Tutor profile - Maya

Maya is a rigorous and experienced teacher and senior leader. Maya completed her PGCE at The Institute of Education, University College London. Since then, Maya has spent eight years teaching and leading at Thomas’s Clapham. Throughout these eight years; Maya has spent time teaching in the Lower School (Year 1 and Year 2) and progressing to Head of Year.

As a Lower School teacher at Thomas’s, Maya created and taught engaging and interactive Maths, English, Phonics, History, Geography, Science and PSHE lessons which challenged the children, ignited their curiosity and made their learning enjoyable and relatable.

During Maya’s time as Head of Year, she led on strategic planning and curriculum innovation. Maya’s extensive knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum helped prepare the children in her year group for their journey into Key Stage 2, whether that be at Thomas’s or through the 7+ exam entry.

Maya works hard to build confidence, resilience and self-esteem in children she teaches, as she believes it is this which unlocks a child’s happiness and academic success.