Needham Market Tutors and Needham Market Tuition

Personal Description:
Hello

I am a 35 years old Mathematics and Statistics Teacher and I have been told I am
"PROBABLY THE BEST MATH`S TUTOR IN BRENTWOOD AREA"
THE RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!!!!
Only last year I helped over 40 students at all levels and the results have been outstanding!!!!!!!
Friendly, approachable and a patient tutor. I have sound knowledge and am very enthusiastic. I enjoy working with children and can motivate encourage them to getting better results. The feedback I have received from pupils is that I can explain the concepts in a way which is easy for them to understand and am very approachable, friendly which creates an atmosphere very conducive to learning. I have tutored on a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups. I am very trustworthy and fully CRB checked.

The services I offer include: Home work support, revision lessons, catch up lessons, online lessons including exam techniques.

I do ONLINE TUITION on Skype for students at all levels from anywhere in the UK and all over the world. This is a totally hassle free service that has multiple advantages: DOESN'T require any travelling or any travelling fees to pay by parents, in front of the computer could be more than one student, cheaper, reliable and with same results as face to face tuition.
I strongly recommend this service !!!


If you want to give your child a brighter future don`t hesitate to contact me. Areas willing to travel:Brentwood, Shenfield, Billericay, Ongar, Ingatestone, Chelmsford, Hornchurch, Harold Wood, Upminster and surroundings.

A-level, IB, GCSE, KS3, Primary
MATH`S=FUN=SUCCESS

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching the subject of Mathematics for more than 15 years.

Tutoring Approach:
The services I offer include: Home work support, revision lessons, catch up lessons, including exam techniques.
If you want to give your child a brighter future don't hesitate to contact me!!!!
Brentwood, Billericay, Shenfield, Ingatestone, Ongar, Hornchurch, Harold Wood and all UK for Online Tuition.
A-level, IB, GCSE, KS3, KS2, Primary
PS: I am able to do HOME SCHOOLING as I only work part time in a college.

Note: Only 11 slots available for 2018/2019 school year !!!!!!

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Personal Description:
I am a skilled and experienced teacher of Maths (including Further Maths) and Chemistry and regularly update in both subjects. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

My aim is always to help students to cope with difficulties and to build their confidence and I work with them in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

Some topics are available in Maths and Chemistry beyond A level.
I have a DBS certificate.

Teaching Experience:
I have many years of private tuition and before that I taught in college on courses ranging from GCSE to Degree level.

Tutoring Approach:
I tailor lessons to the student's need. Wherever possible I use exam questions and I can help with homework if necessary. Confidence in answering exam questions using past papers is a priority.
I have a wide range of resources including syllabuses, past exam papers, text books and computer software and for those who are interested, I am happy to provide additional material.

I offer online tuition anywhere in the UK.

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Personal Description:
I am currently teaching at one of the top independent schools for girls in Berkshire. I hold a PhD in chemistry, which gives me sound knowledge of the subject and I have completed my teacher training at the University of Cambridge.
I am told to be an approachable person which allows me to build a very good working relationship with my students. They are never afraid of asking questions and this gives me the opportunity to identify problems and rectify them quickly.

Teaching Experience:
I am a chemistry specialist and I have five years experience of teaching Edexcel IGCSE and OCR A/B A level qualifications in a high achieving school. I am also confident with the content of the AQA, OCR A/B and Edexcel GCSE and AQA and Edexcel A level specifications which I have been tutoring for many years.

Tutoring Approach:
I do not have a unique approach. All students are different and they have all different needs. I try building a relationship of trust and listen to what their needs are. Very often is the case that they lack confidence and they just need some reassurance. Chemistry is a challenging subject but most students can do very well provided they have self belief and are willing to work hard.

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Personal Description:
Fully qualified-expert Spanish native teacher-examiner.. Master's Degree in Spanish-English. Linguistics.18 years of experience online ,at Top schools in Uk ,Spain. My students usually get 8-9 (A* ) in their GCSE-IGCSE, AS-A Level-IAL, University Spanish exams.
All UK boards, (AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge, OCR, WJEC..). Common Entrance, CE.

I consider myself as a patient, friendly, loving, responsible, honest person.
I love teaching and my schooling- homeschooling students also enjoy and they learn Spanish easily in a short time, (also SEN students, dyslexic ,autistic, attention deficit students...etc).
They usually get a very pure, clear Spanish accent from Spain.
I help students to build their confidence and self-esteem to reach their goals.
I also help students who are studying at top schools such as Eton College, St Paul's, King's College and many more..........
Also, Oxford/Cambridge University students.
I usually help private candidates to prepare GCSE-A Level Spanish as well and they usually get the best grades.

My method is direct, creative and fast, focused on conversation, practical daily-life dialogues, vocabulary-grammar and repetition.
I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain or South America and with their job interviews. They can speak Spanish with confidence and properly, travel and enjoy the sun in just few weeks.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
I have an updated DBS Disclosure Certificate.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!
Try a lesson and see how I work.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Spanish-EFL for 18 years online, 1-1 and at top schools in Uk and Spain.

I usually help students to prepare GCSE-IGCSE, A-Level -University ,IB Spanish exams.
They usually get the best grades, 8-9, A*.
I also help students with their Common Entrance and they are usually successful.

