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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

100+Lessons completed

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2 years experience

Degree educated

Currently, I am a Ph.D student in creative writing living in Manchester but I am available for Zoom lessons only. I am a published writer/poet and also run a successful small publishing press, focusing on writing in the experimental calibre. My experience tutoring began working with a fifteen year old girl a 4 years ago who was struggling with social anxiety and panic disorder. She was unable to go to school and I stepped in to help her pass her GCSEs. The whole experience shaped how I could help influence the student in an engaging and sensitive way, and inspire them to enjoy developing their knowledge. Also, as an experienced editor, it is in my nature to help the individual try and find their best way to express themselves in both an academic and creatively. I specialise in the following: ENGLISH LITERATURE: - Poetry - Shakespeare - The novel - Fiction and Drama - Literal and inferential comprehension - Critical reading - Evaluation of a writer’s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structures features. - Comparing and contrasting texts - Revision/exam preparation and coursework/dissertation help ENGLISH LANGUAGE: - Critical reading and comprehension - Summary and synthesis - Evaluation of a writer’s choice of vocabulary, form, grammatical and structural features. - Comparing and Contrasting texts - Producing clear and coherent text - Writing for impact and purpose (selecting, organising and emphasising facts, ideas and key points; citing evidence and quotation effectively and pertinently to support views; creating emotional impact; using language creatively, imaginatively and persuasively, including rhetorical devices. - Creative Writing (in the form of "workshopping" and experimentation fo devices and ideas.) (If necessary, I have the experience to help students who suffer from anxiety disorder and issues surrounding self-confidence. Providing a tutoring experience that is aligned with the students personal needs and motivations) Please feel free to message me if you have any queries.

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Highly patient and understanding.

200+Lessons completed

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4 years experience

Degree educated

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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300+Lessons completed

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6 years experience

Degree educated

I have tutored more than 30 GCSE, A level and 11+ students all over London, in home and online. This has accumulated to successive years of tuition, with students proudly obtaining fantastic grades. My tutelage has spanned to students from London, Private schools (e.g. Eton), Grammar schools (applicants particularly) and even international students (IGCSE). I study Masters of Pharmaceutics at UCL and have achieved 7 A* GCSE grades. This, complementary to my tutoring experience, means I confidently, and enthusiastically, teach English, Maths and [Triple]Sciences in core exams such as the 11+, SATs, GCSE and A levels. I am exuberant when endeavoring a student to accelerate academically, beyond their "target grades" and I know that parents hold the same view. In conjunction with academic learning, I understand the importance of targeted examination-style practice which really boosts confidence. I will: -Teach the full content required in preparation for the exams or of relevance to the academic year -Ensure examination questions are practiced (normally after each topic) whilst manipulating mark scheme specifications. -Provide learning content+ relevant homework per session. -Provide free after session consultations to discuss the progress of learning. -Undergo regular assessments-for evidence-based grade progression. During lessons, I often ask plenty of open-answer questions, which allows for students to find links between two topics. This prevents tutors from compromising the self-learning of students, which is very important for parents. Timing wise, I am extremely flexible and, indeed, punctual. I have an innate feature of make learning energetic and bringing about enthusiasm in students so that they continue to harness their learning naturally, without my presence. One main aim of my tutoring position is to employ students with key skills needed to efficiently learn, especially independently. Thus, during crucial tuition periods, more time is spent approaching exam content, such as examination questions and reports and picking upon more complex revision content. However, all content is still taught from basic to the highest of levels, to ensure full understanding of all topics. I understand that examinations such as 11+ and GCSE’s are becoming harder, more extensive, year by year. My strong understanding of examination boards such as EDEXCEL, AQA, OCR;WJEC and updated grading systems such as the new 9-1 grades, means that my students have a tutor who holds recent, strong, academic knowledge of the curriculum, extensive experience, convenience and an aptitude to significantly improve your child’s confidence and grades! Just so you know: -I live close to central London: Hence I have great access to all regions of London. -I drive a car to students thus commuting is not an issue -You can ask to contact a parent of a previous student of mine, to get an in-person review. -I have a recent DBS check- so you can be sure of your child’s safety around me. -I also offer careers advice, coursework exemplars, scholarship prep sessions -An initial assessment is undertaken within the first lesson

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Motivating and supportive tutor

50+Lessons completed

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1 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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Medical Student teaching Maths & Science

250+Lessons completed

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5 years experience

Degree educated

Hi! My name is Nikitah. I am currently studying Medicine (3rd year) at Newcastle University. I have also completed a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences from Durham University (2.1). I have 5 years of tutoring experience, and the subjects I teach are: English, Maths, Science (all 3 Sciences), 11+, degree level Biology/Biomedical Sciences/Biochemistry, UCAT/GAMSAT/BMAT. I have worked at several learning centres, and taught online- both 1:1 and group settings. My most recent achievement is helping a Physics GCSE student increase their grade from a 6 to a 9. I myself hold 6 A*'s and 8 A's at GCSE (I achieved the highest GCSE grades in my year), and also 3 A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths at A-Level, A* in Extended Project and A in AS-Level History. I am very dedicated and committed. I will create tailor-made lesson plans for each student and also set regular homework for them to complete between sessions, which I will then mark and provide feedback. I also have extensive experience of the exam boards studied at GCSE and A-Level. Please do feel free to message me with any queries or questions and I am more than happy to help! Alternatively, I am happy to provide a free trial meeting.

