Each lesson is tailored to the student I am teaching. Some students prefer a fun and relaxed lesson, while other students prefer a calm and more focused lesson.
I accommodate to the needs of the student, because I believe engagement is the key to all successful learning.

For younger children, (aged 5-10) I use a lot of pictures, colours and descriptive writing to keep them engaged.
For children aged 11-14, I try to incorporate modern life into teaching, to keep them more engaged. For example, asking a 13 year old student to write a presentation on their favourite social media site, is more likely to keep them engaged than traditional subject areas for presentation.

With all students, I focus on descriptive writing, spelling, appropriate language and what words stand out more to create a more vibrant read.

Poetry and songwriting is an important part of my lessons, as these subject areas teach all students how to express themselves. It gives students a chance to focus on an area, or emotion, that they feel the most connected to.

I have been writing poetry for over 20 years and writing short stories for over 15 years.
I have tutored children, including my own, for over 10 years both in person and online and I have built a reputation as the fun tutor that loves to listen. I find I myself learning something from every one of my students. They have taught me patience and compassion and how important those things are when teaching a variety of ages.