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  1. Ayesha K picture

    Ayesha K

    5.0 (3)
    Experienced English Tutor
    £28/hr

    Hello! I'm Ayesha, your dedicated English tutor. With a passion for language and a commitment to helping you excel in English, I'm here to guide you on your journey towards proficiency. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced learner aiming for fluency, I'm excited to be your partner in achieving your language goals. I have experience undertaking and teaching English at SQA National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Levels as well as GCSE and A-Level. Aside from English, I also teach Spanish and Business Studies.As your tutor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +7

    Experienced English Tutor

    Hello! I'm Ayesha, your dedicated English tutor. With a passion for language and a commitment to helping you excel in English, I'm here to guide you on your journey towards proficiency. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced learner aiming for fluency, I'm excited to be your partner in achieving your language goals. I have experience undertaking and teaching English at SQA National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Levels as well as GCSE and A-Level. Aside from English, I also teach Spanish and Business Studies.As your tutor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +7
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    Simran D

    5.0 (4)
    From the University of Edinburgh English I teach English
    £39/hr

    Hi I'm Sim,Currently I am a law student at the University of Edinburgh and had obtained A*A*A at A level. Tutoring and mentoring students is something that had started of as a passion to help my younger brothers through their GCSE's but later flourished to helping children across the UK ranging from KS3 to GCSE with developing and focusing on exam questions and aiming for the higher bands. I have provided online lessons on a Tutoring Platform since the start of 2023 and prior and taught in person lessons for 3 years to children within the locality of Bedfordshire.My teaching style is primarily...

    Teaches:  English English Literature , +5

    From the University of Edinburgh English I teach English

    Hi I'm Sim,Currently I am a law student at the University of Edinburgh and had obtained A*A*A at A level. Tutoring and mentoring students is something that had started of as a passion to help my younger brothers through their GCSE's but later flourished to helping children across the UK ranging from KS3 to GCSE with developing and focusing on exam questions and aiming for the higher bands. I have provided online lessons on a Tutoring Platform since the start of 2023 and prior and taught in person lessons for 3 years to children within the locality of Bedfordshire.My teaching style is primarily...

    Teaches:  English English Literature , +5
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    Megan G

    5.0 (4)
    Passionate and patient English Tutor
    £24/hr

    I have worked within education for most of my adult life, be it through volunteering in primary schools, running workshops to teach 1st and 2nd year university students statistics for their psychology degrees or helping international students with their English. I have a wealth of experience working with children and adults of all ages and I absolutely love having the opportunity to help people grow and reach their goals within education or adding to their own personal knowledge.Throughout my time studying Psychology and Autism Research at the University of Stirling, I spent a lot of time volunteering...

    Teaches:  English Maths , +5

    Passionate and patient English Tutor

    I have worked within education for most of my adult life, be it through volunteering in primary schools, running workshops to teach 1st and 2nd year university students statistics for their psychology degrees or helping international students with their English. I have a wealth of experience working with children and adults of all ages and I absolutely love having the opportunity to help people grow and reach their goals within education or adding to their own personal knowledge.Throughout my time studying Psychology and Autism Research at the University of Stirling, I spent a lot of time volunteering...

    Teaches:  English Maths , +5

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    Dalia M

    4.6 (5)
    Enthusiastic English Tutor English
    £34/hr

    I am a third-year university student studying BSc in International Political Economy. I also work part-time as a teaching assistant for children in early years and primary school. I received 9 GCSEs in grades 6-9 including a 9 in GCSE English Language, Literature and RE as well as an A* in A Level RE. I will use my own experience as a student and the expertise that I have collected to benefit the students, boost their confidence and increase their knowledge in these subject areas. I have always had a passion for reading, learning and sharing my knowledge with others and I will do my best to help...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +4

    Enthusiastic English Tutor English

    I am a third-year university student studying BSc in International Political Economy. I also work part-time as a teaching assistant for children in early years and primary school. I received 9 GCSEs in grades 6-9 including a 9 in GCSE English Language, Literature and RE as well as an A* in A Level RE. I will use my own experience as a student and the expertise that I have collected to benefit the students, boost their confidence and increase their knowledge in these subject areas. I have always had a passion for reading, learning and sharing my knowledge with others and I will do my best to help...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +4
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    Nicola J H

    4.8 (12)
    Inspiring English tutor
    £39/hr

    I am a fully registered English and Modern Studies teacher with 13 years’ classroom experience and a passion for bringing out the best in students. Over my teaching career, I have tutored many students successfully across both subjects, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in the Scottish exam system. My past role as an NQ Officer, which involved publishing resources to support the National Qualifications and the National Learning Hub, in the formative years of Curriculum for Excellence has supported my teaching.My classroom always has a motivational and achievement-based focus. My l...

    Teaches:  English English Literature , +2

    Inspiring English tutor

    I am a fully registered English and Modern Studies teacher with 13 years’ classroom experience and a passion for bringing out the best in students. Over my teaching career, I have tutored many students successfully across both subjects, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in the Scottish exam system. My past role as an NQ Officer, which involved publishing resources to support the National Qualifications and the National Learning Hub, in the formative years of Curriculum for Excellence has supported my teaching.My classroom always has a motivational and achievement-based focus. My l...

