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£47/hr
4.5
Oliwia S
Passionate, Organized and Friendly English Literature SEN Tutor
Hi, I’m Oliwia — a dedicated and enthusiastic tutor with a strong background in education and over four years of hands-on experience supporting students of all abilities, including those with special educational needs. I hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature from Anglia Ruskin University and have worked extensively in both mainstream and specialist school settings.My teaching style is patient, structured, and adaptive. I take time to understand how each student learns best and tailor my approach accordingly — whether that means breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, incorporating visua...
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£34/hr
5.0
Sarah W
Enthusiastic GCSE/A2 English Literature 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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£47/hr
5.0
Griff S
An experienced, effective and friendly English Literature tutor
Unlock Your English Potential with an Expert TutorAre you ready to transform your understanding and performance in English Language and Literature? As a highly experienced and passionate tutor, I specialise in helping students from KS2 through to KS5, including International Baccalaureate, achieve their academic goals. My commitment to student success is reflected in a 100% GCSE pass rate, a testament to the effective, tailored, and engaging learning experience I provide.I believe that true mastery of English goes beyond memorisation; it's about fostering a genuine love for language and literature....
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£54/hr
5.0
Joanne P
Expert English Literature tutor
Although I predominantly work as a private online tutor in English and maths, I also provide extra one-to-one and group support in English and maths to children in local primary schools.This is very rewarding and enables me to stay informed about the current curriculum.Where possible, my lessons are set in context, which helps to maintain interest for the student, and gives them a frame of reference.It also makes grammar lessons much more fun!Together with the lesson report I send out after each lesson, I always give students one or more homework tasks to complete. In addition to consolidating...
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£40/hr
5.0
Alex R
Qualified, experienced and highly-rated English Literature teacher.
!! 2025 Summer School !!Enrolling now !! Book your child lessons over the break to help them feel more confident in September. Use the summer to catch up on gaps in their learning and give them the edge they need to achieve the best grades possible ! Enquire now. Spaces filling up fast !!Hi there, welcome to my profile, Need help with preparing for exams? Want to improve assessment/examination grades? Want to feel more confident in lessons? Want to get into the university of your choice?Look no further! I can help! I have taught 800+ hours on this platform and I have helped lots of students prepare...
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£37/hr
5.0
Greg B
English Literature Enthusiastic and Experienced Tutor
I am an enthusiastic tutor who has years of experience tutoring English, maths, history, politics and the 11+ exam, from year 1 through to A-levels. I enjoy being creative with the aim of generating stimulating lessons that inspire students, and I can communicate well at all levels and ages. Mature and lively, I have a variety of outside interests and remain committed to improving my teaching skills further and contributing to your future success, or that of your children. I am a master's degree educated, qualified EFL teacher. The fields that I specialise in are English and maths. However, I can...
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£116/hr
5.0
Daniel H
English Literature teaching consultant with proven results
I am friendly, reliable, and pride myself on my approachable manner. I strive to make learning interesting and engaging. I have been rated `outstanding` by OFSTED and have numerous qualifications within the education sector, including a PGCE and senior leadership qualifications. I regularly facilitate teacher training events and have over 13 years experience in the education sector.I will tailor any tuition to your specific needs, I am happy to set homework and mark any work that is completed, and you can contact me between sessions if you have any questions that you need help with.I have worked...
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£77/hr
5.0
Lisa L
English, TEFL & Drama English Literature 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,...
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