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£39/hr
5.0
Rebecca A
Patient, Creative and Fun Phonics Teacher
I am an enthusiastic and patient qualified teacher who is keen to support children to progress. With 6 years of teaching experience in primary schools, I have the ability to adapt my teaching to meet the needs of all children including those with SEND. I am passionate about ensuring every child receives the support they need to reach their potential. Being able to work on a 1:1 basis with each child allows for my undivided attention to ensure that a large amount of content is covered in each session. I have specialist phonics knowledge and have been trained in Read, Write, Inc and Little Wandle,...
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£16/hr
4.9
Rukudzo C
Committed English & History teacher. Phonics English tutor
I am a Master's university graduate who holds a QTS in English and is experienced, with over 3 years of teaching English Language and English Literature to GCSE level online. I teach AQA and Edexcel GCSE English Language and English Literature. My main preference for teaching Advanced Level is English Language because I have a strong background in Linguistics. I can, however,teach A Level Literature texts provided they are: A Doll's House, The Importance of Being Earnest, Antony and Cleopatra, A Street Car Named Desire and Othello.Through my attendance of numerous Continuous Professional Development...
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£39/hr
5.0
Salma B
Patient Phonics tutor
24 years old, born in Stoke on Trent and studied English Literature and Philosophy at Staffordshire University. Work experience includes customer service and currently working in care and support work, all this has taught me a lot about working with people and talking to people with respect. Come from a big family wich includes nephews and nieces so I have plenty of experience with children/teenagers. Will be doing my pgce in the future so I am very motivated to do a good job! I have knowledge in various subjects. I passed all my GCSEs with a grade C or above, studied Literature, Religious Studies,...
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£51/hr
5.0
Shaun G
Dedicated Phonics tutor
I’m a fully qualified English teacher currently working in Further Education in Nottingham, specialising in GCSE English Language resits, top-up exam preparation, and exam strategy support. I work closely with students who may not have achieved the results they were hoping for first time, helping them rebuild confidence, close knowledge gaps, and develop the skills needed for success.With teaching experience in both the UK and abroad, I’ve supported learners from a wide range of educational and cultural backgrounds. My teaching style is clear, structured, and patient, with a strong focus on bre...
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£54/hr
4.8
Simon H
Experienced A level Phonics teacher
As a fully qualified teacher I have the most recent training available for a candidate including a diverse range of activities and strategies for assessment for learning and have been teaching full time for 3+ years. I have had multiple opportunities to experiment and develop a wide range of engaging and productive activities in teaching Psychology, sociology, history and PSHE. I have a strong ability to differentiate in my teaching and now this is one of my main strengths because of the diversity of ability and languages in my classes. I have developed this from my practise at a mixture of independent...
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£154/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering Phonics 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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£108/hr
4.9
Matthew T
Inspiring 11+/GCSE Success | Maths, English & More Phonics
I am a qualified and versatile educator with over 15 years of experience teaching English, Maths, and Media Studies across Key Stages 1 to 5, including 10 years as a private tutor. I specialise in preparing students for GCSEs, 11+, 13+, and summer booster workshops—delivering both academic confidence and exam success. 🎯 Specialist Experience Includes:🔵 11+/13+ Prep • English, Maths, Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science🟢 GCSE & A-Level English and Maths • Experienced with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards🟣 Media Studies • GCSE, A-Level, and Degree-level masterclasses in editing, cinemat...
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£185/hr
5.0
Michelle P
GCSE mocks? Book half-term revision now. Phonics English
Hi. My name is Michelle and I'm a freelance writer and online English tutor. I also work casually as a Cover Supervisor, providing emergency teacher cover in high schools all over Chester and the surrounding area. I graduated in 2018, as a mature student, with a first-class English Literature degree and am available for hire as a private English tutor and mentor. I have lots of experience preparing students for 7+, 11+, GCSE, A Level, IELTS and all common entrance English exams.As the parent of two children myself (ages twelve and sixteen), I understand first-hand how difficult it can be trying...
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£62/hr
5.0
Connie M
A reliable KS3 and KS4 Phonics Tutor
I have a love for passing on knowledge and ensuring progress in every child's education. Due to this genuine passion, I received my PGCE in English with a distinction through Teach First. I am about to embark on my 3rd year of teaching and I’m very much looking forward to all the opportunities available both in school and via tutoring.This academic year I have had the pleasure of teaching a range of years: 7-11. Therefore, I am equipped with a multitude of different strategies for teaching English, both language and literature.I have dedicated this year to exam technique, and I am particularly k...
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£44/hr
5.0
Pauline B
Enthusiastic Art and Phonics Tutor
Member of the Society of Education and TrainingMember of the Association of Person-Centred Creative ArtsI have worked in education, teaching a wide range of students for thirty years. The accredited courses I currently deliver areGCSE and A-level Textiles, KS3 and GCSE English Language and Literature. The exam boards I am familiar with are AQA,Edexcel and Eduqas. Prior to this I taught NOCN courses levels one and two Creative Craft Skills and Design Style well as City and Guilds Preparing Working Designs in Adult Community Education. I have also led community arts projects in venues such as care...
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