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Creative, qualified, and experienced

450+Lessons completed

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9 years experience

Degree educated

Hi! My name is Paula, and I am British-Chilean. I have a PGCE from which I graduated with a 1st, over 9 years of experience teaching languages, and have been an official examiner for A Levels and GCSEs. When teaching students that are preparing for their exams, I adopt an exam-focused approach, dedicating time to each language skill—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—individually. I incorporate past papers into lessons to build confidence and develop effective exam strategies. I also teach students in primary, as well as adults wishing to start or continue learning a language. For younger learners, my approach is interactive, utilising videos, songs, and games to make learning engaging. For adult learners, depending on your targets, our focus can be anywhere from conversation to career-oriented language, and we would use a variety of media too. I tailor my lessons to each student’s goals and unique learning style, and I believe in making studying fun and motivating. This way, a student can build confidence, improve learning effectiveness, and maximise their potential. My students consistently achieve excellent progress and have fun during our lessons. In our first session, I will assess your current level, determine key targets, and create a tailored program designed to help you achieve your goals.

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Goal-oriented and success guaranteed!

600+Lessons completed

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12 years experience

Degree educated

I am a multilinguist with considerable experience in teaching French and Spanish to a diverse range of students. I have a 100% success rate in terms of my students improving their academic grades. I am extremely passionate about my subject and committed to understanding and engaging with each new student's learning needs. I tailor my individual teaching programmes to ensure each student is able to develop and move confidently towards their goal, whether it be academic or personal. I choose to work with students who are committed to working towards their goal - they don't have to love the subject to begin with, they just have to want to improve, the love comes later, often when they discover how simple it can be and they start to see improvements in their ability and understanding! Among my previous students are Yas, a Spanish GCSE student who went from a predicted D to receiving an A* overall in 14 months, Roderick, who with no prior teaching since his French GCSE 16 months before we began, received an A* at French A Level after 7 months of home-schooling with me and Kendall, a French IB student who went from grade 3/4 to achieving a final grade 6/7 in 20 months - she called me up in Guatemala on results day so I knew it must be good news! Testimonials: "James tutored both my daughters for GCSE Spanish and they both received A*. This was particularly impressive with my eldest daughter who was on a Grade D at the end of Year 10. James accelerated Yasmin's learning rapidly over 6 months in Year 11, and changed her attitude towards Spanish from a boring difficult subject to her favourite! Aside from his in-depth understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching techniques, James is a lovely person with a great sense of humour, and the girls really enjoyed his company. We'd highly recommend James to anyone wanting to improve their grades and language skills." Zaya F - Spanish GCSE "James was simply brilliant in giving my son confidence in his ability to learn languages, which ultimately led to GCSE success. He possesses a magical ability to build self-esteem. Invaluable. Fabulous. Very highly recommended." Donna G – French & Spanish IGCSE "James tutored me in French for just over a year for the international baccalaureate. Marked out of 7, I originally achieved 3-4s in all my examinations. James helped with reading, writing and oral presentations. He helped me to increase my confidence in speaking and also taught me invaluable techniques for verb conjugations. In the end I was able to achieve a 6/7 in my final IB results. Thank you James !" Kendall U - French International Baccalaureate "James was instrumental in getting my son to an A* for his Spanish A Level this year. Over a period of 8 months James worked to improve Omar’s original predicted grade of B, focussing on some core grammar which had been missed by the school and developing his reading, writing and oral skills. James often made himself available at short notice to review and offer feedback on Omar’s practice essays for the literature part of the course. We are delighted with the result and with the high level of professional service that James provides. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend." Mehta F - Spanish A Level “My daughter Chloe was struggling with Spanish during year 11, she failed her mock and was really worried. We found James and he worked steadily with her for the three months leading up to her GCSE. I’m delighted to say she achieved a 6(B)!! Incredible...a fail to a B in only 25 hours tutoring! Thank you James, she couldn’t have done it without you!” Beth W – Spanish GCSE James tutored my daughter for just over a year at French Pre-U. Our aim was to secure a comfortable distinction. James knew the syllabus inside out and ensured no stone had been left unturned in her knowledge and exam technique. We were delighted but not too surprised when the final result came back a D1. We’re thrilled with James, his approach and the care he brings to each session. Such a star. Mikael J – Cambridge Pre U French "James is an amazing teacher. He got my daughter to a B in French GCSE from a predicted D, and my son to a B in Spanish GCSE from a predicted E. This helped my daughter to get to UCL and put the Russell Group within my son's reach. His teaching style is unique. Within minutes of arrival, he had won the respect of both my teenagers. He made himself available at weekends and in the evenings both in person and over Skype. I am so grateful for his help. I highly recommend him." Rachel G - French & Spanish GCSE "James is an outstanding teacher - he taught my son to find his own motivation & the confidence he needed to excel in Spanish. He brings the language to life and creates a self sufficiency in study habits that was wonderful to observe - the GCSE process was made palatable and non daunting ! I would wholly recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor that cares about the child in the most holistic sense and leaves them with the skills to tackle languages independently post their time with him - he was an absolute star !" Shaleen Y - Spanish IGCSE "James is one of the best tutors I have ever met. He is clearly passionate about teaching and has such an engaging and enthusiastic manner. Anyone who is lucky enough to come across James has found a true gem. I cannot recommend him highly enough." Helen S - Spanish GCSE

