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£131/hr
5.0
Lottie T
Engaging and experienced English tutor
With a passion for education and a commitment to student success, I am an experienced private tutor specializing in Common Entrance, ISEB pre-test and English and maths. I have over 16 years of tutoring experience, helping students of all ages build confidence, improve their skills, and achieve their academic goals. My approach is personalized, adapting to each student’s unique learning style to make lessons engaging and effective. Whether it’s mastering difficult concepts, preparing for exams, or enhancing overall academic performance, I provide patient and supportive guidance tailored to ...
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£41/hr
5.0
Craig A
Experienced KS2 English tutor
I am a fully qualified primary school teacher with over twenty years of classroom experience, in both the state and private sectors.I graduated from Trinity College, Carmarthen in 1997 with a B.Ed. (hons) degree and began my career in Essex, before moving to Glasgow in 2003. I left full-time teaching in 2013 to set up and run our family property development business, but have been doing some supply teaching to keep my skills sharp and my knowledge up to date!I have plenty of experience of SATs preparation (particularly at Years 5 & 6) and can readily identify areas where your child may be struggling...
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£57/hr
5.0
Georgia B
Enthusiastic English tutor focusing on exam technique
I'm a first-class Law and English Literature graduate student, passionate about inspiring confidence in my students and helping them improve their final grades.I am confident that I know what examiners are looking for and how to achieve the top marks in exams as someone who achieved all A*s at GCSE and A level, in including 100% in A level English Literature, as well as graduating in the top 10% of the my cohort In English Literature and the Graduate Diploma in Law. Having written many first-class essays for my degrees, I have picked up many tips and techniques to effectively plan, structure and...
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£47/hr
5.0
Miles F
Young and enthusiastic tutor of English and History
Hi, my name is Miles and I am a Master's Student at the Warburg Institute, University of London. I have a First Class degree in Art History from the Courtauld Institute and I am an experienced tutor. I am able to tutor GCSE English Literature and Language, History, and Music, as well as A-Level English, having received A*s in these subjects. I pride myself on being a friendly and engaging tutor; I have helped many students achieve their ideal grades through support and encouragement. I am able to teach all the core exam boards, such as AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. In a lesson, we can revise exam content...
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£93/hr
5.0
John W
English Tutor: highly-experienced (2013-) in essay support
I am a former student of Merton College, Oxford, where I studied English Language and Literature for BA (First class) and MSt (Distinction), and of Hertford College, Oxford, where I took the BCL postgraduate degree in Law (Distinction). My secondary school was Watford Grammar School for Boys.I have been teaching, independently and occasionally in universities and schools, since 2013. Unlike many tutors, this is my full-time job, and will be for the foreseeable future.Though I am quite new to this particular site, I have thousands of hours of tutorial experience, both in person and online, one-to-one...
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£47/hr
4.8
Jonathan B
Dedicated English tutor
Hello! My name is Jonathan Ben-Shaul and I graduated with an MA in English Literature from the University of Cambridge. I graduated in 2018 with a William Barcroft Scholarship. I studied Philosophy, English and Theatre Studies at high school, achieving one A* and two As. Having recently been through the A-Level and University admissions process, I am well placed to provide advice and support. For the past eight years I have worked as a professional youth leader. Before I started university, I volunteered in a residential summer camp with the Jewish Youth Movement I am affiliated with. These three-week...
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£47/hr
5.0
Sophie C
Experienced English English literature and language tutor.
Hello! My name is Sophie and I graduated from Durham University in English Literature in June 2024. I decided to study English Literature at university because I've always loved reading books and discussing them at length. Reading and analysing books gives us a better understanding of the world we operate within, human psychology, and the past. Outside of English, I love to draw, knit, and embroider. I also come from a big family, so I love spending time with them when we are together. I grew up internationally and lived in several countries before finally moving back to the UK.I also write my...
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£24/hr
5.0
Joanna H
English (literature/language) English English
Hi there!My name’s Jo and l have recently swapped life as an English teacher in a London secondary school for online tutoring. I have a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status with 2+ years experience teaching English Literature and English Language to students in years 7-11 of all abilities. In addition to whole class lessons, I have also tutored 1:1 and in small groups in the school's SEND department so l am used to teaching students with a variety of learning routines and requirements. I can offer a wide range of tutoring options whether it be homeschooling, secondary exam prep (all exam boards), e...
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