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£47/hr
5.0
Hannah O
Effective English support
I’m a qualified English teacher with four years of classroom experience and three years of tutoring. I’ve always been a lover of all literature. I specialise in AQA English Literature and Language, but have supported students across all major exam boards. I have a strong understanding of exam technique, assessment objectives, and how to break down complex texts to build both skills and confidence. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I love helping students find their voice, grow in confidence, and realise what they’re capable of — especially when English has felt challenging or overwhelming in the ...
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£40/hr
5.0
Alex R
Qualified, experienced and highly-rated English teacher.
Hi there! 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 for their GCSEs and A Levels. I can help you too! You will be able to access all lesson content and material 24/7 via your own folder. Lessons are structured in a way to suit the student's needs and level. I have been teaching for over 10 years and pride myself on consistently producing high-flying and hard-working...
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£54/hr
5.0
James R
Primary English and English Tutor
Hello, my name is James and I have been teaching for nearly a decade and tutoring since 2012.I aim to tailor sessions to the students needs and maximise the learning time we have together. My aim is to boost student's confidence and improve their attinment in an engaging manner.Currently, I teach a Year 6 class and have been teaching Year 5/6 for the last 6 years. I have extensive experience with SEND students and I am able to tailor learning for their needs. When teaching, I build on students interests and utilise this to make learning fun and engaging for them. My teaching not only prepares them...
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£54/hr
5.0
Sufia T
Experienced English tutor English English
I am an experienced English teacher, and examiner for English Literature for the past 4 years. I work with students to identify learning needs after an initial assessment. I am happy to combine teaching of Language alongside Literature to get the best out of students. I am confident in my teaching ability and have a pro active style that is consistent, confident and friendly. You will be given a structured learning programme designed to make sure you know where you are, with updates sent to parents. GCSE students will receive regular exam practice and marking with feedback to work alongside their...
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£35/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English teacher
I am a friendly, creative and professional tutor who recognises that everyone learns in a different way, and encourages students to enjoy what they are doing by conveying my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. With a Masters degree in English Literature and eighteen years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language, I have a continuing interest in teaching students to read, speak and write the English language well. As an EFL teacher in and outside the UK, I have considerable experience in teaching the English language at all levels and to speakers of many different languages,...
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£19/hr
5.0
Larissa T
A dedicated English tutor to support your studies.
With several years' experience in the primary school classroom,I am well able to support your child in their learning journey. I completed my Higher Diploma in Education for the Primary School (four year course) with distinction and taught for seven years and I hold a clear Enhanced DBS certificate. It has been my joy to see the numerous children (including my own!) find the 'light-bulb' moment, when suddenly, it does make sense! They get the answer right!A typical lesson (English Language) follows this general format: 1. Is there anything from your school work that you would like help with? (Ideally...
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