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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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£39/hr
5.0
Stuart I
Hard-working and dedicated English Tutor.
I'm originally from Aberdeen but moved to Edinburgh to attend university here. I graduated in English Literature and History before doing a Master's Degree in Journalism. Since then, I've been working freelance and trying to put together my first novel. On top of that, I've had a job at Kidzcare, helping out at numerous afterschool clubs around Edinburgh before moving into tutoring full-time.I have previously tutored in English, History, Modern Studies and Politics, taking multiple children from failing prelims to passing their final exams. While I don't have any formal teacher training, my experience...
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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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£54/hr
4.9
Jeremy B
English English Tutor (A. Level & G.C.S.E)
I've been teaching English online for more than 4 years now. Before that, as a Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant), I taught English offline. I think such experience has helped me to become a better teacher. In addition, I have a bachelor's degree in American Studies and English (history, literature and politics) and a master's degree in Global Politics. I tend to teach writing structure first (critical analysis and point, evidence, explain). I try to lay that foundation first so that my students have a better chance at being able to smoothly transform everything taught thereafter into...
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£47/hr
5.0
Simran D
From the University of Edinburgh English I teach English
Hi I'm Sim,NOW OFFERING DISSERTATION SUPPORT Currently I am a law student at the University of Edinburgh and had obtained A*A*A at A level. Tutoring and mentoring students is something that had started of as a passion to help my younger brothers through their GCSE's but later flourished to helping children across the UK ranging from KS3 to GCSE with developing and focusing on exam questions and aiming for the higher bands. I have provided online lessons on a Tutoring Platform since the start of 2023 and prior and taught in person lessons for 3 years to children within the locality of Bedfordshire.My...
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£39/hr
5.0
Sarah H
Effective phonics MTC SATs primary KS2 English Tutor SEND
I'm an experienced educator who is now a senior leader.I was a teaching assistant for 10 years where I mostly taught children with special educational needs. After this, I was a teacher for a further 10 years where I taught most primary year groups. I am outcomes-driven and I strive to help every child achieve regardless of their starting point. I can tutor any age group in primary (4-11yrs) and secondary up to Year 11. This includes any subject area. Primary is my preferred area. I am currently having particular success with teaching early reading virtually and helping children make rapid progress.I...
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