Tutor profile - Paddy

Paddy studied at Eton College and did a B.A in Modern Languages (French and Spanish) at Jesus College, Oxford. He is a qualified teacher and worked for 12 years at some of the best Prep schools in the UK (Trevor-Roberts London, Junior King's Canterbury and St Hugh's Oxfordshire). He has successfully prepared hundreds of pupils for 11+, 13+ and Scholarship entrance examinations to leading secondary schools. Paddy specialises in English, Mathematics and Reasoning tuition. He also tutors French and Spanish at GCSE level and is passionate about working with neurodiverse children.

Paddy is particularly experienced with Eton College, Harrow, Winchester, St. Paul's, Brighton College, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Tonbridge, Whitgift, Wycombe Abbey and Charterhouse.

Paddy's last job was Deputy Head Academic at Africa's leading IAPS Prep school. He is therefore very experienced in preparing international pupils for interviews and entrance tests. He advises families on school choices to Day and Boarding schools in the UK and worldwide.

Paddy is a naturally calm and empathetic tutor who enjoys developing a rapport with his students. He employs a range of activities to make online lessons fun and stimulating whilst extending the most able and supporting those who need their confidence boosting. Paddy takes a holistic approach to boosting children's confidence, stimulating their curiosity and ensuring they are happy and successful learners.

Paddy is experienced working with SEN and neurodiverse children (Asperger's, ASD, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia).