Tutor profile - Sarah

Sarah has worked as a teacher for 15 years, in both state and international private schools in Greater London and Asia, including Wellington College Shanghai. She has taught across Early Years and KS1, and has middle leadership experience, as well as experience of leading a range of subjects, including Art, Humanities and PSHE.

Sarah completed a BSc in Sociology from Southampton University, before she undertook her teacher training, gaining a PGCE at Warwick University. She has taught the National curriculum, Early Years Curriculum, and International Primary Curriculum in Shanghai. She has a wealth of experience in different teaching schemes, including recently 'Little Wandle' and 'Maths No Problem.'

Sarah has a range of teaching experience across different schools and countries, which has given her a broad understanding in how to support children from a range of different backgrounds, ethnicities and needs. She is confident and knows how to successfully teach children with English as an additional language. She fosters children's independence and curiosity, believing children learn best when they are motivated and engaged in their learning, through exploration, hands on and exciting learning opportunities suited to children's interests and experiences.

Sarah is confident to teach children across Early Years and KS1, and particularly enjoys teaching English, developing children's love of reading. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, travel and sports, including team sports, and is a trained yoga teacher. She believes sports is a great way to foster and develop talents and successes outside the classroom.

Sarah has experience of tutoring KS1 English in Shanghai, and Year 2 children in Maths. She believes parental partnerships are integral to children's learning, and has led a range of workshops and curriculum meetings for parents, guiding them on how they can support their children at home.