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Enthusiastic, Sensitive and Engaging

300+Lessons completed

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6 years experience

Degree educated

I am a published writer and experienced dyslexia specialist English literature/language tutor based in Northenden, Manchester. Currently, I have a PhD in creative writing from the University of Glasgow. I focus much of my tutoring around creative practice and the enjoyment of reading and writing. In turn, I appreciate a learning space that is relaxed and informal, helping the student find their love for this wonderful and enriching subject. I have experience tutoring 11-18 year olds (KS3, GCSE, AS/ALevel), specifically those who struggle with anxiety and self-confidence. I tutor English Literature, English Language, Media Studies and Film Studies. Please feel free to message!

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Enthusiastic for teaching skilfully.

200+Lessons completed

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4 years experience

Degree educated

I did my bachelor's (hons) degree in Psychology for 4 years. I loved the subject and did a masters in Psychology at university of east London. I'm currently doing another masters in coaching Psychology from the University of East London. I taught human Psychology to bachelor's students at the University of Swat as a Psychology Lecturer. I have tutored peers, friends and colleagues in General science, Psychology, Psychotherapy and Philosophy throughout my bachelors. I have a deeper intrinsic enthusiasm and love for teaching and tutoring the subjects i love. I have been involved in delivering CBT Counselling, Life coaching and Mentoring. I help with theoretical, empirical and therapeutic understanding of complex psychological concepts for exams, assignments, presentations and dissertations. I have an interactive, supportive and empowering teaching style. I teach both online and in person. I have done so for more than 5 years now and my students are more than satisfied. Send me a message and we can talk about your work.

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Highly patient and understanding.

750+Lessons completed

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15 years experience

Degree educated

I am currently a business lecture at UCB , however, I have experience of teaching primary, secondary, 11 plus and assignment support at HE level. Teaching has always been a passion and I am extremely dedicated to my job role. I enjoy all types of teaching and have taught all ages and in all types of environments. Alongside teaching English, maths, and science, etc, I also like to focus on the child’s holistic development which I believe is pivotal. I also do private tutoring online on one to one basis and group sessions. I like to teach my children through joyful interaction which assists them in reaching their full potential and achieving above and beyond their level of expectations. I have seen dramatic improvements from children who started off with very little or no English-speaking skills at all in becoming the highest achievers, furthermore, receiving recognition and awards in their educational institutions. I am very soft-hearted towards the children I teach, nevertheless, this does not mean that they can get away with not completing their studies. I am extremely flexible and can easily adapt quickly to new situations. You will find me highly empathic towards the children and very understanding, regardless of their age. All people big or small should be treated with the utmost respect. I do my best to dedicate my spare time to supporting charity events, group talks, and teaching children.