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200+Lessons completed

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4 years experience

Degree educated

I am currently studying Biochemistry at University of Oxford having finished schooling at North London Collegiate School where I gained 45/45 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. I have had previous experience tutoring IB biology, chemistry, English, maths and economics as well as GCSE French, English, maths, biology and chemistry. I believe in altering my teaching style according to the student and have had experience in tutoring a variety of different academic abilities and ages. I am extremely organised and am happy to go above and beyond in regards to preparation and gathering resources to help the student. My experience in tutoring for IB and GCSE means that I am good at ensuring that all parts of the syllabus are covered and that the student is well informed of what’s expected in the exam. One of my IB students was recently admitted to Tufts University in Massachusetts while other students that I am currently tutoring for SAT are currently applying for numerous highly ranked American Universities.

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Experienced tutor and teacher

1050+Lessons completed

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21 years experience

Degree educated

I have 21 years of experience as a teacher and tutor for adults and children. I specialise in English language, literature and literacy but I also teach Maths at primary level. I qualified as a teacher in 2000 and have worked in primary, secondary and further education as well as university and private language schools. I have taught privately as a one-to-one tutor for 21 years for students from as young as age 3 to adults. My Early Years teaching has supported students in phonics, reading, writing and numeracy and includes working with students with SENs. At primary level I have worked with students on literacy and numeracy, particularly in areas such as spelling, grammar, creative writing, reading comprehension and maths. I have extensive experience of SATS preparation and CE exam preparation (in particular for Latymer School) with very successful results. I have also provided support for pupils in KS3 and KS4, working on English language and literature and GCSE preparation for all the major exam boards. At A Level I also tutor in English language and literature. I specialise in working with adults and children who have English as a second language. My approach is friendly, adaptable and all students are fully assessed and evaluated before teaching.

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850+Lessons completed

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17 years experience

Degree educated

Experienced. I was an educational consultant and Classical literature teacher in Moscow Russia for the last five years, where I trained TOEFL, IELTS, SSAT for US/UK college entrance requirements as well as 11+, 12+, (ISEB Pre-Test) 13+, 16+ British School Common Entrance and GCSE all subjects and Humanities A-Levels. I have aTEFL (Pre-‐Jet training programme June 2000), and New York State Teaching Certificates -‐ LAST (Liberal Arts and Science Test), ATS-‐W (Assessment of Teaching Skills written), Multi-‐ Subject CST (Content Specialty Test), ATAS (Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills), English Language Arts CST (Content Specialty Test), CLEP – College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Human Growth and Development, Educational Psychology , Excelsior – Teaching Literacy, DSST – Foundations of Education, NEW YORK STATE Teaching Certificate – English Language Arts Grades 5 – 9, NEW YORK STATE Teaching Certificate – Grades 1-6. I also work freelance for On-Location education, providing lessons to child actors during filming, or on theatrical tours, or during European press tours (Disney and Netflix).

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Cheerful, candid and confident.

250+Lessons completed

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5 years experience

Degree educated

Having graduated with a Bachelors (BEng) degree in Biomedical Engineering, Masters (MRes) degree in Medical Physics, PgDip in Medical Imaging, and also set to start my PhD in September 2022, triple science, maths, and further maths are consistently used within my daily life therefore where my tutoring abilities are strongest. Always having been a natural polymath, the ability to understand a multitude of subjects has been second nature. Ranging from playing the piano from the age of 5, taking up saxophone in high school and achieving grade 5 in both Alto Saxophone and Music Theory, to programming and computing with python, MATLAB, and a range of other software. I have been privately tutoring A-level students in physics for a number of years, and have spent many more years tutoring friends and family, alongside mentoring younger university students.

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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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Creative, friendly and supportive tutor

100+Lessons completed

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2 years experience

Degree educated

Hi! I'm Alice and I'm a University of Durham graduate (BA in Modern Languages & English Literature) and I speak fluent French & Spanish. I am an English Language & Literature and Spanish tutor. I love to share my passion for subjects 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. This, combined with my ability to communicate and listen, means I am able to develop and maintain good relationships with students and parents alike.

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What does a tutor do?

A Common Entrance tutor will be able to guide your child through the English comprehension and English creative writing elements of the exams. Whether they're taking the 11+ or 13+, an English tutor can support your child through the rigour of the Common Entrance exams.

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Looking for a Common Entrance English tutor?

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

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

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Leon A

English Literature

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

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Terry B

English Literature

Terry is currently giving training for my son for his 13+. He is an excellent tutor in all aspects like time management, vocabulary suggestions & feedback.

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