Sue

Tutor profile - Sue

Sue

7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, English & Maths

Like all our tutors, Sue is a qualified teacher Like all our tutors, Sue holds a degree from a top University Like all our tutors, Sue holds a full, clean criminal records checkSue holds a First Class degree

Sue's biography

Sue is an experienced primary school teacher with an 'outstanding' rating. Having worked in schools since 2013, Sue is familiar with National Curriculum expectations and she has a wealth of strategies to promote accelerated progress.

Sue sets high standards for her pupils and she tailors the learning to meet pupils’ individual needs, whether it be preparing for entrance exams (7+, 9+ and 11+), SATS, or empowering pupils to develop confidence. She has successfully supported children to gain entrance into Dulwich College and other schools in the local area.

In maths, Sue uses a range of resources and strategies which enable children to develop a deep conceptual understanding of the subject. She enjoys using Singapore maths methods to support and challenge pupils, enabling them to visualise the problem and develop mastery.

Sue obtained a BA degree in English Literature and she has a particular passion for teaching reading and writing. She encourages children to be creative, take risks with their writing and develop a love of language.

Sue obtained a ‘distinction’ in her PGCE (Sheffield Hallam) and was awarded ‘outstanding’ teacher status by her training provider (LETTA). She enjoys working with students of all abilities and has experience teaching children with SEND (autism and dyslexia) and EAL. She offers in-person lessons in south east London.

Sue's availability

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School entrance experience

Sue has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

Sue has helped a range of pupils successfully gain entrance into independent schools, including Dulwich College. She has experience tutoring pupils of different ages for a variety of entry points, including the 7+, 9+ and 11+. Sue makes the most of each session by systematically analyzing pupils' strengths and weaknesses, tailoring the teaching to meet their individual needs in order to promote accelerated progress. She creates a plan of action and gives clear feedback, enabling students to develop confidence when working towards a goal. In maths, Sue uses the Singapore method of teaching maths to help students attain mastery, using concrete and pictorial resources which enable pupils to develop fluency and problem solving skills. As an English graduate, Sue has a particular love of teaching reading and creative writing. She has a proven track record of improving pupils' comprehension skills - clarifying, retrieval, summarising, deduction and inference - and encourages pupils to immerse themselves in texts. Sue enjoys teaching creative writing, using a text-based approach as a springboard for undertaking different genres of writing: narratives, diary entries, letters, poetry, persuasive brochures, non-chronological reports and newspaper articles.

Owl Tutors school entrance training

Sue has successfully completed the Owl Tutors training course in 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.

Sue's qualifications

Sue qualified to teach Primary education in 2019, and holds a QTS from Department of Education UK.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
University of British Columbia BA Arts - English Literature 1995

Subjects tutored:

7 Plus

8 Plus

11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning)

English (General, KS1, KS2 and ESL)

Maths (KS1 and KS2)

Here's where Sue can teach

Lewisham

  • Forest Hill, Honor Oak, Crofton Park (SE23)
  • Nunhead, Peckham (SE15)
  • Southwark

  • East Dulwich, Peckham Rye, Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill (SE22)
  • Lambeth

  • Dulwich, Dulwich Village, West Dulwich, Tulse Hill, Sydenham Hill (SE21)
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