My Experience
Primed with my degree in English Literature & Education and experience as a school TA - I decided I would help children find their story-writing bug! 🐛
I've now been helping children to write in Steyning, Shoreham & Burgess Hill for six years and I have big plans for the future.
In fact, I just trained with the Bristol Dyslexia Centre and I can't wait to share some brilliant new writing tips & tools with you!
My proudest moment as a tutor was helping a 10-year-old boy, who once found writing challenging, win a writing competition and get published in a book!
FAQs
1. Is tutoring right for my child?
If your child is struggling to write stories or put their ideas onto paper, they will thrive with a creative writing tutor.
Tutoring shouldn't feel like school. It should be a fun way to boost your child's writing skills, with games and activities that put them at the heart of the lesson.
2. What will my child learn?
Your child will unleash their inner storyteller or poet!
They'll learn how to plan, structure, and edit their writing— jazzing it up with similes, metaphors, and impressive vocabulary to make their stories sparkle!
Once they're buzzing with motivation and ready to write, I'll gently guide your child with their grammar and spelling.
3. Do you tutor reading and maths?
Yes! I'd love to help your child become a confident reader, as my best writers are always bookworms too!
I'll also happily sprinkle in some fractions and times tables as a fun little side dish to your child's main English lesson.
4. How do you support dyslexia?
Although I'm not a specialist dyslexia tutor, I aim to make my lessons as engaging and inclusive as possible.
Your child might prefer using a laptop, tablet or voice recorder to capture their ideas, and that's perfectly fine!
My lessons are also very visual, with pictures, videos, and a clear 'now and next' timetable to help them stay on track.
And of course, they'll have plenty of time to think, read, and write, making sure they feel super confident and supported.
Tell Me More...
1. Will you travel to our home?
Absolutely! If you're in the Steyning, Shoreham & Henfield area, I'd be happy to travel to you.
And if you're in Burgess Hill, I've expanded this year to include your area too!
2. Do you offer online lessons?
While I mostly tutor in person, I also offer online lessons. If you live outside the Steyning, Shoreham & Henfield area, let's connect for fun-filled 1:1 lessons on Zoom!
3. How much does a lesson cost?
Lessons are £35 per hour. Here's exactly what's included:
- One-to-one tutoring at your home in Steyning, Shoreham or Burgess Hill.
- A 60-minute session focusing on your child's specific learning needs – whether that's creative writing, spelling, punctuation or grammar.
- Fun lessons tailored to your child's passions, pace and personality.
There are no extra charges for travel within these areas and no hidden fees – just engaging, exciting lessons designed to help your child become a confident writer!