Natalie Shield

With over a decade of experience in training, coaching, and mentoring, I have honed my ability to inspire and guide students across various age groups. My approachable and friendly demeanour helps me connect with learners, fostering an environment where they feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Approach
I believe in creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued and motivated. For young learners, I employ interactive and creative methods to build foundational skills, ensuring lessons are engaging and age-appropriate. For older students, my approach focuses on fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, encouraging them to explore complex texts and articulate their ideas effectively. I am adept at tailoring my teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring they not only improve academically but also gain confidence and a love for learning.

My lessons are engaging, interactive, and tailored to meet your unique needs and learning style. Whether you’re 5 or 18, my goal is to make English exciting, accessible, and enjoyable while helping you build confidence in your abilities.

Lesson Format

Warm-Up: Each lesson begins with a fun activity or short exercise to spark creativity and prepare your mind for learning. For younger learners, this could be a word game or story prompt. For older students, it might involve a grammar challenge or quick reading comprehension task.

Core Learning: The main part of the lesson focuses on key skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Lessons are designed to align with your goals, whether that’s improving grammar, analysing literature, developing essay skills, or preparing for exams.

Interactive Activities: I include discussions, games, and creative exercises to keep learning dynamic and enjoyable. For example:
Younger learners: storytelling, role-playing, and phonics games to build vocabulary and confidence.
Older learners: analysing texts, debating themes, and practicing writing techniques.

Review & Feedback: Every session ends with a quick review of what we’ve covered, ensuring you understand the key concepts. I provide constructive and positive feedback to help you improve and celebrate your achievements.