HELPING YOUR CHILD GET THE GRADE THEY NEED
11+ preparation for entrance examinations for our local Grammar schools.
Accelerated progress in numeracy and literacy in preparation for tests and for the enjoyment of learning.
Pass rate for 11+
2024 100%
2023 100%
2022 90%
2021 90%
2020 100%
2019 86%
2018 100%
2017 100%
2016 100%
2015 95%
2014 90%
TESTIMONIALS
Names and contact details can be provided for testimonials given below.
"Kerry is very helpful, joyful and knowledgeable."
- tutee, Kelbrook (2022)
- tutee, Kelbrook (2022)
"Kerry was a wonderful tutor, always ready to help and support my daughter in creative ways. Kerry's knowledge and experience was so valuable in helping my daughter every step of the way. This wasn't just of value in passing the entrance exam but the added tuition and study time helped enrich and further my daughter's education by improving her maths in particular at school as well."
"Thank you for all you did in helping her, I'm so glad you were her tutor as you have been so great, you really got to know not only her but all the family to be able to help her in the best way. I really saw how she progressed and grew in confidence over her time with you and we were all so pleased when she passed, she was also really pleased with herself!"
-parent, Kelbrook (2022)
"Kerry is upfront and honest with both parents and students; everyone is clear on the starting level and what needs to be achieved to improve chances of success. She develops strong relationships with the children in a way that drives respect and engagement and supports them to take responsibility for their work. I would highly recommend Kerry."
- parent, Addingham (2022)
"Kerry was a very nice tutor. She helped me learn lots and was very kind.
Thank you Kerry."
- tutee, Skipton (2022)
"Kerry was incredibly supportive and encouraging to our son, identifying his areas for learning and providing resources to support this. She understood his needs and encouraged him all the way. We’d highly recommend Kerry and can’t thank her enough for all the support she gave both us and our son."
- parent, Skipton (2022)
"The small group sessions run by Private Tuition Skipton suited my daughter as she would’ve felt anxious and uncomfortable doing weekly 1:2:1 sessions. It worked well being with other girls and was reassuring that she wasn’t the only one if she didn’t understand something. Kerry is very calm and patient but also firm and fair when necessary."
-parent, Skipton (2022)
-parent, Skipton (2022)
"She passed! Thank you for your help!"
- parent, Skipton (2022)
"Thank you for all your support and encouragement. He went in to the test with great confidence due to your brilliant preparation classes. Thanks so much."
- parent, Skipton (2022)
"Kerry makes learning fun. I liked the fact that she is interested in manga and films and things I enjoy doing. Thank you Kerry!"
-tutee, Addingham (2021)
"We feel so lucky to have found Kerry to tutor our daughter for the 11+ this year. She made the sessions enjoyable; it felt like she went to the effort to understand our daughter and what makes her tick, therefore working with her to achieve the level she needed, rather than just taking a didactic approach. The overall experience for both our daughter and for me as a parent was everything I could have hoped for. I feel the sessions were invaluable; the knowledge and confidence that my daughter has gained over the last 9 months are a fantastic building-block for secondary school, regardless of the 11+ exam. I would recommend Kerry wholeheartedly and have already booked her to tutor our other daughter in 2024!"
-parent, Addingham (2021)
"Kerry is a wonderful teacher. She makes it very easy to understand what she is talking about."
-tutee, Kelbrook (2021)
"We are so glad Kerry was recommended to us. She is a lovely, friendly person and a fabulous, professional tutor.
Our child passed the 11-plus exam with her help and encouragement and looked forward to going to the weekly sessions. He really enjoyed them because Kerry is so fun and explains things really well. Her support to us and our child through this stressful time was invaluable and made us feel more relaxed about everything. We are so pleased and relieved."
-parent, Kelbrook (2021)
"Kerry is very patient and calm about everything and she made tutoring super enjoyable! The thing that I like most about Kerry's lessons is that she can make what might seem like a boring topic really fun! Thank you Kerry, I'm so happy that I passed!"
- tutee, Eastburn (2021)
"Kerry has now successfully tutored both of our children for the 11 plus and we couldn't possibly be more delighted! This past year we have watched our daughter's confidence grow massively thanks to Kerry's sessions with her, especially in maths which she now loves! Kerry is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet - she has such a wonderful manner with children and is always so fun, positive and encouraging. Her knowledge of the 11 plus materials is fantastic and we would highly recommend Kerry to anyone looking for a tutor. Thank you so much Kerry, you are a total star!"
- parent, Eastburn (2021)
"He's passed! Hurray!"
- parent, Skipton (2021)
"I got my results today and I passed! Thank you for all your help!"
- tutee, Skipton (2021)
"Thank you for tutoring me! I have learnt a lot and enjoyed me sessions with you. I am so happy I passed! YAY!"
- tutee, Addingham (2021)
'To the one that has helped me and made me bright,
You are a star that shines so bright.
You have taught me extremely well,
And your personality is so well.
Thank you for everything you have done for me,
You are the exact tutor I wanted you to be.
You are kind, caring and fun,
And you are brighter than the sun.
We have done verbal reasoning, english and math,
Now it's time to choose the right path.
But before I do,
I have to say thanks to you.
To the best tutor that will ever live,
This is all I can give.'
-Chloe, Skipton (2021)
"The skills needed to be successful in passing the entrance exam for Skipton Girls High School go beyond being of the required standard for maths, English and verbal reasoning. It is about developing stamina to complete three tests in one sitting, it is learning how to narrow down your choices if you aren’t sure of the answer, it is about developing self-belief and an ‘I can do this’ attitude. Kerry used magic, enthusiasm and years of experience to support my daughter to achieve well.
On the day of the test she skipped her way in to the test centre and wasn’t nervous; she had done this before and was unafraid and ready to go. She had memorised the strategies she had been taught and she had even eaten the breakfast that Kerry had suggested. Learning and confidence in place, she was in the right frame of mind to do well. This was all because Kerry is a brilliant tutor and I wholeheartedly recommend her to tutor your son or daughter."
-parent, Skipton (2021)
On the day of the test she skipped her way in to the test centre and wasn’t nervous; she had done this before and was unafraid and ready to go. She had memorised the strategies she had been taught and she had even eaten the breakfast that Kerry had suggested. Learning and confidence in place, she was in the right frame of mind to do well. This was all because Kerry is a brilliant tutor and I wholeheartedly recommend her to tutor your son or daughter."
-parent, Skipton (2021)
-tutee, Embsay (2020)
"Kerry was always very happy and fun. She always knew what I needed to work on and taught me lots of new things. She helped my confidence and taught me everything I needed to know."
- tutee, Embsay (2020)
"We used Kerry for a period of several months, preparing our daughter for her 11+ entrance exam. Kerry quickly identified our daughter's weaknesses and strengths and in a very short time advanced our daughter's ability to reach a much higher grade. I highly recommend Kerry for tuition to bring out the best ability in any child."
-parent, Skipton (2020)
"Kerry is nice and one of those happy people!"
-tutee, Skipton (2020)
"I had lots of fun with Kerry and she made the test as stress free as possible! She's really funny and I really enjoyed going to my lessons. Kerry really knows how to make things easy to understand! She even sent me a nice card before the test! Thanks Kerry!"
"Kerry was fantastic whilst tutoring our son. She was very friendly, professional and supportive. Our son enjoyed his tuition and worked hard. Our daughter will be starting her tuition with Kerry next year. We would highly recommend Kerry to anyone who wants tuition for their child and we would like to say a big thank you to Kerry for all her encouragement and support."
- parent, Skipton (2019)
"Thank you for helping me pass my 11+! Kerry was a very good teacher and she made my learning fun."
- tutee, Skipton (2019)
" There is nothing Kerry doesn't know about preparing for the 11 plus exams and her approach is warm and professional. She was insightful and established a wonderful rapport with my daughter. She could immediately tell when my daughter was finding something hard or was in need of more help. Kerry is very organised and her planning is second to none. There wasn't any cramming at the last minute. My daughter learned to be resilient and her confidence grew. I am very grateful to all Kerry's kindness and hard work."
- parent, Ilkley (2018)
" I really liked the fact that Kerry was very relaxed with me. She worked me hard but knew how to chill out and take a breather when I felt overloaded with some of the questions. We would often laugh about things. I want to thank her so much for ensuring that I passed!"
- tutee, Ilkley (2018)
" Kerry was absolutely amazing whilst tutoring our daughter, she was always encouraging and managed to get the very best out of her whilst being very kind and nurturing. We would highly recommend Kerry to anyone."
- parent, Addingham (2018)
" Kerry was always kind and caring and she gave me lots of confidence to know I could pass my exam."
- tutee, Addingham (2018)
"Kerry was an excellent tutor because she stuck with me even when I got something wrong. She was always so happy and it helped me make tons of progress and I passed the test with flying colours. She is really nice to talk to and I loved every lesson."
- tutee, Skipton (2018)
"Thank you for all your help in getting my son through the exams and all the support that you gave him with his feelings and anxieties. Pass or not it was a real learning experience for him but we are thrilled he made it as he worked so hard!"
-parent, Bradley (2018)
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your support and encouragement with our son. You have given him the confidence to enjoy his maths which we thought he would never get."
- parent, Crosshills (2018)
"Thank you for helping me with my maths. You have improved my confidence and I couldn't have done it without your support."
- tutee, Crosshills (2018)
"We found Kerry to be relaxing and calming with our son, she understood his needs and helped him deal with his dyslexia. He attempted his SATs papers with much more confidence and came away with a positive attitude. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone who would like tuition for their child."
- parent, Gargrave (2018)
"Kerry gave me a lot of tips on how to prepare and for when I was in the exam. She also helped me to believe in myself and that I could do it."
- tutee, Skipton (2017)
"My daughter has dyslexia and we had a really tough slog over the summer with practice papers for the local entrance exam. Early August after 3 hours on 1 maths paper and lots of tears I decided enough was enough on the stress front for both my daughter and myself and we should withdraw from the exam. My daughter then started a few lessons with Kerry who clearly saw straight through the immediate challenges to a capable little girl who just needed a new fun approach to learning. The transformation in my daughter's test scores was dramatic and when I shared my earlier decision with Kerry she urged me to reconsider. I'm ashamed to say she believed in my daughter when I was starting to wain. I decided to go along with Kerry's plan and boy am I glad I went with it ! My daughter has since passed the exam and her self confidence has soared. We are both clearly delighted in the turnaround and so is Kerry which shows she genuinely cares that her students reach their potential and she will do all in her power to support them! She is a legend!
- parent, Skipton (2017)
"Kerry is simply magical, never before has my child been so motivated to succeed. Every step of his journey was lovingly guided by Kerry. She worked together with me and his dad to keep us all focused and informed of all the highs and the lows of his learning. Her patience, determination and expertise ensured that he reached his potential and inevitably passed his test. When his results arrived he immediately asked to call Kerry and the first question she asked him was 'now do you believe in yourself?' he answered 'yes... and the leprechauns may have helped.' She is a truly inspiring woman and a fabulous tutor. I’m still on cloud nine that he passed his test, Kerry gave my child the tools and confidence he needed to succeed in his goal and provided him with an attribute that will stay with him into his future. I could never thank Kerry enough."
"This lovely lady has transformed my child's life. She struggled at the bottom of each subject especially in English and Maths. Kerry's 1-1 with her was out of this world. My daughter ended up passing her SATs, I think that says it all. I can't thank her enough."
- parent, Silsden (2016)
"I loved being at Kerry's, she helped me so much and gave me confidence. She is funny and super cool, which helped me learn."
- tutee, Silsden (2016)
"Kerry is always a pleasure to talk to about my daughter’s learning. She is full of enthusiasm for teaching and life."
- parent, Bradleys Both (2016)
"Thank you for helping me pass my 11+! You helped me by keeping me calm, giving me lots of tips on how to carry on and helping me take it seriously. We also had lots of fun!"
- tutee, Embsay (2016)
"Kerry tutored my triplets for the 11+. She is a warm and positive tutor, who adapted lessons for their differing individual needs. She additionally provided a mock morning to simulate doing the tests back to back. Kerry prepared them so well for the exam that they went into the tests with confidence. We are delighted that all three passed with ease! Kerry is very easy to talk to and makes sure that, as a parent, you are emotionally prepared for the test as well as the kids."
- parent, Thornton-in-Craven (2016)
"Kerry is a gifted and talented teacher; her planning and preparation for each lesson is second to none. She didn't just help our son pass the 11+, she nurtured his confidence and inspired his learning at school. Kerry has incredible insight and knowledge of working with children, my son looked forward to every time he would see her.
- parent, Ilkley (2016)
"Kerry is a very creative teacher who makes learning fun!"
- tutee, Bradleys Both (2016)
"Kerry genuinely cared for and was committed to getting the best out of my daughter, engaging her when she was reluctant to do homework using innovative strategies. She provided an opportunity for her to experience the exam and gave full feedback regarding her areas of weakness."
- parent, Skipton (2016)
"Thank-you for tutoring me, I'm so happy I passed but I couldn't have done it without you."
- tutee, Skipton (2016)
"It is with SO much happiness and relief that I can tell you he passed with a score of 251! Thank you so much for your fantastic work with him. You made what could have been a very difficult time enjoyable for both of us!"
- parent, Skipton (2016)
"Kerry was fun and she made learning fun!"
- tutee, Skipton (2016)
"Although he didn't pass the 11+ test, we have seen marked improvements in our son's work and confidence in school and at home. Thank you for bringing him on."
- parents, Skipton (2016)
"From the first meeting with Kerry I knew she would be the right person to tutor my twin daughters for the 11+. She made the lessons interesting but more importantly fun and always provided excellent feedback. The girls felt very confident going into the exam and both came out smiling. I'm delighted to say they both passed, we are over the moon."
"Kerry is an extraordinary teacher who knows instinctively how to reach your child. Our daughter had very low confidence in her work ability - mainly reading and story writing. Kerry taught her how to shine. Her SATs and 11+ results are amazing but much more importantly, she is now confident about her work. Kerry doesn't just teach, she inspires, encourages creativity, imagination and originality. She gives your child the confidence to achieve and brings out the best in your child in a kind and nurturing way."
- parents, Sutton-in-Craven (2015)
"I wish I could be tutored by Kerry all the way through school. Kerry is really kind and made learning fun. Kerry is the best teacher ever."
-tutee, Sutton-in-Craven (2015)
"Kerry's bright and cheery attitude helped to motivate a tired 10 year old after a long day at school. Her ability to tailor her tutoring to compliment our son's style of learning enabled him to do his best and pass his 11+."
- parents, Bradley (2015)
"Kerry was very good, she really brought up my confidence. She was very helpful and helped me pass my SGHS test!"
"Kerry was fabulous with our daughter. Kerry made her so much more confident with her work; helping her to pass the 11+."
- parents, Addingham (2015)
"Kerry is lovely, kind and her learning strategies are really fun! In maths, my least favourite subject, she encouraged me to believe in myself and now I have just passed the 11+ !"
-tutee, Bradleys Both (2015)
"Fantastic at working on gaps in learning - our son had the best possible preparation for the 11+ with Kerry, and most importantly enjoyed the tuition as well. He achieved the highest 11+ score in his school and is starting at Ermysteds in September."
"Kerry has tutored our high-functioning autistic son for the past year. She is a brilliant teacher, kind and sensitive to our son's needs. He returns to mainstream education this September with an impressive set of SATs scores under his belt. We just wish he could have stayed with Kerry all the way through to university!"