    Teaches:  English English Literature , +2
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    Tarryn R

    5.0 (26)
    English tutoring, writing and proofreading: SEN Inclusive.
    £39/hr

    PLEASE NOTE: All tutoring slots are now full. However, I am taking proofreading support. Do let me know if you need proofreading rates or support.I offer both teaching and proofreading support for all students over the age of 11, including students with additional needs. I welcome adult students and university students too!I have been tutoring professionally on a 1-1 basis for 3 years in addition to teaching small groups in various extracurricular activities for nearly a decade. My subjects include English, Drama, Study Skills, Essay Writing and general literacy skills. If the student at the heart...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +10

    English tutoring, writing and proofreading: SEN Inclusive.

    PLEASE NOTE: All tutoring slots are now full. However, I am taking proofreading support. Do let me know if you need proofreading rates or support.I offer both teaching and proofreading support for all students over the age of 11, including students with additional needs. I welcome adult students and university students too!I have been tutoring professionally on a 1-1 basis for 3 years in addition to teaching small groups in various extracurricular activities for nearly a decade. My subjects include English, Drama, Study Skills, Essay Writing and general literacy skills. If the student at the heart...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +10

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    Stuart I

    5.0 (7)
    Hard-working and dedicated English Tutor.
    £39/hr

    I'm originally from Aberdeen but moved to Edinburgh to attend university here. I graduated in English Literature and History before doing a Master's Degree in Journalism. Since then, I've been working freelance and trying to put together my first novel. On top of that, I've had a job at Kidzcare, helping out at numerous afterschool clubs around Edinburgh, as well as spending some time tutoring.I have previously tutored in both English and History taking multiple children from failing prelims to passing their final exams. While I don't have any formal teacher training, I have also worked at afterschool...

    Teaches:  English English Literature , +5

    Hard-working and dedicated English Tutor.

    I'm originally from Aberdeen but moved to Edinburgh to attend university here. I graduated in English Literature and History before doing a Master's Degree in Journalism. Since then, I've been working freelance and trying to put together my first novel. On top of that, I've had a job at Kidzcare, helping out at numerous afterschool clubs around Edinburgh, as well as spending some time tutoring.I have previously tutored in both English and History taking multiple children from failing prelims to passing their final exams. While I don't have any formal teacher training, I have also worked at afterschool...

    Teaches:  English English Literature , +5
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    John C

    5.0 (22)
    Experienced English and ICT tutor
    £45/hr

    Teacher of Computing & English My name is John, I am a fully qualified and practicing teaching professional with substantial experience - based in Carlisle, Cumbria.I have taught English at GCSE level and Computer Science, ICT and Digital Technology at both A level and first year undergraduate level. I have a comprehensive understanding of marking coursework, the process and marking criteria, alongside being extremely competent with all the components of examinations and exam standards.Having worked at both school and adult level I have built up extensive knowledge of the examination boards over...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +23

    Experienced English and ICT tutor

    Teacher of Computing & English My name is John, I am a fully qualified and practicing teaching professional with substantial experience - based in Carlisle, Cumbria.I have taught English at GCSE level and Computer Science, ICT and Digital Technology at both A level and first year undergraduate level. I have a comprehensive understanding of marking coursework, the process and marking criteria, alongside being extremely competent with all the components of examinations and exam standards.Having worked at both school and adult level I have built up extensive knowledge of the examination boards over...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +23
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    Aayza S

    4.7 (9)
    11+, GCSE and A Level English English, Bio and Chem Tutor
    £37/hr

    I have over 2 years experience in tutoring a variation of science, english language&literature, as well as maths. I have experience working with children attempting 11+ entrance exams up to GCSE-level tutoring. I am a BSc graduate in Medical Sciences, and currently studying postgraduate Medicine. My teaching style ranges to suit the comfortability of the individual students - I use a range of methods from using textbooks to going over past papers to maximise the student's chances of doing well. With my help, many students have been accepted into grammar schools. Furthermore, having been through...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +4

    11+, GCSE and A Level English English, Bio and Chem Tutor

    I have over 2 years experience in tutoring a variation of science, english language&literature, as well as maths. I have experience working with children attempting 11+ entrance exams up to GCSE-level tutoring. I am a BSc graduate in Medical Sciences, and currently studying postgraduate Medicine. My teaching style ranges to suit the comfortability of the individual students - I use a range of methods from using textbooks to going over past papers to maximise the student's chances of doing well. With my help, many students have been accepted into grammar schools. Furthermore, having been through...

    Teaches:  English Essay Writing , +4

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Lily A
English tutor
Very helpful lesson. Gave a detailed and Informative lesson which helped a lot. Next to no issues and was nice.
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Hannah M
English tutor
Hannah is very professional, patient and helpful. My son really enjoys the sessions with her.
Meg B
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Juliet A
English tutor
Juliet is a great teacher; encouraging, patient, full of energy, has a good sense of humour. My son is in year 7 and likes her very much.
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Zenithra L
English tutor
Zenithra is very sincere, approachable and easy to get along with. She is knowledgeable and teaches in a very encouraging and positive way. She is clearly passionate about teaching which comes through in her methods. My son enjoys his lessons, which are tailored specific to his needs, and looks forward to his next one.
Manish S
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Dalia M
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You are a very good teacher.
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Vinay K
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Great tutor, goes the extra mile to to really help and support my son with prep for his GCSEs . Very reliable and always there to help. Very knowledgeable and great exam techniques .
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