TEAM INICIO

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TEAM INICIO

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From our Founder

“My early experiences as a tutor helped us to realise that traditional tutoring wasn’t ideal for inspiring confident learning.

So we created INICIO to make learning fun, positive and interesting. Instead of tutoring at a kitchen table, we bring students together in our own homely learning environments.

Our approach is unique because your child feels relaxed alongside other students but is guaranteed one-to-one attention from their personal tutor.

Our tutors are talented, vibrant and engaging. We believe we get amazing results because our tutors connect with students on a personal level and give them the opportunity to learn independently.”

Sarah Ludden-Roughley, Founder

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Our Team

INICIO Guru

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Charlotte WoodCharlotte will guide you and hold your hand right from your first contact with us; your INICIO journey is an important part of your family life and, for many of you, we will play a part over many years and for sibling after sibling, su… — **Charlotte Bee**
Charlotte will guide you and hold your hand right from your first contact with us; your INICIO journey is an important part of your family life and, for many of you, we will play a part over many years and for sibling after sibling, subject after subject. Throughout all of this, knowing that Charlotte understands your child, their goals, their availability, their level, their weaknesses, their rate of progress and everything in between means that you can feel secure and safe in her hands and know that she will schedule, communicate and liaise with tutors to make this aspect of your crazy life as smooth sailing and enjoyable as possible! She also teaches maths, English and French for us :)
**Interesting fact:** I was a keen hockey player at University, playing for one of the University teams. I also went to school in New Zealand for a term when I was in year 9.
**Summed up in three words:** Kind, friendly, approachable.
**Interests/hobbies:** I love visiting my family and friends in the Lake District and, when it’s not raining (which is rare!), going for walks up there. I also love food - particularly cake - and travelling to new places.
**Why do you love INICIO?** INICIO is a wonderful place to work and learn! The environment is perfect for students to come and study; it is unique, calming and welcoming, which helps make the students feel comfortable. Everything that INICIO stands for is something I believe in and we always strive to help students improve and build on their confidence - whether it's a small change or something big like jumping up a few grades. It's so lovely to hear when a student gets rewarded or recognised at school for the work they have been putting in outside of school; seeing how pleased the students are makes us feel very proud :)

Senior Mentor and Studio Manager

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Erin SmithMentor in psychology, maths and EnglishInteresting fact: Whilst at university, I spent two weeks in Kenya travelling and teaching at two different disadvantaged schools.Summed up in three words: Warm, open-minded, ambitious.Interests/hobbi… — **Erin Smith**
**Tutor in psychology, maths and English**
**Interesting fact:** Whilst at university, I spent two weeks in Kenya travelling and teaching at two different disadvantaged schools.
**Summed up in three words:** Warm, open-minded, ambitious.
**Interests/hobbies:** I love baking, travelling, going for walks with my dog and any kind of music trivia!
**The topics that students find difficult in your subjects:** In maths, I would say geometry and measures. In English, structuring essays and the use of prepositions. In psychology: research methods and biopsychology topics, such as studying brain patterns and biological rhythms.
**Why do you love teaching these subjects?** I have always loved being able to help people and I strive to make sure that everyone I encounter leaves with a bright smile on their face. I hope to be a shoulder to lean on for all of the students that I have the pleasure of working with.

Specialist Tutors

Our Team

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**Harry**
**Physics and maths tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I can solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded.
**Summed up in three words:** Patient, outgoing, ambitious.
**Interests/hobbies:** Dogs in general, playing (or at least attempting to play) the piano and going to the gym.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** Simple harmonic motion, atomic structure and decay and electromagnetism.
**Why do you love teaching the subject?** I am fortunate in the fact that I find physics intuitive, but I realise that this doesn't come naturally to most people. When I am able to help students with subjects that they otherwise would not be able to do, the moment that they start to understand the topic is very rewarding.

BorisRussian, German and history tutorInteresting fact: I have a Ph.D. in Byzantine Studies (which means knowledge of Russian is a must because of the immense contribution of Russians to the field).Summed up in three words: Curious, lucky, loquaciou… — **Boris**
**Russian, German, Latin and history tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I have a Ph.D. in Byzantine Studies (which means knowledge of Russian is a must because of the immense contribution of Russians to the field).
**Summed up in three words:** Curious, lucky, loquacious.
**Interests/hobbies:** I am interested in Byzantine Studies; the history of mediaeval Italy; 18th- and 19th-century literature and music (baroque, classical and jazz). I also love to cook and walk.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subjects:** The alphabet – at least initially, the cases and vocabulary.
**Why do you love teaching these subjects?** I love doing this because it allows me to spread knowledge and keep my mind alive.

**Tilly**
**Maths, English, business studies and science (chemistry specialist) tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I play cricket for Dorset and have done since I was 12. I have also been awarded Dorset's Best Bowler twice!
**Summed up in three words:** Passionate, friendly, considerate.
**Interests/hobbies:** Aside from lots of sport, I enjoy playing the guitar, which I've played for over 10 years, and I've recently taken up knitting.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** In English, the question based on structure; in chemistry, either the calculations or the more complex organic chemistry; for maths, it's probably proof or circle theorems.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I love the warm nurturing environment created at INICIO and seeing a student suddenly understand a topic that they had previously found tricky is so rewarding.

**Amanda**
**Economics and business studies tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I love animals and I currently have a horse, two dogs, 13 snakes and a lizard!
**Summed up in three words:** Driven, positive, encouraging.
**Interests/hobbies:** I used to be a professional dressage rider and, even though I now work as an academic, I still have a horse and we attend some competitions every now and then.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** Financial statements, corporate social responsibility and business related data analytics.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I love teaching business as it can open so many opportunities for my students. Business is one of the most versatile subjects and you can find yourself being an entrepreneur, analyst or teacher, to name a few!

