INICIO Guru
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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 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.