Welcome to my website.
At Present...
At present I tutor children in the central Brighton area in their own homes as well as teaching at St Aubyns School, Rottingdean. I started teaching in 1986 graduating from Warwick University, and in 2005 completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy from the Dyslexia Institute.
I do not think of myself as a 'dyslexia specialist' but I have successfully taught many children with these kinds of difficulties. If you need a detailed assessment, please seek the services of an educational psychologist.
What I Offer...
- One-to-one lessons for children who have dyslexia-type difficulties.
- Maths and English tuition for primary school children who may need a boost with their learning and/or confidence.
- KS1/KS2 SATS preparation.
Generally speaking, each hour’s lesson is very structured with perhaps six or seven activities designed to hold the child’s attention and make the lesson both enjoyable and educational. As well as pen and paper work there will also be some computer-based learning and usually a short educational game to finish.
I tailor each lesson to the individual’s needs providing a detailed lesson plan which the child keeps along with the work from the lesson. For this reason I recommend the child works on lined paper keeping everything in an A4 ring binder. The child also needs to have a pencil/pen and ruler.
Lesson Prices...
Lessons cost £30 an hour and take place in the students own home. I ask that a set of half termly lessons are paid for in advance - I'm afraid no reductions are made. The first couple of lessons can be paid for individually to see if a working partnership can be achieved. Thereafter payments are usually made by cheque.
Testimonials...
Hilary is professional, reliable, friendly and approachable and in my opinion 100% trustworthy. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Nadra (parent)
Hilary is a good tutor. She helps me so much and puts a lot of effort into helping me. She has got a lovely personality and a lovely smile.
Isobel (8 years old)
It's a great comfort to see S. growing with confidence in her learning.
Donna (parent)
With Hilary you have more confidence then you would have at school. You learn a lot and her methods help you remember things.
S. (13 years old)
Teaching Experience...
Private Tutoring Practice (1999-present): English and Maths tuition; specialist help for children with dyslexia-type difficulties; preparing children for KS1 and 2 SATS.
St Aubyns School, Rottingdean (May 2007-present): learning plus teacher.
Dyslexia Action, Lewes Outpost (May - December 2007): dyslexia teacher.
Itchingfield Primary School, Horsham (Feb 2005-July 2007): learning support teacher.
Hermitage Primary School, Wapping, London (1996-1999): language support teacher.
Mayflower Primary School, Poplar, London (1995-1996): class teacher with responsibilty for music throughout the school.
Bluegate Fields Junior School, Wapping, London (1988-1995): class teacher with responsibilty for English throughout the school.
Millfields Community School, Hackney, London (1986-1988): class teacher.
Qualifications...
Dyslexia Institute: Sept 2004 - July 2005
Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy: Distinction for Teaching Practice.
I have Approved Teacher Status with the British Dyslexia Association.
University of Middlesex: Sept 2002 - July 2004
BA Music Grade 2.1
International House London: Aug 1998
RSA CELTA - Grade B (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
University of Warwick: Oct 1982 - July 1986
BA (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status. Grade 2:1
Footnote...
I teach privately between 4.00 and 6.30 in the evenings and on Saturday afternoons. I also have some daytime availability to home tutor your child. Please email me or give me a call.
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