.Which has helped me develop my skills and understanding of every child, their needs is different and mainstream education does not work for everyone. I have been teaching for over 4 years now and have a big passion for SEN, i have worked in a big classroom set up as well as a one to one setting.I am very good at understand young people and their worries and needs, being able to create a safe space for them to open up is a big priority which they might not of had before. Working with a balance of wellbeing and education lesson can create a great foundation for a child to achieve their learning potential.