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We know how much you want to see your child succeed, and with the pressure to secure a place at colleges like BHASVIC or Varndean, it’s natural to worry. You might be concerned that a single GCSE English grade could limit their options for A-Levels and beyond. That's where one-to-one online English tutoring can make all the difference. It’s a partnership designed to give your child the dedicated support they need to build confidence, master key skills, and achieve the grades they truly deserve.

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GCSE English is more than just a qualification; it’s the foundation for your child's future studies. Strong analytical skills, developed from exploring texts like 'An Inspector Calls' or crafting persuasive arguments, are essential for almost every A-Level subject. Securing a great grade opens doors to the courses they want at local colleges and sets them on the right path for universities like Sussex or Brighton.
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8 English tutors in Portslade By Sea:

£80/hr
5.0
Amy S
Experienced English Tutor
I have been teaching for 16 years and Head of Department for Religious Studies and Sociology at an Outstanding school for the last 12 years. I currently teach AQA Religious Studies and specialise in Christianity and Buddhism. I have taught the EDEXCEL and OCR Specifications in the past and have been an examiner for the last 6 years, I have all the most recent textbooks and tried and tested resources. I will be able to go through past exam questions with your child, mark-schemes and be able to show them extra knowledge and techniques to secure Grade 9 level marks in their responses. Every lesson...
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£54/hr
5.0
Carly F
Fun and compassionate English tutor
I'm a well-rounded tutor with over a decade of experience teaching students from early years all the way up to secondary and sixth form. Most of my professional experience has been with young people with SEND - notably autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.My strength is increasing confidence in my learners. I have a high success rate in helping the young people I work with have more faith in their ability to learn. My own experience at school—where I was misunderstood as unmotivated or unwilling—drives my passion for supporting young people, helping them realise that with the right guidance and support, the...
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£47/hr
5.0
Mia F
Energetic English tutor
Humanities, Arts and Science — Let’s Go! What I teach and whyI am exceptionally passionate about the subjects I teach. With thousands of hours of private tutoring experience working with students aged 6 to 32, I am confident we will get off to a flying start together.Alongside tutoring hundreds of students, I have experience as a tutor manager and previously managed a tutoring business for over a year. I have also worked alongside university lecturers, helping to inspire and guide teaching approaches and safeguarding practices. Education is something I care deeply about, and I am now returning ful...
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£31/hr
5.0
Victoria S
Over 15 years of experience English History
I'm a qualified teacher with over 15 years of experience in teaching English, English Literature and History at GCSE level. I've taught in schools across Sussex and Surrey, and over the years I've also tutored a wide range of students—each with their own learning style and goals.Alongside classroom teaching, I've worked as an examiner for two leading exam boards, giving me valuable insight into what examiners are looking for and how students can refine their exam technique to achieve success. I provide clear, focused support tailored to your needs. My resources include knowledge organisers, sorting c...
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£37/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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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£40/hr
5.0
Greg B
English Enthusiastic and Experienced Tutor
I am an enthusiastic tutor who has years of experience tutoring English, maths, history, politics and the 11+ exam, from year 1 through to A-levels. I enjoy being creative with the aim of generating stimulating lessons that inspire students, and I can communicate well at all levels and ages. Mature and lively, I have a variety of outside interests and remain committed to improving my teaching skills further and contributing to your future success, or that of your children. I am a master's degree educated, qualified EFL teacher. The fields that I specialise in are English and maths. However, I can...
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£36/hr
5.0
Miriam U
Patient and Adaptable English Tutor
I am a PhD graduate in Language and Linguistics who has been teaching privately and in the higher education sector for a number of years. My thesis was published as a book shortly after graduating. I also hold an MA in Computational Linguistics and a BA in English Language and Literature. I have worked teaching Spanish in Japan, and I have taught in two British universities: Essex and Middlesex. My work experience also covers the private sector, having worked as a legal researcher for a number of years.I also dedicate my time to proofread, write and edit from my own home. I am a native Catalan...
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