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£47/hr
5.0
Paula C
Experienced Primary English Tutor
I am a qualified, experienced English and Maths teacher with a BA Hons and Master's degrees from Russell Group universities. I spent many years as a primary school classroom teacher before moving on to online tutoring. I have significant experience in 11+ preparation and Independent School admission tests as well as Y2 and Y6 SATS.I have successfully prepared children for Essex, London, Surrey, Yorkshire and Newcastle schools.I am fun, kind and patient and work hard to develop my pupils' confidence and self-belief.. I will assess your child to identify areas of strength and weakness and carefully...
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£39/hr
5.0
David F
Creative English tutor
Hello Prospective Students!My name is David and I am a Writer, Actor, Tutor... and sometimes movie-goer. After 10 years of performing on stage and in short films, I decided that the real fun was in writing; and after another few years of that, I realised that there was even more fun in teaching it too. So, for the last year, I have been an online English and Creative Writing tutor.All of this coincided with an ADHD diagnosis, at the tender age of 35. I know that people have a tendency to bat around terms like "neurodivergent" and "functioning," and the meanings can seem a little elusive. I was...
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£24/hr
4.8
Julie L
English Tutor - Valuing the potential of individuals
I'm here to offer help and support in English, Art, Psychology, Research and my other specialised subjects below. I can provide home or online tutoring. Feel free to contact me to give help and support with your studies or work your school/college may have set you. I'm happy to help.I specialise in English, Psychology, Art/Design and basic literacy for children and Adults. I have a Masters in Psychological Research, an Upper Second Honours Degree in Psychology and a First Class Honours in Three Dimensional Design. Similarly, I have a great deal of experience with distance learning having spent...
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£39/hr
5.0
Amy R
Effective English tutor
Hello! My name is Amy, I am a qualified teacher and have had several years of experience in the classroom in KS1 and KS2. I have extensive knowledge of the National Curriculum, allowing me to tailor lessons that not only meet academic standards but also engage children in a way that makes learning enjoyable and meaningful.My experience spans across different year groups, meaning I understand the progression of learning from early years through to upper primary. Whether it’s building strong foundations in phonics and numeracy or preparing students for SATs, I take pride in making complex concepts a...
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£70/hr
5.0
Francesca W
Enthusiastic English medicine and Oxbridge tutor
Hi I'm Fran, I studied Classics at Oxford University and since then have gone on to do a Graduate Entry Medical Course in Southampton where I have just started placements and finished the preclinical medicine part of the course. I have first hand experience getting into competitive fields and I want to pass that on. I am most interested in getting to know my students and what they want to get out of the sessions and I am happy to cater to different needs. I currently mentor 1st year students on my medicine course and in the past I have tutored Maths and Latin and GCSE. I am dyslexic myself so I...
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£54/hr
5.0
Janine H
English Language and Literature English English
Over the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to develop my teaching skills, gaining valuable experience in teaching learners who need extra support to overcome barriers to achieving. I am aware of issues affecting some learners which can and have over ridden their choice and chance of participating in education. My qualifications such as BA(Hons) Degree in Education where I used Autism in the classroom as my Dissertation, Certificate in Education, L3 Awareness in ASD and L5 Adult Specialist in English , are necessary to implement resources to motivate such barriers and complex needs, including...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jyoti S
English Experienced English Teacher
Hi all, hope this finds you in good health! I am a certified TESOL(Teaching English to speakers of other Languages) Trainer from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle.I hold a Teaching Certification in English and have double majored in Business Management and Human Resource Management, with a Post Graduate in International Business.With rich corporate experience, I embarkedon teaching and am absolutely loving it. Have been tutoring for nearly 10 years now, both onlineand at reputed institutions. I love to engage with students and build an instant rapport with them.I don't have a rigid teaching...
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£49/hr
5.0
Peter Z
Chartered Linguist, highly experienced English tutor
A Chartered Linguist and a multilingual teacher in the UK, one of the first tutors in the UK to work using digital and online media since 2002 while still a student at the University of Cambridge. Coming from a multilingual family, I speak fluently 12 languages, while I teach 8 of them at an academic and professional level. I specialise in language development and teaching in various European languages, while I also hold qualifications in History, Art and Drama. I have also been studying the effects of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) on combatting symptoms of brain aging while assisting adults...
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£62/hr
5.0
John C
Experienced English and ICT tutor
Teacher of Computing & English My name is John, I am a fully qualified and practicing teaching professional with substantial experience - based in Carlisle, Cumbria.I have taught English at GCSE level and Computer Science, ICT and Digital Technology at both A level and first year undergraduate level. I have a comprehensive understanding of marking coursework, the process and marking criteria, alongside being extremely competent with all the components of examinations and exam standards.Having worked at both school and adult level I have built up extensive knowledge of the examination boards over...
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£62/hr
5.0
Laura F
Engaging and experienced English teacher English
Hi, I’m Laura!I am a dedicated and enthusiastic secondary English teacher with a deep-rooted passion for learning, education and helping students excel. I have experience in tutoring English at all levels and have a keen understanding of how to adapt lessons to the unique strengths of all students. My personalised approach ensures that every student is engaged, motivated and on the path to reaching their full potential.I am a qualified Teacher of English and earned a first-class honours degree in English Literature from the University of Exeter. I am an avid reader and love to continuously learn m...
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£44/hr
5.0
Steven B
English Tutor - Academic IELTS Specialist
I am a patient and conscientious individual with a passion for English Language, both speech and the written word. I am familiar with the AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge I GCSE examinations, as well as the IELTS programme.I also enjoy tutoring French and German. I tutor these subjects up to GCSE standard. I have experience of tutoring students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and autism. I enjoy tutoring mature students too and I have developed a roster of long-term students.I am also familiar with the QTS Literacy Skills Test and the specific disciplines involved.I am thrilled...
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