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“Samantha is simply the best – any pupil that works with her is extremely fortunate. Her teaching style, knowledge and dedication to her job is unrivalled and we are so lucky to have had Samantha as our daughter’s teacher.”

Parent

I have taught all Year Groups from Year 1 - Year 6 and specialise in Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning in addition to 7+, 8+ & 11+ exam and interview preparation.

I have held the following positions during my career:

Deputy Head (responsibility for Teaching and Learning)
Assistant Head (Responsibility for Data)
Head of Year 6
Head of Maths
PSHE Co-ordinator
Chair of the ConnectED network for Numeracy in Barnet

I am also an experienced English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher. After graduating from the University of Cambridge in 2011, I completed my CELTA qualification at Embassy English, Cambridge and taught as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher to a diverse range of international students spanning from beginner to proficient levels, honing their ability to explain complex linguistic and grammatical concepts with absolute clarity.

As a History graduate from the University of Cambridge (from which I graduated in 2011) and a Henrietta Barnett alumna (which I attended from 2001-2008), I have a strong educational background and ethos. I believe in the importance of giving pupils all of the tools, study skills, knowledge and confidence that they need to succeed in their studies.
I am an experienced and knowledgeable Deputy Head with over 13 years of experience teaching (nine years of which have been in the independent sector), specialising in premium 11+ preparation and bespoke homeschooling programs. I have an in-depth understanding of the UK independent schools admissions process, combined with a proven track record of securing places at the country’s most competitive and prestigious senior schools.

“We are so grateful to Samantha for her wonderful teaching and how effectively she prepared our daughter for the 11+. She gave her the confidence, skills and knowledge to succeed in both the examinations and interviews.”

Parent

“Our children absolutely loved working with Samantha and always looked forward to their lessons with her. She has so much experience and was able to build their confidence and skills phenomenally! We were amazed by the rapid progress that they made and how much more they began enjoying writing, reading and maths!”

Parent

“Samantha tutored our son for many years and his progress with her as his teacher was amazing. She worked with him from Year 3 up to the completion of his 11+ exams and thanks to her, he is now attending one of the best schools in the country.”

Parent

“Samantha was able to make online lessons with our son feel as though she was in the same room. We were so impressed with how well our son focused for the entire lessons with Samantha as she made the learning interactive and exciting.”

Parent

One of my key strengths is my ability to calibrate my tutoring to ensure that pupils requiring significant extra support are given it constructively and enthusiastically, whilst more able pupils are challenged and stretched academically in an inspirational manner.

I have successfully prepared pupils for entry into a range of top secondary schools, including Godolphin and Latymer, St Paul’s and Dulwich College. My approach encompasses the full 11+ spectrum: rigorous Maths and English instruction, innovative Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning, and high-stakes interview coaching and confidence building.

As an experienced Deputy Head, I am able to provide incisive academic consultancy. I can identify a pupil's learning gaps within a single session, build a rapport with them, and formulate and implement a bespoke data-informed roadmap that gives parents absolute confidence in their child’s upward trajectory.

I am a specialist in digital pedagogy and am highly adept at using digital platforms to deliver sessions that are as informative and engaging as any in-person lesson.

I have extensive experience acting as the primary point of contact for ambitious families. I am comfortable managing high-pressure expectations and providing the pastoral stability necessary for pupils to thrive under the pressure of competitive exams.

I am a Senior Teacher Trainer and work as an Alban Education Expert and an associate for NACE (The National Association for Able Children in Education).