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£39/hr
4.5
Elizabeth E
Happy and friendly tutor adapting work to suit all English
Experienced primary teacher who works around letters and sounds for phonics and has used a variery of English platforms including talk for writing and literacy tree. Maths have worked mainly in the last few years with the white rose ptogram and the mastery part of naths. Getting children to really understand the number system. Firm but fair teacher who like to adapt things where possible so children may not see that they are learning or working. Worked across primary but a lot in ks1 andEYFS. I have worked with children with varying needs including those with autistic spectrum disorder and I gind...
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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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£44/hr
4.9
Florence B
Experienced, enthusiastic and patient English tutor
I am a French native with experience in teaching French and English both as foreign languages. I am DBS checked. I have been living in England for over 34 years. My husband is British and we have 4 boys. I have many years of experience with children from being a childminder, to becoming a teaching assistant at the French school in Bristol. I am now a French and English tutor and I also used to run my own After School French club in primary schools. I had groups of 30 children who loved learning French through games, songs, lessons, crafts, role play...Teaching my own language as well as English...
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£45/hr
5.0
Joanne P
Expert English tutor
Although I predominantly work as a private online tutor in English and maths, I also provide extra one-to-one and group support in English and maths to children in local primary schools.This is very rewarding and enables me to stay informed about the current curriculum.Where possible, my lessons are set in context, which helps to maintain interest for the student, and gives them a frame of reference.It also makes grammar lessons much more fun!Together with the lesson report I send out after each lesson, I always give students one or more homework tasks to complete. In addition to consolidating...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jacqueline D
Enthusiastic and patient English tutor - KS1, KS2
With many years experience as a qualified teacher (BEd Hons) in primary schools, a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and an online tutor, I have developed an empathetic approach to the challenges faced by children on their learning journey.I believe it is important to equip all children with the tools needed to become effective, confident and independent learners.I would welcome the opportunity to support your child with this process and help them to develop an enjoyment of learning.My lessons include a short introduction to ensure the child knows the aim of the lesson. This is followed by...
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£60/hr
4.9
Laura M
Expert English Tutor: 6 Years, 4000+ Hours, Proven Results
Hi there! I'm Laura, an experienced English tutor passionate about helping students achieve their dream grades.Education: 2:1 BA (Hons) in English Literature, University of Warwick (2020) Experience: 6+ years of full-time tutoring Age Range: Year 7 - Year 13My Journey My journey with English began as a struggle. In reception, I inadvertently surprised my teachers by 'reading' a book to the class; in reality, I had merely memorised the words from an audiobook in a creative attempt to sidestep the challenge of actual reading! Through perseverance and the guidance of exceptional teachers, I gradually...
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£150/hr
5.0
Michael G
Experienced English teacher and AQA examiner.
I am a fully qualified and committed English teacher with seventeen years’ experience in helping students prepare for their exams.I take a positive and supportive approach to learning and it is not unusual for my students to make two or more levels progress in one academic year. To achieve this success, I equip students with strategies for each question and ensure that these skills are effectively developed in time for the exam.My specialism is English literature where I can draw upon a wide range of resources and expertise, particularly when helping students reach the top marks. I also have a...
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