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Hard working and Results Driven Tutor

500+Lessons completed

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10 years experience

Degree educated

I am an experienced Maths and English tutor for GCSE students and below. I have previously studied at a grammar school and achieved a degree in Maths and Computer Science from a well known red-brick university. I currently work as an IT Manager and have done so for the last 16 years. Alongside this I have over 10 years tutoring experience in Maths and Computer Science and have seen significant improvements in several students during this time. Making the difference is my main objective as well as making lessons fun. I have worked with students both on a one to one basis and in groups. This has also included online tuition via Skype/Zoom alongside more traditional face to face tuition. I believe that my excellent communication skills and solid academic background enable me to be an effective tutor within my subject fields.

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English Tutor with Distinction & First.

200+Lessons completed

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4 years experience

Degree educated

Patient, encouraging and creative English tutor with a professional background in Theatre and Education. Four years + experience tutoring English Language/Literature from KS2 to A Level, both in person and online. As well as a deep familiarity with the UK Curriculum, I have a proven track record of helping my students supersede their exam expectations at 11+, GCSE and A Level. Whatever the needs of the student, I have picked up a keen sense of the flexibility, attunement and consistency needed in order to help my learners progress. I often go beyond what is required just to ensure I can get the best out of my students. I am skilled at providing support with: - Exam technique and structuring your answers. - Understanding and analysing texts on a deeper level. - Consistency with SPAG. - Language and structural devices. - How to write compellingly and make your work stand out! Aside from their academic expectations, I also endeavour to help learners discover their voice and realise their imaginative potential through creative writing and deep engagement with text. As an award winning playwright and poet, I have an inborn appreciation for literature which I love to share with my students. I enjoy yoga, listening to music, Arsenal F.C. being with loved ones and being in creative flow!

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Experienced, rigorous, and patient.

350+Lessons completed

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7 years experience

Degree educated

I am a highly experienced tutor with over 7 years experience teaching and tutoring in private and public schools, as well as privately and online, in the UK, France and Spain. I am familiar with all major exam boards, and have been frequently noted for the passion and rigor with which I introduce and teach my subjects. I am a firm believer in the idea that education should be available to all, and that there is is student without potential. I thus make a point to help the student see the attraction of the subject. My methodology is focused on ensuring immersion in both the more theoretical and abstract principles of the subect and their application through practice and concrete examples. I aim to get the student applying themselves consistently as soon as possible, keeping a constant eye out for areas for improvement. I studied at the University of Warwick, Sciences Po, and the Sorbonne. I have worked as a teacher, tutor, translator, researcher, as well as business research and charity. I am fluent in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German. I am also a teacher of Latin and Greek.

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Energetic Oxford graduate tutor

200+Lessons completed

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4 years experience

Degree educated

I am an experienced and highly motivated languages and humanities tutor, having recently graduated from Oxford University with a first in German and Turkish. I have recently been through the whole exam process from GCSE to Uni applications, so I am well-equipped to help you across a range of subjects. I have worked as a one-one German tutor up to A-Level and as a classroom assistant in a primary school, meaning I have a range of experience across levels and age groups. I like to teach in as friendly and fun a way as possible, always looking for new ways into a subject; I also tailor my lesson plans to individual students' aims, needs and interests. I teach a range of subjects from languages (German, French, Turkish and Latin) to humanities such as English Language and Literature, History and Politics, as well as personal statement and Oxbridge application help. In my spare time, I love films, music and anything culture-related. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Creative, friendly and supportive tutor

150+Lessons completed

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3 years experience

Degree educated

Hi! I'm Alice and I'm a University of Durham graduate (BA in English Literature and Modern Languages) and I speak fluent French & Spanish. I am an English Literature & Language tutor. I love to share my passion for English with my students and I enjoy supporting them in their learning journeys. I have a strong academic background, hold a master’s degree in Myth, Cosmology & the Sacred (Canterbury Christ Church University) and have over two years’ teaching experience in schools ( I have a CELTA qualification for teaching English as a foreign language) as well as over three years' experience of tutoring individual students. This, combined with my ability to communicate and listen, means I am able to develop and maintain good relationships with students and parents alike. I specialise in the following: ENGLISH LITERATURE (I have experience tutoring students of Cambridge International Curriculum as well as exam boards AQA and OCR). - Shakespeare - The novel - Poetry - Fiction and Drama - Evaluation of a writer’s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structures features. - Comparing and contrasting texts - Revision/exam preparation and coursework help ENGLISH LANGUAGE (again I have experience tutoring students of Cambridge International Curriculum as well as exam boards AQA and OCR). - Creative writing - Critical reading and comprehension. - Revision/exam preparation and coursework help

