Saima
Private Tutor in Birmingham
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Dec 2019 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 12 May 2025
My Summary
Special Needs Tutor
About Me
Special Educational Needs Teacher & Researcher – Transforming Lives Through Personalized Learning
With over 11 years of experience and a PhD focus on school-parent partnerships, I am a dedicated special educational needs teacher and researcher committed to empowering children with diverse learning needs. My expertise lies in one-to-one instruction, harnessing the power of Vygotsky's zone of proximal development to unlock each child's unique potential.
What I Offer:
• Personalised Learning: I tailor instruction to each child's learning style and needs, fostering a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
• Proven Results: My approach has transformed the lives of countless children, helping them overcome social, communication, and academic challenges.
• Parent Partnership: I believe in the power of collaboration, and I work closely with parents and carers to create a cohesive learning experience.
• Research-Informed Practice: My PhD research in school-parent partnerships informs my teaching, ensuring evidence-based strategies for optimal outcomes.
• Expertise in Home Schooling: I am experienced in teaching children who are being home-schooled, offering a flexible and supportive learning environment.
My Approach:
Every child, with or without special needs, can learn, grow, and make remarkable progress. I empower students to achieve their full potential through individualised instruction, targeted interventions, and a deep understanding of learning differences.
My Experience
• 11+ years of experience as a special educational needs teaching assistant, supporting children with complex needs in group and one-to-one settings.
• Proven track record of teaching primary-level subjects with passion and empathy.
• Deep understanding of current education issues related to practice, process, and curriculum.
• Expertise in supporting children and young people with challenging behaviours.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, building trust with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Master’s degree in education, with a focus on special education.
• PhD research on school-parent partnerships (Birmingham City University).
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and research.
Let's Connect:
If you're a parent, carer, or professional seeking a dedicated and experienced special educational needs teacher who can make a real difference in your child's life, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can create a personalised learning journey that empowers your child to reach new heights.
My Qualifications
PhD (full time) under process
Post Graduate Research Certificate 2022 (Part of PhD)
Master of Arts in Education (Inclusion and Special Educational Needs) 2.1 Merit | Newman University | 2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability with 2.1 Merit | 2018
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care 2.2 | Newman University | 2017
Bachelor of Arts | University of Punjab
English Literacy, Level 1,2 | Functional skills, Level 2 | Mathletics, Level 1,2
GCSE Mathematics and English Language
OCR level 2: Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) | Award in IT User Skills (ITQ) | CLAIT Plus International Certificate for IT User Skills (ITQ)
Diploma in Computer Hardware
Professional Qualification in Education
BTEC Level 4,5 Higher National Diploma | South and City College | 2015-2016
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (QCF) | South and City College | 2014
Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People Workforce | Adult Learning Centre | 2013
CACHE Level 1 Award in Caring for Children (QCF) | Adult Learning Centre | 2012
My Availability
I am available from Monday to Sunday, please contact me for availability on these days
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My Fees
- Tutoring from £25.00 per hour
£25
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 02/01/2020)
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/12/2019)
- UK Passport (added 17/12/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Postgraduate Certificate in Research Practice 2022 (added 08/04/2022)
- Full CV (added 30/12/2019)
- Exam Certificate: MA Education Degree/Deploma (added 17/12/2019)
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5 out of 5
Parents say
The tutor is highly praised for her patience, efficiency, and ability to adapt to individual needs, including those of children with autism. Parents report significant academic improvements and increased confidence in their children. The tutor's calm, friendly approach makes learning enjoyable, and her communication with parents is appreciated. Overall, she is highly recommended for her skills and positive impact on students.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Saima. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Saima has been tutoring my son since last year, she is punctual, polite and very efficient. She’s very patient with my son who has autism and has build a great relationship with him. He is at ease with her and is making very good progress.
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Nimzan
on 16/01/2025
I want to share how good our experience was with this tutor. In just six months, she helped my daughter go from a 'working towards' to 'exceeding expectations' grade. She was always calm and patient, which really helped my daughter learn better.
She was also very friendly and made the lessons fun, which made my daughter like learning more. As parents, we appreciated how respectful and communicative she was, keeping us in the loop about our daughter's progress.
Overall, this tutor is great at what she does. She's not just about grades; she makes kids feel confident and interested in learning. We're really thankful for her help and would recommend her to other parents.
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Karolina
on 17/11/2023
Saima has worked with my 3 children for the last two years, very patient and knowledge and adapts her technique according to the needs of the child. Thank you from the Sharif family. Would definitely recommend.
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Rahiella
on 13/05/2023
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Saima
on 14/05/2023:
Thank you so much for this review.
Saima is an amazing tutor. She has been tutoring my daughters and they both enjoy her lessons and are making good progress. She motivates them to learn. She is also very attentive to their individual needs and provides good feedback on their progress. They continue to make good progress in their maths. Thank you!
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Jagdip
on 11/10/2022
We have gained confidence in Ikram's education thanks to your teaching. Her behaviour towards my child is nice,calm and friendly bringing focused atmosphere whenever she teaches him. Our child has several learning disabilities has mild autism but Saima has overcame that when most tutors failed.
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Farzana
on 09/04/2022
My daughter has made great strides since Saima has been tutoring her.
Her technique of teaching is amazing and she is very thoughtful of our childs needs.
My daughter's teacher has also noticed the drastic improvement.
So glad we were able to find her.
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muskaan8
on 07/07/2021
Saima is an excellent tutor and we have seen a vast improvement in my 7 year old who, prior to one-to-one sessions with Saima, stuggled in school. He is now confident answering questions in class and takes an active interest in learning. His school teacher has also reported a vast improvement.
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Gurjinde
on 26/04/2021
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