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Hi!I am Michelle Redfern. I was raised in Banchory (Aberdeenshire, Scotland) and now call St. Andrews home.I have an incredibly patient and kind husband called Dave, three lovely children and a collie dog named Peggotty! Our home is a lively hodgepodge of muddy walking boots, music, books, dance parties, chess sets and well braided challah bread.Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love to learn and spend time with children. Currently, I'm undertaking a Diploma in Montessori education which I find fasinating. I have been studying pedagogy (teaching and learning) since 2004 and became a Fully...

My name is Madeline, and I have studied neuroscience at the University of St Andrews for the past four years. I’m graduating in June and will continue on to a postgraduate program. Alongside my studies, I've actively tutored my peers in psychology, biology, English literature, and neuroscience for 4 years. I firmly believe in establishing a strong foundation before delving into complex topics—a principle I apply to my tutoring approach. We would also go over your strengths and weaknesses within the syllabus of your course so that we can identify what needs more attention. Also within tutoring ses...

Hello! I’m Simon. I’m an enthusiastic and easy-going English tutor based in Edinburgh with over seven years’ experience helping students at all levels of the Scottish curriculum to achieve their learning goals. I would love to use my passion for literature and the English language to help you in any area of your coursework, from getting to grips with the reading material and writing essays to organising your portfolio and preparing for the exam period.I think it’s much easier to study something if you can find a way to relate it to your own experiences. With this in mind, I’d be keen to get to...

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 before moving into tutoring full-time.I have previously tutored in English, History, Modern Studies and Politics, taking multiple children from failing prelims to passing their final exams. While I don't have any formal teacher training, my experience...

As an English tutor I have tutored all ages, but I specifically tutor A Level Literature where I have a wide knowledge of the curriculum - I have tutored students across all the examination boards. I am a happy and enthusiastic mature person, who believes strongly in education and the confidence and opportunities that can be gained. My first aim is to encourage and praise pupils in their work - I believe enjoyment of the subject is the key to doing well. I personally enjoy the discussions, the debates. the sparks that come with a broader knowledge of the subject. And that "light bulb" moment that...

As a former Associate Assessor (HMIe in Performing Arts), marker and examiner (SQA, Higher Drama, AQA A Level English Literature), writer of materials (Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Further and Higher Education and in youth work), fully qualified teacher (Nursery and Primary), former Further Education Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Manager, (Ayr and Cumnock Community Colleges), tutor (A Level English) and educator (currently head of a unit working with care experienced young people), means I have worked in every level of Scottish education as a teacher of pupils and teacher of teachers.I have prepared...

I’m an experienced teacher and tutor with over a decade in the classroom, and I bring that same energy, expertise, and a dash of humour into every lesson. For 4 years, I taught secondary English before moving on to teach primary school where I specialising in writing and grammar.. This means I understand how students develop their skills step by step — and I know how to explain things in a way that makes sense, whether you’re tackling your first essay at National 5 or writing a complex analysis for A-Level.I tutor Scottish National 5 and Higher English, Higher Modern Studies, GCSE English, and A...

September is here and exams are on the way!But do not despair!SQA English ExaminationsDo you need a trouble-shooter? Do you have SQA English exams coming up? I can help you with National 5 English, or Higher English. Contact me for tailor-made lessons to get you through those tricky areas. Let me help you with exam questions in reading comprehensions and writing, or with a poem, short story or play that you find difficult to understand. I'll ask you guided questions and encourage you to think for yourself.Do you need help with your writing?I can teach you how to write better sentences, then show...