Abstsltd
Private Tutor in Addlestone
Usually responds within 12 hours
Male Member since Sep 2017 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 17 May 2025
My Summary
Special Educational Needs (Mild Conditions) And Ks2 (Most Subjects)
About Me
In recent years I've been spending more time wiht SEN students, notably those with autism and ADHD (mild conditions). I learned that I was autistic myself just a few years ago, which helps me "empathise" and establish a rapport with students with similar backgrounds.
My forte is probably working with children who have fallen behind academically, been bullied at school, are shy, nervous, uptight and lack self-confidence. Since I suffered such experiences myself many years ago, I can definitely help such students.
I've also taught as part of the Government's National Tutoring Programme ("Catch-up" scheme) in recent years, helping home-schooled children with a variety of subjects.
I tutor students in their own homes on a 1-1 basis, and also work for a weekend school in Woking, teaching small groups. I can also provide this service at my home in New Haw, KT15.
Described as "a natural teacher", I'm supportive, encouraging, very patient and can relate to students of all ages. I've enjoyed forging relationships with both children and their parents.
NOTE: I have a number of testimonials on my profile on Tutor Hunt (Andrew in KT15), and my DBS/CRB accreditation (valid since 2010) is also listed there. I've also passed a course in Safeguarding as part of the Government's NTP Scheme.
I've used an older photo (don't like the more recent ones!), but can assure you that I still have a cheerful outlook and smile. When tutoring young children, my toy cats can accompany me (they've proved very popular!).
My Experience
I've been tutoring for a decade now, latterly teaching (very) small groups as well, and find it very rewarding. I specialise in Primary English and Maths,11-Plus and Entrance Examination preparation, and "homework help" in various subjects. More recently, I've also done Latin, French, Geography, History and even Elementary Spanish. I even collected a boy from his school for a few weeks prior to tutorials, as his single-parent dad was short of time. And if you have foreign staff working for you, I can also help with their English (recently gained TESOL/TEFL Certificate, with Distinction).
Numerous positive testimonials from parents are available on request.
My Qualifications
O-levels, A-levels, Business Studies Diploma. Former Member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries, Institute of Statisticians and Society of Editors, TESOL (Teaching English as a Secondary or Other Language).
My Availability
Subject to prevailing commitments, I'm sometimes available in the afternoons, and weekend evenings, plus most weekends. In addition to private tutoring, I'm also happy to supervise/help with homework (most subjects at Primary level). Extra sessions during the day, especially during the school holidays, are possible.
I prefer not to travel more than 5-8 miles from my home in New Haw (between Weybridge and Woking), but can and do travel further for 2-hour lessons.
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 16/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Tutoring from £40.00 per hour
£40 per hour. I also teach small groups - please ask for details, as it works out much more affordable for parents!
My Documents
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