Antonia

Qualified Primary School Teacher with a master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology. In recent years I have moved roles from working in a school to working as a full-time tutor. I have over 500 hours of tuition experience specialising in primary level work and 7+, 8+ and 11+ exams. I trained at Fox Primary School, Notting Hill, an Ofsted Outstanding school, before making the transition to Eaton House The Manor where I held the position of Year 3 class teacher for 3 years. I am renowned for my ‘outstanding’ pastoral care and my ability to engage pupils in education. In light of my pastoral care and rapport with the pupils I was appointed as House Mistress of one of the four school houses. As regards my teaching methods, I tailor my classes to engage the pupils in learning by using themes and topics that naturally gauge their interests whilst also ensuring that they attain the school's learning objectives. My passion for education and the energy I put into teaching is immediately apparent. My approach is generally very positive and is to encourage the pupils to understand their own abilities and I attempt to inspire them with positive support, praise and constructive feedback.

I am renowned for my ability to engage pupils in education and I use methods to make the subject as interesting as possible. I take time with the students to help them understand their capabilities. I use a range of activities and positive praise to help the students gain pride in their work. I have ‘outstanding’ pastoral care and adapt my teaching to each pupil. When tutoring I use resources and tools to aid learning and employ a variety of different teaching techniques. My approach is generally very positive and I like to encourage pupils to understand their own abilities and I attempt to inspire them with positive support and praise.

My personal approach to learning is to do my best to tailor each lesson to the individual child making sure we are covering our learning objectives alongside the lessons being fun and productive. My aim is to work closely with parents and children to assure that all topics that the child is not excelling in are worked on closely. My lessons are carefully structured and organised and my methods have proved successful as many of my students have gained entry to their top 2 choices of school at 7+, 8+ and 11+.

When I am not tutoring I love to read and cook. I am one of 7 children and I am now lucky enough to have my own little girl so our lives are very family centric. I also greatly enjoy making the most of living in such a wonderful city and whenever I can I attend museums and galleries.