Emily Jones

I enjoy segmented learning as I believe studying one topic for instance studying a table of new French words and then switching to a different subject for a while and then returning to the French, the child will have more success recalling the new words they have learnt.

Staying focused while reading is also a large struggle for children (and adults who maybe get the lovely task of helping with homework) who have issues with focus. However there are lots of ways that I have found helpful to me with staying focused such as having the combined audio transcript to go along with the reading, using different specialist fonts or defining any words that the child may not be as familiar with before reading the entire passage for an easier time reading.

My initial experience with tutoring children who may have difficulties is with my younger sister who has severe dyslexia, anxiety and difficulties concentrating which have all contributed to her falling behind slightly in school. I assisted by not making her feel inferior, as many of her teachers did, allowing her to explain the answer she got and then taking extra time explaining how she may have been incorrect or how she could do it an easier way to suit her as the school system continually lets down people who are neurodivergent and learn in different ways.

An ideal session would begin by generally trying to build rappor with the child in order for them to feel comfortable. Then going over parts of their course that they feel more confident in so they have an immediate good association with the session, and then go onto the parts they may struggle with.

Thank you.

- Emily Jones