English Tutoring in Bath

My name is Kate Warner. I am a qualified teacher providing English tutoring in the heart of Bath. I work with primary school students in my home in the Newbridge area.

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Hands-on spelling activity using letter tiles

Kinaesthetic Approach

Make spelling a tactile and engaging learning experience to aid kinaesthetic learners

About me

I offer private English tutoring to children in Key Stages 2 & 3 (year 3 to year 9). Students come to work with me in my garden office – a quiet, light and airy space.

I offer a positive approach to learning using hands-on activities and gamification to ensure sessions are dynamic and enjoyable. My aim is to develop confidence alongside academic ability.

My experience and qualifications:

  • Degree in education (2.1 B.Ed) from Bath Spa University.
  • Primary teacher across all year groups - fourteen years
  • Preschool teacher – six years
  • Secondary school literacy support teacher – four years (current position)
  • Dyslexia training - including syllabification and morphology
  • Experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD and autism
  • Enhanced DBS check certificate through my current school work along with my own private DBS certificate. I'm happy to share these on request.

If you'd like any more information please take a look at the FAQs below and feel free to get in touch for anything not covered!

Activities

Building vocabulary with practical word activities

Building Vocabulary

Teaching high level vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms through practical activities
Grammar revision games for primary school students

Grammar Revision

Playing games to revise grammar and punctuation in an enjoyable way
KS2 SATs preparation activities

KS2 Sats Preparation

Focussing on the knowledge required for Y6 SATS through hands-on activities
Analysing texts and exploring literary techniques

Analysing Texts

Exploring literary techniques to enable students to analyse different texts including adverts, arguments, novels and poems
Highlighting and annotation for visual learners

Visual Learners

Using highlighters to draw attention to important information and to provide evidence to support points of view
Developing inference and reading comprehension skills

Inference Skills

Helping children to “read between the lines” and become more analytical readers
Syllabification strategies for dyslexic learners

Syllabification

Using dyslexic strategies to aid the spelling of tricky words
Spelling games to build confidence

Spelling Games

Increasing confidence through a variety of games to practice spelling

How I teach

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Positive Approach

I strive to develop positive relationships with students and create a safe space. This allows pupils to learn from mistakes, develop confidence and achieve success.

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Playing

I love creating fun, engaging, hands-on resources along with practical activities and literacy games to reinforce key skills and foster a love of literacy.

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Targets & Goals

I carry out an initial assessment to discover those areas where children need the most support. The skills they develop will boost their confidence in the classroom and in their Year 6 SATs.

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Tailored Learning

I am patient, enthusiastic and nurturing. I like planning activities around children's interests and devising lessons to meet the needs of each child.

Testimonials

I can highly recommend tutoring with Kate. She brings high quality expertise developed over years of experiences in a range of settings and with a range of children.

Dr Fay Lewis

Programme Leader- MA Education, UWE Bristol
Kate has revolutionised the Literacy offering with her innovative games and activities which are all very much subject based. Students who find engaging with Literacy difficult can happily spend a whole hour engaged in activities solely based on literacy needs without complaint. Kate's kind and caring nature makes her an ideal Tutor for the Y7/8 cohort and they have thrived in her sessions

Kristina Mills

Lead Literacy Tutor & EAL Co-ordinator, Oldfield School
Kate is incredibly knowledgeable regarding childcare and the early years, she understands the importance of treating each child uniquely and is focused on allowing them to grow and develop their self esteem. She is amazingly empathetic, kind, caring and supportive; understanding all the needs, challenges and worries of the individual child as well building on and bringing forward their abilities and achievements.

Emily White

Director, 103 Childcare @ Weston Hub Pre-school

Get in touch

I charge £35 for each hourly session which normally takes place once a week. Payment for all sessions is to be made at the start of each term.

Please send me an email if you would like any more information and I will reply as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you!

mail
kate@katewarnertutor.co.uk
Kinaesthetic spelling activities with hands-on materials

Kinaesthetic Approach

Make spelling a tactile and engaging learning experience to aid kinaesthetic learners

contact_support Frequently asked questions

If your question is not answered below then please drop me an email and I will get back to you!

Sessions will start with a practical activity to reinforce the previous week’s learning. Teaching and practise of skills will follow, based on the Key Objectives for the year group and focussing on any areas of weakness highlighted by myself, parents or school teachers. Sessions will end with a game to consolidate key teaching points.

A quick email will be sent after each session so parents will know what has been covered. In addition to this, I am always happy to answer any questions regarding a student's progress.

Lessons take place in my garden office, a quiet and peaceful space at the end of the garden. The entrance to the office is through the garden gate, on the lane behind my house. There is a park opposite which is perfect for younger siblings! We are also a 10-minute walk from Victoria Park, and 5 minutes from the shops and cafes on Chelsea Road.

Sessions will follow the BANES school calendar, so the number of lessons per term will depend on the length of the school term. Lessons can be arranged in school holidays on request.

Parking is available in a designated space in the lane behind my house. Alternatively, parking is available on Locksbrook Road if preferred; I can provide a visitor permit on request.

Invoices will be sent at the beginning of each term, with the preferred payment method being a bank transfer. Lessons will be charged @£35 per hour.