Experienced Primary Teacher & Phonics Specialist – Reading, Spelling & Writing Confidence for EYFS and KS1 Learners (Angel/Islington)

It is a genuine pleasure to recommend Kayleigh Summerbell as a private tutor. Having had the privilege of working closely alongside her, I can say with complete confidence that she is an exceptional educator with high levels of integrity, professionalism, and dedication in all that she does.

Kayleigh is deeply student-focused and takes great care to cater to the individual needs of every child. She designs engaging, personalised lessons that capture students’ interests and inspire them to reach their full potential. Her enthusiasm for learning is infectious, and she brings a wonderful energy to every session that motivates children to participate fully and enjoy the process of learning.

One of Kayleigh’s greatest strengths lies in the positive, trusting relationships she builds with her students. Her warmth and genuine interest in each child help them to feel valued and supported. Under her guidance, children develop both confidence and curiosity, as well as a strong desire to work hard and achieve success.

Parents can feel completely confident that their child will be supported by a tutor who is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but also enthusiastic, trustworthy, and deeply committed to helping every learner thrive.

I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Working alongside Kayleigh has been a joy. As our Phonics Lead, she brings a calm, upbeat energy and a deep love of early literacy. She supports staff with warmth and clear guidance, keeping children’s confidence and love of learning at the centre. She has energised the department, leading a number of positive, practical improvements that have supported both staff and pupils. Her classroom is a calm, fun and nurturing environment, and the happy, engaged learners in her care say everything about her consistency and dedication.

Miss Kayleigh was fantastic in the 3 years that we had her tutoring my then 4 and 7 year olds. She is an exemplary professional who always brings her caring nature to build the children's confidence, empowering them by using the children's strengths in their personalised learning that she has structured. Would I recommend her? Well, it was a sad day when we had to say goodbye and I wish we were able to take her with us. She is fantastic and an inspiration. She definitely left a mark....and a high expectation for any tutor that we use.

Having Kayleigh as our daughter’s teacher was such a gift. From the very start, she created a classroom where every child felt seen, valued, and excited to learn. Our daughter had struggled with reading and writing before joining Kayleigh’s class, but she quickly began to blossom under her care. Kayleigh’s patient, encouraging approach built her confidence and helped her find real joy in learning. We saw huge progress in her phonics, spelling, and overall writing skills, but most importantly, our daughter started to believe in herself. Kayleigh has a genuine passion for helping children succeed and always goes above and beyond to make learning positive. We will always be grateful for the difference she made.

A PGCE QTS qualified teacher. Kayleigh is an excellent teacher with a wealth of knowledge and experience of teaching all children. She has a proven track record of raising attainment and achievement. Children love to be taught by her.