Kelly Pountney

I am an experienced teacher with 10 years of experience. Therefore, I know how the national curriculum is structured and how the learning progresses the following year. I know what methods are expected for maths learning and can use concrete or pictorial representations to guide pupils’ understanding. Similarly, I know the grammar devices and literary techniques pupils need to enhance their written work.
I have successfully tutored many pupils for SATs prep as I know what is expected in terms of the outcomes by year 6.
I know how to break learning down into manageable steps to give children the confidence to try a new method or a new writing technique.
I use structured worksheets, textbooks, and visual Singapore Maths. My English sessions are As previously mentioned I am an experienced teacher with 10 years of experience. Therefore, I know how the national curriculum is structured and what methods or literary techniques pupils need to follow. I have tutored many pupils for SATs prep as I know what is expected in terms of the outcomes by year 6. I know how to break learning down into manageable steps to give children the confidence to try a new method or a new writing technique. I use structured worksheets, textbooks, and visual methods where appropriate e.g bar models and Singapore Maths. My English sessions are custom-fit to your child's current school curriculum and personal interests. I am also able to help with homework. I am successful at closing learning gaps while ensuring your child stays thoroughly engaged, motivated, and fully prepared to excel. By providing consistent encouragement, I create a warm and highly supportive learning environment where young children feel entirely secure enough to make mistakes and actively grow from them. Every child possesses unique strengths, so I carefully monitor progress and dynamically adjust my teaching pace to fit their specific requirements, ensuring that they do not feel left behind.
Whether your child needs intensive, focused support to quickly catch up with their school peers, targeted expert guidance to master challenging exam topics, or simply a confidence boost to unlock their full potential, I am fully committed to helping them thrive and succeed. Together, we will build a solid academic foundation, establish excellent lifelong study habits, and actively foster a genuine, long-term passion for learning.-fit to your child's current school curriculum and personal interests.