Where It All Began: A Special Interview Series
Because once upon a time I was a little girl with big dreams…
On a recent trip to South Africa I returned to my primary school…the place where my love for learning and my passion for English first began. As I walked through the gates memories rushed back. I could see the long corridors and brightly coloured displays on the classroom walls. I could hear the sound of children’s laughter carrying across the playground. I could smell chalk dust mixed with the faint polish of the old wooden floors. In that moment I felt both like a child again and deeply proud of how far that journey had taken me.
While I was there I had the privilege of sitting down with one of the teachers who inspired me, my own English teacher. She shared what first drew her into teaching, her proudest moments in the classroom and her wisdom about the power of storytelling in a child’s life.
This series is deeply personal to me. As a little girl I once sat in those classrooms with wide eyes and big dreams. Today as the founder of Joseph Tutors I carry those same lessons forward, nurturing children here in Purley to discover confidence, joy and brilliance through reading and writing.
What makes Joseph Tutors different?
Parents often ask me this and for me the answer begins with my own family. My parents were my first teachers. They taught me the importance of kindness, hard work and believing in myself. Those lessons shaped not only the way I learnt but the way I now teach. At Joseph Tutors I bring that same philosophy into every session.
I believe that well-being is the foundation of academic success. When a child feels safe, supported and valued they are free to take risks, to explore ideas and to grow in confidence. That is why I combine English tuition with a focus on well-being, helping children develop resilience and self belief alongside their literacy skills.
Our motto ‘Empowering Brilliance Together ‘ captures everything we stand for. I believe every child has brilliance within them and my role is to nurture it, celebrate it and help it shine. This is not something I do alone. By working in partnership with parents we create the encouragement, consistency and care that children need to thrive. When children feel supported both at home and in their learning environment they not only achieve academically but also grow into confident, resilient and creative individuals.
I am so excited to share these conversations with you. They are filled with timeless insights, heartfelt memories and reminders of why the right teacher can change everything.
If you would like your child to experience the same joy of storytelling that I found all those years ago, Joseph Tutors offers exclusive Story Writing Clubs for KS1 and KS2 designed to build confidence, inspire creativity and spark a lifelong love of English.
Watch each short video in the series below.
