Through online lessons, I offer flexibility and convenience, ensuring that learning fits seamlessly into your child’s schedule. While my typical sessions focus on one curricular area, I am adept at covering multiple subjects in a single session, drawing from over 20 years of experience in teaching all areas of the curriculum.
Lessons are generally scheduled weekly, maintaining a consistent time slot. Each session lasts for an hour. This is 55 minutes of dedicated teaching time and 5 minutes reserved for feedback to you, as the parent or guardian. For younger children with shorter attention spans, I recommend two half-hour sessions per week. I understand that homeschooling situations may require more flexibility, so please feel free to discuss your specific needs with me. I am experienced at providing both short and long term solutions and can support the full curriculum.
During our first lesson, I gently assess your child’s abilities through a light-hearted and enjoyable conversation and activities. This assessment helps me identify conceptual difficulties that may impede progress. Additionally, I aim to build a strong rapport with your child, fostering confidence and encouraging them to ask questions. I want children to understand that tutoring is different from regular classroom teaching, and my friendly approach reflects that.
My 1-to-1 format allows me to address any misunderstandings in your child’s learning and adapt the sessions to address school-related challenges they may be facing. I cover a wide range of concepts, ensuring rapid progress while revisiting previously taught areas when needed.
I strongly encourage children to take ownership of their learning by expressing their needs and planning with me. This collaborative approach involving the child, tutor, family, and school transforms tutoring into a joint endeavour.
Carol was recommended to me as my son was diagnosed Dyslexic and was struggling at school. Initially prior to covid the tuition was 1-1 in person and then during and post covid the tuition moved online. I was a little apprehensive about it being online, but my worries soon disappeared as Carol was just as amazing and the tuition worked just as good, in fact even better. I can honestly say the support my son has had from Carol has been outstanding. Carol has an amazing rapor with my son, her teaching methods really work and his teachers in school have also commented on how much of a difference they have seen with the additional help. His confidence has gone from strength to strength, and he no longer feels inadequate when it comes to learning. I honestly cannot recommend Carol highly enough.
Claire, Livingston
What a 1 to 1 Lesson Looks Like
We will begin by discussing how your child is doing, their school experiences that week, achievements, and any difficulties they may have encountered. This information helps me immediately adapt the lesson to address their specific needs.
My lessons incorporate manipulatives and online games to provide hands-on learning experiences. I believe that children learn best when they are having fun, and this approach enhances their engagement and understanding.
Within a single lesson, we will typically cover a number of concepts, regardless of the subject. This variety keeps children motivated, interested, and ensures progress across the curriculum.
At the end of the lesson, we will briefly discuss your child’s feedback and reflect on what went well and what needs further work. This assessment allows me to gauge their confidence level. I will also provide feedback to you as the adult, supported by your child’s input, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the session.
Experience the benefits of customized online tutoring for your child’s primary education journey. Join me at Carol’s Tutoring, and together, we will witness their growth and progress first hand.
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