Muhammad Q.

Hello! This is Quratu Layan Choudhry. I’m a passionate and highly experienced educator with over 11 years of teaching experience across all grade levels. My primary focus is on English Language and English Literature, particularly at GCSE level, where I specialise in preparing students for the AQA exam board. I’ve worked extensively with students of all abilities, helping them to build confidence, improve their analytical and writing skills, and achieve excellent results through carefully structured, engaging lessons tailored to their individual needs. In addition to English, I have extensive experience teaching Science—particularly Biology, Physics, and Chemistry at all levels, including Key Stage 3 and GCSE. I also teach Geography, providing students with a well-rounded academic foundation across Key Stages 3 and 4. My ability to teach across multiple subject areas enables me to make meaningful interdisciplinary connections, helping students see the bigger picture and understand how different fields of knowledge relate to one another in real-world contexts. I hold a CELTA qualification from Cambridge University, a globally respected certification for teaching English to speakers of other languages. This training has equipped me with a deep understanding of how to teach English effectively, whether I’m working with native speakers or students who are learning English as an additional language. It has also enhanced my ability to break down complex ideas into clear, manageable steps for learners at all levels. My teaching style is student-centered and adaptive. I believe that every student learns differently, so I tailor my approach to suit the unique needs, goals, and learning styles of each individual. Whether I’m helping a student prepare for their GCSEs, supporting them with homework, or building core literacy skills, I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where they feel comfortable to ask questions, take risks, and grow in confidence. I make use of a wide range of teaching resources, including past papers, model answers, visual aids, and interactive activities, to ensure lessons are both academically effective and enjoyable. Ultimately, I’m committed to helping students succeed—not just in exams, but in developing the critical thinking, communication, and independent learning skills that will benefit them throughout their education and beyond. I look forward to supporting you or your child on their learning journey.

Experience with special needs: ADHD, Autism, Reading difficulties, and Exam anxiety. Preferred student age group: Reception to Year 7 Primary School: Reception Year - Year 7 English Language, ESL (English Second Language), and Mathematics. Experience with: 11+ / English reception year - year 7/ Mathematics Gaining experience with every possible opportunity is one of my strongest attributes. I am eager to learn and I am an asset to any team. Furthermore, I possess excellent communication and teaching skills backed by a passion for success with a positive outlook in life and one can always expect the very best of me. I am well-liked by the learners and teachers. I am an energetic and passionate educator who aims to make learning fun and engaging. I believe that learning should be learner-centered and holistic. Every learner should know they belong by building personal connections and a supportive learning environment, starting on the first day. I like to come up with exciting ways to keep my learners engaged with the curriculum. Online teachers make every interaction a positive experience, even from a distance. Degree in teaching. 6 years of teaching experience. 3 years of online teaching experience 1 on 1 tutoring. Experience with special needs: ADHD, Autism, Reading difficulties, and Exam anxiety. Experience with special needs: ADHD, Autism, Reading difficulties, and Exam anxiety. Preferred student age group: Reception to Year 7 Primary School: Reception Year - Year 7 English Language, ESL (English Second Language), and Mathematics. Experience with: 11+ / English reception year - year 7/ Mathematics Gaining experience with every possible opportunity is one of my strongest attributes. I am eager to learn and I am an asset to any team. Furthermore, I possess excellent communication and teaching skills backed by a passion for success with a positive outlook in life and one can always expect the very best of me. I am well-liked by the learners and teachers. I am an energetic and passionate educator who aims to make learning fun and engaging. I believe that learning should be learner-centered and holistic. Every learner should know they belong by building personal connections and a supportive learning environment, starting on the first day. I like to come up with exciting ways to keep my learners engaged with the curriculum. Online teachers make every interaction a positive experience, even from a distance.

I have over 10 years of experience in Education, learning, and development, teaching in both Primary and Secondary Schools. I specialise in teaching 11+, Social Sciences and prepping for national exams. I love helping students bridge the gap between what they currently know and what they need to know, by building confidence and resilience in their subject knowledge and approach to learning, especially in areas which they find particularly daunting. Engagement in learning is key. All lessons must be interactive to encourage learning and development. I encourage engagement through quizzes, questions, games, opinions, matching & sorting activities and use of mixed media. I adapt to different learning styles by meeting children where they are at, finding out what they currently know and using that information as a foundation to make learning accessible for them. I use assessments to track progress and plug gaps in their knowledge. My passion is to create successful learners who are able to achieve and exceed the goals they set for themselves. At A-Level, I studied Sociology (Grade A), Psychology (Grade B) and ICT (Grade C) at Southwark College. I then completed my BSc in Sociology and Criminology at City University, achieving a 2:1. I also have a PGCE in Upper Primary which I completed at Goldsmiths College. Additionally, I have a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Learning and Development.

I have worked as a lecturer at De Montfort University for over 15 years. I hold a PGCE in further Education, an MA in English Language Teaching, and a BA honours in English. I taught English for Academic Purposes at university. This enabled me to develop various teaching approaches at different levels of English usage. I have also taught KS3-KS5 in the UK and abroad during which I have been observed several times and demonstrated that I was outstanding. I have used various teaching aids ranging from pictures, flash cards, to a variety of IT techniques. I have also used peer interaction and assessment to develop learners. Teaching at university enabled me to teach presentation skills. This has enabled me to do the same during training, coaching and mentoring sessions with colleagues. I have mentored a number of tutors. In my experience as a university lecturer I have used a variety of online platforms to teach students during the Covid-19 pandemic. I began my journey into English in 2002 when I did a BA (hons) in English at Demontfort university. Following this I did an MA in Children’s Literature in 2005 due to my immense love of reading. However, it was only when I landed a job at a resources centre that I decided to specialize in teaching and so I did a PGCE in education and an MA in English language teaching both in 2007-2009. I absolutely love teaching since then - as cliche as it sounds it is truly my passion and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I love my students and to see them excel truly makes me content. I’ve been told that I have a gift for building a rapport with learners and I to feel this is something that comes naturally to me because as a student I myself struggled with being misunderstood and branded as a ‘bad student’. I feel as a result I can relate to students and their struggles more easily. I’m also very patient and an excellent listener.