Minna

About Me

I am a highly experienced and dedicated teacher with over 26 years of teaching experience within the London Borough of Redbridge. I hold a degree in Psychology, followed by a Postgraduate qualification in Education specialising in English, alongside Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Alongside my teaching career, I have consistently tutored children on a one-to-one basis, providing personalised support tailored to each child’s individual learning needs and helping them to build confidence and achieve their full potential.

Throughout my career, I have worked with children across a wide range of abilities and learning needs, helping them to grow in confidence, develop strong academic skills and achieve success in their learning journey.

What I Offer

Primary Education Support

I provide personalised support for primary-aged children, including:

• SATs preparation

• Phonics Screening preparation

• Year 5 and Year 6 booster classes

• 7+ and 11+ preparation

• English/ maths support and intervention

• Homework guidance and structured learning plans

• Home education support on specific days

I work closely with parents to create tailored learning programmes that meet each child’s individual needs and learning style.

I support children in building confidence, exam techniques, and independent learning skills to help them succeed academically.

Specialist Experience

I am highly familiar with the KS1&2 curriculum and have extensive experience preparing children for Year 6 SATs in May. In addition, I have worked as a KS2 examiner, helping to mark 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 supported, engaged and capable of succeeding.

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 with the right encouragement, support and teaching approach, every child can achieve success and build confidence in their abilities.