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Experienced English teacher

I am a qualified primary school teacher with a long career behind me in teaching English to children and adults whose first language is not English. I worked for Bournemouth and Poole Councils as an advisory teacher for 21 years, providing advice and support to teachers in mainstream classrooms. At the same time I taught English to children one-to-one or in small groups. I also assessed their English language needs in detail and set learning targets for them.Prior to working for local councils I worked for 10 years in language schools teaching students from overseas. This involved teaching beginners,...

Maths and English Major English English and Maths

I studied a Bachelor Degree in Education and am a qualified Middle School teacher (9 years experience),with English and Maths as my majors.Having worked hard to major in Maths and English and graduate at the top of my class, I know what it's like to not like a subject because you struggle with it. Maths was never my favourite subject until I started understanding it and therefore, enjoying it! Subjects, like Maths, take time to grasp and one needs a teacher/tutor like me who understands, is patient and will work with you at your pace, making sure you understand it all - understanding and patience...

Expert English tutor

I am a fun and enthusiastic tutor from the South coast with a first-class degree in History.After graduating from the University of Southampton, I decided to start tutoring English and History as I wanted to share my knowledge with young people and help them achieve their academic goals. For over a year now I have been tutoring children of all age groups. With my Key Stage 3 and GCSE English students, I have taught lessons on Shakespeare, poetry, modern prose and drama, 19th century novels and creative writing. With my GCSE and A-Level History students I have taught lessons on essay structure,...

The Positive English Tutor

Hello! I am a fully qualified, experienced, former primary teacher who began teaching in 2004. Most of my career was in years 4-6. I've been a full-time private tutor since September 2018 and began online teaching in 2019. I offer tuition in: ▪️KS2 Maths ▪️KS2 English ▪️11+ Exam Preparation (Specialising in GL Exam Board format)I have excellent subject knowledge, a wide range of strategies and plenty of resources to tailor lessons to suit all abilities, learning styles, needs and goals across the subjects that I teach. My teaching style is enthusiastic, encouraging, nurturing and creative and I take ...

Friendly English tutor

I am a passionate and driven teacher with a long career as Head of English in Ofsted-rated outstanding schools and academies.I am an expert examiner for Edexcel marking Key Stage 2 SAT papers, for AQA marking the new GCSE specifications in English and for Edexcel marking English Language IGCSE papers. I am also a Specialist Leader of Education in the Poole area, providing coaching support for English departments in other secondary schools. My teaching standards have been consistently rated as outstanding and whole department A* - C results from GCSE exam seasons have been above national standards...

GCSE KS3 Specialist in English

I am a KS3 | GCSE | A-Level English specialist offering Grade A (GCSE) success. Whether it's analysing poetry, understanding Shakespeare, writing model GCSE essays or using semi-colons effectively, I can help you get the most out of English as a subject -- and enjoy it at the same time. With my professional background in Journalism and The Media (BBC, FT, The Independent, The Evening Standard) and now in my sixth year as a Private Tutor, with a flexible lesson strategy and good experience of the exam boards, I am well placed to work with you on improving your subject knowledge and achieving those...

Engaging and personable English tutor

I am an Oxford graduate, currently undertaking a Masters degree in Egyptology with Manchester University. I have an A* in A-Level History (AQA) and an A in both A-Level English Literature (OCR) and A-Level Classical Civilisations (OCR). I also have 9 A*s and 2 As at GCSE. I have years experience with free-lance tutoring, ranging from KS3 Science to Oxbridge applications. One of my previous students is currently at Oxford. My teaching style can be adaptable to each student, taking into account each person’s needs and expectations for lessons. I strive to deliver interactive and engaging lessons, w...

Experienced GCSE & A Level English Teacher

I have been a classroom teacher since 2010: as a trainee teacher, classroomteacher and as asupply teacher to primary and secondary schools in the UK.I am currently teaching via Tutorful Online Classroom. I inquire about learning goals, I find out the learner's current attainment (sometimes liaising with the school or college or reading school report or discussing with parents) and together we draw up a scheme of learning.I believe in supporting, motivating and preparing students to achieve in public examinations.I have a flexible approach to teaching that takes into consideration different learning...

Creative English tutor

I have my (2.1) BA in English Literature from The University of Sheffield and have been an online tutor for two years. To date, I've taught over 3,000 lessons, from KS1 to A-Level which has enabled me to adapt my teaching style and content to different students.For example, when I tutored a student with ADHD I increased the number of activities while reducing the length to ensure they remained engaged with the lesson.Conversely, when tutoring one of my A-Level students with anxiety, I slowed the lesson pace and used fewer activities to reduce stress. In lessons, I predominately use visual learning...