Meet The Shropshire Tutors

Meet The Team

Adele Conlon

Director & Tutor

The Governess!

Adele founded Shropshire Tutor in 2012, following a long career in teaching spanning 15 years. She left the profession so she could deliver tailored education programmes to children within the County, helping boost their confidence and ensuring that she hand picks her tutoring staff to deliver the same ethos and principles that she has always believed in throughout her teaching career.

She continues to inspire and develop the minds of children and this passion is seen through the fantastic feedback we receive.

Adele ensures that her team is ready, focused and posed to continue the superb foundation that she has laid when she founded the company originally.

Robert Dodds

Tutor

I have been a secondary school maths teacher for 12 years and believe building confidence and overcoming the “maths is hard mentality” is key to students progressing and exceeding their targets.

I left the RAF 2004 where I had been an Aircraft Electrical Engineer. During my service I studied with the Open University to gain my degree. I had spent a number years as an instructor in the RAF, so becoming a teacher seemed a good choice for a new career when I left.

Confidence is key, I believe in building on success.

    Sarah Jones

    Tutor

    Hello, my name is Sarah Jones and I am thrilled to be joining Shropshire Tutor.

    I have worked in education for 25 years both as a teacher and within the Local Authority as part of the school improvement team.

    Over recent years I have been doing one to one, and small group intervention work, combined with some supply and short term contract work.

    I have taught across all key stages but I particularly enjoy upper key stage two.

    I believe that teaching should be centred around the learning needs of the child and that good conceptual understanding comes from scaffolding learning, allowing the learner to move from what they already know, to what they can know, through well timed and targeted intervention combined with high order, open questioning.

    Learning should be fun, challenging and extremely rewarding.

      Lucy Price

      As a young, motivated and passionate science teacher I’m so excited to join the Shropshire Tutor team.

      I am a Cardiff University BSc Zoology graduate, with a PGCE in Secondary Science (Majoring in Biology). I am very passionate about my profession and Biology as that is my specialty! I have experience working with all abilities and try to make the more complicated concepts very easy to understand and then apply.

      I have taught Biology and some units of chemistry and physics through to GCSE; with all 3 at KS3 and some Biology A-level. I have experience working with lower-ability sets and SEN, but also pushing for those higher grades in top sets too.

      My philosophy on tutoring is that it should be a holistic relationship; taking into account each student’s background, nurturing them in a situation in which they feel comfortable challenging themselves and being creative. In my job, I really enjoy being able to work 1:1 with pupils or in small groups because it enables you to get to know the way that child works much more than when teaching large groups. I think this is a really important factor of tutoring, as the student presents themselves as being much more vulnerable in their abilities and work when you’re 1:1 they need to feel comfortable. I love to teach really engaging lessons, and find using analogies really helps pupils understand the trickier concepts.

      As a tutor, my teaching approach is quite interactive, whilst offering a challenge. I can offer resources and strategies for all abilities. Particularly for GCSE and AsLevel, I like to go through past exam questions and papers as I think this is a really good way of consolidating knowledge and getting used to the style of questions. I am easy to talk to and hopefully am able to offer various ways of making the complicated concepts easier to understand.

        Jennifer Higson

        I am a Maths tutor and teacher with 12 years of experience delivering Maths lessons to various levels and abilities of learners.

        I try to simplify Maths concepts as well as coaching students to think critically to solve problems.

        I believe in giving lots of praise and assurance to boost students’ self-confidence and self-esteem.

        Because of my love of Maths, I enthusiastically encourage questions and discussions during sessions, which have developed from the learning activities I have created.

        As a Mom of 3, I am very passionate about giving students the best education and have patience with varying age ranges.

          Evie Booton-Ford

          Tutor

          Hi there

          I’ve taught in a range of schools in Telford, Wolverhampton, and Dudley since I qualified as a teacher. I now work as a Head of English at a secondary school. I have a masters in Advanced Subject Teaching from the University of Cambridge.

          I’m passionate about learning and about making learning engaging! When I was at school, my best teachers were the teachers that I had strong relationships with. They were also teachers that worked hard to make learning accessible, whilst also challenging! My aim is to be a mixture of all of the teachers that I looked up to. I am patient, charismatic, versatile and enthusiastic. My love for literature is evident in every lesson I teach.

          I am particularly good at breaking down concepts and ideas to support pupils and to making their learning “sticky”. However, I also love pushing pupils to get the top grades! In my lessons, you’ll receive lots of resources and structures to help you succeed.

          Outside of teaching, I love to play sports like netball. Whilst I was at university, I played dodgeball for England and even work a World Cup! I also love to read. When I’m not teaching, reading, or playing sport, I spend time with my husband and my family

           

           

           

           

             

            Hi,

            I’m Liam and I absolutely love History. I currently work as Head of Department at a school in Dudley and my philosophy is simple – I want to create curiosity about the past and fill students with the same passion and excitement for History that I have.