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Passionate Maths and Science GCSE tutor

200+Lessons completed

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4 years experience

Degree educated

Hi! I am a medical student at the University of Nottingham with 4 years of tutoring experience. I am experienced in providing an engaging, interactive and highly educational experience. Being an enthusiastic tutor with an approachable nature who genuinely loves teaching and observing students’ progress first hand, I regularly see students develop confidence and their love for learning. I am familiar with the new specifications for GCSE maths and sciences, having sat the new specification exams myself and know that they are much more rigorous with a lot of new content. I achieved grade 9s in maths and all three sciences and wish to share my knowledge with students in order to aid their progress. Throughout the years I continuously monitored my past students’ learning and progress to identify those who were not achieving their targets and developed strategies such as regularly checking up on those who had not performed well. I do mini tests regularly to ensure I can highlight strengths and weaknesses in specific topics and adapt my lessons to cater towards these weaknesses. I believe confidence is key to your learning and we often learn best when comfortable with having a go and not being afraid to make mistakes, which I ensure my students are comfortable with doing so. Additionally, I have tutored for other online platforms in the past so have experience of both online and in-person teaching. I have an abundant supply of teaching materials for GCSE Mathematics and Sciences for all exam boards, including numerous exam questions, which I regularly use in my lessons. I have learnt numerous strategies of teaching which I make specific to each student's learning style in order to maximise their learning. What I lack in degree qualifications, being relatively young myself, I certainly make up for in possessing the right qualities to achieve the maximum potential of the student. Being determined, patient and possessing an excellent work ethic are the strengths that have helped me through challenging moments throughout my exams and university. I am capable, clear and concise in delivering lessons, proven by great results with students in the past 4 years.

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Motivating and supportive tutor

400+Lessons completed

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8 years experience

Degree educated

Hey! I'm Meg and I am in my final year studying English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, before going on to do a Masters at the University of Exeter in Modern literature in September. Having studied English, Philosophy, Latin and French at A Level, with 2A*s and 2 As, I am able to take humanities/ languages subjects to A Level Standard whilst I can also teach science to GCSE. I am also able to help with uni applications - from written work, the ELAT paper. I am also happy to help with essay writing technique, or any particular academic worries.

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Whether your child is studying for the 11+ or the 13+, they might need some extra support with their Common Entrance exam preparation. With Tutor House, you can find top English tutors with years of experience support Common Entrance students.

What does a Common Entrance tutor do?

A Common Entrance English tutor will work with your child on comprehension and verbal reasoning skills. They will build their confidence in approaching the English elements of the 11+ or 13+.

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The Common Entrance is one of the first times children are assessed in a formal academic exam and it's important that they are fully prepared. Tutoring is worth it for Common Entrance - previous students have achieved top marks and secured places at top secondary schools.

Looking for a Common Entrance tutor?

At Tutor House, we know that preparing for the Common Entrance exams can be a daunting time for young students and their families. It's one of the first times children will undergo a rigorous academic assessment and it's important for getting into their top choice of school.

Enlisting the help of an English Language tutor helps children get ready for their Common Entrance exams and feel confident . Working with a top tutor makes students feel confident in their comprehension and written skills, and fully ready for their English examination.

Explore our English tutors above or ask the team for more detailed advice on finding the right tutor for your child! You can also check out our blogs for more information and guidance about the Common Entrance examinations.

Marcus B

English

Marcus is very professional in his approach. So far my daughter has had about 3-4 sessions with Marcus and we have already seen a big improvement in her writing skills. He is patient, engaging and always arrives with a prepared lesson plan.

Milena

Leon A

English

We love Leon, he is very kind and has worked absolute wonders for my son’s confidence. I would 100% recommend this tutor.

Mariela