For over a decade, we have helped expat families prepare their children for entry into the UK’s leading independent and boarding schools. With extensive Girls’ Day School Trust experience in the UK and a highly successful tutoring practice in Bermuda, we know exactly what top schools are looking for, and how to help students shine. From SEND tutoring (including PDA) to last-minute preparation for boarding school entrance exams, we provide clear guidance every step of the way.
Every child is unique. Our role is to guide them through the admissions process with clear structure, encouragement, and the strategies they need to succeed — whether it’s mastering exam technique for ISEB or ATOM Learning, preparing for independent and boarding school interviews, or developing confidence in their abilities.
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My teaching journey began in 1996, after completing a Psychology degree at Leicester University. I joined the Japanese English Teaching (JET) Programme, gained a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and set off to see the world.
After several years teaching in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, I returned to the UK to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary) at the University of Hull. In 2001, I began teaching in London—first in the state sector, then in independent schools.
Over the next decade, I taught in some of London’s most highly regarded schools. At Notting Hill & Ealing High School, followed by Kensington Prep (named Prep School of the Year during my tenure), and later Wimbledon High School, I supported students through the demanding London system. I worked with pupils of all abilities, including many with learning differences, guiding both my class students and private tutees into leading senior schools.
In 2011, I moved to Bermuda with my husband and joined Saltus Grammar School, initially supporting a student with Auditory Processing Disorder before returning to full-time classroom teaching in Years 1 and 4, alongside Senior Management responsibilities. During this time, my private tutoring work grew steadily, and by 2014 I was ready to establish my own educational consultancy—School of Choice.
Since then, I have worked with children from Reception through Year 8, combining academic teaching with a focus on executive functioning, motivation, self-advocacy, and resilience. At School of Choice, I design bespoke learning plans to help each child flourish—whether that means achieving success in their current school, preparing for competitive entrance exams, or securing a place at the independent or boarding school of their dreams.
Now based in Surrey, I continue to support families locally and internationally. With many of my clients relocating between countries, I provide guidance not only for students in the UK but also for expat families seeking placements in prestigious independent and boarding schools worldwide.
At the heart of my work is a strong, personal connection with each student. My goal is always to unlock confidence, nurture curiosity, and inspire a life-long love of learning.
We support families worldwide — from Bermuda to Dubai — helping expat parents navigate the challenges of private tutoring, school selection, and the admissions process for Britain’s top-tier schools.
Every student has unique needs for support. Tell us more about what you are hoping a tutor can do for you, and we will start on a plan to help you get what you need.
