I qualified as a teacher in 1994 and have worked with ages 3-11 in schools. In 2015, after twenty one years as a classroom teacher, I made the decision to leave the classroom, home educate my children and tutor privately. Initially, I worked face to face but in 2020 I made the decision to work online. I now offer my tuition and assessment services face to face or remotely and work with students from various parts of the UK and abroad.

​I am friendly, approachable and sensitive. I  adapt my teaching to the needs of individuals and aim to support not just the individual but the whole family.


I have extensive experience within the field of education and am an experienced teacher, tutor and assessor. I have worked with young people who are autistic, have dyslexia or dyscalculia or are highly anxious. I also have experience of working with learners with Tourette Syndrome and school based anxiety.

I believe that all children should be supported to learn and aim to make students feel safe and valued.

I am DBS checked and have the following qualifications and experience:

  • Teaching BA QTS 21 years in school settings.

  • Dyslexia assessment and tuition AMBDA Level 7 Assessment Practising Certificate.

  • Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health Level 2.

  • IPSEA level 1 SEND law.

  • Level 5 Dyscalculia qualification Dyscalculia Association)

  • APC (Assessment Practising Certificate)

  • AMBDA (British Dyslexia Association- Dyslexia)

  • AMBDAd (British Dyslexia Association Dyscalculia)

Copyright Nicola Johnstone 2024 Privacy Policy