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£45/hr
4.9
Kayleigh W
Passionate and enthusiastic English Tutor
I have been a teacher of both English Language and Literature for the past 5 years. I am proud to have been a help to a number of students who have gone on to successfully sit for their GCSEs. I am particularly experienced with the AQA GCSE exam format, but I am qualified to teach all exam boards.I am currently reading for my PhD at the University of York, where I am studying English romantic literature, with a particular focus on the study of Keats. I completed my PGCE at the University of Nottingham. However, I did my BA at the University of Malta as that is where I grew up before moving to the...
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£35/hr
4.9
James F
Creative & Experienced English Tutor
[NOTICE: MY RATES WILL BE INCREASING SLIGHTLY FROM MAY 1ST FOR NEW STUDENTS. CURRENT STUDENT PRICING WILL BE UNAFFECTED SO IF YOU WISH TO AVOID THE PRICE INCREASE, BOOK SOONER RATHER THAN LATER!]I've been a tutor for almost 14 years now (with 6 of those years being on this platform), teaching Maths & English skills from KS1 and Phonics to GCSE. I've been trained in National Curriculum teaching methods, along with SEN management, and believe in tailoring tuition to the needs and learning styles of each child in order to deliver a high quality of affordable service. I'm a flexible tutor who doesn't...
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£24/hr
5.0
Zara K
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Hi, I'm Zara and I'm currently an undergraduate Law student.I have 2 years' successful experience in tutoring.I did voluntary tutoring at primary schools whilst in Sixth Form and I currently tutor online and in-person at a Ofsted registered tuition centre.I have experience at teaching age groups from Year 4 to A levels. I am familiar with the latest curriculum and currently teach students both in GCSE English Language, English Literature,11+ Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning and A Levels Law, English Literature and Religious Studies.I have thorough knowledge of teaching Macbeth, A Christmas Carol,...
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£68/hr
4.8
Paula M
Creative and Inspirational English Tutor for Confidence and Success
Hello and thanks for looking at my profile. I hope I can provide you with a good outline of my experience that might inspire you to use my services. I have ten years of teaching experience, supporting students of varying ages to improve their academic ability and achieve success in their exams. I am a creative and inspirational tutor and bring a sense of playfulness to the serious task at hand, aiming to make lessons interesting and engaging so that students enjoy their studies and are more willing to apply themselves. I am committed to helping children develop confidence and self-belief and believe...
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£24/hr
5.0
Ruqayyah S
Energetic, friendly support English and English tutor
Hi, my name is Ruqayyah and I am currently working in a primary school. I have experienced tutoring in KS2 and KS3. I pride myself on delivering fun, engaging sessions and promoting rapid progress to the students in my care, ensuring they feel supported in their work and praised for every small success in their learning journey. I have experience in teaching and tutoring early reading, maths and writing, using phonics. I can assist in any homework or extra learning that will help a child child’s confidence to grow and they have a better understanding. I offer both in person and online s...
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£62/hr
4.9
Kevin L
Experienced English tutor with proven results.
Hello!My name is Kevin, and I specialise in teaching Business, Politics, Philosophy and Religious Studies across different academic levels. I have hundreds of hours of tutoring experience, including some students who have had weekly classes for 4+ years. I create engaging and personalised lessons around content, exam structure and areas of improvement, which has led to proven academic results, including multiple grade improvements and admission to top Russell Group Universities.I specialise in the AQA and Edexcel exam boards; however, I can assist with other exam boards as well.I have a Bachelor's...
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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. Please note that I don't tutor English Literature. 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...
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£39/hr
5.0
Charlotte R
Giving English tuition that je ne sais quoi
For over 8 years, I have worked with, and currently work with students of a wide range of ages, levels, and abilities, to achieve their goals. I have excellent experience with AQA, Edexcel, OCR/CIE & Eduqas exam boards. From my own experience I think it is important to follow the tutee's needs, and work on those first. I always try to follow the student's lead and tailor sessions as much as possible. For all students I will always try to provide a balanced well-rounded session with a main theme or objective for the session.However, I do like to let the lesson flow and follow your learning speed...
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£185/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering English tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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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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