Tutor profile - Sammy

Sammy is a creative, friendly and experienced tutor who has spent thirteen years working in both primary and independent prep schools in London. She is available to tutor KS1-KS4 students in English and French, as well as KS1-KS2 students in Maths. She is also able to support students preparing for 7+, 8+, 11+ and 13+ school entry examinations.

Having gained her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Bristol, Sammy went on to complete a Primary PGCE at the Institute of Education in London. She is a fluent French speaker and has achieved the prestigious Diplôme Approfondi de la Langue Française (DALF) at C2 proficiency level.

Sammy has extensive experience teaching and tutoring English and Maths in KS1-KS2 as well as preparing students for entrance exams to top day schools and boarding schools. She has also taught French across KS1-KS4, as well as supporting students with CE, GCSE and Scholarship French, including applications to St Paul’s, Eton and Westminster.

Sammy firmly believes that building up the self-esteem and confidence of a student is fundamental to unlocking their potential. She prioritises getting to know each individual student and tailors her approach according to their personality, learning goals and confidence levels. Building up a strong rapport with a student is fundamental, and this allows her to strike the right balance between support and challenge during tutoring sessions.

When Sammy first start working with a student she carries out an initial assessment to identify their strengths in the subject, as well as any gaps in their knowledge or skills. She then makes a clear, individualised plan to work on closing these gaps, which is adapted dynamically as needed. Sammy caters for all styles of learners through engaging and varied activities. She provides ongoing feedback to students to celebrate their successes, and to let them know what their next steps are. She always ensures clear communication between the student and parents in order to make sure that everyone is on the same page.