ALSO ONLINE* English Language speaking, listening and academic writing specialist for high school, college and university, 20 years experience

As a teacher, my approach is one of nurturing the student. From Day 1 my focus will be on developing a good rapport with the learner, taking the time to get to know them and likewise allow them to get to know me. Their learning experience will be more organic, with lively discussions around the topic which I enjoy relating to their own personal passions to aid their understanding. Recap is a key component to develop the linking of short-term memory to long-term thinking and memory retrieval. Multisensory learning is another that I have found works exceptionally well with SEN learners, involving multi-media sources combined with discussion and then the completion of assessed material which links to the relevant syllabus / curriculum. Sometimes, when demonstrations are required, then the I do / You do approach works well as then the learner can see how I apply the technique or theory, and oftentimes the learner themselves can talk me through its application which reinforces the application. When it comes to working with a learner with additional needs, this can come in the form of supporting them in completing their homework as well as developing their social, emotional and mental health resilience. Building their confidence in their own knowledge and skills is crucial, and I can give the learner the 121 time with the personalised strategies they need that the class teacher is unable to provide. These are just some of the examples of approaches I have used in the past, but all my approaches can only be decided when a rapport has been established. There will be regular reviews on my approach to allow for a dialogue with the learner to customise the learning experience.