Sarah

Tutor profile - Sarah

Sarah

7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus & English

Like all our tutors, Sarah is a qualified teacher Like all our tutors, Sarah holds a degree from a top University Like all our tutors, Sarah holds a full, clean criminal records check

Sarah's biography

Sarah graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2003 with a first-class honours degree in Education. She worked as a primary school teacher until 2021, in a mixture of inner-city state and independent schools. Her most recent teaching role was Director of Studies (senior management) at the prestigious North London Collegiate School. Here she was responsible for the 7+ assessment process, curriculum development and standards in teaching and learning. She has taught across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 but has the greatest amount of experience in teaching Year 6 pupils, preparing them for either their SAT’s or 11+ exams. She has successfully tutored pupils to achieve places at schools such as Laytmer, St.Pauls, Aldenham, Belmont, St. Benedict’s and Mill Hill.

Sarah currently works exclusively as a private tutor, teaching 1-1 or in small groups. She enjoys working individually with pupils, building positive relationships, and tailoring her teaching approach to their specific needs. She can accommodate for a range of learning styles and has extensive experience of working with pupils who speak English as a second language and also with pupils who have special educational needs.

Sarah's availability

All times are displayed in UK time.

Monday 10 am to 3pm Tuesday 10am to 4.30pm Wednesday - none Thursday - none Friday 10am to 3pm Saturday - none Sunday - none

School entrance experience

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

In the last two years, Sarah has helped 2 students win a place at Latymer, 2 at St. Paul's, 1 at NLCS, 1 at Highgate and 1 at City of London at 7+ entry. As Director of Studies, an NLCS she was in charge of the 7+ assessment process so have great insight in this area.

For 11+, Sarah has helped 3 students gain places at Belmont School, 3 gain places at St. Benedict's and 1 at Marylebone Girl's School.

Sarah's qualifications

Sarah qualified to teach Primary education in 2005, and holds a Bed Hons from University of Cambridge.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
University of Cambridge Bed Hons (Geography) 2005

Subjects tutored:

7 Plus

8 Plus

11 Plus (English and Verbal Reasoning)

English (KS1 and KS2)

SEN (ADHD/ADD)

SEN experience:

Sarah has specific experience with the following:

ADHD/ADD