All you need to know before you schedule a lesson

That's easy! First, fill in the contact form with your enquiry and I will answer your questions. If you prefer to speak over the phone, you can leave a contact number and I will call you at a conenient time. Next, we can agree a day, time and length of the initial session which may include an informal assessment at your request. This will be the first of a block of 5 lessons, usually 30 or 45 minutes long. Payment will be made online and in advance via PayPal. A receipt will be provided via PayPal. Any agreed sessions will be payable in advance.

Students must have access to a computer and high speed internet. During the session the student and I will use Learncube, an online platform. This enables us to talk, sketch and share resources in real-time, across devices. We can share an online whiteboard that we can both write on using either a mouse or tablet. We can share images, powerpoints or worksheets and view video clips. Learncube is FREE. Here's a link I recommend that students use a headset duiring tutoring. It will cut down on background noise and allow us to hear each other better. Many students are more comfortable if we just talk to each other and don't turn on our webcams. However, it's always nice to 'meet' each other and say 'hi' at the beginning of the sessions. I will try to work with whatever the student's preference is.

Primary I have experience of Reception through to Y6: Reading skills and strategies. Spelling Handwriting Writing skills and strategies Maths, including x tables and problem solving ESL I have been teaching ESOL face to face (mostly!) for the last four years and have a CELTA qualification: Conversation IELTS ESOL Business English British Citizenship, ILR OET

Yes and I am on the update system. I'm more than happy to show verification.

A Levels: Geography & Economics Whitchurch High School, Cardiff BA (Hons) Geography Portsmouth University PGCE Chichester University TEFL Certificate Northbrook College, Worthing CELTA Cardiff and Vale College Teaching English online Cambridge Assessment English Reading Interventionist Online course

Of course! I will show on request.

I am not an 'expert'. However, I have many years experience of teaching children with these learning difficulties, including successful 1:1 sessions. I have also collaborated with parents, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists to improve the quality of support in the classroom. In addition, I have attended a number of short courses on various Special Educational Needs. Talk with me. Unless the needs are extreme, it should be possible to come up with a plan of action!

As soon as you want to stop please e-mail or phone me. I know there are numerous reasons why people want or need to stop.

My working hours are generally from 9.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (GMT) I am flexible, however, so am open for lessons up to 9pm (M, W & Th) and possibly other times online, if you are calling from a different part of the world! When you contact me, we can discuss times along with my availability. I always honour previous commitments.

This is a tough question! It really depends on: 1) Your needs and 2) Progress An initial assessment plus block of 4 further lessons is a good start. From there we can re-evaluate. I have taught students for various lengths of time (from 6 months to 2 years) and all timings have been 'right' for each. All students 'to date' have been weekly but it might be possible to schedule a few extra if needed for an exam or test, for example.

Primary For a block of 5x 45 minute lessons: £135 For a block of 5x 30 minute lessons: £110 Most children seem to concentrate better for 45 or 30 minutes compared to an hour, so that's why I've included those options. The 30 minute option would mostly be for KS1/Foundation Stage children ESL Business English: £35/hr IELTS, ESOL, Citizenship: £30/hr Conversational: £30/hr Please contact me for information on other requirements.

You can pay by Credit Card or Debit Card via PayPal. Just click on the button! As a principle, I only deliver lessons after the payment for each lesson has been made. You can of course, pay for more lessons in advance.

You may cancel the lesson up to 24 hours before it begins and you will be able to reschedule that lesson (usually the following week). If your cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance you will be credited to reschedule at a later date. Credit must be used within 90 days.