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I am an experienced tutor and have been working in Somerset for the last fifteen years. In the past I have tutored students who cannot access full-time education for different reasons (health, mobility, faith and behavioural, for example) and always try to tailor my tuition to the individual's needs.I have worked as an examiner for both A level (chemistry), GCSE (sciences) and SATS (maths) so this means I am able not only to tutor the subject but also improve examination technique. Mathematics and all three sciences can be covered at GCSE in any combination and I have gained a sound working knowledge...

Hello! My name is Wen, and I’m originally from China. I've been living in the UK for the past eight years.Mandarin is my native language, and I’m fluent in standard Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. I have over 10 years of teaching experience, including more than 800 hours of online Mandarin lessons through Tutorful since 2018. Before moving to the UK, I also provided private language tutoring in China.I’ve worked with students aged 5 to 40, designing lessons tailored to different age groups, skill levels, and learning goals.I graduated from a Chinese university and previously spent 17 years worki...

I have spent over 30 years teaching in secondary schools in various parts of the UK (in both the state and independent sectors) teaching both geography and geology to university entrance level. At my previous school our geology department was awarded the best school in the U.K. by the 'Good Schools Guide' for its 'A' Level results! As an educator my approach initiates student-centred learning involving debate and discussion, avoiding being merely a dispassionate purveyor of facts. As a teacher, I prefer not lecture but encourage guided self-discovery with any student. My approach is more ‘the g...

Hello! I am an experienced and qualified teacher of secondary English. I worked for 8 years in secondary education before moving into further education. As KS3 co-ordinator, I secured a wide range of skills and knowledge of this age group. During my time in further education, I have refined my knowledge and expertise to be able to push students from a grade 3 at GCSE to a grade 4-5 and beyond. I have vast experience of teaching years 7-11 (KS3 & KS4), all abilities, and I am also an experienced teacher of AQA GCSE resits and City and Guilds Functional Skills (all levels). I also examine for the...

I have over 15 years teaching experience across EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3. I love teaching a wide array of subjects, both seperately and themed together through meaningful topics.I believe that we all learn best when having fun, feeling valued and supported with someone we trust. The experiences of my students come first and I strive to ensure all my sessions leave learners feeling happy, confident and having made progress. My sessions take a review, learn, extend and reflect approach, leaving lots of opportunities for consolidation and practising of both previous skills and new skills. I run my sessions...

My name is James and I have 15 years experience supporting pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes. I am looking forward to working with you. I believe that building a good rapport with students, is a good start to successful learning. I also tailor my lessons to the way that individual students prefer to learn. I have found that having a flexible approach enables me to break down any barriers to building knowledge and skills. My experience across Primary and Secondary (Maths) sectors has given me a broad understanding of how pupils learn. I have extensive experience working with pupils who...

I have 30 years experience as a maths teacher, with a First Class Honours degree, and believe that the best results are achieved through strong knowledge, and an approach to learning that values positive relationships and mutual respect. At A-Level, I have enjoyed teaching both Pure and Applied mathematics (Including Stats, Mechanics and Decision Maths) and also Further Maths: enabling support in all areas. I am also successful and experienced in teaching GCSE mathematics. I am well used to analysing curricula and creating schemes of work to match the needs of the students. As your tutor, I would...

As a qualified and experienced teacher of both law and criminology, I would love to help you develop your subject knowledge andexam techniques, to maximise your exam grades, and to develop your confidence and enjoyment of the subject.I am a qualified teacher and former solicitor who started teaching full-time in 2014 at a college in South Devon. This is main stream education which includes students with EHCP and SEN needs. Since that time I have been tutoring regularly and examining both law and criminology for the main exam boards as well as the international law A level. I qualified as at teacher...

Qualified, dynamic and friendly native French speaker (availability last updated on 15/07/25).Hello, my name is Hélène.I am a French native speaker from Nantes on the west coast of France.I have now been living in England for 28 years. I qualified (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) to teach French as a foreign language here in England 14 years ago.After I taught French in primary schools (Year 3 to 6) and secondary schools (from Year 7 up to GCSE) here in Devon.In the last year and a half I have been focusing on tutoring French online to a pool of international pupils and students.I tailor m...

Hello! My name is Jimmy, and I am an experienced educator with a passion for working with young people. Over the course of my 18-year career, I have had the privilege of teaching and leading in five secondary schools, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities.Throughout my teaching journey, I have worked with students at various levels, adapting my approach to meet the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities. I have developed a strong track record of achieving excellent results with OCR GCSE, consistently helping my students excel in their exams. Notably, I have also...

Hello, my name is Joe and I have a huge passion for teaching science. I am currently a secondary science teacher, teaching KS3-5 specialising in chemistry. I have been successful in both my teaching and tutoring career, achieving high levels of progression allowing students to surpass their targets. The results from August '24 showed that all my tutored students achieved or surpassed their target, and within my school class, students averaged 1.3 grades higher than predicted. I am therefore highly confident that our time together will allow you to progress within KS3-5 science. I have exceptional...

FREE CONSULTATION & STUDY PLANS AVAILABLE!!Graduated from a UK University In the UK since 2013.6 years of teaching experience in Chinese Working in a UK-based grammar school. Professional translator.My services have been used for court hearings,and CCTV documentaries.Why choose me I provided FREE consultation and study plans for every student. Only purchase the trial lesson when you are satisfied with my tailor-made study plans.Teaching method Customized courses, let me know your needs, and I will make a learning schedule just for you. Depending on each student’s ability and capability, I will m...