• BSc Environmental Science (Hons) 2:1 (1979).
• NOCN Level Three Certificate for Teaching Assistants Supporting Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (KS1–3) (full 18 credits) (2010).
• OCR Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) KS2-4 (2011).

• Qualified Specialist Teacher; numeracy and literacy specialist.
• Very experienced in teaching students with dyscalculia and dyslexia.
• Students whose maths or English need a boost are taught regularly.
• Work at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity began in 2011.
• Maths teaching closely follows the syllabus.
• Liaison with school teachers where appropriate.
• Year later, many students report still using maths methods taught.
• Maths specialist, taking youngsters all the way to GCSE maths.
• Maths and English taught for both 11+/grammar school and 13+ Common Entrance.
• Goal is to develop a true understanding and key skills in students.
• Very experienced in both face-to-face and online teaching.
• Highly-trained online specialist, with considerable expertise.
• On-line maths teaching works particularly well, and has proved superior.
• On-line maths students report preference, greater understanding and increased confidence.
• Maths taught nationally and internationally, online.
• Teaching approach is interactive, with much use of activities and games.
• Study skills support regularly provided to university students.
• Essay planning and structuring, grammar and sentence structure taught, including to undergraduates.
• Prior to training as a Specialist Teacher, worked as an Editor.
• Part of Editor role was to train others in English and writing skills.
• Children tutored in maths and English prior to Specialist Teacher training.
• Enhanced DBS certificate held.

• Passionate about animals, Nature and the environment.
• Love watching Osprey nest cams.
• Enjoy listening to classical music, particularly Baroque.
• Enjoy walking; dog owner.

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