Children

The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.

I am skilled in teaching children in the following subjects:

English

Early Years

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development, and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

The areas of learning that I specialise in are:

  • communication and language
  • literacy

English

Year 1 to 6 (5-11 year old)

Building on work from the early years foundation stage.

The areas of learning that I specialise in are:

  • Phonics
  • Reading & Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar (SPaG)
  • SATs (KS1 & KS2)

English

Year 7 to 11 (11-16 year old)

Further developing the skills of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spoken English in KS3 & KS4.

The areas of learning that I specialise in are:

  • English Language & Literature (KS3)
  • GCSE’s (KS4)

Maths

Early Years

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development, and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

The areas of learning that I specialise in are:

  • Maths - identifying and representing numbers
  • Shapes – identifying shapes

Maths

Year 1-6 (5-11 year old)

Introduction to some fundamental maths concepts, starting to develop key maths skills, developing confidence in working with numbers and expand their knowledge of important concepts, including calculations, times tables, geometry.

The areas of learning that I specialise in are:

  • Numbers:
    • Number and Place Value
    • Addition and Subtraction
    • Multiplication and Division
    • Fractions
    • Ratio & Proportion
  • Measurement
  • Geometry:
    • Properties of Shape
    • Position and Direction
  • Statistics
  • Reasoning
  • Problem-Solving
  • SATs (KS1 & KS2)

Testimonials

J - Aged 15

I was not getting good grades in English as I didn't enjoy it. Since being taught by Sheila, in a short period of time I saw an improvement in my grades. I have been helped to improve the way I express myself especially in my written English. She has helped me to express clear logical ideas in my essays and to expand on the topics discussed.

She has motivated me to work harder.  

Y - Aged 6

Parents comment: "Excellent teacher.  Very polite and patient. My son was very happy. 

She gave lots of compliments and praise along with needed corrections".

H - Aged 14

She taught me a lot of things that I need now. She was very kind and we had a fun in the lessons.

I have a passion for reading.  Being an avid reader, I strongly believe that reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible, which leads to ultimate success.  I urge everyone to read and come to love it as much as I do.  It’s one of the best skills you can ever have. 

 

 

"The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

 

Dr. Seuss

 

                                                      

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