Rachel

Rachel is a top London tutor whose rare combination of primary and secondary teaching expertise is underpinned by a First-Class Science degree and a Masters-accredited PGCE from the University of Oxford, alongside leadership roles at a leading London preparatory school. Rachel has been Head of Science (Year 3-8) and Head of Lower School (Years 3 & 4) at Wetherby Preparatory School in Central London. She also teaches Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, preparing pupils for 11+ success. Other leadership experience includes roles such as Head of Gifted & Talented, as well as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and is a Qualified Mental Health First Aider — giving her a deep understanding of how wellbeing and academic achievement go hand in hand. Rachel is a rare find as she is also a trained secondary school teacher, and has taught and tutored Geography up to A Level, as well as GCSE History and Religious Studies, giving her an unusually broad academic range.

Rachel has been tutoring for over a decade, working with pupils across English, Maths, and Science at 7+, 8+, 11+, and Common Entrance, as well as preparing students for GCSEs in both Humanities and Sciences. She is equally experienced in home-schooling and after-school support, tailoring her approach to each pupil’s needs.

Parents particularly value Rachel’s ability to identify a child’s learning style and build a personalised programme that fosters both progress and confidence. She closely tracks attainment, provides timely interventions, and helps pupils plan revision and manage homework effectively. Praise and encouragement are central to her teaching philosophy, ensuring children feel supported while achieving ambitious goals.

Rachel also has extensive experience working with pupils who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), adapting lessons sensitively to ensure every child can thrive.