Frances Mc Cormick

Experienced primary teacher, private tutor and homeschool educator offering homework support, subject consolidation and individual tutoring for children and young people aged 6 to 17. I support learners across a broad range of ages, subjects and abilities, from early literacy and numeracy through to advanced secondary Maths, Statistics, English, Science, Technology, History, Geography, Art and Social Studies. I'm always looking for new ways to adapt teaching to the child in front of me.

Over my career, I've supported confident high performers, learners who need structure and encouragement, children with behavioural challenges and children with varying learning difficulties.

Home School Teacher at Self-employed (2020-01 – Present)

• Teach full-time IGCSE students and support KS1 and KS2 learning through structured homeschool teaching, consolidation and individual guidance.

Art and Technology Teacher at Holy Cross Sisters' School (2009-01 – 2023-12)

• Taught Art to Grades 4 to 7 and Technology to Grade 7 using CAPS, supporting classroom learning, creativity and subject confidence.

Private Tutor - Maths and English at Self-employed (1997-01 – 2006-12)

• Provided private home tutoring for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 11, supporting core subject confidence and problem-area improvement.

Franchisee / Centre Owner at Kumon Pinelands (1997-01 – 2006-12)

• Started, owned and managed a Kumon Maths and English centre for up to 70 students aged 4 to 18.
• Supported reading, writing and English language development from pre-school to Grade 11, including non-English speaking students and adults.
• Taught maths foundations, place value, the four operations, fractions, algebra and secondary-school mathematics up to Grade 11.
• Managed student assessments, parent interviews, staff, finances and reporting to Kumon Head Office.

Home School Teacher at Self-employed (1997-01 – 2008-12)

• Provided one to one support to my daughter with autism using the UK syllabus; she later completed her full school career with matric.
• Supported another learner's transition from the South African syllabus to the UK syllabus for entry to the International School of Cape Town.
• Privately taught a Grade 9 learner to strengthen their foundation for the final phase of secondary school.

Primary School Teacher at Fife Education Department / Donibristle Primary School (1985-01 – 1992-12)

• Taught across nursery and primary levels, including Primary 5, 6 and 7; planned weekly, thematic and daily lessons, taught groups by ability and supported individual learners with learning difficulties.
• Handled assessments, reports, parent interviews, outings and team teaching in an open-plan school environment.

Horse-riding Coach at Self-employed (2023-01 – Present)

Horse-riding Instructor at Self-employed (2008-01 – 2018-12)

Diploma in Primary Education – Dundee College of Education

Matric equivalent – St Andrews High School

Homeschooled own Autistic child through to adulthood whereby achieving independent and fulfilling career path and family life.