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James S.
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12 years experience
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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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Lucy W.
Enthusiastic, Sensitive and Engaging
£60/per hour
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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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Mazamble Z.
Highly patient and understanding.
£40/per hour
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200+Lessons completed
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4 years experience
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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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William J.
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3 years experience
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My name is Will, and I am an environmental practitioner with a distinction in MSc Environmental Impact Assessment and Management from the University of Manchester. Having achieved an A* at GCSE, an A* at A-level and a first-class degree with honours in geography, I firmly believe I am meant to teach the next generation about environmental, geographical and scientific phenomena. I am fuelled by a passion for the natural world and a need to teach the human world about meeting the natural world's basic needs. I studied this set of subjects because there will be a considerable need for environmental knowledge and new practitioners in this field in the future! I have been a part-time online tutor for years now, and I have tutored a range of subjects from geography to English literature. I have also taken part in peer education, where I tutored mathematics. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing my students gain confidence in areas they thought they never would. My personal aim for tutoring is to inspire the next generation to become passionate about the world around us! It all starts with good quality education. I like to teach lecture style for the first few lessons with interactive sections. As lessons move on, I like to work on questions and focus on activities that will enhance students' ability to succeed. I firmly believe tutoring is less about transferring knowledge and more about improving skills that enable success. The skills I teach my students are skills they will likely use throughout the rest of their lives! These skills are sometimes transferable throughout subjects and occasionally specific to topics. Crucially, I will adapt to how each individual student works! As you may tell, I am a tutor who loves the natural world! In my spare time, I enjoy surfing, rock climbing and running! Pretty much anything that connects me with the phenomena I seek to learn about in my education! Here is a little taster for you: Have you ever considered the first rule of Geography? Or even heard of it? Many people actually haven't! But this relatively unknown rule is possibly one of the most comprehensive and inspiring rules I have ever encountered. Here it is: "Everything is related to everything else. But near things are more related than distant things" Now take some time to think about it and we can discuss this in our first session! I look forward to meeting you!
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Naia H.
Encouraging, supportive & friendly tutor
£40/per hour
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600+Lessons completed
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12 years experience
Degree educated
I am an engaging and proactive personal tutor with 12 years of experience in tutoring English, Drama, and Creative Writing. I work with GCSE, A-Level and undergraduate students, predominantly on their English Literature studies I adapt every session to the specific needs of the student and ensure that each lesson is successful in obtaining their personal goals. In Literature tuition, we will focus on analytical skills and essay writing (considering structure, context, and critical analysis). We will also compile a revision portfolio, which greatly aids the student when preparing for their exams, allowing them to review their work in a clear, compartmentalized, and accessible manner. For many years, I worked as a school tutor with students from year 2 to year 13. This has provided me with a strong and comprehensive understanding of academic demands and the school curriculum. Additionally, I have experience teaching KS1 and KS2 subjects and have extensive experience working with SEN students. I hold a Masters Degree in Creative Writing and have led many writer's workshops for young people. I run a theatre company in London and have taught workshops and classes with drama students, varying in age from 9 to 19. I am a positive, reliable, supportive, and fun teacher who works hard to ensure that each student is able to learn in an enjoyable and accessible manner.
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Amy P.
A dedicated and enthusiastic teacher.
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300+Lessons completed
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6 years experience
Degree educated
Hello, my name Is Amy. I am teacher of English and History at a secondary school in Merseyside. I have 3 years experience as a teacher (Years 11-18) and 1 year within this role as a 1:1 Tutor/ small group tutor I originally started my teaching career as a history specialist after my completing my Ancient History and Egyptology degree at The University of Liverpool. In addition to History I began teaching English, and have been doing so as my main subject for the past 2 years. I hace also during this time uring my career obtained an extensive amount of experience teaching and tutoring students with Special Educational Needs. Since the compulsory school closures of 2020 I have also been offering 1:1 and group tutoring sessions to students afterschool and continue to do so online for KS3, KS4 and KS5 resits. I have experience in teaching both AQA and Edexcel for GCSE English Language and Literature . Whilst for GCSE history I have experience in teaching for the Edexcel exam board. I would say that my teaching style is energetic and engaging. I create an extensive range of differentiated resources for all subjects I teach and ensure a range of activities throughout every lesson. I believe that modeling answers for and with students to be extremely beneficial to their learning, therefore it is something I commonly include in my practice. I am an extremely dedicated individual with all the time in the world for those who want to learn and challenge themselves. I offer all my available resources and adapt my teaching style to each individual.
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Aurelija I.
£40/per hour
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4 years experience
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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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Alice W.
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£30/per hour
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2 years experience
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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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Juliet H.
£80/per hour
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700+Lessons completed
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14 years experience
