Hilary - English tutor - Findon
Hilary - English tutor - Findon

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Hilary

  • Rate S$77
  • Response 1h
  • Students

    Number of students accompanied by Hilary since their arrival at Superprof

    9

    Number of students accompanied by Hilary since their arrival at Superprof

Hilary - English tutor - Findon
  • 5 (5 reviews)

S$77/h

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  • English
  • Reading
  • Literacy

Hilary - I teach face-to-face and online. I am a very friendly and experienced dyslexia specialist however you don't need a dyslexia report to work with me.  I can support any child who needs help.

  • English
  • Reading
  • Literacy

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About Hilary

- What kind of experience do you have? I have taught primary aged children since 1986 - first as a class teacher and later as a tutor. Since 2005 I have specialised in teaching children with dyslexic tendencies. I also compose and play piano, sax and flute.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate? I have a DBS certificate from 2023.

- Where and with whom did you train? I trained as a primary school teacher at Warwick University (1982-6) and then in 2004-5 I completed my qualification in Dyslexia at the Dyslexia Institute (now Dyslexia Action).

- Do you belong to any professional organisations? I am a member of PATOSS (Professional Association for Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties). I also have Approved Teacher Status with the British Dyslexia Association.

- Tell me about some of your current students. Many of my children have been slipping through the educational net at school since they are not deemed needy enough to receive enough extra help at school. They are certainly not achieving their potential.

 Often their confidence has suffered greatly and they may be anxious about their abilities. The parents have often seen an Educational Psychologist privately and send that report to me. I am able to address their needs more specifically on a 1:1 basis. At the moment most of my young students have dyslexic tendencies and they range from Year 3 through to Year 6.

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • levels :

    Primary

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My lessons are known for their relaxed nature using humour as well as hard work to achieve each child's educational goals.

My lessons are 45 minutes long (£45).

Which subject(s) do you teach?  I am a dyslexia tutor covering phonics, phonological awareness, reading development, spelling development and handwriting. You do not need a report to say your child is dyslexic - if you feel your child is seriously underachieving and struggling at school, I may be able to help.

I often work with 7-11 year olds who are underperforming at school, and I've had great success with under-confident children who are not being recognised in class or who are slipping through the net due to shyness/being overwhelmed with the curriculum.

I specialise in making the basics of English (phonics, spelling, learning to read) interesting and acceptable for KS2 children who may have missed out on chunks of Year 1 and 2 or who found it went too fast the first time round.

For more info, visit Spotty Dog Tutoring.

I am also a composer and musician.

Tell me about your qualifications. I qualified as a teacher in 1986 gaining the BA Hons with Qualified Teacher Status. Between 2004-5 I completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy. I also have a degree in music studying at Middlesex University 2002-2004.

How much do you charge? I charge £45 for a 45 minute lesson.

Where do you teach? I teach from our home in Findon Valley near Worthing, and also online - so wherever you are in the country we can organise something.

When are you available? Term time: I teach after school from 4.00pm. If all my after school sessions are full and I am around, I offer holiday sessions in the summer.

Which ages and levels do you teach? I teach children aged 7-11 years of age.

Do you have a personal message for students? I am very friendly and I'm sure you will enjoy your lessons with me; you will learn a lot and have more confidence in school; I will encourage you to do your best and reach your potential; finally, I love dogs and we currently have Jack, a Golden Retriever, who usually comes in and sleeps through my online lessons! We used to have a Dalmatian which is why I am called Spotty Dog Tutoring!

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Rates

Rate

  • S$77

Pack rates

  • 5h: S$387
  • 10h: S$775

online

  • S$77/h

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