Daniela
"Daniela is a calm, responsible and diligent professional, with a warm and natural manner. She uses this to put children at ease and ensure they are ready to learn. She has an excellent knowledge of the primary school curriculum and is able to tailor this to the needs to the children she supports."
Headteacher at current school
Early Years
Primary
Academic History
PGCE Primary (KS1/KS2), Roehampton University
BA (Hons) Sociology, Newcastle University, 2:1
About Me
My approach to tutoring is warm, nurturing, and tailored to each child’s individual needs. As a Key Stage 1 specialist, I create a calm and supportive environment where children feel confident and ready to learn. I use creative, engaging activities such as games, storytelling, and hands-on resources to keep sessions enjoyable while maintaining clear learning goals. I adapt my teaching in the moment—breaking tasks into small steps, using phonics-based strategies and offering plenty of encouragement.
Recent tuition
Early Years English
I supported this student over one term. Support focused on correct letter formation, pencil grip, and early sentence construction. The student was high attaining and progressed to writing full sentences with accuracy and confidence.
Year 1 Phonics and English
I supported this student over one term. Support focused on reinforcing Phase 3 phonics, revisiting previously taught sounds, and introducing new sounds through regular practice. The student improved consistency and confidence, successfully keeping up with expected phonics progression.
Year 1 Mathematics
I supported this student over two terms. Support focused on number recognition, basic addition, and confidence building. The student initially struggled but made steady progress, achieving expected levels by the end of the year.
Year 1 Science
I supported this student over one year. Support included simple experiments and understanding everyday materials. The student showed strong curiosity and progressed beyond expected levels, developing excellent observational skills.
Year 1 Geography
I supported this student over two terms. Support focused on basic map skills and understanding local environments. The student began with low confidence but improved significantly, reaching expected standards.
SEN Support
I supported a child with AuDHD over one year. Support focused on personalised learning strategies linked to their interests, confidence building, and using sensory movement to support transitions. The student made steady progress in engagement and learning, developing greater confidence too and made great progress by the end of the year.
Hobbies
I enjoy a range of active and creative hobbies, including running, swimming, cycling, cooking, and travelling. I’m naturally adventurous, and I love challenging myself both physically and mentally.
Testimonials
“Daniela is a calm, responsible and diligent professional, with a warm and natural manner. She uses this to put children at ease and ensure they are ready to learn. She has an excellent knowledge of the primary school curriculum and is able to tailor this to the needs to the children she supports.”
Headteacher at current school
“From the many years I have known Daniela, she has consistently been a highly valued member of our school. She is exceptionally hardworking and always places the needs of the children at the centre of her practice, ensuring all pupils are considered and supported. Daniela is kind, patient and caring, and she builds positive relationships with both pupils and colleagues. She is a thoughtful and supportive co- worker, always willing to help others and contribute to the wider team. I have found her to be extremely reliable, approachable and professional, and she can always be depended upon.”
Phase Leader at current school
