Brad, Academic Tutor
Brad worked in primary education for 13 years as a Class Teacher, Deputy Head and Headteacher. He taught in East Sussex schools and was Headteacher of a local village primary for three years. Originally from Croydon, Brad has lived in Sussex for over 20 years and loves the outdoor country life.
He has taught all primary ages but specialised in Key Stage 2. As a class teacher Brad spent many years preparing Year 6 pupils for SATs and secondary school. His classroom ethos was always to make learning fun, creative and engaging; believing that children do best when learning is relevant and has context. This culminated in directing some amazing end of year performances where children performed versions of Glee, Shrek and Star Wars (to name a few). He also worked on a transition project with the local secondary school to help improve transition and better prepare children for that big step to a new school and Year 7. Brad was also really lucky to teach in Ghana, West Africa for a few weeks. “A humbling experience where children were lucky to have one book and a pencil, but still turned up for school everyday with a huge smile! Their eagerness to learn was inspirational!”
As a Deputy Head, Brad developed an interest in working with children who found learning difficult, especially in Maths and Writing. He also supported schools across East Sussex to raise standards in teaching, learning and assessment.
As a Headteacher, Brad led an inclusive school with the ethos that all children can be successful learners with a positive mind-set. Children were also taught to be ‘learners for life’. In other words, they developed the ‘skills’ for learning that can never be forgotten and are essential in teenage years and adulthood too. Brad was passionate about delivering a creative curriculum where the arts, sport and outdoor learning were pivotal to children’s enjoyment of learning. Forest School arts and sports based days were a big part of the curriculum. In the academic year 2016/17 his school achieved SATs results in the top 10% of the country.
Brad also has many interests away from education including: reading all types of fiction (including children’s books!), football, gardening, playing squash and upcycling furniture.
KEY TUTOR FACTS
Specialises in teaching Key Stage 2
Over 13 years teaching experience
Experience as a class teacher, deputy head and head teacher
Has taught all primary school age groups
High success rate with prepping students for SATs; in 2016/17 his school achieved SATs results in the top 10% of the country
Directed many school productions
Key member of project to improve pupils transition from primary to secondary school
BRAD’S THOUGHTS ON TUTORING
“I truly believe that all children can be great learners if they have self-belief, are engaged and have the ‘tools’ for learning. It is our job as educators to unlock this ability and help children to grow as people as well as be fantastic learners. This is what makes teaching so much fun”.
OUR THOUGHTS ON BRAD
Highly rated and respected by all his clients, ex Head Teacher Brad relishes the opportunity to find out what makes his pupils tick. He uses this knowledge to create bespoke learning experiences for each of his pupils. He empowers pupils to think and believe in themselves.
CLIENTS’ THOUGHTS ON BRAD
“I can’t recommend Brad highly enough. He has a lovely relaxed manner and really puts our son at ease. He really gets to know the child and always adapts to how our son is feeling. Brad has built our son’s confidence up so much that Maths is now his favourite subject.” - Charlotte Dougan, parent
“My son has been tutored by Brad for about a year now. He really looks forward to his weekly session and has gained such a lot from it, both in terms of the curriculum but also, importantly, in terms of his confidence and enjoyment of learning. We weren’t sure how he would take to online tuition*, but the transition has been seamless. He’s still fully engaged and as enthusiastic as ever. Thank you!” - Rocky, mum to Elias, Y5
*during the Covid-19 restrictions
“Weekly tuition with Brad has made such a difference to both my children. From the outset, Brad has understood how they each learn best and they really look forward to seeing him every week and enjoy working through the tasks he sets them. His guidance and encouragement helped my son pass his year 7 entrants exam with confidence, whilst my daughter has become a far more resilient learner, confident in her abilities and benefiting greatly from 1:1 tuition. I would not hesitate to recommend Brad to other students.” - Mary, mum to y4 and y6 pupils
As with all our tutors, Brad is fully DBS certified.
INTERESTED IN TUITION WITH BRAD?
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