Naomi G - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

• 11+ English: ISEB and public school exams, including pre-tests
• 13+ English, including overseas applicants
• Interview preparation at all levels
• English general skills and confidence boost at all levels up to and including year 9

I have successfully prepared students for the English/VR section of assessments at the following schools:
Ardingly, Belmont, Charterhouse, City of London, CLC, Dulwich, Epsom, Eton, Godolphin and Latymer, Guildford High School, Haberdashers’ Aske’s, Harrow, Headington, Highgate, Latymer Upper, LEH, Merchant Taylor’s, Merchant Taylor’s Prep, Newcastle High School for Girls, North London Collegiate, Roedean, Sevenoaks, St Mary’s Calne, St Paul’s Girls’ School, Felton Fleet, Queen Ethelburga, Rugby, UCS, Wycombe Abbey

I have helped students prepare for interviews at the following schools:
Abingdon, Badminton, Bancroft’s, Bedales, Benenden, Brighton, Brighton College, Bromsgrove, Bryanston, Cameron House, Canford, Caterham, Charterhouse, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, City of London, Connaught House, Cothill, Cottesmore, Downe House, Dulwich, Emanuel, Eton, Falkner House Boys’, Francis Holland, Fulham Prep, Guildford High School, Hampton School, Harrodian, Harrow, Headington, Highgate, John Lyon School, Latymer Upper, LEH, Ludgrove, Magdalen, Marlborough, North London Collegiate, Northwood College, Putney High, Radley, Rugby, Sevenoaks, St Benedict’s, St Edwards, St Helen’s, St Paul’s, St Swithun’s, Thomas Kensington, Tonbridge, Trinity School (Croydon), Uppingham, Wellington, Westminster, Wetherby, Wimbledon High, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey

Joining Keystone as a Professional Tutor in August 2020, I went through a rigorous training programme and have also completed in depth 11+ and 7+/8+ courses. I have an array of resources to help students with their studies. I can help students work towards specific exams and goals, as well as providing confidence boosts in subjects and supporting students with their ongoing learning.

I am skilled in interview preparation, having delivered over 500 hours of 1-1 training and mock interviews before starting work at Keystone. For Keystone, I have clocked up over 200 hours of interview training, helping students to prepare for school entrance interviews.

Whilst at University, I delivered workshops and Drama lessons in schools as part of my Theatre in Education modules. I also studied a teaching module where I developed my understanding and practice of different teaching styles, taught lessons and received feedback on my teaching abilities. I also volunteered at a homework club and worked 1-1 with pupils. I helped them to implement strategies to understand and carry out their work to the required standard.

My years of experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings allow me to effectively adapt my tutoring approach to each individual I work with.

I grew up in Hampshire, where I excelled academically and achieved 7A*s and 5As at GCSE. I went on to study Drama, Performing Arts and English Literature at A-Level also securing top grades: A*AA. I developed a love for the arts which led me to study Drama at Exeter University, gaining a first-class degree.

During my studies, I started building up my experience with children of all ages by taking theatre into schools and spending 3 months looking after 7-14 year olds at Camp America in California. I later returned in a leadership position and managed a team of 12 staff and 60 children.

After graduating, I began working as a Coach for the charity Resurgo, on an employment training programme for 16-24-year olds. Here, I trained young people in skills such as confidence, interview skills and application writing. I delivered three-hour group training sessions and 1-1s each day. I worked with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. I loved meeting new individuals; developing long-term relationships and seeing how confidence levels soared as a result of the 1-1 investment.

Now living outside of London, I predominantly teach online. I use Conceptboard to ensure that my lessons are interactive and collaborative. When teaching English, I create individual vocabulary documents and reading logs for each pupil. We use these to record and discuss new words that they come across inside and outside of lessons, and I encourage them to actively share their opinions on the books they are reading.

I love building rapport with each student, allowing them to relax and be themselves. I encourage and motivate naturally, which in the past has led to strong relationships where individuals speak honestly with me about their worries or hopes for the future.

I understand the importance of academic study alongside personal growth; I have helped many young people to develop their confidence and ability to perform under pressure, whilst also seeing their academic aspirations become a reality.

I am a qualified Pilates teacher and teach group and 1-1- classes online and in person.

I love the effect that fresh air and exercise has on mental and physical wellbeing. At the weekend, I’ll often be exploring the outdoors. I love hiking in the countryside or seeking out a spot with a great view where I can sit and read.

My husband and I have a little yellow campervan. We love to spend the weekend taking it on adventures!