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With over 15 years of teaching experience, including more than five years as a specialist one-to-one SEND tutor, I bring a warm, relational and personalised approach to working with young people with a wide range of needs. My focus is on developing trusting, meaningful relationships with each student, supporting them to grow in confidence, build independence, and re-engage with learning in a way that feels safe and enjoyable.

Specialist Experience with SEND including Autism (ASC)
I have extensive experience supporting young people with autism, including those with demand-avoidant profiles. I tailor each session to the individual, creating predictable, low-anxiety learning environments that allow students to feel secure and understood. I also work creatively and flexibly to accommodate sensory preferences, communication styles and special interests, often drawing on visual supports and multi-sensory activities.

Speech, Language and Communication Needs
I have supported young people with a variety of speech and language needs, including gestalt language processing, selective mutism, and verbal dyspraxia. I take a highly sensitive, student-led approach—using play-based learning, visual tools, co-regulation strategies and clear, respectful communication to support expressive language and interaction in a pressure-free way.

Social Interaction and Friendship Skills
I design sessions that gently support the development of social understanding, using structured games, role-play and real-life scenarios to practise turn-taking, perspective-taking, and making and maintaining friendships. My approach is always respectful and strengths-based, helping children feel more confident navigating social situations in their own way.

Confidence and Self-Esteem Building
Helping students to feel good about themselves is central to my approach. I celebrate small steps, encourage autonomy, and build from each child’s existing strengths and interests. Over time, I support young people to recognise their own progress, develop a growth mindset, and take pride in their learning.

Inspiring a Love of Learning
My sessions are creative, highly individualised, and designed to feel safe, calm and enjoyable. I incorporate play, movement, and hands-on tasks where appropriate, and love finding ways to connect curriculum learning to real-world experiences and interests. I also draw on my background in design and technology to create exciting, engaging learning projects.

Primary English and Maths
I have taught primary English and maths for many years, using concrete resources, visual models and step-by-step scaffolding to help students grasp key concepts and build solid foundations. I adapt my pace and teaching style depending on the child’s needs, and often use storytelling, games and hands-on activities to make learning fun and accessible.

Supporting Independence and Executive Functioning
I help young people develop organisation, time management, and self-regulation skills through visual supports, consistent routines and structured guidance. My goal is to build the confidence and skills that will support them both in and beyond the classroom.

Mindfulness and Emotional Wellbeing
Alongside my teaching, I have studied for a Master’s in Mindfulness-Based Approaches, and I integrate mindfulness and wellbeing strategies into my sessions where appropriate. This can be especially helpful for students with anxiety or emotional regulation challenges, and offers them practical tools to feel more in control and resilient.