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We know how much pressure there is on children in Lewisham to achieve top grades, especially in core subjects like English. With the high standards set by local schools and fierce competition for the best sixth form places, it’s natural to worry that a 'strong pass' at GCSE might not be enough to open the doors your child deserves. You want to give them the best possible chance, and that’s where we can help. One-to-one English tutoring provides a supportive space where your child can build real confidence, master tricky topics, and get the dedicated attention they need to stand out.

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£31/hr
5.0
Devyani N
Excellent English tutor
Hello, If you have found me here then chances are you are looking for someone to help you write and report better or learn to read, write and speak Hindi and English, both of which I have a command on. That's what I am here for. I have three years' worth of field reporting and writing. I worked as a journalist in India and am currently a storytelling and communications officer with a social enterprise. I hold a Masters degree in critical media and culture studies and aBachelors's degree in Media studies with a focus on Journalism and have been working on the ground and in newsrooms for the last...
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£31/hr
5.0
Khizar M
Results-driven English tutor
Hello there, I'm a mechanical engineer at a leading international engineering consultancy, holding a Master's degree from Imperial College London. I achieved A* grades in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics at A-level; the very subjects I now tutor. Over the past eight years, I've accumulated over 5,000+ hours of tutoring experience across Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics, working with students at GCSE and A-level across all major exam boards, namely, AQA, Edexcel and OCR. That depth of experience means I don't just know the content; I know exactly where students struggle, what examiners...
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£24/hr
5.0
Tony L
Engaging Physics, English, Maths English tutor
I am well educated, with Graduate,and Postgraduate degrees in computer engineering. I am well versed in teaching English language,mathematics, and Physics. My teaching style is excellent. My goal always is to see my students passing their examination with flying colours. I have a unique way of teaching my students. Based on my teaching experience,I happened to have engaged myself teaching students in their individual homes. I taught English language,mathematics, and Physics I have engaged myself doing the teaching jod for many years. I worked with students and their parent together. I carry the...
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£70/hr
5.0
Sarah T
Highly experienced English tutor
Hello! I am an experienced teacher, with some of my students placing in the top 5% of 11+ grammar school entrants. My calm, kind and personable nature means I establish excellent working relationships with my students and my high expectations, firm curriculum knowledge and teaching style tailored to the needs of each individual pupil means that my students grow to not only love and enjoy learning but achieve their potential too. I have significant experience in the primary and 11+ curriculum, having spent years working in Key Stage 2 in the state sector and both Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 in the private...
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£77/hr
5.0
Cian K
Qualified teacher and knowledgable English tutor
I am a qualified teacher working as a subject lead in Latin at an Ofsted Outstanding state secondary school in south London. As a postgraduate, I specialised in Latin and English literature, specifically Ovid’s poetry and James Joyce’s novels. I have experience in teaching Latin, Classical Civilisation, History and English.Typically, I identify what it is I need to teach a student in a given lesson beforehand, and start with some recall of the necessary prerequisite knowledge. Then, I explain the new content and go through some examples and non-examples, asking further probing questions to eit...
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£47/hr
5.0
Cerise S
Experienced GCSE Home Economics & English Tutor
I'm a postgraduate in International Law and Politics, I have considerable understanding producing structured answers to questi ons within the social sciences field, including assessing sources, research and creating experiments. I'm an experienced tutor in English, having taken over 30 students through to GCSE (AQA), with all reaching the 2-grade minimum increase from their original grade average. Whilst I don't promise this, this is always my end goal. I aim to provide a place for inquisitiveness and contextual awareness: the point is to offer my students a place to ask questions, there's no time...
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£19/hr
4.8
Mamun A
✅ Experienced|9 years|Proven result English |SAT|KS2/3|11+
Dear Parents and Students,I’m Mamun — an highly experienced private tutor with over 9 years and 12,000+ hours of tutoring experience across online and in-person platforms. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and specialise in Maths, English, and Science from Primary through GCSE level, including 11+, Grammar & Private School Entrance Exams.📍📚 My Teaching ApproachMy lessons are clear, structured, and results-driven. I focus on helping students build confidence through:✅ Simple, step-by-step explanations ✅ Continuous assessment and progress tracking ✅ Custom lesson...
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£35/hr
4.9
Max S
Professional English tutor
Hello, NOTE 1: Due to the adverse economic impact of covid-19 on students and their families, I have continued to reduce my fee.NOTE 2: TO SAVE TIME, PLEASE PERSONALISE YOUR MESSAGE. DON'T JUST COPY & PASTE. THANK YOU. NOTE 3: I am ONLY available to do online sessions and assistance (video calls + email). As minimum you should have Zoom enabled AND tested on your PC !Please respect that I am very busy, so please let me know the following in your FIRST MESSAGE: I. Course, college, task: eg.: GSCSE Math, I attend St Johns's Academy; OR Civil Engineering BEng (Hons), University of Birmingham; need...
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