Kamen Pereira Fernandes

I have tutored students of all ages for many years, as young as Key Stage 2 level (year 6)
I have taught:
- English, maths and the sciences to the end of Key Stage 2 (year 6), including Common Entrance
- Students with additional needs including Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism and learning difficulties
- Preparation for the Eton College entrance process from ages 10-12
- Biology, Physics, Maths and Spanish to GCSE-level
- both Spanish and English as foreign languages to children, for GCSE and A-level, and to university students and professionals

Lessons are structured according to the learning preferences and interests of the student. Regular assessments allow myself and parents of young people to monitor progress.

Wherever possible, I connect abstract concepts with real world applications which helps to motivate students by improving their understanding of the relevance of new knowledge. I employ various strategies to maximise the attention and engagement of my students and this has been particularly effective for neurodiverse students (ADHD, Autism etc.) and students with additional learning needs such as Dyslexia and Discalculia.
Students are also encouraged to use critical thinking skills to underpin their exam technique and improve performance through on-the-spot logical thinking. This often leads to students reflecting on the purpose of their learning and making progress in planning their goals for the future, for example GCSE-level students exploring their options for A-Levels, university or apprenticeships.
Lessons often overrun (with pre-approval from parents) as students become engrossed in a topic, which I interpret as a sign of strong engagement. After the lesson, the parent is given a brief and concise summary of the student's progress relative to the intended learning outcomes for the session.