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Rachel

Private Tutor in Dartford (also available for babysitting)

Female Member since Mar 2022 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login May 2024

My Summary

DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Childcare Qualifications
Newborn Experience
English Tutor
Primary up to 11 years
Special Needs Tutor
11 Plus
Hotel Babysitter
Emergency Babysitter
Free Smear-Test Childcare
Virtual Tutor
Virtual Nanny
Home School Helper
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
Mindfulness Tutor

About Me

Hello!

I am a qualified primary school teacher, currently working part-time in a school working one-to-one with a child who has ASD and ADHD, and doing small group maths and English interventions. I also work as a private tutor for children aged between 4 and 14. 11. I have been trained in several different phonics schemes including: letters and sounds, Jolly Phonics, Read, Write Inc. and Monster Phonics. I’ve had extensive training in teaching early reading and maths skills. I am particularly interested in supporting home schooling families and children who have education other than in school. I am also available to do babysitting.

I have two children of my own, a daughter who is nearly 14 (year 9) and a son who is 12 years old (year 7).


Please see the table below for my availability but please bare in mind that there is some flexibility around that depending on where you live so please don’t hesitate to contact me to request different hours.

My Experience

Current
Part-time Teaching Assistant (1-to-1)
This role is enabling me to gain more specialist knowledge about ADHD, mental health, emotional regulation and their effects on learning. I spend the mornings minimising several barriers to learning experienced by a child aged 9. This involves building up a good relationship, adapting class activities and using their interests to engage them in level-appropriate tasks. I also supervise them during unstructured times eg. Break times to support them to engage positively with their peers. I also run small group interventions in maths and English to children who are working below age related expectations.

Private Tutor (2023-2024)
Specialising in supporting children with SEND. References available on request.

2022 - 2023
Nursery Practitioner (3 months)
Deputy Manager of Pre-school
As early years education has been a passion of mine since studying for a degree in Primary Education I took some time out of primary school teaching to work in a day nursery for children from 3 months to age 5. I then progressed to Deputy Manager of a Preschool.

2018 - 2022
Primary School Teacher - Well-being Lead
Primary school teacher and leader of well-being. I have been teaching in KS2 but have also engaged with lower school when covering for colleagues, taking assemblies and after school clubs. It is a job with a heavy work load and long hours but extremely rewarding. I have taught classes of up to 34 and have experience with a range of special educational needs including: ASD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, mental health illnesses and sensory processing difficulties. The school is lucky to have a forest school area, pond , large playing fields and sports halls. I have used these facilities to ensure the best educational experience for my pupils.

2009 - 2019
Dance and PE Coach
Freelance dance and PE coach, teaching dance, cheerleading and gymnastics to children from 3 - 16 years. I taught in both the public and private sectors. I ran my own children's entertainer business, taking a break to complete a degree.

2012-2013
Nanny
As well as working part-time as a dance teacher I worked as a nanny on a temporary contract. I looked after 4 children from 9 months to 4 years. We enjoyed messy play, going to playgroups and lots of outdoor activities including mud kitchens, local parks and train spotting!

2008-2012
Learning Mentor
I worked as a learning mentor a an all girls secondary school. My role involves assisting teachers in various departments to prepare resources and manage behaviour. I also supported children with special educational needs to access the curriculum or work in small, intervention groups.

My Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status gained in 2019

BA (Hons) in Primary Education - 1st Class gained in 2018
This included units on child development and child psychology.

CPD and other professional qualifications undertaken, relevant to Childcare/Tutoring role:

Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Training (Feb 2023)

Prevent Duty Training (April 2023)

Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Jan 2023)

Senior Mental Health Lead Training (primary) - currently working towards

Annual safeguarding training since 2019

Epi-pen training - 2021

Dancing in the curriculum Level 1 certificate gained 2021

Phonics training: Read, Write Inc.; Letters and Sounds, Monster Phonics, Jolly Phonics

My Availability

The table gives a rough idea but details can be discussed.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no yes yes
Morning no no no no no yes yes
Afternoon no no yes no no yes yes
After School no no no yes yes yes yes
Evening no no yes yes yes yes yes
Overnight no no yes yes yes yes yes
Last Updated: 03/03/2024

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
  • Tutoring from £30.00 per hour

£12 - £30

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 29/04/2023)
  • UK Passport (added 27/04/2023)
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