Leo Education
Helen
English Teacher
Helen is a working primary school teacher (QTS, PGCert) and holds a first-class honours degree in Journalism.
With a passion for fostering academic excellence and empowering students to reach their full potential, Helen brings extensive experience as an expert tutor specialising in 7+, 9+, 11+ and 13+ exams (English, maths and verbal/non-verbal reasoning) as well as GCSE English exam preparation. She is also available for general English and maths tutoring.
Helen's background as an English department head in the British private school system equips her with a deep understanding of curriculum requirements and effective teaching methodologies.
She has a 100 percent track record in tutoring students for 7+, 9+, 11+ and 13+ exams, helping them gain admission to prestigious schools. Her personalised approach to tutoring ensures that each student's strengths and weaknesses are identified and addressed effectively.
Areas of Expertise:
• English Language and Literature (7+, 9+, 11+, 13+ GCSE)
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning (7+, 9+, 11+, 13+)
• Mathematics (7+, 9+, 11+, 13+)
• Exam Technique and Time Management
Prior to becoming a teacher, Helen was an international news reporter/producer for organisations such as the BBC, The Associated Press and Reuters. She run workshops in schools, where children write and create television, radio and newspaper content. A podcast she created with a Year 5 class recently won an international journalism prize.
Join one of Helen's popular group classes or engage her in focused 1-1 tuition to improve your child's academic performance.
Teaching Style:
Helen’s strength lies in building great relationships with her students and making lessons lively and fun, while fostering a love of learning and a sense of academic achievement. She gives detailed feedback on both class activities and homework, encouraging students to address errors and make improvements.
Helen believes in creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore, question, and excel. Her teaching approach is tailored to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.
Testimonials:
"Karl has been a 1:1 student of Ms Helen for over a year. He likes Ms Helen and enjoys the classes very much. Sometimes Karl feels tired after a long school day, but no matter how bad he feels or not ready for class, Ms Helen can always cheers him up with funny yet educational little games. I am happy to see that Karl’s writing and Maths have improved a lot. My heartfelt thank you for Ms Helen’s tremendous patience and guidance. She is the best tutor we’ve ever met."
"Teacher Helen is very familiar with the requirements of the creative writing curriculum in UK. She taught and revised with my son various genre and writing styles that are required by the school. She also improved his writing style by providing a lot of practices, both during the lessons and as homework. Teacher Helen is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and my son thinks the lessons are very helpful."
"I wholeheartedly recommend Miss Helen as an exceptional creative writing tutor. Her personalised teaching methods and engaging approach have profoundly enhanced my son's writing skills. By tailoring lessons to his interests, such as a specialised assignment on the Titanic, she significantly increased his engagement and creativity. Miss Helen goes beyond improving academic performance; she instills a passion for learning and boosts confidence in her students.
