Case study
Early Years Tutor in Resort Setting in the Caribbean
Remote island resort in the Caribbean.
Location
Homeschooling
Category
Background
A family sought a tutor for their trilingual five-year-old daughter. Having spent most of her life in an idyllic resort environment, she enjoyed various activities including water sports and creative pursuits.

Role of the Tutor
The tutor delivered approximately three hours of morning lessons daily following French Early Years curricula while preparing the student for potential future school attendance within a range of possible school systems. They organized social activities with other children to ensure balanced development.
Tutor Profile
An experienced early childhood educator with understanding of multiple curricula. The tutor needed an energetic personality, healthy lifestyle, and ability to educate through both structured lessons and spontaneous learning opportunities.
Duration of the Role
One academic year ending July 2023.
Outcome
The five-year-old student thrived under the Early Years curriculum implemented. By the end of the academic year, she had developed strong foundational skills across all key developmental areas while maintaining her natural curiosity and love of learning. The tutor's integration of the resort environment into learning activities resulted in exceptional progress in natural sciences, with the student demonstrating sophisticated understanding of marine ecosystems for her age. Through carefully organized social activities, she developed crucial social skills despite the isolated setting. Upon assessment, she demonstrated readiness for formal school entry, exceeding age-appropriate benchmarks in multiple areas. The family reported that the experience provided an ideal balance between academic foundations and childhood wonder, preparing her well for the next stage of her education.