- parents, Settle (2015)
"My daughter only decided she wanted to take the test towards the end of July. With very little time before she would actually take the test and the fact that she had never seen any of the verbal reasoning questions before, we knew it would be hard if not impossible for her to pass but we supported her decision anyway. I rang Kerry and asked if she would be willing to take her on at such late notice as other tutors I had asked had refused but Kerry was optimistic whilst being realistic. She explained that yes it would be very hard but was happy to tutor her. My daughter is an extremely shy child and I was worried about how she would find Kerry but after meeting her my mind was put totally at ease, she is lovely and G took to her straight away. Kerry worked with her once a week initially but with breaks in between (holidays which had been booked), for the last few weeks twice a week. During her tutoring I was so pleased to see the bond build between Kerry and G, which was very unusual for her, G looked forward to her sessions and was keen to complete any homework which was set for her. I am happy to say that when the test came around G passed. I know that without Kerry's help she couldn't have done it, but not just the help, the personal attention she gives and the magical way she has with children. I would highly recommend Kerry in a heartbeat, and her methods, patience and warm personality fully supported G in preparing for the 11+."
- parent, Kelbrook (2014)
"Kerry has restored my son's confidence in his abilities and gently guided him through the difficult syllabus topics in preparation for the SATs exams. She has built a good relationship with my son, who trusts her and is now doing his homework with enthusiasm!"
"Thank-you for helping my son sail through the 11+ tests free from stress. He passed with flying colours and is excited about starting at Ermysteds!"
- parent, Skipton (2014)
Schools
"Excellent at explaining abstract mathematical concepts to children that result in consolidation and understanding."
"In the top drawer for rapport with children."
CONTACT
"My daughter was reluctant to attend for tutoring but agreed to meet Kerry. They hit it off from the start and she couldn't wait for her tutoring session each week. Kerry was very easy to get along with, so friendly and so much fun too. Her vast knowledge was clearly evident and she offered practical tips for approaching the exams, which will be useful for my daughter's future exams also. Homework was set each week, but not compulsory. Kerry was understanding when I said we were having a week off from all work and encouraged a period of family time and relaxing. Having said that, my daughter always happily completed homework without me prompting her! Kerry was fabulous as a tutor and we would highly recommend her. She is dedicated, enthusiastic and hard-working. Her encouragement and praise were boundless and much appreciated! She's a treasure!"
- parent, Kelbrook (2019)
"Kerry is epic! I enjoyed her different learning techniques, simple methods and how she always found a way to ensure I understood fully. Kerry had lots of cool facts and ideas to help with English, Maths and VR."
- tutee, Kelbrook (2019)
" Kerry has been absolutely fantastic helping to prepare our son for the 11 plus over the last year. He was always keen to attend his weekly sessions and he always left feeling enthusiastic and positive! Kerry's knowledge about the content of the tests was absolutely invaluable, as were her fantastic tips and tricks to help him along the way. On top of her first class knowledge, Kerry is also the nicest, friendliest person you could hope to meet! We were delighted that our son passed for Ermysteds and we've already booked Kerry in to tutor our daughter next year!"
- parent, Eastburn (2019)
- parent, Kelbrook (2019)
"Kerry is epic! I enjoyed her different learning techniques, simple methods and how she always found a way to ensure I understood fully. Kerry had lots of cool facts and ideas to help with English, Maths and VR."
- tutee, Kelbrook (2019)
" Kerry has been absolutely fantastic helping to prepare our son for the 11 plus over the last year. He was always keen to attend his weekly sessions and he always left feeling enthusiastic and positive! Kerry's knowledge about the content of the tests was absolutely invaluable, as were her fantastic tips and tricks to help him along the way. On top of her first class knowledge, Kerry is also the nicest, friendliest person you could hope to meet! We were delighted that our son passed for Ermysteds and we've already booked Kerry in to tutor our daughter next year!"
- parent, Eastburn (2019)
- tutee, Eastburn (2019)
"Kerry was fantastic whilst tutoring our son. She was very friendly, professional and supportive. Our son enjoyed his tuition and worked hard. Our daughter will be starting her tuition with Kerry next year. We would highly recommend Kerry to anyone who wants tuition for their child and we would like to say a big thank you to Kerry for all her encouragement and support."
- parent, Skipton (2019)
"Thank you for helping me pass my 11+! Kerry was a very good teacher and she made my learning fun."
