Christopher P.

• About Me
• I am a fully qualified primary teacher with over 25-years’ teaching and tutoring experience. My teaching experience ranges from inner-city UK schools to top-tier international schools such as Dulwich College Shanghai, Dulwich College Yangon and Bangkok Patana School - teaching Year 1 to Year 6. I have held leadership roles in mathematics, assessment, and curriculum which have given me strong subject knowledge and a deep understanding of the UK curriculum.
• I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Education degree from Australia and have completed my Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK. My qualifications also include a TESOL and TEFL certification.
• I take pride in building safe, friendly and supportive relationships with all my students and their families, offering personalised lessons that cater to each child’s unique needs. My approach is friendly, engaging, and focused on helping children achieve their potential, whether they require catch-up support or extension and enrichment.
• Teaching Skills
• UK English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum experience
• English: Year 1 to Year 6 (spelling; phonics; grammar; reading; writing; speaking with confidence; and comprehension)
• Mathematics: Year 1 to Year 6 (number; place value; problem solving; mental calculation; and written calculation)
• EAL (English as an Additional Language): I have particular experience working with with EAL children.
• SATs preparation: KS1 and KS2 (English and mathematics exam revision; and test preparation)**
• Teaching Style
• My approach is tailored to each child’s unique needs. I believe in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students feel confident to ask questions, make mistakes, and progress. My lessons are interactive, combining discussion, practice, and real-world connections to help children stay motivated and enjoy their learning.
• I carefully scaffold learning to balance guidance and independence, integrating technology to enhance engagement and make learning fun. I provide regular feedback to parents, ensuring clear communication about progress and next steps.
• International Experience
• Working in top-tier international schools in Thailand, China, and Myanmar has given me valuable experience teaching children from diverse cultural backgrounds. I share the high aspirations of such families and aim to help every child achieve their full potential. My international experience means I have taught many children for whom English is an Additional Language so I am particularly experienced in this area. I am happy to tutor children from the UK or anywhere internationally.
• Additional Information
• I’m passionate about building student well-being and self-esteem, which I consider a key factor in academic success. Outside of teaching, I enjoy swimming, travelling, cooking, and DIY projects.

My teaching and tutoring experience extends across the full primary range from Year 1 through to Year 6 with students from a diverse range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have provided professional 1:1 tutoring to students at the international schools I have worked for. I have taught English and mathematics to primary aged students, helping to extend able students as well as support those needing additional catch-up. I have extensive experience teaching online gained as a result of my tutoring practice and through online learning in my role as class teacher during school lockdowns.

Private Tutoring
Year groups taught: Year 2 to Year 6
Remote Online Locations 2024 to present

Primary School Class Teacher and Private Tutor
Year groups taught: Year 2
Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok Thailand 2021 to 2024

Junior School Class Teacher and Private Tutor
Year groups taught: Year 3 and 6
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai China 2019 to 2021

Junior School Class Teacher – Leader of Learning
Year groups taught: Year 3 and 4
Dulwich College Yangon, Yangon Myanmar 2015 to 2019

Class Teacher – Mathematics and Assessment Lead
Year groups taught: Year 4 and 5
Virginia Primary School, London UK 2011 to 2015

Class Teacher – Mathematics Lead
Year groups taught: Year 1 to 6
Globe Primary School, London UK 1996 to 2011

Kindergarten Teacher / Supply Class Teacher
Year groups taught: Four Year Old Kindergarten
Geelong, Australia / London based schools 1993 to 1996

My tutoring sessions are personally designed after consultation with parents covering learning outcomes and needs. Each session involves opportunities for children to speak, listen and engage actively in the session. I scaffold my lessons so that I begin with high levels of direct instruction (this allows children to observe and learn from any new teaching content) and progresses towards less teacher instruction (giving children more opportunities to practise and engage with greater confidence). Every session is real-life based, with links made to a child’s own experiences, helping them to make personal connections. I maximise opportunities for speaking and listening; teaching of new skills; and opportunities to practise, ask questions and revise. I pride myself on building caring, personalised relationships; giving students the confidence to learn from mistakes and make progress.

I make use of ICT and interactive tools to support my teaching and only where it maximises learning for the child so they are motivated, engaged and challenged in their learning. I develop in them the confidence to ask questions and say if they are unsure. Having taught students from diverse backgrounds, I am sensitive towards the needs arising from their social and cultural diversity.

Above all, I believe in the importance of student well-being and pastoral care as the greatest influence on a student’s success. My aim is to ensure every child has a voice, and feels happy, safe and valued. With close communication with both child and parents, I ensure every child makes progress and realises their potential.