Minna K.

About Me

I am a very skilled and dedicated teacher with over 26 years of classroom teaching experience within the London Borough of Redbridge. I hold a degree in psychology, followed by a Postgraduate qualification in Education (PGCE), specialising in English, from St Martin's College. As a result, I achieved my QTS (Qualified Teaching Status).

Alongside my teaching career, I have consistently provided one-to-one tutoring to children across a wide range of abilities and learning journeys, including home school learners. I feel that if a child needs help, the primary school years are the best time to begin developing the right foundations.

What I Offer

Primary Education Support

I work in close partnership with parents to devise learning plans that are carefully adapted to suit each child’s learning style, including:

• SATs preparation

• Phonics screening preparation

• Year 5 and year 6 booster classes

• 7+ and 11+ preparation

• Year 4 pupils Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)

• English/ maths support and intervention

• Homework activities using 'concrete', 'pictorial' and 'abstract' resources.

• Home education support on specific days

Specialist Experience

I have extensive knowledge of the KS1&2 curriculum; helping children prepare for year 6 SATs. In addition, I have worked as a KS2 examiner, marking SATs papers, giving me valuable insight into assessment expectations and standards.

I also have strong experience supporting children with SEND and neurodivergent learners. I understand the importance of adapting teaching approaches to ensure every child feels engaged and supported.

Why Choose Me?

• Over 26 years of teaching experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Psychology and Education specialist background

• Extensive SATs, phonics, 7+ and 11+ expertise

• Experienced KS2 examiner

• Strong understanding of SEND and neurodiverse learning needs

• Outstanding feedback from various Ofsted inspections

• Patient, kind and nurturing teaching approach

I truly believe that every child matters and one of the aspects of teaching I am most proud of, is the positive difference I have made to many children’s educational journeys over the years. I remain most grateful for my career in education...