Moortown Tutors and Moortown Tuition

Personal Description:
I am an experienced music postgraduate and now work as a composer and tutor.

Teaching Experience:
Over 10 years experience, teaching a wide range of ages from 5 up to adult. All abilities taught from beginner to degree level.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is always to be flexible and to tailor tutoring to the needs and abilities of the individual student

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Personal Description:
With nearly 15 years of online and in-person tutoring French Common Entrance/13+, Westminster Challenge, Winchester entrance, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, Pre-U, and SAT, I`m a 50-year old graduate of the excellent University of Sussex languages course with a First Class Honours degree in French and Russian. I lived for four years in Paris where I mastered the language and the accent!

I have also acted in plays in French, taking on the role of Alphonse in a production of The School for Wives, and touring to schools abroad to perform in front of students learning French elsewhere in Europe.

I like to stay abreast of French culture and society, read Le Figaro everyday, and regularly watch French TV news and discussion shows.

Teaching Experience:
I have tutored students at all levels, from 13+ entrance exams, including the Westminster Challenge, to most UK exam boards at GCSE, IGCSE and A-level, and I have also helped prepare students for their SAT in French and the DELF exam. I've taught adults who are complete beginners, or have some vague memories of what they learned at school, as well as helping several students gain entry to Westminster School via their Challenge exam

Since the switch to mostly online teaching, I have become an expert in making the most of the resources available, particularly the collaborative tools provided by Google, among others, which are particularly good for working on exercises and explaining grammar in a clear, helpful way.

Successes from the last (2019-20) academic year included: an two As at A-level, and two 9s at IGCSE, as well as entrance to Winchester College via their own exam.

For A-level students, I have already taught Camus's L'Etranger, Françoise Sagan's Bonjour Tristesse, Joseph Joffo's Un Sac de Billes, and Zola's Thérèse Raquin, and am very familiar with all the other set texts. Au Revoir Les Enfants, Intouchables, Entre Les Murs (The Class) and La Haine are the films I am best acquainted with from a teaching point of view.

Here are some comments from a few previous students - originals available on request.

'We could not have asked for a better result - A*s! He got full marks for the reading paper. Thanks so much for all your help, and patience.' - Margaret (parent of home-schooled GCSE student)

'Henry won a scholarship to Westminster. Exactly what he was aiming for." (Leslie, student's mother)

`Thank you so much for all your patient hard work - you taught her exactly the right stuff and there is no way she could have done it without you! I really didn`t think it was possible to teach the whole year 7 curriculum in a week but somehow you managed it. Tiffin Girls is one of the top state schools in the country and rather competitive. Chatting to the other parents outside the exam, most of the competitors went to good independents or had been tutored over a long period of time. You really knew not only what to teach but how to teach it, which shows you have exceptional skills.` - Anoushka (pupil`s mother)

`Just thought I should let you know I got an A! Thanks for all your help` - Helena (A-level student)

'I ended up with an "A"... thanks for all your help, both my spoken papers improved, over my previous efforts.' - Philip, mature student sitting AS and A2 French

Tutoring Approach:
It is important to tailor lessons specifically to a student's needs, but my general method is to engage him or her at a level just above their 'comfort zone'. Learning is about challenging yourself to do better, and it is crucial for a tutor to be supportive and encouraging, and also to keep the bar high.

Lessons can be conducted entirely in French, or in a mixture of English and French. I can work alongside a student's existing course (that is, from a textbook a student is already following), or we can use course books that I recommend.

Where the level allows, I like to draw upon material from contemporary sources such as French news magazines.

For "conversation classes", I find it is useful to base the discussion on an article or a book to help build vocabulary, and also think that incorporating grammar instruction (where appropriate) can be a good idea.

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Personal Description:
By profession I am a Business Intelligence Developer and Data Analyst with programming skills and professional qualifications in Microsoft SQL Server and FastStats. Graduated from Kingston University with a First Class Honours in BSc Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics with A grades in Maths and Further Maths at A Levels. My research and understanding in mathematics and statistical analysis means I can explore and teach my technical knowledge with confidence.
I have programming experiences in and am comfortable coding using SQL (Transact Structured Query Language), MySQL, VBA, Powershell, C#, R and others.

Teaching Experience:
With more than 1000 hours of tuition and a proven track record for improving student grades by at least a level. My teaching experiences include teaching Mathematics in Outstanding schools, Judgemeadow Secondary School, The Martin High School and Hampton Academy. I have also completed a successful project to develop creativity in Mathematics at Regent College.

