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£93/hr
5.0
Jack W
Experienced English tutor
I am currently working as a KS2 Assistant Headteacher, Year 6 class teacher, Maths and Science lead, as well as a private tutor. As a result, I feel perfectly equipped to share my passion and knowledge for learning with young people. Having taught the British curriculum for 8 years, I’ve adapted my teaching style to support individual learner’s needs. Leading Maths mastery within my primary school, ensuring conceptual understanding of core learning is central to my philosophy.Working with parents to support the learning of young people has been a vital part of my approach and I confident that tho...
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£70/hr
5.0
Sibylla D
Experienced calm and nurturing English Tutor
I am calm, patient and nurturing in my approach. Having worked as a Teacher of English in a local state school for boys for the last twenty-five years I am very experienced at guiding students of all ages and abilities (from Year 7 to Year 13) as they navigate their way through the KS3 and KS4 English curriculum. I am experienced at working with very able children, those with complex SEN needs as well as students who present challenging behaviour. I support reluctant learners as well as working with and encouraging the most able students to explore and extend their reading and writing skills. Having...
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£24/hr
5.0
Richard B
English English History
Hello, I'm Richard.I'm a calm and professional tutor with years of work helping teach and tutor younger years from 11 Plus to GCSE. I know the ropes and what's expected of students, especially Humanities, English, and History and their associated exam boards.I studied History, German and Mathematics at A Level and went on to receive a 1st Class Scottish Master's Degree from the University of Edinburgh.I'm looking to teach my great passions of History and English to others with engaging but never stressful tutorlage.My previous teaching experience - both at primary schools and secondary - is broad...
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£47/hr
5.0
Tilly B
Dedicated and creative English tutor
My name is Tilly Bate and I am 22 years old. I am a recent graduate in Psychology and Neuroscience from University of Nottingham -where I achieved a 2:1. I did A Levels in Biology, Psychology and Politics. Now that I have graduated, I am looking to start my career in the finance world, particularly interested in training to be an accountant. I love studying Psychology and Neuroscience, and also have interests in Neuroscience and Human Biology since I was younger. I have worked with students from ages 4-16 in mainly English, Maths and Science. I value an individualistic approach, believing in the...
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£93/hr
5.0
Charlotte W
Passionate and experienced English teacher with QTS
I’m an enthusiastic and dedicated qualified teacher with 5+ years of experience in the UK and internationally. I’m deeply passionate about education and enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I love seeing my students succeed and have a strong track record of helping my students reach their goals - from getting top A Level grades to gaining entry to their chosen schools after passing 11+ exams. I am an experienced examiner and have an insight into a whole range of exam boards including: Edexcel, AQA, CIE and OxfordAQA. Whether it’s building core skills, boosting confidence, or de...
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£24/hr
5.0
Peter M
Royal Family Tutor | Qualified UK Teacher | KS3-5 English
Hello! I’m Pete - a fully qualified Teach First English teacher with 20 years of experience, including the unique privilege of tutoring the ruling family of Abu Dhabi. I specialise in English Language and Literature (KS3–A Level), academic writing, as well as SEND and EAL support.Whether your child is preparing for GCSEs, aiming for a top A Level grade, or needs help mastering written expression, I offer structured, engaging, and highly personalised lessons that build both skill and confidence.I’ve worked in some of the UK’s highest-performing state schools and with families across the world, ...
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