Karen B
Helping children to acheive and enjoy learning as an experienced tutor
You can book a free 20 minute, no-commitment introduction with any of our tutors. How does this work?
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I have been an inspiring primary school teacher for 20 years. Primary tutoring is one of a number of roles I have held, others include: reception class teaching, early years support, and support for primary school pupils with social and emotional needs. I inspire children to enjoy their education and I am passionate about building self-esteem and confidence. Through ongoing assessment and analysis of need, I engage pupils by making lessons relevant to their learning style and interests, whilst challenging them to reach their full potential. I am skilled in building the confidence of anxious learners and helping children catch up. I emphasise the importance of trying and learning from mistakes and try to relate learning to real-life experiences to make it more meaningful.
What do you specialise in?
EYFS- all subjects including phonics, reading skills, fine motor skills, maths KS1 and KS2- maths I am also experienced and passionate about helping children with their social and emotional skills so that they are in a good place holistically to engage in all areas of learning. This includes (but is not limited to) confidence and self-esteem building, social skills, anxiety and resilience.
Which relevant qualifications do you have?
BSc, PGCE with QTS Early Years Professional Status Friends resilience trainer Incredible years facilitator Draw and talk practitioner. Experience as reception class teacher, children's centre teacher, early years advisor, EYFS trainer, private tutor, catch up tutor for year 6 maths and social and emotional well-being teacher.
What do students love most about your teaching style?
I build good relationships with my students and have been tutoring some children from the age of 3 through to the end of primary and then their younger siblings too. I have clear boundaries and expectations but I also make learning as practical and fun as possible, celebrating successes and providing support to navigate difficulties.
Teaches
| Subject | Level |
|---|---|
| Maths | Primary |
| English | Primary |
FAQs
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Where do I go from here?
You can send Karen B a message through Sherpa and they will usually get back to you within 24 hours. You'll receive an SMS and email notification when they do so.
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How do the introductions work?
Sherpa gives you the opportunity to meet our tutors in a free 20 minute introduction, which takes place through the Sherpa classroom.
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How do lessons work?
All lessons take place through Sherpa's online, industry-leading classroom. This is a combination of a collaborative, real time whiteboard and a video call, like Zoom.