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£47/hr
5.0
Karen L
Enthusiastic & experienced Phonics Primary tutor
After graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Education I was a class teacher for 12 years teaching in year groups 1 to 4.During that time, I also held different leadership positions including Maths and English subject leadership.I then went onto work as a Years 4, 5 and 6 Intervention Teacher where I was planning English and Maths lessons for small groups who needed extra support outside the classroom.During this time I also started to tutor privately and have been doing this ever since.I tutor in English and Maths and mainly for children in Years 2 - 6.I very much enjoy this type of work, and have...
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£54/hr
4.9
Tamara H
Experienced Phonics tutor
I have a degree in Ecology and Conservation (BSc Hon) from South Africa. I have been a UK resident for over 20 years. I have about 13 years experience working in formal education - primary and secondary sectors. My areas of expertise are in Geography and Biology to A Level. I am also proficient in teaching and supporting students with Math (to Foundation GCSE), English (to GCSE) Science (to KS3). Furthermore, I have experience preparing students for a range of exams (11+; 13+ SATS, GCSE and A level), and have supported students with various barriers to learning (incl ADHD, autism, hearing impaired,...
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£54/hr
5.0
Rebecca J
Enthusiastic primary and KS3 Phonics Tutor
I am a friendly, easy going and hardworking individual who enjoys working with children and young people of all ages and abilities, my interests include writing, reading, art, music, cooking and travel. My native background is Irish however I was raised in London, I am now based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.I am a qualified English teacher at a high achievingHertfordshire school, I have excellent knowledge of the GCSE literature and language syllabus as well as knowledge of the KS2 and KS3 curriculum.Prior to teaching I worked for 4 years experience as a specialist English teaching assistant, where...
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£24/hr
4.5
Sharuka S
Enthusiastic, dedicated English and Phonics tutor
Hi, I am Sharuka! I am a friendly and energetic teacher who likes to make lessons formative and fun. I am currently studying at university to become a primary school teacher. My expertise lies in teaching English, maths, phonics and biology.I can support you with any areas you find difficult by relating to your school work and the national curriculum. I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals. I enjoy teaching and am considered to have a caring approach and I try to make sure that learning takes place in a relaxed but studious situation. I am quite flexibile with my times...
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£47/hr
4.4
Rakhee M
Experienced Phonics Maths Tutor
I am a professional tutor teaching Maths from age groups 3-11 years. These are reception years, key stage 1 and 2. I also prepare students for 7+ , 11+, SATs and Common Entrance Examinations. I am also tutoring students Gujarati Language - both children and adults.This can be verbal learning or both written and verbal as per client's preference. I am offering online lessons via zoom or Skype.My approach to tutoring is systematic and adapt to specific child’s needs by building a bond and holding firm fun learning attitude. Every student has an individualised programme and works towards agreed p...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jay M
Enthusiastic Early Reading and Early Phonics teacher
I am a bubbly and warm individual. I am a qualified primary teacher, who has specialised in Early Education and Phonics. I have completed a Masters in early childhood studies. Over the years of teaching, I have trained as a early reading/phonics practitioner. I have been in education for over 10 years working as a nursery nurse, teaching assistant as well as a early years and key stage 1 teacher. I have worked in a variety of schools in both london and Hertfordshire.I have been tutoring for around four years working with a range of ages from 3 to 7. We have worked on maths fluency, reading fluency,...
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£76/hr
5.0
Mario S
Strong Phonics Results - Experienced Tutor.
ExperienceI’m an experienced Mathematics, 11+, and Private School Entrance Exam Tutor. I am also a parent of two children, living in Shepperton, where I have been tutoring for some time. I have a Maths Degree from Manchester University and have complete knowledge of the GCSE and KS 2 to 4 curriculum. PerspectiveHaving two children myself helps keep things in perspective and has given me direct experience of the joys of school exams, different learning styles, and the current curriculum.SpecialisationI teach and specialise in Maths for children and adults of all ability levels.Teaching ApproachMy a...
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£144/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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£44/hr
4.9
Florence B
Experienced, enthusiastic and patient Phonics tutor
I am a French native who studied English in the UK.I worked for many years in a specialist children's language school in the UK teaching French to children both from France and the UK in a mixed language environment. I am also DBS checked. Living in England for over 35 years I have been a language tutor for the last 20 years teaching both Adults and Children who are either studying for exams or want to learn or improve their language skills. I have tutored children starting age 5 through to GCSE, A level and University. I have taught French to students living in Qatar, Switzerland, Florida, France,...
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£50/hr
5.0
Nathalie C
Phonics Tutor - Tutor with a passion for Modern foreign language
I am a French native speaker and have lived in the UK for over 30 years.I was educated in France and studied English and Spanish.Here are my qualifications : - Université Jussieu/ Paris/ France 1984/85 Licence Langues Etrangères Appliquées (English and Spanish) Université Jussieu/ Paris/ France 1982/84 DEUG Langues Etrangères Appliquées (English and Spanish) Lycée Charles le Chauve/ France 1979/82 Baccalauréat A4 (Literature and Modern Foreign Languages)CES A de Garlande/ France 1975/79 BEPC (all subjects)I have excellent organisational skills, an outgoing personality with a particular flair f...
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£59/hr
4.9
Polly L
Primary Phonics Teacher and 11+ Tutor
Hello!My name is Polly and I am a qualified teacher with over 10 years experience of teaching in UK Primary Schools. For the last four years, I have been tutoring children (ages 5-12) online in Maths, English, SAT's Exams and 11+ Entrance Exams. Lessons are usually 60 minutes and take place within the Tutorful online classroom. I only tutor online, not face to face.I primarily work as an 11+and SAT's specialist but I am happy to teach any primary level subject, confident in both Maths & English and have a lot of experience teaching for the Year 2 and Year 6 SAT’s. I have also marked SAT's papers, t...
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£93/hr
5.0
Helen C
Teacher of Phonics, experienced & qualified in Special Needs
I am a professional English Teacher, a GCSE examiner and have a Masters Degree in Special Educational Needs. With my many years experience in marking GCSE English Language Papers, I understand exactly what examiners are looking for in students’ answers. This gives me a unique insight as to what is needed to build the confidence and skills required for your child in order that they maximise their true potential and worth.I am available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday daytimes for those who are homeschooled. However, I only have limited spaces left!My speciality is helping young people reach their f...
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