My extensive experience means I can tutor all Exam boards including Edexcel, OCR and AQA and all A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics modules such as C1, C2, C3, C4, M1, M2, M3, S1, S2, S3, FP1, FP2 and FP3 (Core, Statistics, Mechanics and Further Pure modules).

Tutoring Approach:
With my calm and attentive manner, I have the ability to assess and challenge students to maximise their potential to be able to gain excellent results. I employ a personal and dynamic approach to help increase efficiency in learning and to add value to time and prioritise the learning experience.

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Personal Description:
I am london based accountant with 2 major accounting post graduate qualifications. I teach students on private basis in accounting, finance, business related subjects

Teaching Experience:
I have over 7 years Teaching Experience and helped more than 300+ students to date.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring would to teach students in their homely environment where they are most comfortable, by understanding their needs, current status and then starting with day to day examples of life collaborating with accounting and business topics to make the subject and topics easier to understand.

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Personal Description:
I am a passionate linguist and teacher of Modern Languages.

Teaching Experience:
I am a highly qualified and experienced teacher of Modern Languages, able to teach Spanish, German and French. I have vast experience of teaching all three languages (Spanish, German and French) from Primary through to GCSE, and German through to A level and beyond. I am confident in teaching students of all abilities and in recent years have taught students who have progressed to study languages at Oxford and Cambridge. I am an experienced examiner for AQA and I have examined the GCSE German writing component for the last 6 years. I am also able to offer language tuition for adults and businesses.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a strong understanding of the GCSE and A-level courses which enables me to coach the students in a way for them to achieve their full potential at all levels.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified GCSE artist teacher and artist and manage a very successful multi-award winning art education business in Hertfordshire teaching children, teens and adults.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching since 2009 and have vast experience with both children and adults. I have taught for schools, galleries, councils, courses and also privately. I can teach pencil, pen, charcoal, chalk pastel, watercolour, oil, gouache and acrylic paint. I have coached many students through GCSE art, A Level art and university portfolio submissions.

Feedback from customers:

"Thank you so much for helping my daughter get her portfolio ready, she couldn't have done it without your guidance and its been a pleasure having you in our home. Thank you!" - Terry, mum of Tara (16 years)

"I never knew there was so much to learn about art! My 2 children loving having their very own art tutor, its developed their ability and they can now do artwork with confidence" - Maya, mum of Nicola & Jake (10 & 12 years)

"Amber was recommended to me to help my son put a portfolio together in order to apply for graphic design BA courses. The catch was, there were only two weeks to do so. Amber introduced him to new techniques and media with which he was able to create great pieces of work, she advised him on the structure and the visual layout of his portfolio and how to make it look fit for university interviews. She was amazingly accommodating and flexible at all times. With her work, she not only inspired my son but the rest of us as well - She is an amazing artist indeed! most importantly, my son got offered and accepted a place in Falmouth Universtity (his first choice). He continues to explore the techniques Amber taught him and has got confidence to venture further afield with his art. I hope to have some tutoring from Amber for myself and my daughter in the future too. A truly inspirational, calm and relaxing art adventure. Thank you Amber! We were very lucky to find you." - Renata, mum of Lucas (18 years)

Tutoring Approach:
As a qualified teacher I have a very calm approach to teaching because the journey and the end result are as important as each other. I am able to encourage and support students to push past their personal creative barriers. I always bring a smile and a sense of humour to classes because its important for students to feel comfortable around me.

My fee always includes materials to save you time and money. I spend a lot of time planning and preparing so that the student gets the best from the time spent with me.

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Personal Description:
I am a teacher, novelist, and musician from Scotland. I have tutored for many years and taught at preparatory schools. I have also taught English abroad (Italy & Brazil).

I enjoy helping students to overcome their difficulties and find ways to enjoy the language and culture.

Lessons at my house or yours.
Online tutoring is a great way to work on your language (rates negotiable).

Teaching Experience:
12 years with First Tutors, from beginners, through Common Entrance, GCSE and A-level to university.
6 years with Greater London Tutorial Agency/Top Tutors
Latin, Ancient Greek & English:
12 years Classics, Hall Grove, Bagshot.
1 year at Academy School, Hampstead.

Creative Writing: 2 year University of Portsmouth
2 years Islington Summer University.

English as Foreign Language:
1 year St Giles, Sao Paulo, Brazil;
2 years English Academy, Molfetta, Italy, including PET, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL.

I also teach guitar, bass, piano and Italian.

Tutoring Approach:
Most pupils who come to me have simply lost track or lost confidence.
With careful guidance, it usually doesn't take long to put them back on the right track.

I can help with the building blocks of grammar, presenting it as a puzzle or a game; I can suggest ways to improve vocabulary; and I can point the way through the complexities of translation and syntax. Even working on exam technique can ease anxiety quickly.

