Testimonials
Anna Jones
Headteacher at Shamblehurst Primary School
"Carmen is a magic weaver when it comes to teaching maths. I have seen children's attitudes to the subject change overnight. She is a passionate and caring teacher, who gets results!"
Anne Parker
Headteacher at Brockhurst & Riders
"I have had the pleasure of Carmen teaching in two schools where I have been a headteacher. She is the most amazing teacher, taking each individual child forward in their learning. If there's a misconception, she will rewind and rectify the problem so the child can continue their journey in maths. She makes maths seem easy to everyone by cementing conceptions using practical apparatus and practical problem solving. Carmen has high standards in all her teaching and is determined that children make the best possible progess in the time allowed. Carmen is calm and has a lovely personality."
Katie Swain
Parent
"Carmen has tutored both my children at year 4 and year 6 levels. She has been patient and taken time to explain and enable them to feel empowered in their ability through problem solving and well planned out lessons with feedback given to them which has helped them to identify and reduce anxiety about Maths. Lessons were fun, well pitched and personal to each child recognising their preferred style of learning. I would whole heartedly recommend Carmen as a tutor. My children have benefitted from the care and expertise and have enjoyed their lessons."
Sarah and Adam Glasspool
Parents
"Our children are not academics but they particularly struggle with maths and we think this is a lot to do with confidence! In maths you are either right or wrong and our children lost confidence every time they were wrong, and they were a-lot! Carmen came into their lives and was so kind and patient with them, teaching them both new methods and helping perfect old ones!
We watched their confidence grow over such a short time because they trusted her and liked her so much. They told us, Carmen always asked them about other things that they are good at, (like sport) and this made them feel important and that someone cared, this in turn made their confidence rise! Carmen told them, always try your best but you can only do what you can do and this seemed to take the pressure off them, which made them want to learn more, (for her and for themselves!)
As parents, if there was a method we were not sure of either, Carmen would always have time to run over it with us and nothing was too much trouble. Our children are richer for meeting this lovely talented lady."
Debbi Baldanza
Family Member
"I contacted Carmen to ask her if she would teach Silvana my 7 year old Italian cousin English via video link. We are now several weeks into the tuition and we are delighted on how much progress Silvana is making. More importantly Silvana absolutely loves how Carmen mixes up the lessons to include numbers, animals, plants, colours, people etc. Also, little quizzes and puzzles, the format Carmen uses is fun and completely interactive.
Our little family feels incredibly privileged to have Carmen’s teaching experience and expertise. The advantages of one to one personal tuition is proving to be invaluable as it has given Silvana so much confidence in speaking English.
Carmen is just so lovely, kind and patient, her teaching style is everything we could have hoped for. Silvana absolutely loves Carmen and looks forward to her lessons. I highly recommend Carmen, her many years and love of teaching is very evident."
Kellee & Leon Howgill
Parents
"We engaged Carmen to help our daughter through her Maths GCSE exams. From the initial engagement it was clear that Carmen wanted the best possible experience for our daughter and to get the most out of the sessions. One of the main things Carmen achieved was boosting the believe into our daughter and showing her the ability she had, this was done with trust and an exceptional ability to engage. We’ve now seen what a difference Carmen’s intervention made for our daughter with her excellent result in her Maths GCSE, surpassing what she was expecting. Thank you Carmen for everything "
Alison & Dan
Parents
"Our 15 year old son had the fortune of being put in a small group with Carmen at school.
He said that for the first time what she was saying and how she was saying it made sense. He didn't feel that questions he asked were silly and didn't feel so self-conscious about not getting things right.
We decided that to help him achieve his maths GCSE he would need private tutoring and for that we contacted Carmen. He has just passed his GCSE and that is down to a joint effort between him and Carmen.
Carmen has been amazing in boosting our son's maths knowledge and understanding but more importantly his overall confidence levels have dramatically improved. Carmen has a very nurturing way and is clearly passionate about passing on her knowledge but in a way that benefits her pupils on many levels. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."
Carly Whymark
Parent
"Carmen has been brilliant with my daughter . She has taught her skills to help through her SATS and built her confidence with maths and beyond so much. Carmen you are amazing! Thank you."