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Experienced and patient English Headteacher

I have over 20 years experience of teaching in primary schools. For the last 6 years, I’ve been principal of a lovely primary school in Devon. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught key stages 1 and 2, and have been particularly successful in accelerating progress to help children to catch up or prepare for statutory assessments. I have a detailed knowledge of the full primary curriculum and knowledge required for end of key stage testing. My private tutoring journey is just beginning, but I have gained a wealth of experience in teaching online throughout the lockdown periods of school c...

Enthusiastic English Tutor - because learning is fun!

Teaching: I am experienced in supporting primary and secondary students in catch-up English, and in working with dyslexic, autistic and other students who might be struggling in mainstream English or mainstream maths.My focus is on how maths and English are fun and important for daily life. I also teach English as a foreign language.And if you are older and have never got your head round English?- well come and join me for fun with learning.Hi, I’m Clare,I have a BA (hons) in English, and an MSc (merit) in Science communications.My DBS is up to date (police checks), and I have many years of classroom a...

English Tutor - My students get results and have fun whilst doing so!

I have taught at Secondary (all subjects), FE (web design) and Higher education (research techniques) in the UK and in Australia. My own children were home educated and both are now university graduates.I can offer the following subjects: Art and Design (including History of Art), English and English Literature, Geography, History and IT.I possess a Grad. Diploma in Information Management and a Diploma in Professional Writing (as well as a 3 year teaching qualification from Leeds University.As well as teaching, I have worked in Advertising/Publicity, IT-related areas (including web design) and...

Experienced and friendly Oxford-graduate English tutor

Hey! I am a friendly and empathetic Oxford graduate, committed to delivering a bespoke tutoring experience for each of my students. Rather than simply ticking off the curriculum, I like to be more creative with my lessons, keeping every hour fun and engaging while remaining focused on the results you want to see. I have successfully coached students from KS2 to A-level, sharing the tricks and study techniques that helped me gain two first-class degrees (Music and Law) as well as 3 A*s at A level. I’m a firm believer that good results depend on great learning strategy and thinking skills, rather t...

Patient, friendly and experienced English tutor.

I am an experienced Creative Writing and ESL teacher with a background in publishing. I have an MA in Creative Writing, and a TEFL Certificate, as well as experience as a writer and researcher for academic publishers, including Oxford University Press. I teach Creative Writing, English Literature and English Language, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) to children and adults of all ages and abilities, in one-to-one online classes.Classes may focus on pronunciation and phonics, reading comprehension skills, or spelling and grammar. I make lessons interactive and enjoyable, using a range...

Gentle teacher with QTS DfE English English, QTS from DfE

Hello it is my intention to establish a collaborative literacy learning approachnwith my learners.What personally motivates me is that I was born profoundly deaf and struggled in all aspects in my formative years in the early 80s through to the late 90s. I am intrinsically determined to help others in my community, to reach their full potential and not be at a disadvantage as I was.We all have an effect on each other. Through caring support, overtime this effect can positively influence a person's wellbeing, within a shared community. Ethos: What motivates me is the opportunity to give back to...

TEFL,English,Theatre & English GCSE,A-level,Degree, IELTS,

Hi! My names Lisa and I am an English and Drama/Theatre Studies Tutor. My qualifications are up to a Masters Level with 14 years of experience in live Touring, West End and Regional Theatre and Events, I have been tutoring English to British and Foreign students for over 8 years, working with all age ranges in ESL, exam preparation for 11+, 8+ and in depth text analysis. I tailor the lesson to suit the needs of the student using the AQA, OCR, WJEC and Scottish curriculum for GCSE, A levels, National 5's and Scottish Higher's as well as helping degree students with their essays, personal statement,...

Qualified English teacher

I worked as a secondary school English teacher and Second in Department for over 6 years, teaching English Literature and Language GCSE and A Level, and shaping the curriculum. Annually, I work as an English Literature examiner for GCSE and, therefore understand what an examiner looks for in an answer. For this reason my students achieve or exceed their target grades. In 2022, I acquired a Master's Degree in English Literature and I have since worked full-time as an online tutor. I have had a lot of experience teaching various exam boards, including: AQA, OCR, Edexcel (IGCSE as well as GCSE), WJEC,...

Qualified English teacher, and highly experienced examiner

**Please note, I currently have no evening availability for 2023-24 - daytime slots still available**Hi, I'm Rachel, an enthusiastic, patient and friendly tutor with more than 12 years' experience as a classroom teacher, and 14 years' experience as a GCSE English Literature examiner. I passionately believe that every student is capable of achieving their potential, given the right support, and I take pride in my ability to help students achieve their best.I qualified as a secondary school English teacher in 2008, and have been employed as a GCSE English Literature examiner since 2009. I have taught...