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Find an Online English Tutor in Harwich to Help Your Child Succeed
We know how much you want to see your child succeed, and it can be worrying when so much depends on getting a great grade in GCSE English. For many families in Harwich, a strong pass is the key that unlocks the door to A-Level courses at places like Colchester Sixth Form College, and opens up future opportunities at top universities.
That's where one-to-one tutoring can make a real difference. It’s not about adding more pressure; it’s about giving your child the dedicated support and confidence they need to do their very best. Our expert English tutors are here to work with your child, helping them grasp tricky concepts and build skills that last a lifetime.
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Opening Doors for Your Child with GCSE English
GCSE English isn't just another subject—it's a qualification that colleges and universities look at closely. Strong skills in analysing texts, from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' to modern poetry, and the ability to write a clear, persuasive essay are essential for A-Level study and beyond. A great grade can be the difference-maker for your child's application, helping them secure a place on their chosen course and setting them up for future success.
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The Right Support to Help Your Child Thrive in English
Finding the right person to support your child is everything. That’s why we’re so selective—we only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, and all are background-checked for your peace of mind. A great tutor takes the time to understand how your child learns, building a trusting relationship that helps them feel comfortable asking questions and tackling new challenges. Every online lesson is built entirely around your child's needs. Whether they're struggling to analyse quotes for an essay or need to get to grips with grammar, their tutor will create a plan that focuses on the exact areas they need to improve. With this personal attention, it’s no wonder 90% of students improve by at least one grade. Juggling school, hobbies, and family life is hard enough. Online tutoring fits around your schedule, so your child can learn from the comfort of home, at a time that works for you. Join over 200,000 happy students who have found the flexible, expert support they needed with Tutorful.
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12 English tutors in Harwich:
£37/hr
5.0
Nicholas P
English Tutor - 5 A*s in A levels. I'll show you how I did it ;)
A qualified English teachersince 1989 , taught at Greek Embassy School . Archbishop Micheal Ramsay Technology College and The Factory Community Project . Semi retired now but providing private tuition on a one to one basisin the London and Essex area . Able to teach English Primary , key stage 4 , GCSE , A level , Common entrance and TEFL .Up to date with allexamspecifications , requirements and boards , currently a part timeexam invigilator at Imperial College London , references from college or parents available upon request
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£70/hr
5.0
Sarah S
Patient and experienced English qualified teacher
Hello, I’m Sarah. I am a fully qualified teacher with over a decade of experience teaching children aged 4 to 11. I’ve worked across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and have held subject leadership roles in maths, music, art and modern foreign languages. I am passionate about helping children feel seen, supported and successful in their learning.My teaching style is calm, patient and highly individualised. I understand that every child is different, so I tailor my lessons to suit each learner’s pace, interests and needs. I have extensive experience supporting children with a wide range of speci...
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£34/hr
5.0
Sarah W
Enthusiastic GCSE/A2 English Tutor
Hello, my name is Sarah and I've been a tutor now since 2012.My main subjects cover GCSE/A2 English, History and Psychology.I really enjoy tutoring and have been really pleased to see students progress after having that dedicated time to make sense of their studies, and learn new skills.In initial sessions, I seek to understand what a student's needs are, their exam board and current topics and their goals.I put together an action plan with the student and then use sessions to work through this, checking in regularly to ensure sessions are working for the student.I'm very receptive to feedback...
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£31/hr
5.0
Evi C
Dedicated English tutor
Hello! My name is Evi. I am an enthusiastic, qualified primary school teacher with QTS with 5 years of teaching experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. I hold a first class honours degree in Early Years and a PGCE in Primary Education. I have worked in schools in London and Essex with children of different abilities, needs and talents. I believe that everyone learns at their own pace, which is why I approach teaching and tutoring with patience and kindness. With the pressure of SATS I feel that my approach is stress free and provides a sense of ease. As a child it took me longer to understand concepts...
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£31/hr
5.0
Nowara H
Enthusiastic English tutor
Hello! I’m a passionate and experienced educator with a strong background in teaching students of all ages, both in the UK and internationally. Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of educational settings—from British international schools to local classrooms—gaining a broad, adaptable skill set and a deep appreciation for different learning styles and cultural perspectives.
Ihave extensive experience working with students who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, as well as those with behavioural challenges. My approach is always inclusive, nurturing, and tailored to the individ...
