Central to everything I do is encouraging a love of learning. I aim to build confidence and resilience through a positive and creative approach to education, from our calm, home-based work room.

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Since starting teaching in Japan in 1998, I have been developing a wide range of strategies to help learners to unlock their potential.

I have worked with all ages, from Primary through to adult education. Having taught English as a foreign language in Japan, Italy, Lincoln College and private language schools for 20 years, I have more recently worked in primary schools.

Through my current role in a primary setting, I hold current enhanced DBS, and I have recently worked particularly with children with Additional Needs, in which I have gained broad experience, and had training in many areas, including ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD, Trauma and PDA.

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I have also worked as a Learning Support Tutor, focusing on dyslexia support, resilience and essay writing skills- utilising my extensive experience of academic writing.

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• English Literature graduate - University of Sheffield BA(hons)

  
  

• Qualified teacher with a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) 

  
  

• CET (Certificate in Education and Training)

  
  

• Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

  
  

• Current Enhanced DBS