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£40/hr
5.0
Hannah B
Organised and professional English Tutor
**Available Monday 6:30-7:30pm, Tuesday 7-8:30pm, Thursday 6:30pm onwards, Friday 7pm and later during the week for international students.**Hello I'm Hannah and I live near Liverpool. I qualified as a teacher in 2012 and I have been teaching for 14 years with 7 years in year 2. In the last few years I have taught from nursery up to year 9 with a focus on preparing children for their SATs in year 2 and 6. I have tutored children from reception class up to key stage 3 and many children who will be completing their SATs in year 6. I have tutored students all over the world to allow them to keep up...
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£47/hr
4.7
Lynn D
English and Maths GCSE English Tuition
I am a private tutor with over 25 years of experience in education, specialising in GCSE English Language and Literature, GCSE Maths, SATs and 11+ preparation, Functional Skills English and Maths, and support for learners with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Complex Learning Needs. A fully qualified teacher, I have taught in a variety of settings including schools, colleges, and private tuition, and now run my own successful tuition business.My teaching spans KS2 through to Degree level in English Language and Literature, and Maths up to GCSE level. Every lesson I deliver is tailored to the individual...
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£62/hr
4.9
Olga B
Experienced English tutor
I am an experienced Russian and English tutor with over 8 years of teaching children and adults at all levels. I specialise in Russian GCSE and A-Level preparation, as well as structured language development for beginners through to advanced learners.For exam students, I provide focused preparation based on the specific exam board requirements. We work on translation skills, speaking confidence, essay structure, vocabulary expansion, listening practice, and exam technique. Lessons are goal-oriented, with clear progress tracking and regular feedback to ensure steady improvement.For adult learners,...
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£40/hr
5.0
Emma S
Experienced English English tutor
I hold a BA, an MA and a PhD in English. I have been a tutor for over 8 years, and have delivered English tuition to students ranging from year 7 to undergraduates. I have taught English language, English literature and creative writing. I am familiar with the National Curriculum and multiple exam boards, including AQA, OCR, Pearson, Cambridge and Edexcel. Furthermore, I have taught IB English to students living in different countries. Lessons are tailored to each student, so they decide the focus of the lesson.I have a strong record of helping students achieve and exceed their target grades across...
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£62/hr
5.0
Stephanie G
Medical Doctor, English and ESL tutor
A Biomedical sciences graduate from the University of Manchester (2015) with specialisation in genetics. After working in professional clinical trails for two years I returned to study as a graduate medical student where I am currently in my fourth year of medical school. I have over a years experience of working as a 1:1 and group tutor to 11-16 year old students in Maths, Biology and English. In addition I have over 9 months experience as an online ESL tutor to students from China, Taiwan and Japan. I am passionate about being a point of call for students either looking for clarification...
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£31/hr
5.0
Sam P
Experienced and successful English tutor
Hi there!I am a knowledgeable and patient English Literature and Language tutor and teacher with over 7 years of experience and many student success stories under my belt (A*s at A-Level and 9s at GCSE). I have experience teaching English Literature and English Language for the following levels and exam boards: A-Level: AQA, OCR, WJEC Eduqas;GCSE: AQA, OCR, WJEC Eduqas, Edexcel;Key Stage 3, as well as the 11+ exams.I'm also very interested in tutoring students at degree level. My approach to tutoring is student centric, with a focus on developing skills via scaffolding. I encourage participation...
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£39/hr
4.9
Manuel M
Experienced and enthusiastic English tutor
Unlock Your Child’s Potential or Your Own' Potential with Personalised Tutoring About Me Hello! I’m Manuel, and I bring ten years of diverse teaching experience from England, Spain, and Thailand. I specialise in tailoring lessons to each student's unique needs and goals, helping them achieve their objectives and build lasting confidence. Expertise and Services With five years in the UK tutoring scene, I have successfully supported students preparing for A-level, GCSE, 11+, SATS , and functional skills exams. My approach focuses on both learning and application, ensuring students improve their gra...
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£65/hr
5.0
Nadiah K
Highly experienced English tutor. English
My name is Nadiah, and I am 39 years old. With a decade of experience teaching English Language and Literature, I bring a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to education. My expertise spans various exam specifications, consistently yielding outstanding GCSE results.I take great pleasure in tutoring and am recognised as one of the most successful English tutors on Tutorful, based on reviews, experience, number of students, and hours taught. My six years of experience in a secondary school have honed my ability to support students of all abilities, leading to remarkable successes. The growing...
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£85/hr
5.0
Cristina P
Experienced English Tutor
I have over 30 years' experience teaching English in secondary education and at university level, and have also trained and worked as an A-level English literature examiner. Through in-depth knowledge of exam requirements, focusing on both knowledge and skills, and structured coaching and revision, my students achieve high grades consistently, growing in skills and confidence as they do so.Some of my proudest momentswere seeing Mark and Hanson pass their Common Entrance to gain places at Eton; Mei completing a journey from barely functional English to an 8 in English Literature GCSE within 18 months;...
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£44/hr
5.0
Hetty F
PhD GCSE English Tutor English
*Please note I am teaching year 10 and 11 ONLY until June 2025.My ongoing PhD studies at the University of Leeds reflect my deep commitment to and passion for English literature. Coupled with a First-Class Honours degree and a Distinction in my Master’s—both earned at a Russell Group university, my academic background underpins the expertise I bring to my teaching.I’ve supported more than 90 repeat students and received 51 five-star reviews to date. I’m dedicated to helping students realise their full potential, offering detailed feedback on weekly homework and example responses at no additional cost. I...
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£54/hr
4.9
Padma A
English Friendly, cheerful, enthusiastic, and patient.
Hi, I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor, offering math and English tutoring for primary school children. I prepare students for 7+, 9+, and 11+ entrance exams, as well as SATs. I also tutor Year 7 children in math and science. I hold a Master's degree and a teaching qualification, along with an Enhanced DBS check. I began tutoring in 2014 and have since guided numerous children through their learning journeys. I have tutored over 100 children, each with different ages and abilities. I recognise that every child is unique, and I adapt my teaching approach to meet their individual...
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