Lisa’s story
After more than two decades of teaching in classrooms, I thought I’d explore the world of online teaching. I instantly fell in love! The benefits and possibilities I could see for teaching and learning was exciting.
I was initially sceptical about how it might work with very young children. I hadn’t grown up in the digital computer age and I learnt everything about technology on the job in the classroom. Despite this, I was determined to keep an open mind, learn and in no time any doubts I’d held vanished as I saw all the potential.
Realising tutoring online would be a perfect extra income for my family I set to work learning and the idea for Xquizit Learners was born.
Then life threw me a curve ball! My declining health forced me to take time away from work until it became clear that it would not be easy to return to the classroom.
I was learning to live with chronic illness, disabilities, and feelings of hopelessness, whilst being utterly devastated that it would challenging to go back to work. Teaching has always been such a huge part of my life and I never imagined leaving it behind so early.
Xquizit Learners was my silver lining of hope through those dark days, as I began to look positively into change. Tutoring online would allow me to specialise and teach specifically what I am passionate about. I would have the chance to work exclusively with individuals and small groups of children under 8 years old, which would be very rewarding. It also presented an exciting opportunity to work more closely with adult learners; parents, carers, or other educators, and bring my many ideas and experience to the table.
With renewed hope and vision, I realised that moving forward, this WOULD be a positive new start to a different, unexpected but exciting chapter in my continuing teaching career.
I started with building this web site. I knew it was going to be some time before I could offer any paid products or services because my health would need to improve before I could even think about working. With my future in mind, building the business idea finally gave me hope, drive and vision again!
I laid the plans to dive in with both feet into the online platform when the time was right. Most importantly I would continue to help children and adults to grow and succeed doing the work that I love!
Lisa’s Lifetime of Learning
I’ve been an Early Years and Primary school teacher since graduating from the University of Wales in 1997 with Honours, and a Bachelor of Education in Art and Primary Education combined. I grew up in Wales with parents and siblings from South London where I relocated to begin my teaching career.
I’ve been fortunate to work in a variety of public and private schools in London and abroad. Also working daily and long term supply teaching in London in between moving countries. I worked in a dual language Arabic/British Curriculum school in Dubai, and I LOVED the four years I spent in the U.S.A. working in an Elementary school in North Carolina.
Before settling back here in London, I had the opportunity and great priviledge to work in Suzhou, China at Dulwich College International.
I’ve loved travelling whilst working abroad and embraced all there was to learn about each new culture and way of life.
Teaching in other cultures has certainly shaped the teacher I’ve become through wonderful rich life experiences.
It is such a blessing to now be able to reach out and help parents and children virtually, no matter where they are living in the world from my own home.
Lisa
Why choose Lisa and Xquizit Learners?
I’m an experienced teacher specialising in teaching Reading, Phonics, Writing, Handwriting, Maths and Art from the very foundations up to Age 8 years. I am passionate about securing the foundations of learning so that children can build on this solid understanding, using their knowledge and skills with confidence and fluency!
In one of my first job interviews I was asked why I decided to become a teacher and what do I enjoy the most. My answer was just the same then as it is now! “I love teaching because I get the chance to make a ‘difference whilst doing a job that makes me happy, fulfilled and proud!” You never stop learning, and getting it right at the very start should encourage a love of learning for a lifetime! It is so rewarding to teach. Each day and each individual I work with is special, different and unique.
You can learn to confidently enjoy the teaching experience too, supporting and helping your child in the best way possible as they journey through Play Group, Nursery and those precious early first years in Primary school.
You are your child’s first educator, and the best choice of teacher to take them forwards as they navigate learning with others away from home, or exclusively with you at home full time.
Whatever the reason is for seeking a helping hand with teaching and learning,
I can help you!
Let me make a difference in your lives, Lisa