Claire W.

My name is Zareen Umair. I have a passion for learning new skills and teaching them aswell. I am humbled to have good communication, listening and collaboration skills. I believe in creating an empathetic environment for the student to boost real-world learning and life-long love for education. While saying this i would like to emphasise that i am always working to improve my own teaching skills aswell. Hi, i have completed 17 years of education. I did my bachelors in science subjects and then acquired a Mphil degree in English Language Teaching from Kinnaird University Lahore Pakistan. Currently i am going to apply for double bachelors in an art degree from National College of Arts Lahore Pakistan due to my immense interest in arts.

📚 Reception and Primary Teaching | Qualified 11+, SATs, Mathematics & English Teacher About Me: I am a dedicated and experienced teacher specializing in Reception and Primary Teaching, supporting learners from Reception Year up to Year 6 (ages 5–12). I offer engaging and interactive lessons in English, ESL (English Second Language), and Primary Mathematics, helping students build strong academic foundations while fostering a love for learning. ✨ I am a passionate teacher who always wants the best for her students and strives to go the extra mile to ensure they succeed. 💪 I have over seven years of teaching experience, including five years of one-on-one instruction and two years of online teaching. I am a fluent native English speaker with a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching. My expertise covers KS1, KS2, and KS3 learners, and I am fully capable of supporting students through Primary School as well as exam preparation for 11+ and SATs. 🏆 What I Teach: Reception Learners: 🎨 Play-based, nurturing lessons introducing early literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Primary Learners (Years 1–6): 🎯 Goal-focused, interactive lessons that encourage independence, critical thinking, and creativity. Subjects: 📖 English Language 🌍 ESL (English Second Language) 🔢 Mathematics 🗺️ Social Sciences (Geography & History) 🌱 Life Orientation / Life Skills ✝️ Religious Education 🧪 Sciences Exam Preparation & Specialized Support: 📝 Prepare Primary students for exams. 💡 Support learners with ADHD, reading difficulties, exam anxiety, and other learning challenges, providing tailored strategies to help every child succeed and feel confident. 🎯 Create lessons tailored to each student’s needs, combining structure with creativity to ensure confidence and engagement. Courses You Can Enjoy with Me: 📚 Reading, writing, and comprehension ✍️ Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence building 🗣️ Phonics, pronunciation, and speaking practice 🏆 Exam prep for SATs, KS1, KS2, and 11+ Why Learn With Me: 📖 Read and understand stories while having fun. ✍️ Write creatively and express yourself confidently. 🗣️ Speak and listen like a pro with games and activities. 🔤 Master spelling, grammar, and vocabulary through fun exercises. 🎵 Learn phonics and pronunciation in playful ways. 🏆 Prepare for exams with engaging, interactive lessons. I have a passion for art and creativity, which I integrate into lessons to make learning enjoyable and memorable. 🎨 I believe there is no such thing as a foolish question and strive to make every student feel supported, confident, and motivated to reach their full potential. 🌟 Preferred Age Group: 5–12 years old Languages: Fluent native English speaker 🗣️ I’m a hardworking and passionate teacher and tutor who truly loves helping students learn and grow. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Foundation Phase Teaching from North-West University in Potchefstroom, as well as a 120-hour TEFL certificate. I have experience teaching one-on-one to both children and adults, in-person and online, allowing me to tailor lessons to each learner’s needs. I have worked with children who face learning barriers, which has strengthened my ability to adapt lessons to different learning styles. I pride myself on being patient, understanding, and encouraging, and I always strive to make learning enjoyable, meaningful, and memorable. My lessons focus on building confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning. I believe every student has unique strengths waiting to be discovered, and my goal is to help each child reach their full potential through support, consistency, and creativity. 🌟

*Empowering Students to Reach their Potential as a Dedicated Tutor I specialise in helping students excel in GCSE and A Level Maths & Business Studies, boosting their confidence and surpassing their academic targets. With a track record of guiding students to achieve grades from C to A*, I focus on unlocking each student's potential. With nearly 10 years of experience in one-to-one tuition, I am well-versed in the latest GCSE and A Level Maths specifications across exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, IGCSE, CIE IGCSE & TMUA. *Teaching Approach* Understanding each student’s unique needs and capabilities is central to my teaching. I aim to make maths relatable by delving into the logic and structure behind the concepts, which not only aids in problem-solving but also builds confidence and independence. Many of my students achieve their predicted grades months before their final exams, often exceeding their original goals. *Philosophy & Strategy* My teaching philosophy is to be patient, to understand the students' need and learning capability to encourage them to be the best they can be. I also like to provide an understanding of how the maths works on a fundamental level by providing the knowledge on the logic and structure. This way my students are not only taught how to answer questions, but why we answer the way we do. I believe this can be highly encouraging and help build confidence in the subject overall. Attended Staffordshire University between 2006 and 2001. During this time I achieved a BA Hons 2.1 in Business Studies and an MSc Pass in Marketing. During this time I helped International students understand subject material who found lectures too fast paced. It was during this time that I realised 1 to 1 tuition was something I could excel at.

I have gained valuable tutoring experience in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry by working with students across a range of ages, abilities, and UK exam boards. I have supported students who are studying GCSEs and A-Levels (as well as the Scottish equivalents) under AQA, Edexcel (Pearson), OCR and other boards, so I understand that each board has its own style of questions, emphasis, and mark schemes. This allows me to tailor my teaching to what students actually need for their specific exams, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. In Mathematics, I have helped students build confidence in topics from core numeracy and algebra through to higher-level work such as trigonometry, statistics, and calculus. Many students arrive feeling anxious about maths, so I focus on breaking problems into manageable steps and showing that mistakes are part of learning. In Biology, I support students with topics like cells, human body systems, genetics, and ecology, helping them move beyond memorising facts to truly understanding processes and using correct scientific language. For Chemistry, I have worked with students across many topics such as bonding, calculations, reactions, and organic chemistry, often using clear explanations and practice questions to make abstract ideas feel more concrete. I have worked with students who have learning difficulties, those who need extra support as well as those aiming for top grades. Above all, I try to create a calm, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions. My aim is not just to improve results, but to help students feel more confident, capable, and prepared for their exams. Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, graduating with First Class Honours in 2024. Achieved excellent A-Level results in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry, earning grades A and A*. Also obtained 10 GCSEs at grades A and A*, demonstrating a strong and consistent academic record across core scientific and analytical subjects.