Tanya Hill

My classes are carefully structured to create a supportive, practical, and empowering learning environment where students can build skills, confidence, and self-belief alongside academic ability. Each class begins with understanding the individual needs of the group or student, recognising that learning styles, attention patterns, emotional wellbeing, and past experiences all shape how learning happens. This allows me to adapt content and pace so everyone feels included, respected, and capable.

Core learning skills are taught in a clear, manageable way. We explore effective study strategies, memory techniques, time management, and organisation methods that reduce overwhelm and increase efficiency. For students with ADHD or attention difficulties, sessions include practical tools for focus, task initiation, breaking work into achievable steps, and managing distractions in realistic ways.

Alongside skills, emotional support is central. Confidence, self-esteem, and motivation are woven into every class through gentle reflection, encouragement, and strengths-based approaches. Students learn how thoughts, stress, and self-doubt affect performance, and how to develop healthier thinking patterns that support resilience and persistence.

Classes are interactive and flexible, using discussion, real-life examples, guided exercises, and personalised strategies. Students are encouraged to ask questions, practise skills, and reflect on progress in a safe, non-judgmental space. Clear goals are set and reviewed regularly to maintain direction and momentum.

Above all, the aim is to empower students to understand how they learn best, trust their abilities, and approach challenges with confidence. By combining learning skills with emotional insight and personalised support, students develop lasting tools to succeed academically and grow personally, leaving sessions feeling capable, motivated, and proud of their progress.