Hi, I’m Jocelyn. Since training as a dyslexia teacher at the Helen Arkell Centre, I’ve spent 18 years working with young people aged 7–16 in independent schools, designing and delivering Maths support programmes and individual tuition.
I specialise in understanding an individual's strengths, building confidence and improving outcomes for children who need some extra support to achieve their potential. Some of the learners I work with have dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD or maths anxiety – and others just need help with confidence, planning or organisation skills.
I’ve also trained as an Executive Function coach with Connections In Mind, with further specialist training in ADHD, and my approach is all about using strengths-based strategies to help children feel more confident and capable – in school and beyond.
A visual and kinaesthetic approach makes maths more accessible – especially for creatives such as artists and dancers, where conventional maths teaching isn't always effective.
I am experienced in a variety of maths schemes/ exam boards, including White Rose, Singapore, ISEB, AQA and Edexel.
Targeted Maths revision for ISEB Common Entrance, GCSE, and Functional Skills. Calm, supportive strategies to reduce anxiety and boost results.
Helping students improve time management, planning, focus, and emotional control. We start with a simple questionnaire to understand each learner’s unique profile and build practical, personalised strategies together.
I also offer weekly check-ins as an ‘Accountability Buddy’ to help students set goals and follow through on them with support and encouragement.
Executive Function is like air traffic control for the brain – helping us manage all the tasks and emotions we juggle every day. These are the 11 core skills, and each of us has a different profile of strengths and weaknesses:
I usually work in blocks of 10 weeks, with one 60-minute session per week, or two 30-minute sessions for accountability work. Most sessions are on Zoom, but I also offer some in-person sessions from my home near Farnham, Surrey.
Hourly rate: £58
Session slots are generally between 4pm to 7pm during the week and I do have some availability during school holidays.
Interested in working together? Email me to arrange a free discovery call:
zestar@btopenworld.com