**Sejal**
**German and Spanish tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I was born in California and lived there for five years.
**Summed up in three words:** Kind, determined, helpful.
**Interests/hobbies:** I have been playing the flute since I was eight years old and I enjoy cooking and baking.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** Cases, gender and sentence structure.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I find it very rewarding to be able to share my knowledge with students. I also think that learning a foreign language is an extremely useful skill and a great way to get to know different people and cultures.

**Masako**
**Japanese tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I used to go travelling a lot; I have visited over 30 countries and New Zealand was my favourite.
**Summed up in three words:** Patient, friendly, positive.
**Interests/hobbies:** I like going for long walks in the countryside with my dog and doing karaoke!
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** The complex writing system (Kanj), the levels of politeness in grammar and verb conjugations.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I enjoy helping people who are interested in the Japanese language and culture and it is rewarding to see them progress.

**Shahima**
**Science tutor - chemistry specialist**
**Interesting fact:** I started my tutoring journey when I was seventeen.
**Summed up in three words:** Friendly, approachable, patient.
**Interests/hobbies:** I enjoy travelling; I have been to Dubai and explored the north and south of India with my husband. I also like to listen to Jay Shetty's podcast.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** The periodic table (properties of groups), chemical reactions, electrical circuits (series and parallel) and reproductive systems.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I enjoy teaching science because sharing my knowledge with children is incredibly fulfilling and you can see how it helps them to reach their academic goals - this offers me immense satisfaction. I believe that INICIO is an excellent place for children who are struggling in certain areas and it provides an ideal environment for them to learn.

LaviniaESOL/EFL/IELTS tutorInteresting fact: I taught English in Madrid, Spain during Franco's rule.Summed up in three words: Empathy, patience, conscientious.Interests/hobbies: Piano, sewing, gardening, walking and ecology.The three topics that stu… — **Lavinia**
**ESOL/EFL/IELTS tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I taught English in Madrid, Spain during Franco's rule.
**Summed up in three words:** Empathy, patience, conscientious.
**Interests/hobbies:** Piano, sewing, gardening, walking and ecology.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** Verb tenses- particularly present perfect tense, irregular verb endings, pronunciation of 'th' 'v'.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** Having lived in Spain and having learnt other languages, I fully appreciate the difficulties of living abroad. I enjoy helping other people live more fulfilling lives through language acquisition and have witnessed the success that my past students have enjoyed, as a result of their improved language skills.

**Adam**
**Biology and chemistry tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I was recently published for the research that I conducted in my masters.
**Summed up in three words:** Passionate, helpful, approachable.
**Interests/hobbies:** I play tennis, squash and basketball, and I am currently training for a marathon.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** Respiration, photosynthesis and ecosystems.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I really enjoy helping students to crack something that they have been struggling with and seeing the moment that they realise that they understand something for the first time.

**Silvia**
**Italian, French and ESOL tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I am raising my daughter to be trilingual (English, Italian and Spanish).
**Summed up in three words:** Friendly, positive, understanding.
**Interests/hobbies:** I love going for walks, swimming, cooking, adventure travel and, last but not least, multilingualism and its positive impact on cognitive development.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** In Italian and French: irregular verbs, masculine/feminine and verb tenses. In ESOL, phrasal verbs, pronunciation and sentence structure.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I love teaching languages because I believe in their power of connection. I consider them to be a vital subject in raising a more open-minded, compassionate and forward-thinking next generation. I like working at INICIO because its atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it a very positive learning environment.

**Oliver**
**English and philosophy tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I can speak Russian.
**Summed up in three words:** Patient, caring, kind.
**Interests/hobbies:** I love running, hiking, reading and writing and, of course, teaching.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** Inferring perceptive meanings, memorising quotes and tackling Shakespeare's language.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I get to tutor brilliant students in a calming yet productive environment. The cookies are great too!

PetrosGreek and RS/philosophy tutorInteresting fact: I have released three personal music albums in Greece.Summed up in three words: Creative, passionate, hardworking.Interests/hobbies: Music composition, literature and movies.The three topics that … — **Petros**
**Greek and RS/philosophy tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I have released three personal music albums in Greece.
**Summed up in three words:** Creative, passionate, hardworking.
**Interests/hobbies:** Music composition, literature and movies.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subject:** The pronunciation of modern Greek, the ‘mathematical’ accuracy that lies behind its structure and the introduction to philosophical thinking.
**Why do you love teaching this subject?** I feel that INICIO emphasises a more personal way of teaching by promoting the individual style of both the teacher and the learner. I love offering the knowledge that I've gained to young people; it gives me a great sense of satisfaction. I find it fascinating to teach Greek, specifically because it is a language that defines the evolution of modern European spiritual life

WilliamComputer Science and physics tutorInteresting fact: I am half Italian and my grandmother was one of 12 brothers and sisters!Summed up in three words: Unique, individual, helpful.Interests/hobbies: Computers (particularly Apple), photography, … — **William**
**Computer Science and physics tutor**
**Interesting fact:** I am half Italian and my grandmother was one of 12 brothers and sisters!
**Summed up in three words:** Unique, individual, helpful.
**Interests/hobbies:** Computers (particularly Apple), photography, reading about aircraft, watching wrestling and Formula 1.
**The three topics that students find difficult in your subjects:** The fetch/execute cycle and system architecture, Boolean algebra and correct programming syntax.
**Why do you love teaching these subjects?** I have always found computers fascinating, ever since playing games on a BBC Micro Computer at the age of 4. I find it satisfying being able to guide students to understand something they found difficult.