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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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£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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£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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£108/hr
5.0
Lee J
Eton-educated English Literature 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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£40/hr
5.0
Marguerite K
Experienced English Literature tutor
Marguerite K A qualified English teacher with over 13 years experience at GCSE and A level. Margueritehas taught English in both secondary and further education.Following her retirement from full-time work she has worked as a one to one tutor for English Language and Literature at Hall Mead School Upminster, and Tabor Academy, Braintree, in addition to working as a private tutor for GCSE and A level English Language and Literature, supporting students to maximise their potential.Tutoring experience Margueritespecialises in tutoring English across secondary, GCSE and A level, with much success,...
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£24/hr
5.0
Daria A
Engaging and kind English Literature tutor
Hello! My name is Daria, but you can call me Dasha. I’m delighted to welcome you to my teaching profile.I hold a Master’s degree in Education from St. Petersburg and completed the Primary PGCE programme at University College London (UCL), consistently ranked the world’s top university for Education (QS World University Rankings). My training at UCL gave me a strong foundation in teaching methodologies, child development, and curriculum design.I’ve taught in several primary schools across London, where I supported children from a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I am fully qualifi...
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£50/hr
5.0
Shauna H
Committed English Literature Tutor
Background: I am a fully qualified English teacher/tutor based in Cambridge, available for online tutoring sessions at the secondary level. I am very familiar with both the Edexcel and AQA exam specifications and I have experience in preparing cohorts of Y10 and Y11 students for their GCSE English examinations. I have a 2022 PGCE qualification, which means my academic knowledge and experience is current and up to date. For example, I understand the effect the pandemic has had on pupils in the UK and I have worked to improve the reading skills of my pupils. Moreover, I have taught SEND pupils in...
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£40/hr
5.0
Dr Nick H
English Literature Tutor - If learning becomes your passion, you'll never cease to grow
I am an English tutor with an excellent academic record and over a decade’s tutoring experience. Currently I provide 1) private one-to-one lessons at all levels from KS3 to university level and 2) small-group GCSE support sessions in Norwich-based schools. To help realise your goals, I identify your aims, areas for improvement and individual learning styles. I set high but realistic expectations and encourage my students to achieve their highest potential. Above all, I recognise that respect and rapport between teacher and student is vital for success.I have a very strong intellectual grasp of t...
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