Hello
Hello, I'm Katie. I'm a one-on-one tutor for GCSE, A Level and 11+ students, based in Purley Oaks, South Croydon. I teach English, Maths, History and Science, and lessons take place at my base.
I don't hold a formal teaching qualification. What I bring is a Master's degree from King's College London, a patient and encouraging approach, and experience that goes back to my teens. I also hold an enhanced DBS check, so you can feel confident about your child's lessons.
My Story
I've been teaching since I was about 16, first helping out in younger classes, then "tutoring" my friends in exchange for tea. I went on to study History and Criminology, followed by a Master's in Medicine, Science and Society at King's College London, before starting Katie B Tutoring UK formally in 2017. I've worked with well over 100 students since, and a love of reading and learning has shaped the way I teach throughout.
Why do I tutor? I find real joy in helping others, and I want to inspire the next generation to reach their goals and dreams. I've noticed it's often confidence, rather than ability, that students struggle with. When a student feels safe to ask questions and make mistakes, their confidence grows, and their results follow.
My lessons are one-on-one and built around the student in front of me. I work with clear explanations, engaging resources and achievable goals, so progress is steady and visible. I've supported students moving from foundation to higher tier in Maths, and one student who went from an E to a B in A Level Maths in three months. Those results belong to the students who put the work in. My job is to guide, explain and support, and results always depend on the effort a student brings. Some students need a retake, and I support them through that too.
I also work with students who find learning harder. I've supported students with dyslexia, ADHD and autism, including some whose needs were only recognised later. I'm not a specialist SEN teacher, but I take time to understand what's getting in the way and adapt. That might mean going more slowly, repeating a process until it sticks, or using colour coding to organise ideas.
Some students experience anxiety that goes well beyond normal exam nerves and stops them from showing what they can do. For them, I start by listening and working out what's behind it. From there, I might use practical strategies, such as mindfulness or talking through what would happen if things didn't go to plan, because a retake is possible. It depends on what works for that student.
My aim is to give every student the skills to do well in their exams and carry them into life beyond. I'm honoured to be part of that journey.