I also enjoy enthusing students about classical mythology and literature.

I am happy to teach online as well as in person: with a committed tutee, this can work as well as tuition in person.

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Personal Description:
Background:
• BA (hons) Fine Art,
• Master of Fine Art Photography
• Photography teacher with 20 + years experience.

Enhanced DBS (on update service)


Please contact me if you are struggling to access tutoring financially as I may be able to offer discounts.

Please Note: Any tutoring must be booked within 3 months of request

Teaching Experience:
Experience in Levels:
• GCSE, AS, A2, City & Guilds
• Outreach, youth work, Access (to degree)
• BA photography.
• MA / MFA photography

Subjects Offered:
• Digital photography
• Analogue film photography and alternative processes.
• Art and design
• Reading and writing

Key Skills:
• Adult Mental Health Aware (MHFA England)
• Safeguarding Essentials (CYLiX)
• Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (St. Johns' Ambulance)
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite


Work Place Experience:
• Tutor / technical instructor BA/MFA - University for creative arts (UCA Farnham)
• Photography teacher - The Royal School, Haslemere, Surrey.
• Photography teacher / outreach placements - Alton College, Alton, Hampshire
• Facilitator art-based workshops - community hubs in Surrey and Hampshire
• Outreach Youth Hubs - Hampshire Youth Service

Tutoring Approach:
With a strong foundation in teaching, creative practice, and hands-on support roles, I offer a compassionate, adaptable, and proactive approach to education.
I've worked across a wide range of settings, from secondary and further education to 1:1 tution, SEND, hub-based art and craft sessions developing excellent communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage complex responsibilities with empathy and professionalism.
Learning should be fun and relaxed, and as such my approach is very practice based.

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Personal Description:
I am Head of Computing at a successful school/sixth form.

I have been teaching since 2011 and cover both GCSE(Edexcel) and A level(OCR) Computer Science. I have also been exam marking for OCR since 2018 and was graded as 'excellent' in the most recent exam series. I have also tutored over 50 students across a range of exam boards since I began doing so around 3 years ago.

Message me in order to check current availability (Evenings, weekends and school holidays)

Recent Computer Science GCSE Results:
2024, 35% of my students achieved a grade 9, 60% 9-7, 100% 9-4.
2023, 53% of my students achieved a grade 8 or 9, 73% 9-7, 100% 9-4.
2022, 48% of my students achieved a grade 8 or 9, 62% 9-7, 95% 9-4.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching since the 2010/2011 academic year where I achieved my ICT PGCE. I completed my NQT year at a secondary school in Loughton teaching ICT to all year groups before an opportunity came up at my current school (Secondary and sixth form) in 2012.

There I have been incharge of running Edexcel GCSE computer science since it began in 2013 while also teaching OCR A level computer science since I started at the school. Previously I have also taught both GCSE and A level ICT and functional skills ICT although both no longer exist.

As mentioned above I have also been an exam marker on the OCR exam board since 2018, in the last exam series (2022) I was assessed as marking to a 'high standard.'

It is also worth noting that offering private tuition has given me experience with a wide range of exam board and students with different needs and aims. As such I am confident in being able to meet the requirements of most potential students at either GCSE or A level standard.

Tutoring Approach:
Supportive and direct. Plenty of practice questions. Homework available on request. After each lesson I send a copy of the lesson notes alongside feedback for the lesson usually within 24hours. I am also able to mark any exam practice that you do and look over personal statements for my subject.

Lessons are delivered via Zoom.

Names have been changed but below are some recent comments by parents of students I teach privately:
-Rachel said you are an excellent teacher: thorough, efficient and explaining very clearly.
-James asked me to make sure to tell you: Thank you for your patience and guidance. James likes your class very much.
-Sam got a 5 in computer science we are so pleased. Wish we had found you sooner I think it would have made an even bigger difference
-I want to share with you , Alex's result for his end of year computer test, 41 out of 50. This is a huge improvement, and shows the impact of your support. We are over the moon with his progress, and want to sincerely congratulate yourself too on what you are doing with Alex. You are really driving his passion and enthusiasm for Computer Science. We cannot thank you enough.

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Personal Description:
I'm a Japanese teacher in Birmingham. I grew up in Tokyo Japan, worked in various industries in Japan and America, including international film festivals, research institute, environmental npo, and teaching etc. I studied social anthropology and hold bachelor and master degrees in sociology. I currently live in Birmingham UK and teach Japanese online and in class rooms (a boarding school and Saturday school). I can help you learn from basic Japanese to GCSE, A level or travel, survival, business, or academic level!
I like arts, music, reading, gardening, DIY, cooking, baking, eating, crafting, painting, soap making, knitting, traveling, walking, scuba diving, skiing, "Onsen" natural hot spring spas...and much more!