- tutee, Skipton (2019)
" There is nothing Kerry doesn't know about preparing for the 11 plus exams and her approach is warm and professional. She was insightful and established a wonderful rapport with my daughter. She could immediately tell when my daughter was finding something hard or was in need of more help. Kerry is very organised and her planning is second to none. There wasn't any cramming at the last minute. My daughter learned to be resilient and her confidence grew. I am very grateful to all Kerry's kindness and hard work."
- parent, Ilkley (2018)
" I really liked the fact that Kerry was very relaxed with me. She worked me hard but knew how to chill out and take a breather when I felt overloaded with some of the questions. We would often laugh about things. I want to thank her so much for ensuring that I passed!"
- tutee, Ilkley (2018)
" Kerry was absolutely amazing whilst tutoring our daughter, she was always encouraging and managed to get the very best out of her whilst being very kind and nurturing. We would highly recommend Kerry to anyone."
- parent, Addingham (2018)
" Kerry was always kind and caring and she gave me lots of confidence to know I could pass my exam."
- tutee, Addingham (2018)
"Kerry was an excellent tutor because she stuck with me even when I got something wrong. She was always so happy and it helped me make tons of progress and I passed the test with flying colours. She is really nice to talk to and I loved every lesson."
- tutee, Skipton (2018)
"Thank you for all your help in getting my son through the exams and all the support that you gave him with his feelings and anxieties. Pass or not it was a real learning experience for him but we are thrilled he made it as he worked so hard!"
-parent, Bradley (2018)
"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your support and encouragement with our son. You have given him the confidence to enjoy his maths which we thought he would never get."
- parent, Crosshills (2018)
"Thank you for helping me with my maths. You have improved my confidence and I couldn't have done it without your support."
- tutee, Crosshills (2018)
"We found Kerry to be relaxing and calming with our son, she understood his needs and helped him deal with his dyslexia. He attempted his SATs papers with much more confidence and came away with a positive attitude. I would highly recommend Kerry to anyone who would like tuition for their child."
- parent, Gargrave (2018)
"We were incredibly impressed with Kerry. She was very friendly and professional and clearly knows the 11 plus inside out! She quickly built a rapport with our son that meant he looked forward to his tutoring sessions. Kerry boosted his confidence when it wavered and it is a testament to her calm, measured approach - and obviously his determination - that he sailed through his 11 plus. We really couldn't recommend her more."
- parent, Thornton-in-Craven (2017)
"I really liked my tutoring sessions with Kerry. She helped me understand what was needed for the 11 plus and gave me confidence when I found things hard. Thank you Kerry!"
- tutee, Thornton-in Craven (2017)
"Kerry was just the kind of tutor my daughter needed. She was kind, considerate and humorous and made learning fun. Having the opportunity to do a "mock" 11+ exam also gave my daughter the confidence she needed and she passed without any worrying before the test or afterwards. Thank you for all of your encouragement and support."
- parent, Skipton (2017)
"I think that Kerry is such a wonderful tutor and made learning much more fun. I think I definitely improved in all of the subjects, especially maths which I found really hard to start with."
- tutee, Skipton (2017)
"Kerry was fantastic with my son. She really understood him and what makes him tick which really helped when he had the odd ‘blip’. Kerry gave us regular feedback and she analysed where his strengths and weaknesses were and addressed these. I’ve already asked if she will tutor my younger children as I know they will be in safe and caring hands."
- parent, Skipton (2017)"Kerry gave me a lot of tips on how to prepare and for when I was in the exam. She also helped me to believe in myself and that I could do it."
- tutee, Skipton (2017)
"My daughter has dyslexia and we had a really tough slog over the summer with practice papers for the local entrance exam. Early August after 3 hours on 1 maths paper and lots of tears I decided enough was enough on the stress front for both my daughter and myself and we should withdraw from the exam. My daughter then started a few lessons with Kerry who clearly saw straight through the immediate challenges to a capable little girl who just needed a new fun approach to learning. The transformation in my daughter's test scores was dramatic and when I shared my earlier decision with Kerry she urged me to reconsider. I'm ashamed to say she believed in my daughter when I was starting to wain. I decided to go along with Kerry's plan and boy am I glad I went with it ! My daughter has since passed the exam and her self confidence has soared. We are both clearly delighted in the turnaround and so is Kerry which shows she genuinely cares that her students reach their potential and she will do all in her power to support them! She is a legend!
