John - Mortlake and Barnes - 13 Plus

Methodology

Health and vitality is the cornerstone to whatever you do and whatever your personal challenges are. I provide a wellness package that supports you in moving with clarity and vigour towards these goals.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Physiology, Anatomy, Nutrition, Human Biology, Physical Education, PSHE. I also mentor pupils, notably in goal setting and time management.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

B.Sc in Politics with Law.
Post Graduate Diploma in Water Sciences and the Environment
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - History
Diploma (3 Years) in Nutritional Therapy from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition
Certified First Line Therapist (Nutrition)
Level 2 Gym Instructor

- How much do you charge?

£50 per hour for swimming, football, personal training, rowing.
£60 per hour for bespoke nutritional consultation.

- Where do you teach?

I am based in South West London, Putney, I am available to see students on certain week day evenings plus all day Friday and Saturday.
Wimbledon, Fulham, Chelsea, Battersea, Barnes, Richmond are all within easy reach for me.
I am willing to visit student homes.

- When are you available?

Week day evenings plus all day Friday and Saturday.

I am also available during School holiday periods.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I teach ages 8 - 18 and beyond.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

Common entrance, GCSE and A Level.

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

Online tuition is possible however given the practical nature of most of what I offer, this service would be in keeping with the students preferred means of communication. The Nutritional programme can of-course be conducted online if the student so wishes.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

Health and vitality is the cornerstone to whatever you do and whatever your personal challenges are. I provide a wellness package that supports you in moving with clarity and vigour towards these goals.

Experience

- What kind of experience do you have?

I have worked as an educator for over 15 years notably as a Head of Year and Head of Department. Combining my current roll as Head of Fitness with my other career interest as a Nutritional Therapist allows me to design health and wellness programmes with an emphasis upon nutritious food choices, healthful recipe suggestions, tasty snack ideas, superfood smoothies and a fitness programme for continued health and vitality.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Yes, as a practising teacher I have to be fully verified.

- Where and with whom did you train?

ION - Institute of Optimum Nutrition
PGCE - Bath University

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

Yes, a teaching union, also BANT and CNHC, both associations for the National Standards in Nutritional Healthcare.

- Tell me about some of your current students.

I coach, tutor and mentor several students across various disciplines, both from a sports specific perspective, and as a Nutritional advisor, with outstanding success. I have advised several students who have subsequently obtained sports scholarships. I have also worked with elite young athletes and rowers on nutritional programmes for peak performance and recovery. Having worked with elite professional footballers in tailoring nutritional programmes, my insight and experience may well be your catalyst for the change you are looking for.