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I have been a private tutor for a over decade. In that time, almost all of my students have been accepted into their first choice school. I teach English Language, Literature, Science, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning and Essay writing techniques. I help prepare students for the various exams that they have to take at 11+, 13+ and 16+ and also help them with their interviews and personal statements. - I currently work as a private tutor in London specializing in tutoring school-age children and teenagers. - I am responsible for preparing my students for examinations, such as SATs, UKiset, ISEB and any Common Entrance exam for their chosen school. - I teach English language and literature, Science, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning for KS1, KS2, and KS3. - I also help prepare students for interviews and guide them on writing their personal statements or CVs for their selected schools. -This year all my students were accepted into their top choice school. (Wellington, Dulwich, CLC, Highgate, Wycombe Abbey, Uppingham, Wetherby) September 2009-June 2017 (Europe) -I worked on a permanent basis teaching children and adults of all ages English language, grammar, culture, and literature. -I was responsible for structuring lesson plans, assessing students and preparing visual teaching aids and written learning supplements. -I worked with several VIP families in Moscow during this time. Preparing students for entrance examinations, UKiset, TOEFL, 11+ and 13+ (Science, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning) for British schools. -Preparing students for their interviews and guiding them through the application process with regards to applications, personal statements, and CVs. -Teaching young students to be able to read and write in English using the approved British curriculum phonic system. -Liaising with schools in the UK and preparing application forms for schools and invigilating exams. -Working alongside my students’ schools in Moscow to deal with any issues there and also to maintain a consistent curriculum. -Creating bespoke classes for all my adult students, tailoring every lesson to their exact needs and preferences, from business to literature, from grammar to pronunciation.
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Daniel B.
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1 years experience
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I am a first year undergraduate at the University of York, studying Philosophy. I have achieved 3 A's in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Religious Studies at A level. All of my lessons are conducted online and are student-oriented. I will be guided by what you would like to work through each session and I will help you develop confidence and understanding in that area by discussing the appropriate theory and methods. We can then go on to practise answering exam-style questions, which is the best way to consolidate what you've learnt. My sessions are relaxed and more similar to a conversation than a traditional classroom-style lesson, which allows you to feel comfortable whilst working through topics you struggle with. If you aren't sure what you are struggling with, then we can work through past exam questions to identify areas for improvement and then focus on these areas going forward. I enjoy music, playing the violin in the university concert orchestra. I am also a tank driving instructor and volunteer with the Sea Cadets.
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Evelyn G.
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10 years experience
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Senior Executive with 15 Years’ Experience in the Commercial World. I have tutored Primary, GCSE, A-Level students to successfully achieve exceptional grades in Business, English, Maths (GCSE) and Economics. I challenge students by utilizing Coaching and/or Mentoring skills to get students to believe in their own abilities to succeed. I utilise my lateral thinking skills as well as positive reinforcement to help students achieve. I have been tutoring for some years and have helped students improve from a predicted fail to the higher grades. I motivate students by encouraging them to embrace topics they seem weaker in and assist them to develop areas of strengths at the same time. I am passionate about tutoring and I adapt my teaching based on the personality and learning styles of each of my students. I use analogy and daily practical examples to help students relate to subjects taught which helps them to fully appreciate the subject and proceed to excel.
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Bill S.
Incredibly experienced English tutor.
£60/per hour
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35 years experience
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At present in my early 50s. I began teaching, in a London tutorial college, straight after coming down from Oxford. A few years after that, I interrupted my teaching career to return to university to pursue doctoral research, but I continued to see a small number of private students throughout my time as a post-graduate student. Accordingly, I have somewhere in the region of thirty years’ experience of helping students to realise their potential and, quite often, to exceed their expectations of themselves. My original specialisms were English Language and Literature, and these remain subjects I enjoy teaching immensely, but I have equal experience by now in History of Art, Philosophy, Film Studies, and Religious Studies, each of which I have taught to A level students and undergraduates. I also specialise in Pre-U English. The following is a quotation from the reference supplied by the school from which I resigned last year, after twenty years as Head of English and de facto Head of Humanities, in order to focus on private tuition: ‘Bill’s main virtues as a teacher […] are his infectious enthusiasm for his subjects, his immense knowledge and erudition, his intimate familiarity with past papers and assessment criteria, his commitment to his pupils, his willingness to make supererogatory efforts on their behalf, his provision of extensive and meticulous course notes, and his generosity with his time.’
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An English GCSE tutor can help with all aspects of the subject, including showing you how to revise best for an English exam and how to write a strong essay for your GCSE English Literature exams and coursework.

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English Literature is a crucial subject for developing students' verbal and written communication skills. Students are expected to be able to discuss and write about the texts they are studying. The English GCSE specifications require students to study and be able to analyse prose texts, poetry and drama texts that include Shakespeare. 

 

English GCSE Tutors can help students to develop their evaluation skills and go through texts slowly and more in depth than there is time for in the school classroom. Whether your child is struggling with the poetry anthology or needs more help to identify literary techniques in prose, a private tutor can focus their attention on areas of weakness. 

 

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Ritika

English GCSE Tutor

Ritika was an amazing tutor and really helped me with my English GCSE. She helped me increase my grade from a C to an A. She worked with me on my weaker points, using past papers and other material which helped me massively.

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Bill S

English GCSE Tutor

Brilliant English teacher, the amount of knowledge Bill has on the GCSE texts is amazing. Would recommend to anyone sitting the English Lit GCSE!

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