About

Sarah Grocutt, Teacher and Outdoor Therapeutic Practitioner

An International College Teacher with over 30 years in education, training and business. Founder of SG Tutoring, I offer bespoke academic and vocational private tuition to students worldwide both 1:1 and groups through blended learning (hybrid) face-to-face and online tuition. Experience includes working at three international boarding colleges tutoring IGCSE Biology, A level and International A level biology, science, English as a foreign language, medical foundation science for international students, SEN (special educational needs) Students in academic subjects to include sciences (biology – specialist subject), geography, English and maths. I also tutor students in writing skills for essays and dissertations, data interpretation and analysis.

In addition, I offer coaching skills for anxiety, stress, life skills, organisation, time management, dealing with exam stress, outdoor therapeutic strategies for health and wellbeing.

Qualifications include:

MA Outdoor Education (Merit)

BSc (Hons) science degree.

Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Education

QTLS teacher status.

TEFL 120 hours Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).

Certificate in Coaching and Mental Health Awareness.

Certificate in Outdoor Therapy

Certificate in First Aid

Certificate in NLP Coaching

I work with both private and public educational sectors to include some of the top leading independent schools and higher education in the UK. I presently work for a top boarding college in Oxford and teach privately to students throughout the world with 93% success rate for GCSE/A level students and 94% rate for primary. With particular subject knowledge in human biology and health, my experience includes lecturing at University of Stafford on the undergraduate osteopathy degree course.

A business owner with over 35 years experience in teacher training delivering OCR/YMCA fitness and health qualifications to include L3 diploma in Pilates and L2 physical education for children to teachers and students both in the UK and overseas. Visit http://www.fitness-excel.com/training & education to view physical education in Tenerife. This teacher training project was developed and funded via Erasmus programme where I won an educational language award.

Outdoor Education Lessons – A Global Perspective on Learning

I offer interactive online lessons that connect biology, geography and physical education to the outdoor environment. These sessions will explore how the natural world shapes human experiences, ecosystems, and historical events, encouraging a deeper understanding through real-world examples. Through incorporating perspectives from different cultures, these lessons will provide a global outlook on how communities interact with their landscapes, traditions, and environmental challenges. This cross-cultural approach will inspire curiosity, foster a meaningful connection with nature, and promote a deeper appreciation of diverse ways of understanding the world.

In addition, I deliver classes which specialises in back pain, posture, Pilates & Yoga. (www.fitness-excel.com). Specialist interests: Adventure tourism, travel, outdoor sports and leisure, strength and conditioning, health and wellbeing, outdoor therapy.

My MA Outdoor Education at the University of Worcester has inspired me to advance research on pilgrimage, long-distance walking, and the relationship between landscape, health and wellbeing. I have presented this work at international conferences in outdoor education and adventure therapy, including events in Tokyo, Spain, Italy, and Taiwan (2024–2025), with Norway scheduled for 2026. I write articles for magazines and journals and have also published my first academic article for the Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 2025 with a specific research focus on exploring women’s wellbeing experiences through long distance walking on a pilgrimage.

Further credentials: current DBS, insurance, safeguarding, safety on-line and professional member of the Association of Outdoor Therapy, Institute for Outdoor Learning and Society of Education and Training and Fitness Professionals. I am author of Mind-Body Pilates book.

Why Personal Tutition?

Benefits of tuition is it can help boost students grades, restore confidence and participation in learning. A private tutor can help in all stages of education, whether this is a specific subject, to prepare for an exam or just catch up sessions. A focused, tailored approach specialising in a subject will enable students to learn at their pace, flexible and affordable to meet their needs.

Specific tailored requirements are made through a coaching session with the student to determine their goals and aspirations, structured lessons are designed which helps build skills and confidence in English. At secondary, high school level where students are preparing for exams and tests, time management, lifestyle balance and additional help with work can build confidence, by focusing on exam techniques.

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