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£47/hr
5.0
Roland M
Warm and welcoming English tutor
I am a 30 year-old communications professional who is excited to use my passion and experience of teaching to help other people develop their confidence in the English, Russian and Economics.With over two years of experience tutoring children and adults both in the UK and internationally, I bring a broad perspective to my lessons. EconomicsHaving completed an A Level in Economics before going on to study Economics & Business at University College London, I have a thorough understanding of the subject and what is required to pass the exams. My lessons are primarily aimed at those studying the subject...
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£40/hr
5.0
Eleanor C
Inspiring English tutor
I am a teacher of English Language and Literature, holding Qualified Teacher Status, with a PGCE in English from the University of East Anglia. I have experience teaching in both Comprehensive and Grammar Schools in England, working with students of a wide range of abilities and needs. I have taught at Key Stage Three, and at GCSE: I am knowledgeable about the National Curriculum and use it to inform my teaching practice. I have taught a wide range of exam boards at GCSE, including AQA, OCR, Edexcel and ICGSE (both CIE and Pearson). I also examine the English Language GCSE for AQA, giving me extra...
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£108/hr
5.0
Lee J
Eton-educated English tutor specialising in entrance exams
I am an Eton-educated graduate of Trinity College Dublin working as a full-time private tutor in London. I have built up a huge amount of experience tutoring and mentoring children from ages 6-16 and have chosen to specialise particularly in entrance tests in English, maths & reasoning from 7+ to 11+, ISEB pre-tests, Common Entrance, interview preparation, and GCSE (English).I have had great success in helping students gain admission to the top London independent & grammar schools, such as Highgate, City of London and Latymer, as well as the preparing and gaining admission the country's top schools...
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English teacher
I am a friendly, creative and professional tutor who recognises that everyone learns in a different way, and encourages students to enjoy what they are doing by conveying my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. With a Masters degree in English Literature and eighteen years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language, I have a continuing interest in teaching students to read, speak and write the English language well. As an EFL teacher in and outside the UK, I have considerable experience in teaching the English language at all levels and to speakers of many different languages,...
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£116/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering English tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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£50/hr
4.8
Lonnie Y
Enthusiastic GCSE English Lit and Lang Tutor
Welcome!I'm thrilled to be your guide on your English GCSE journey. With a Masters in Writing from Warwick University, I bring both a passion for the written word and a deep understanding of the nuances of English literature and language. My academic journey, crowned with all 9s in my English GCSEs, is a testament to my dedication and expertise in this field.My approach to tutoring is both personalized and methodical. I believe that every student has a unique way of learning, and my goal is to tailor my sessions to fit your specific needs. Whether you're struggling with essay structure, literary...
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£76/hr
5.0
Mario S
Strong English Results - Experienced Tutor.
ExperienceI’m an experienced Mathematics, 11+, and Private School Entrance Exam Tutor. I am also a parent of two children, living in Shepperton, where I have been tutoring for some time. I have a Maths Degree from Manchester University and have complete knowledge of the GCSE and KS 2 to 4 curriculum. PerspectiveHaving two children myself helps keep things in perspective and has given me direct experience of the joys of school exams, different learning styles, and the current curriculum.SpecialisationI teach and specialise in Maths for children and adults of all ability levels.Teaching ApproachMy a...
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Anita S
Anita is a fantastic tutor who has made me better understand how to approach my english gcses and has given me greatly boosted confidence in my exams
Ishaq H
21st Nov 2025
Holly F
Well organised and engaging lessons. My son is really enjoying Holly’s sessions. She is reliable and gives useful feedback.
Sarah E
20th Nov 2025
Lee N
Lee is a great English tutor! He makes every lesson engaging and has really helped my son understand how to analyse texts properly. His explanations are clear and his feedback is constructive. Highly recommended.
Farrah C
18th Nov 2025
Josh L
Josh has been tutoring my son for several weeks now. When asking my son what he thought of the sessions she shared that the lessons were varied and he makes it interesting and fun, ( My Son is in year 10 - age 14) We were looking for a tutor to help my son with his English as he had a difficult year last year with his teacher and it became a dread and a stress. Having Josh tutoring him has given him more confidence in the subject. He is keen to have the lesson and always comes down afterwards and shares something good about it. He seems to be progressing well at school and I know these sessions can only be helping with that.