Teaching Experience:
-More than 10 years experience in teaching Japanese in the UK both class room environment and online lessons.
-Currently I am teaching several groups of GCSE, A level pupils as well as university under & post graduate/college students and adult learners who are studying for JLPT N5- N1 online.
-Currently I am teaching at a mixed boarding school and a Saturday school in Shropshire.
-Made face to face Japanese language and culture lessons for adult before 2019.
-Made 40min lectures about Japanese society and culture for up to 20 people online at a well-known law firm in Birmingham.
-I have online teaching experience since 2020

Tutoring Approach:
If you have just started learning Japanese, I will help you learning basic vocabs, pronunciations through basic sentences, how to read/write Hiragana letters using text books such as GENKI and/or online or original materials. I am flexible and would love to discuss what your aim/target is before we start. I can also tell you about Japanese culture both traditional and modern/pop that you might be interested in and to help you want to learn even more about Japanese language and culture in future! It's all tailor made lesson for you :-)

If you are studying for GCSE / A level Japanese, I can help you learning each topics that need to be covered, and provide homework and mini Kanji test to build certain knowledge required. I taught/am currently teaching several pupils GCSE (Higher tier and foundation) and A level at online classes.

If you would like to know more about Japanese language and culture in business environment, I can offer lessons to teach formal conversations used in business scene, manors and culture typically observed in Japanese company environment. Of course you don't need to behave like Japanese but I can help you to understand why they behave in certain ways, what they actually mean etc in business. I have a wide range of working experiences in various fields in Japan such as working as a researcher in research institute, assisting CEO in advertisement venture company, working for environmental NPO, I even worked in film festivals as an event organiser. I can share my experience and knowledge with you so that you can grasp a better picture of how it could be like in working with/for Japanese business persons.

If you are at more advanced level, or you would like to learn Japanese in formal written form, how to write reports and thesis, how to translate/interpret Japanese/English, I can discuss with you in detail about your needs and will tailor my lessons just for you. I hold master degree in sociology (cultural studies/social arthrology), worked for Mitsubishi research institute (Tokyo) as a researcher for more than 10 years. I can help you writing and reading in "proper" Japanese if you like to!

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Personal Description:
A primary specialist, Zeshaan is currently the Head of Maths at a Primary School. He has several years of experience and a track record of producing excellent results in regard to KS2 SATs scores.

Teaching Experience:
Several years of experience, primarily within Bradford.

Tutoring Approach:
Hands on and friendly approach to students and parents/carers. Has a true passion for what he does and cares about each student he teaches.

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Personal Description:
As a passionate and hardworking tutor, I aim to make every Spanish lesson fun and tailored to my students' needs. I understand that Spanish grammar can be tricky, but I've developed ways to simplify it, ensuring even those who find it challenging can grasp the concepts.

I adapt my teaching approach for each student, helping them progress step by step towards top exam results.

My lessons take place in a professional online setting, with a wide range of high-quality resources, and a lot of exam style questions to help you!

Teaching Experience:
I am a graduate of the University of Vigo, Spain, and a very well-prepared professional, online Spanish tutor & teacher who focuses on working with GCSE students, boosting their confidence and preparing them for their Spanish exams.

Teaching & Tutoring Experience:

-Fully Qualified Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching Spanish in The UK.
-MFL Language Coordinator-Responsible to ensure that all students achieve their full potential in a Outstanding school in London.
- GCSE Examiner during the COVID pandemic.
-Conducting GCSE Speaking exams over 8 years
- Online tutoring - boosting GCSE students grades!
- Spanish teacher in a growing Online School based in the UK.
-Experience teaching Spanish in all levels: KS3 to A-Level
-Specialist in GCSE Spanish Language Training : Spanish Language Teacher(Lambeth Teaching Schools' Alliance in Collaboration with King's College London)
-TSST (Teacher Subject Specialism Training) GCSE: Spanish Language Teacher Education (Cranford Teaching School Alliance)
-DBS check

Tutoring Approach:
I have extensive experience in preparing students for their GCSE exams.

I offer a tailored program designed to boost your Spanish skills and help you achieve the grade you're aiming for!

Whether you need to build confidence, reinforce essential grammar points (such as the Present, Preterite, Imperfect, Future Simple, Present Perfect, Reflexive Verbs, por/para, estar/ser, Direct/Indirect Object Pronouns...), or improve your speaking, listening, writing, or reading skills, this program is designed to help you succeed.

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