Understand first
Sam listens to the learner, finds the gaps and adjusts the pace.
About Sam
An experienced teacher who takes time to understand.
Sam brings deep subject knowledge, warmth and clear direction to every lesson.
Qualified, current and practical
Sam completed a PGCE in English, Drama and Media in 2001 and gained Qualified Teacher Status in 2002. She has 24 years’ teaching experience and renews an enhanced DBS check annually.
For three years, Sam has marked AQA English Language Paper 2 and completes AQA training every year. That experience helps learners understand what assessment objectives look like in their own writing. It does not imply endorsement by AQA.
- BA (Hons)
- Theatre Studies, Drama & Sociology
- PGCE & QTS
- Qualified English teacher
- AQA
- Current Paper 2 marking experience
Teaching approach
Calm enough to feel safe. Clear enough to make progress.
Make it manageable
Skills are broken into clear steps with purposeful practice.
Keep expectations high
Support and challenge work together; neither replaces the other.
Teaching experience
A career across schools and communities
Sam’s experience includes Islington Green School (now City of London Academy Islington), Park View Academy, Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls (the historical name before its 2017 closure), East Barnet School, Varndean School, Peacehaven Community School and Longhill High School. She also taught adult community English at Park View, including parents with little or no English.
Names reflect the schools as they were known during Sam’s work there; historical changes were checked against government and local-authority records.
Next step
Find out whether Sam is the right fit
A 15-minute consultation is free, in person and does not require a card.