- parent, Skipton (2017)
"Kerry is simply magical, never before has my child been so motivated to succeed. Every step of his journey was lovingly guided by Kerry. She worked together with me and his dad to keep us all focused and informed of all the highs and the lows of his learning. Her patience, determination and expertise ensured that he reached his potential and inevitably passed his test. When his results arrived he immediately asked to call Kerry and the first question she asked him was 'now do you believe in yourself?' he answered 'yes... and the leprechauns may have helped.' She is a truly inspiring woman and a fabulous tutor. I’m still on cloud nine that he passed his test, Kerry gave my child the tools and confidence he needed to succeed in his goal and provided him with an attribute that will stay with him into his future. I could never thank Kerry enough."
- parent, Bradleys Both (2017)
"This lovely lady has transformed my child's life. She struggled at the bottom of each subject especially in English and Maths. Kerry's 1-1 with her was out of this world. My daughter ended up passing her SATs, I think that says it all. I can't thank her enough."
- parent, Silsden (2016)
"I loved being at Kerry's, she helped me so much and gave me confidence. She is funny and super cool, which helped me learn."
- tutee, Silsden (2016)
"Kerry is always a pleasure to talk to about my daughter’s learning. She is full of enthusiasm for teaching and life."
- parent, Bradleys Both (2016)
"Thank you for helping me pass my 11+! You helped me by keeping me calm, giving me lots of tips on how to carry on and helping me take it seriously. We also had lots of fun!"
- tutee, Embsay (2016)
"Kerry tutored my triplets for the 11+. She is a warm and positive tutor, who adapted lessons for their differing individual needs. She additionally provided a mock morning to simulate doing the tests back to back. Kerry prepared them so well for the exam that they went into the tests with confidence. We are delighted that all three passed with ease! Kerry is very easy to talk to and makes sure that, as a parent, you are emotionally prepared for the test as well as the kids."
- parent, Thornton-in-Craven (2016)
"Kerry makes the lessons fun and gave me the confidence to do the test."
- tutee, Thornton-in-Craven (2016)
"Kerry is a gifted and talented teacher; her planning and preparation for each lesson is second to none. She didn't just help our son pass the 11+, she nurtured his confidence and inspired his learning at school. Kerry has incredible insight and knowledge of working with children, my son looked forward to every time he would see her.
- parent, Ilkley (2016)
"Kerry is a very creative teacher who makes learning fun!"
- tutee, Bradleys Both (2016)
"Kerry genuinely cared for and was committed to getting the best out of my daughter, engaging her when she was reluctant to do homework using innovative strategies. She provided an opportunity for her to experience the exam and gave full feedback regarding her areas of weakness."
- parent, Skipton (2016)
"Thank-you for tutoring me, I'm so happy I passed but I couldn't have done it without you."
- tutee, Skipton (2016)
"It is with SO much happiness and relief that I can tell you he passed with a score of 251! Thank you so much for your fantastic work with him. You made what could have been a very difficult time enjoyable for both of us!"
- parent, Skipton (2016)
"Kerry was fun and she made learning fun!"
- tutee, Skipton (2016)
"Although he didn't pass the 11+ test, we have seen marked improvements in our son's work and confidence in school and at home. Thank you for bringing him on."
- parents, Skipton (2016)
"From the first meeting with Kerry I knew she would be the right person to tutor my twin daughters for the 11+. She made the lessons interesting but more importantly fun and always provided excellent feedback. The girls felt very confident going into the exam and both came out smiling. I'm delighted to say they both passed, we are over the moon."
- parents, Skipton (2016)
"Thank you Kerry for helping us pass the 11 + exam, we loved coming to your lessons and always had a great time, we will miss you."
