Information About Miriam - Muswell Hill teacher

Personal Description:

I teach creative writing.

I specialise in overcoming any blocks children may have to reading and writing, as well as working with children who are already keen writers and are looking for challenge and stimulation. I'm extraordinarily good at seeing what's holding back a child's writing and working with them to overcome it. While also having fun!

I most often work with children aged 8-12 but have also taught younger and older. My work spans children of all ability levels. As an English Literature graduate and keen typo-spotter I'm well-equipped to help with spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as how to do comprehensions. When it comes to entrance exams and life in general, those things matter too. But my main focus is creative writing.

I'm also a published writer and comedy performer.

Teaching Experience:

I'm a published children's author. My book for 6–7-year-olds ‘Mega Merle and the Underground Adventure’ was published by Oxford University Press in 2024. Before that I wrote the book ‘My Golden Ticket’ for Wonderbly (who publish personalised books). I've written children's fiction for various other companies and charities. I've worked with many fellow authors to develop and edit their books. I'm also an experienced improv comedy performer who's regularly making things up on stage in front of people.

I started teaching children's creative writing workshops in 2018 as a way to engage more closely with my target audience. Children left my workshops excited and engaged, and I quickly found I was in demand for one-to-one creative writing tutoring, both for those who struggle with writing stories, and those who are already budding novelists. Since then I’ve taught pupils all around the UK as well as in Singapore, Trinidad and Tobego, the US and Europe. I absolutely love teaching and I care deeply about giving your child a good experience. I’m excited to show them what you can do with the written word – a sense of power and delight that will hopefully enrich their whole life.

“Miriam has been a fantastic teacher for my granddaughter. She helped her with her writing and vocabulary and encouraged her to read a wide range of books. Her lessons were always fun, so much so that my granddaughter wanted her to continue forever!
My granddaughter wrote a few words that best describe her: ‘Miriam is a great teacher. She has helped me improve my English and pass my exams. She makes everything fun and exciting.’ We cannot thank you enough Miriam. Best teacher ever.”
— Sukhbir (grandmother)

“My kids used to hate writing until we started lessons with Miriam. She was quick to understand our needs, finding new ways of making learning fun and creative. She has also catered her approach as they have grown older. I’m very pleased with the lessons.”
— Ayesha, parent

“My son has always complained and struggled with creative writing for school, but after a few hours with Miriam, he couldn’t stop talking about the worlds he was creating, and how thrilling writing now seemed. She transformed writing from something that was a chore into something that is an art.”
— Elizabeth, parent

“Miriam works with our two daughters aged 9 and 10 on their creative writing. She has in a short time helped both our daughters build on their love of reading and writing and made creative writing really exciting and fun for them both. Miriam provides regular feedback, has really got to know both our girls and supports me with ways I can build their confidence and skills in between sessions.”
— Aisha, parent

Teaching Approach:

I'm a published children's author. My book for 6-7-year-olds. Mega Merle and the Underground Adventure was published by Oxford University Press in 2024. Before that I wrote the book 'My Golden Ticket' for Wonderbly (who publish personalised books). I've written children's fiction for various other companies and charities. I've worked with many fellow authors to develop and edit their books. I'm also an experienced improv comedy performer who's regularly making things up on stage in front of people.

I started teaching children's creative writing workshops in 2018 as a way to engage more closely with my target audience. Children left my workshops excited and engaged, and I quickly found I was in demand for one-to-one creative writing tutoring, both for those who struggle with writing stories, and those who are already budding novelists. Since then I've taught pupils all around the UK as well as in Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, the US and Europe. I absolutely love teaching and I care deeply about giving your child a good experience. I'm excited to show them what you can do with the written word a sense of power and delight that will hopefully enrich their whole life.

"Miriam has been a fantastic teacher for my granddaughter. She helped her with her writing and vocabulary and encouraged her to read a wide range of books. Her lessons were always fun, so much so that my granddaughter wanted her to continue forever!
My granddaughter wrote a few words that best describe her: Miriam is a great teacher. She has helped me improve my English and pass my exams. She makes everything fun and exciting. We cannot thank you enough Miriam. Best teacher ever.”
Sukhbir (grandmother)

"My kids used to hate writing until we started lessons with Miriam. She was quick to understand our needs, finding new ways of making learning fun and creative. She has also catered her approach as they have grown older. I'm very pleased with the lessons.”
Ayesha, parent

"My son has always complained and struggled with creative writing for school, but after a few hours with Miriam, he couldn't stop talking about the world's he was creating, and how thrilling writing now seemed. She transformed writing from something that was a chore into something that is an art.”
Elizabeth, parent

"Miriam works with our two daughters aged 9 and 10 on their creative writing. She has in a short time helped both our daughters build on their love of reading and writing and made creative writing really exciting and fun for them both. Miriam provides regular feedback, has really got to know both our girls and supports me with ways I can build their confidence and skills in between sessions.”
Aisha, parent