---
title: Sammy
url: https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/32170/
type: Tutor profile
audience: parents
published: 2024-11-19
subjects: [7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, English, French, Maths, SEN]
compiled: 2026-11-10
---

# Sammy

- From £90.00 per hour
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Primary education teacher
- Qualified to teach in PGCE
- Teaches: Online
- Russell Group

## About 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.

## Availability

Availability as of 10 November 2026: contact Owl Tutors to check.

## School entrance experience

Sammy has experience of preparing pupils for the following schools:

- [City of London School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/city-of-london-school/)
- [Eton College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/eton-college/)
- [Merchant Taylors' School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/merchant-taylors-school/)
- [Mill Hill School Foundation](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/mill-hill-school-foundation/)
- [St Paul's School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-pauls/)
- [Sussex House School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/sussex-house/)
- [Westminster School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/westminster/)

Sammy helped prepare over ten students for Scholarship French for Westminster School, St Paul's School and Eton College. Of these, two have won Scholarships.

## Qualifications

- Primary PGCE (Primary education), General Teaching Council for England, PGCE
- English BA Hons, University of Bristol, 2009

## Subjects and levels

- 7 Plus
- 8 Plus
- 11 Plus (English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning)
- 13 Plus (English, French)
- Other School Entrance
- English (KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE)
- French (General, KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge))
- Maths (KS1, KS2)
- SEN

## What parents and students say

Average rating: 5 stars from 1 review, 100% would use again.

> "We were happy to work with Samantha. She helped us a lot with English. We achieved the results we wanted." ★★★★★
> — Parent of 8 Plus student (Sussex House School), 17 February 2025

## Next steps

Ready to discuss tuition with Sammy?

- Free 20-minute consultation: [make an enquiry](https://owltutors.co.uk/contact-us/)
- Phone: +44 (0)20 3457 8474
- Email: enquiries@owltutors.co.uk