Christopher

• Qualified (BA. Ed | B.Ed | UK QTS) primary teacher and 1:1 tutor
• 25 years’ experience teaching in private and state schools
• SATs Preparation, Test Preparation and Exam Revision
• English National Curriculum and IB Curriculum Experience
• International experience at top-tier private schools in Thailand, China and Myanmar (Dulwich College International and Bangkok Patana School)
• 1:1 personalised teaching for children with EAL and AEN
• Friendly, student-centered approach with focus on well-being
• TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) qualification

I am a qualified primary teacher with over 25 years’ teaching experience in the UK and internationally. My in-depth subject knowledge enables me to plan and deliver personalised learning for every student. I build student agency; engaging, motivating, and ensuring positive outcomes and results for all. My lessons are friendly, enjoyable and help children realise their potential to make improvement. I pride myself on building safe, caring, personalised relationships; giving students confidence to learn from mistakes and make good progress.

Tutoring Experience

My teaching and tutoring experience extends across the primary range from Year 1 through to Year 6 with students from a diverse range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. Alongside my teaching career, I have provided professional 1:1 tutoring to students at international schools where I have worked. I have enjoyed teaching English and mathematics to primary students, helping to extend able students or support those needing additional catch-up. I have extensive experience teaching online gained as a result of my tutoring practice and through online learning in my role as class teacher during school lockdowns.

• Private Tutor
Remote online locations 2024 to present

• Primary School Class Teacher (Key Stage One) and Private Tutor
Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok Thailand 2021 to 2024

• Junior School Class Teacher (Key Stage Two) Private Tutor
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai China 2019 to 2021

• Junior School Class Teacher – Leader of Learning
Dulwich College Yangon, Yangon Myanmar 2015 to 2019

• Class Teacher – Mathematics and Assessment Lead
Virginia Primary School, London UK 2011 to 2015

• Class Teacher – Mathematics Lead
Globe Primary School, London UK 1996 to 2011

• Kindergarten Teacher / Supply Class Teacher
Geelong, Australia / London based schools 1993 to 1996

My recent professional learning and development include:
• Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language;
• Microsoft Innovative Educator Qualification;
• Science of Learning Course;
• Child Initiated Learning and Play;
• Dulwich College International Coaching and Mentoring Training.

Tutoring Approach

✨ About My Tutoring Approach
My sessions are fully personalised through consultation with parents, ensuring your child receives targeted and meaningful support. I create a space where students feel confident to speak, explore, and grow.

Using a scaffolded teaching style, I begin with direct instruction and gradually shift toward student-led learning, encouraging independent thinking. Each lesson is shaped around your child’s own experiences to build deeper, real-life understanding. I adapt my approach in real time to meet their unique needs, promoting active participation, new skill development, and revision.