Enjoy Learning
with
Reuben
Hi, my name is Reuben, and I'm on a mission to help your child discover the joy of learning.
I find delight in seeing a child's confidence, self-esteem and love of learning rapidly grow, as they discover how smart they can be and their ability to excel at Maths, English and whatever they set their mind to.
My philosophy is that effective learning, appropriately tailored to a child, can truly be enjoyed, and mastery is attainable for every child.
About Me
I am an education Doctor (University of Bristol) with a specialism in learning engagement, learner-identity and interventions. I have years of experience implementing and developing learning and engagement interventions in primary and secondary schools across Bristol, as well as developing inclusive learning resources for international use. From 2017 until 2021, I managed a supplementary Maths and English learning service in Bristol, facilitating a team of tutors to provide national curriculum-based tuition to primary and secondary learners of various backgrounds.
Presently, I work full-time as a children and young people wellbeing practitioner in select schools around North Bristol. In my spare time I take on (a maximum of) 6 one-to-one academic coaching and SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) mentoring cases, at any time.
I offer an hour per session of primary Maths, English, SATs or all-ages Resilience-and-Emotion-Regulation Coaching; or 1hr 30mins combinations of these (see packages) normally once a week. I am currently prioritising primary SATs coaching.
Approach
- My approach is revisionist, diagnostic and remedial, and broadly draws from Self-Determination Theory which recognises a child's need of a sense of autonomy, competency and belonging in order to fully engage in learning.
- Through initial general assessment, I work out your child’s unique strengths, learning gaps and needs, and target tuition accordingly, thereby maximising their engagement and reinforcing their sense of competency.
- Using problem-based learning to bring topics to life, I apply various instructional and practice strategies to build a child's conceptual understanding and skills-mastery, taking their unique learning style into consideration.
- Quick games and play are incorporated into the sessions, enabling the child to feel relaxed, safe and connected, enjoy the learning experience and offer their full engagement.
- The sessions have been described as calming, motivational, and improving children's overall attitude to learning.
Education
Doctorate in Education
University of Bristol
Specialism: learning engagement, learner-identity, and interventions.
M.Ed. Community Learning & Development
University of Glasgow
Youth work, alternative learning and development approaches.
Other relevant qualifications
Addressing emotionally-based school avoidance
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
Motivational Interviewing
The Training Exchange
Understanding Trauma & Trauma-Informed Practice
Kati Taunt Trauma-Informed Practice UK Ltd.
Safety & Professionalism
I am fully enhanced DBS checked (Update Service) and carry comprehensive Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance. This ensures that every session is conducted with the highest professional standards of safety and accountability.