Timothy B
17th Nov 2025
Nikolaus T
Lovely tutor, very helpful and concise with the additional support, as well as making sure I was confident on the topics we discussed. Very interactive and informative with making sure my thesis and essay writing structure was at a highest level it could be, gave me a really good insight into top band essay skills that I will be using from now on!!
Kaitlyn C
17th Nov 2025
Grace B
My daughter worked with Grace as she wanted to re-take her English Language GCSE to improve her grade. My daughter thought Grace was a fantastic teacher. After her first lesson she said she had learnt more in an hour with her than she had in her previous two years at school! She has a lovely friendly manner and put my daughter at ease straight away. She also puts a lot into the lessons through preparation, marking and generally guiding the learning where it's needed most. As an examiner herself she also has a clear understanding of what students need to work on to succeed. Couldn't recommend her highly enough and whether or not my daughter does improve her grade, I know that the lessons were worthwhile. Thank you Grace!
Jo A
16th Nov 2025
John M
John has been nothing short of a miracle worker with our Year 9 son. In a matter of a few lessons his confidence in English has really grown. He was previously really disengaged with English & it was a real effort to get him to spend any amount of time on it. Now with John’s encouragement, he actually shows me his English homework & wants to improve, work at it. Highly recommend
Maeve C
12th Nov 2025
Lisa L
Lisa is an excellent tutor, patient, calm and most importantly extremely engaging. My children have seen a huge benefit from Lisa's coaching and guidance over the last few months. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Sabha A
10th Nov 2025
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My child wants to apply to Colchester Sixth Form College. Can a tutor help with that?
Absolutely. Many of our tutors are experienced in helping students strengthen their GCSE performance to meet the entry requirements for popular sixth forms and colleges. They can focus on the specific skills and grades your child needs to put forward a strong application.
We're aiming for a top grade in GCSE English for university applications. Can a tutor focus on this?
Yes, that's a perfect goal for tutoring. Our English tutors can help your child move from a good grade to a great one. They can work on advanced essay techniques and deeper analysis to help their application stand out for competitive courses at universities like the University of Essex.
What if my child doesn't click with their first tutor?
It’s really important that your child feels comfortable with their tutor. That’s why we have our First Lesson Guarantee. If you don't get on with your tutor, email our support team at support@tutorful.co.uk and we will cover your first session with a new tutor.
How do I pick the right English tutor for my child?
You can read detailed tutor profiles, watch introduction videos, and check reviews from other parents. We recommend messaging a few tutors to discuss your child's specific needs before booking. This helps you find the perfect match for their personality and learning style.
How much does an online English tutor in Harwich cost?
Our tutors set their own prices, which are displayed on their profiles. Prices vary based on experience and level of study. There are no hidden fees or contracts, so you have complete flexibility.
Are your tutors background-checked?
Yes, your child's safety is our top priority. All our tutors are from the UK and have passed a background check before they can teach on our platform. We also interview every tutor to ensure they are the best of the best.
How can a tutor help my child build confidence?
One-to-one attention in a safe, supportive space makes a huge difference. When a child realises they *can* understand a topic they found difficult, their confidence soars. Tutors celebrate small wins and break down big challenges, which helps your child feel much more positive about their learning.
How do online lessons work?
Our online classroom has everything your child needs for a great lesson, including a video chat, an interactive whiteboard, and a way to share documents. All they need is a laptop or computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection. It’s simple, secure, and effective.
How often should my child have a lesson?
Most families find that one hour-long lesson per week is ideal for steady progress. However, it's completely flexible. You can arrange more frequent sessions during exam periods or less frequent ones during holidays, whatever works best for your family.
Can tutoring help if my child is already doing well but wants to aim higher?
Definitely. Tutoring isn't just for students who are struggling. Many parents use Tutorful to help their child push for the highest grades, explore topics in more depth, and gain a competitive edge in their studies.
What happens in a typical English tutoring session?
A session is tailored to your child. It might start with a quick chat about a recent school test, then move on to working through a specific challenge, like planning an essay on 'An Inspector Calls' or practising persuasive writing techniques. It's focused, interactive, and always paced for your child.
Do you offer tutoring for subjects other than core academic ones?
Yes, we do! While we have experts in core subjects like Maths, English, and Science, we also have talented tutors who teach music, languages, coding, and more. It’s a great way for your child to explore a new hobby or develop a new skill.