Laura
University of Birmingham
Sociology 
Graduate
DBS
16About Me
I read a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at The University of Birmingham, graduating in 2005, which truly opened up my mind to life long learning! After my first degree, I worked as a research assistant for a consultancy, followed by becoming a teaching assistant in SEND schools in Birmingham. After which, I decided to take a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) in 2009 at The University of Warwick. I have been working in education ever since, across a wide variety of settings: ESOL teaching in Thailand and online, a primary school teacher in Honduras, a SEND KS3/KS4 teacher in the UK. I currently teach GCSE and A level Sociology to students in the UK. I have also had a lot of experience delivering English language, English literature, PSHE, citizenship geography lessons and KS1 and KS2 English, maths and science.
I love to get to know my students and focus on connection, self esteem, confidence and personalised classes.
My teaching style
I am an informal and relaxed teacher, with a friendly and fun personality. I want to help you work with your strengths and overcome some mental blocks and anxiety that may be preventing you from progressing. I like to work a lot on self esteem and self confidence as well as helping each student feel validated and understood. I believe if we can meet emotional needs, then more of our higher level thinking skills are available for education. Keeping lessons fun and light always helps too. ✨️
My past experience
I have 16 years experience teaching and tutoring.
My Proudest Achievements
My proudest moments are having the opportunity and the privilege to see students reach their potential and go on to achieve their dreams in life. I love to follow my students progress and encourage them to persue their passions.
For example, an ex pupil,who was in year 8 and 9 when he was in my class, was recently asked to give a keynote speech at a SEND conference. It was such a joy to witness his achievements.
I teach
- GCSE Re-take Tutor
- 11+
- 16+
- 13+ Tutors
- 7+ and 8+ Tutors
- Science
- Maths
- English
- Geography
- History
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Environmental Management
- Citizenship
- PSHE
- Special Needs
My Results and Achievements
- Experienced Primary teacher
- Secondary teacher (KS3-KS5)
- Specialising in teaching SEND pupils
- English
- Sociology
- Geography
- Psychology
- ESOL