Julie is a kind and empathetic teacher with over fourteen years experience in the classroom. As a class teacher and tutor she has successfully prepared students for the 7+ and transition to Year Three and has experience teaching children on each step of their learning journey from Reception through Key Stage One. Currently, she is a Year Two teacher and English Coordinator at a leading independent school in London that achieves outstanding academic results. She has a degree in music from Trinity College Dublin and a PGCE from the University of Exeter where she was awarded the Ted Wragg Award for Outstanding Achievement.
Julie’s style marries creativity with rigour and she incorporates growth mindset dialogue into all lessons in order to empower learners to fully actualise their potential and to go beyond. She prides herself on building relationships and getting to know learners’ interests to plan and teach personalised, challenging lessons. She also believes that learners are motivated by assessment and so every lesson incorporates personalised targets and self-reflection skills. She is flexible in her approach to teaching and knows that the learning environment has a causal relationship on attainment. With this in mind, she utilises play and games to further reinforce knowledge and skills.
Julie 's availability
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School entrance experience
Julie has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:
Previously, while working at the New School in Exeter, Julie prepared Year Two students for entrance to local Junior Schools. In her current role, she teaches Year Two children in preparation for their transition to Year Three in a well regarded North London independent school. She has also successfully tutored 7+ entrance to Sydenham GDST and Magdalen College School.
Owl Tutors school entrance training
Julie has successfully completed the Owl Tutors training course in 7 Plus and 11 Plus exam preparation. This means they have a thorough understanding of the structure, content and demands of these exams and are qualified to prepare students. Training is delivered by Holly, a highly experienced school entrance tutor and member of the Owl Tutors team.
Julie 's qualifications
Julie qualified to teach Primary education in 2010, and holds a PGCE with a specialism in Music from University of Exeter.