- tutees, Skipton (2016)
"Kerry is an extraordinary teacher who knows instinctively how to reach your child. Our daughter had very low confidence in her work ability - mainly reading and story writing. Kerry taught her how to shine. Her SATs and 11+ results are amazing but much more importantly, she is now confident about her work. Kerry doesn't just teach, she inspires, encourages creativity, imagination and originality. She gives your child the confidence to achieve and brings out the best in your child in a kind and nurturing way."
- parents, Sutton-in-Craven (2015)
"I wish I could be tutored by Kerry all the way through school. Kerry is really kind and made learning fun. Kerry is the best teacher ever."
-tutee, Sutton-in-Craven (2015)
"Kerry's bright and cheery attitude helped to motivate a tired 10 year old after a long day at school. Her ability to tailor her tutoring to compliment our son's style of learning enabled him to do his best and pass his 11+."
- parents, Bradley (2015)
"Kerry was very good, she really brought up my confidence. She was very helpful and helped me pass my SGHS test!"
-tutee, Addingham (2015)
"Kerry was fabulous with our daughter. Kerry made her so much more confident with her work; helping her to pass the 11+."
- parents, Addingham (2015)
"Kerry is lovely, kind and her learning strategies are really fun! In maths, my least favourite subject, she encouraged me to believe in myself and now I have just passed the 11+ !"
-tutee, Bradleys Both (2015)
"Fantastic at working on gaps in learning - our son had the best possible preparation for the 11+ with Kerry, and most importantly enjoyed the tuition as well. He achieved the highest 11+ score in his school and is starting at Ermysteds in September."
- parents, Embsay (2015)
"Kerry has tutored our high-functioning autistic son for the past year. She is a brilliant teacher, kind and sensitive to our son's needs. He returns to mainstream education this September with an impressive set of SATs scores under his belt. We just wish he could have stayed with Kerry all the way through to university!"
- parents, Settle (2015)
"My daughter only decided she wanted to take the test towards the end of July. With very little time before she would actually take the test and the fact that she had never seen any of the verbal reasoning questions before, we knew it would be hard if not impossible for her to pass but we supported her decision anyway. I rang Kerry and asked if she would be willing to take her on at such late notice as other tutors I had asked had refused but Kerry was optimistic whilst being realistic. She explained that yes it would be very hard but was happy to tutor her. My daughter is an extremely shy child and I was worried about how she would find Kerry but after meeting her my mind was put totally at ease, she is lovely and G took to her straight away. Kerry worked with her once a week initially but with breaks in between (holidays which had been booked), for the last few weeks twice a week. During her tutoring I was so pleased to see the bond build between Kerry and G, which was very unusual for her, G looked forward to her sessions and was keen to complete any homework which was set for her. I am happy to say that when the test came around G passed. I know that without Kerry's help she couldn't have done it, but not just the help, the personal attention she gives and the magical way she has with children. I would highly recommend Kerry in a heartbeat, and her methods, patience and warm personality fully supported G in preparing for the 11+."
- parent, Kelbrook (2014)
"Kerry has restored my son's confidence in his abilities and gently guided him through the difficult syllabus topics in preparation for the SATs exams. She has built a good relationship with my son, who trusts her and is now doing his homework with enthusiasm!"
- parent, Bingley (2014)
"Thank-you for helping my son sail through the 11+ tests free from stress. He passed with flying colours and is excited about starting at Ermysteds!"
- parent, Skipton (2014)
"Excellent at explaining abstract mathematical concepts to children that result in consolidation and understanding."
- Ofsted lesson feedback (2012)
"Warm, trusting relationships give pupils confidence to share their feelings and to ask when they need help. This has led to much improved writing, for instance, when Year 6 pupils recorded their views of a buttercup field and wrote lines such as 'it softened my soul' observing 'different greens surging up to the sky'. "
- Ofsted lesson feedback (2009)
"In the top drawer for rapport with children."
- Ofsted lesson feedback, (2003)
CONTACT
Kerry McMullen
Mob: 07882 766750
Email: privatetuitionskipton@gmail.com
Mob: 07882 766750
Email: privatetuitionskipton@gmail.com
