Diane
Private Tutor in Thornhill
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Female Member since Dec 2016 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login 27 Jun 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi! My name is Diane. I am a home tutor based in North Cardiff.
My husband and I have raised 3 daughters, all of whom have sadly flown the nest: with the youngest recently graduating as a Doctor of Medicine from Cambridge University. My middle child is actually dyslexic and I was instrumental to her progress with reading and her love of books. This has continued into her being an adult.
Rather than enjoying a quiet house again, I have instead acquired 2 Siamese cats and a Grandson, all of whom I adore! We are also fortunate to have lots of other grandchildren to keep us busy and spoil!
In my spare time I enjoy reading, cooking, yoga, walking and spending time with my family.
I am extremely organized, and this is reflected in both my home and work life.
I am a qualified teacher who began my career teaching in a a Primary School in Barry. I also worked as a supply teacher when my girls were younger and then settled at an independent school in Penarth, Cardiff for over 20 years. I taught a range of different year groups from Nursery up. I then decided to concentrate on my tutoring work but missed being in the classroom. To make this right, I decided to combine tutoring and School together. This led on to me being successful in my application of working 1:1 with a child who had autism. All of this has given me a great perspective on children. Every child is unique and should be given a chance to develop at their own rate, in their own way and achieve success. I am passionate about Education and every child reaching their full potential. This is my main reason for wanting to change direction slightly now and focus on working as a Home Tutor.
Lessons are carried out in my home on a regular weekly basis. They are planned individually for your child, catering for their requirements.
As well as doing my regular weekly tutoring, I am also available over School holidays.
I am keen to provide alongside parents and school, additional support that will enable all children to gain in confidence and achieve success.
With regards to my tutoring work, I usually teach English and reading.
I would be willing to include some Maths teaching in lessons, for pupils who are in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, if requested.
Reading and developing reading skills is something I am particularly interested in. I am passionate about all children being introduced to reading in a positive, rewarding and most important enjoyable way. I am particularly keen to promote the phonic approach. I believe all children should be given the opportunity to develop their reading skills alongside promoting a love of books and reading.
Development and improvement in handwriting, comprehension skills, spelling, grammar, etc. are areas of English that are covered in lessons.
In all lessons pupils are motivated and praised, which promotes self-esteem and progress.
My Experience
I have experience of teaching in Local Education Authority schools and also worked as a class teacher for over 20 years in an independent school in the Cardiff area.
I have taught Nursery, Foundation Phase, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I also have experience of teaching English Second Language pupils and also children with Additional Learning Needs.
As a mother of 3 children, as well as being sensitive and experienced with dealing with children, I can also relate to the needs of parents.
Lots of my experience and skills as a mother and teacher I have found to be invaluable and this has definitely been of great benefit with the work I do .
Children are unique individuals and every day they put a smile on my face. I genuinely love spending time working with them and being involved in their development.
If you have any further questions or just want a chat, please feel free to contact me.
My Qualifications
• B. Ed (HONS)
• EWC registered (Teacher and TA)
• DBS checked
• Cardiff Council - Safeguarding, radicalisation, Cymraig Gwaith and Prevent e –Learning training course
• Recent courses studied and passed via Open University, Educare, Virtual College and Laser
Courses
Understanding Autism, Autism Awareness, Understanding Dyslexia, Dyslexia Awareness, ADHD Awareness, an introduction to ASD (Modules 1,2 and 3),Supporting children with SEND in Early Years
Taking your teaching Online, Teaching maths, Developing children's numeracy skills
Supporting Early Language Development, An introduction to teaching phonics, Supporting Literacy Skills, Supporting Early Language Development, Speech, Language and Communication, Croeso Gymraig Gwaith, Beginners French
First Aid essentials, Food hygiene and safety, Infection and control in an Early Years Setting, An introduction to infection and control, Child Protection refresher, Prevent COVID 19, Coronavirus Awareness, Understanding Asthma, An Awareness of Type 1 diabetes in schools and other settings, Understanding Diabetes, Understanding Anaphylaxis, An introduction to Attachment Disorders, Mental well being in children and young adults, Attachment in the Early Years, Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Early Trauma.
Equality and inclusion in Early Years Setting, Understanding Early Years Environments and Children's Spaces, The Prevent Duty, The Prevent Duty in an Early Years Environment, Infancy Understanding of their social world, Improving children's learning through play, Global perspectives on Primary Education, The world of the Primary School, Supporting Children's Development, A Magical Place to Learn, Understanding Young Minds, Children's Perspectives on Play, Get Moving Get Health, Understanding Children's Rights.
My Availability
In term time I am usually available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - After school
Saturday and Sunday - All times
During School holiday times I am usually available on all days.
* I will notify you in advance of any holidays I myself take.
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My Fees
- Tutoring from £25.00 per hour
£25 an hour - tutoring
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