            During my 13 year career, I have taught a variety of age groups ranging from Year 6 all the way through to A-level. I have experience teaching a wide range of subject areas, spanning from the Greco-Persian Wars all the way through to the Cold War.  My career has also provided me with the opportunity to work with all the major exam boards including AQA, OCR and Edexcel at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. I am also an examiner for the GCSE Edexcel Nazi Germany module – this provides valuable insight into the marking process that I can pass on to my students. Furthermore, in autumn 2022, I co-authored a GCSE Medicine through time textbook; since then, I have worked with Oxford University Press to create resources with a particular focus on improving GCSE exam technique.

            Tutoring allows me to connect with students on a one to one basis; it also provides the opportunity to make a real impact on their progress. I try to adapt my teaching style for my students but will always build around a core ethos of providing expert explanations of key concepts and constantly checking the understanding of my students. Only when the knowledge is secure will we move onto exam questions and planning.

            Away from teaching I am a huge sports fan – football (besides history of course) being my biggest passion. I might even sneak the occasional sporting analogy into my lessons!

             

             

              Karen Rankin-McCabe

              Learning is a ‘golden key’ to life opportunities and because you are reading this there is a high chance you already agree.  It is a marathon and not a sprint.

              All children deserve the chance to become successful independent learners. I believe that this is achieved through high quality teaching, motivational and engaging activities combined with timely and effective feedback.

              My philosophy is grounded in coaching to the individual needs of the child whilst working towards attainable and achievable goals.

              My previous roles in education include that of class teacher, English co-ordinator and Deputy Headteacher. I have taught successfully and extensively across both KS1 and KS2.

              Both of my daughters share my passion for education and are currently studying English at university. Besides spending time with them, I also enjoy renovation, reading, hiking and experimenting with new food recipes.

              The Shropshire Tutor ethos- ‘support, inspire and educate’- helps to create outward looking, confident young people who are optimistic about their futures.

                Sandra Channer

                SEN Tutor

                Hello my name is Sandra Channer and I am delighted to be joining the team at Shropshire Tutors.

                 I have been a Primary and Special Needs Teacher for quite some time and felt that I was ready for a change. I want to have a more flexible life style and being a Tutor will enable me to do that.

                 I have taught all age groups in a Primary school, tutored for entrance exams and have considerable experience working with children on a one to one basis. Children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and on the Autism Spectrum often find it difficult to learn in the traditional way so they need to learn in a different way. My job is to find what works for them. To help them gain confidence and achieve their goals.

                 Learning is always a challenge but it should also be fun!

                  Sashorna Porter

                   

                  When you learn, teach. When you get, give.”

                  Hi, my name is Sashorna (most people call me Sash) and I am extremely excited to be starting my Shropshire Tutoring journey! I am currently a secondary English teacher at a school in Dudley. Despite being in the early stages of my teaching career, I have acquired a commendable reputation for providing nothing but high-quality teaching, support and guidance in my subject and going above and beyond for those who I teach.

                  I not only have endless enthusiasm for English, I have a genuine passion in achieving success for my learners. I pride myself on being able to scaffold, support and stretch my learners to reach their full potential in English. My students’ academic and personal wellbeing are my priority and therefore I ensure my lessons are spent meeting the needs of my learners regardless of ability. Being the patient, passionate and hard- working individual I am, I am confident I will meet these needs for you. Additionally, I believe in creating a positive learning environment through praise and communication by taking the time to celebrate you as a person as well as a student.

                  Although I currently teach Year 7 to Year 11, I have acquired four years of tutoring experience working with students as young as four to students as old as 17 re-sitting their GCSEs. This has provided me the opportunity to push myself and my teaching ability to suit the age, needs and goals of many. 1-2-1 tutoring allows me to adapt my teaching style and create a range of resources that is beneficial to enhancing your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses.

                  I look forward to going on this journey with you!

                   

                    Ciara

                    I’m a Maths graduate from Keele University . During my time at university I volunteered for tutoring programme in which I taught GCSE maths to individuals or small groups. I use a student centred approach when supporting people, focussing on what students feel they need in order to grow their confidence. I‘ve always considered maths to be my favourite subject and I think the enthusiasm I have is really beneficial when teaching. In my free time I enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends and family

                      Dylan

                      I’m Dylan Fillingham, a dedicated 6th form student at Thomas Telford School with a strong passion for Mathematics and languages (studying Spanish and Portuguese). Achieving top grades in GCSE’s (all grade 9’s), I’m eager to share my knowledge and the best study methods to help others excel. I believe in the power of education and am currently studying mathematics, further mathematics, Spanish and English Literature with hopes of majoring in economics and Spanish at a prestigious university. Guiding others to success is my greatest joy, and I’m here to support you on your academic journey, whether its mastering maths, languages skills, or general study techniques in general. Lets unlock your potential together!

                      DBS Enhanced

                      All our tutors are enhanced DBS checked (formally known as CRB) The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.

                      It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

                      All our tutors go through a DBS check as part of our recruitment process and then every 3 years thereafter.