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 with French 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 was the Teaching Practice Lead at a high achieving prep school in north London where she was responsible for staff professional development and training. She has extensive experience teaching English and Maths, and she was also the Head of Modern Foreign Languages and taught French across KS1-KS3. In addition to this, she has supported French Scholarship applications to St Paul’s, Eton and Westminster.

Sammy prides herself on creating an excellent rapport with her students with the aims of instilling a sense of self-belief and building up confidence. Whatever the learning style and academic goals of each individual, Sammy quickly identifies areas for improvement and tailors her lessons accordingly. Her engaging lessons strike the right balance between support and challenge, enabling her students to make rapid progress.