I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain and South America and they can speak Spanish with confidence and travel in just few weeks!

It is a real pleasure to help them to make their dreams come true.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
Professional service , good results at competitive rates.

Tutoring Approach:
My method is easy, direct, creative and fast focused on conversation, daily-life dialogues, vocabulary and grammar-( how to create sentences to be able to speak properly with confidence in a short time)
(Speaking, listening, comprehension ,repetition, reading and translation).

Every language is logic and as babies, the mechanism is to repeat sentences to understand them and memorize them .
We can start speaking quick and without mistakes, once we understand the structure of the sentence: -verb tenses, how to create sentences, vocabulary, in writing and speaking , oral, listening and repetition-, in a funny way so the students ,enjoy learning the language and at the same time they learn it faster.
I also help students to build their confidence and self-steem to reach their goals.

Professional service, good results at competitive rates.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonial 1
Ananda helped my son and eldest daughter to prepare their AQA GCSE and CIE IGCSE Spanish with professionalism and enthusiasm. They went to top schools, Millfield and St Paul's and got the best grade, 9, A* in their final exams .We are really glad! They were really motivated to learn Spanish.
Ananda charges affordable rates and the results are amazing!
Thank you Ananda for all your help and support.
Highly recommended.
Name: Ann. London

Testimonial 2
Ananda helped me to prepare my A-Level in Spanish at King's College and my Spanish improved a lot in a short time. I got the best grade, 9, A* and I really appreciate her help. Ananda is very professional.
Good quality at competitive rates.
Highly recommended!!
Name: James

Testimonial 3
Wow, great method and lessons. I attended Oxford University and I was looking for an excellent teacher and I found Ananda. I am impressed. My Spanish is so much better and I can travel this summer to Spain and speak with confidence.
Ananda also helped my daughter with her IGCSE Edexcel Spanish attending North London Collegiate School and she got the best grade ,9, A*. We are really glad.
Many thanks Ananda for all your help.
Name: Lisa.

Testimonial 4
If you are looking for a Spanish tutor, we highly recommend Ananda. Under her guidance, my daughter got an A* in Spanish AQA A-Level. She has an unwavering commitment to her students. She went above and beyond, providing additional resources, practice materials, and personalised feedback outside of their scheduled sessions. My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Ananda and we are delighted to have found a superb tutor.
Name: Munish. London

Testimonial 5
My wife and I have been learning Spanish for several months with Ananda and the results have been impressive. I can't believe that! She is so professional and good teacher. She helped us to prepare our trips to Spain and South America. Last summer we travelled to Spain with confidence and happiness. I am confident in my Spanish and I can communicate very easily.Thanks Ananda for your teaching and support!
Name : Ian. Journalist, writer.

Testimonial 6
Ananda has tutored my son Myles for the past 2 years ahead of his IGCSE EDexcel exam in June 2023. Spanish was by far his weakest subject as school and he was struggling with motivation. He has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Ananda has consistently encouraged Myles, working alongside him at his pace and has given him a very thorough understanding of the language which he is now able to use with confidence. Her support has been invaluable, she has consistently been available for all the lessons and very flexible with any impromptu rescheduling. She has offered additional lessons in preparation ahead of specific exams such as the aural or listening papers. Today Myles has received a high Grade 8 in his exam, missing out on a 9 by only 1 mark. This seemed absolutely inconceivable at this point last year. Huge big thank you to Ananda - I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Name: Rachel, London

Testimonial 7
After my first year at Durham university receiving a 2:1 I wanted to improve my Spanish for second year and found Ananda.I cannot recommend her services enough! She personalised the lessons to my specific needs, particularly focusing on oral practice which I found the most challenging (scoring 66% in my first year). She not only improved my level of Spanish, but also increased my confidence with the language. Thanks to all her help and expertise I got a 1st in Spanish, scoring 74% in the oral exam and 75% in the written paper!
Brittany. Durham University

Testimonial 8
Ananda helped me to prepare for an interview for a job in Buenos Aires, after I had not spoken Spanish for about three years. She was helpful, thorough and really careful to tailor the session to my individual needs and to the job. We prepared for all kinds of questions they might ask and all areas I might need to be capable of discussing. I felt confident going into the interview and I got the job! She is a fantastic Spanish tutor and definitely could not have done it without her. Thanks!!
Name: Araminta. London

Testimonial 9
I have been learning Spanish with Ananda and I found that my Spanish improved so fast in just 3 weeks , I could start talking easily with confidence and enjoying that.
Try it!!
Name : Susie.

Testimonial 10
Superb tutor.
In 3 months and I learnt a lot, more I could believe. I got motivated to continue with my Spanish and I could learn easily and with confidence. Ananda really helped me to reach my goals.I am really happy with her teachings and I recommend Ananda to everyone!
Name : Peter. Oxford university.

Testimonial 11
Ananda uses a great method to teach, one feel relaxed in the class and it is easy to learn very quick. I really appreciate her help and just what I can say is try a class, it is amazing!
Name : Susan

Testimonial 12
Great lesson! So much fun and I learnt a lot. I will continue learning with Ananda, I am very happy with my results!
Name: Oliver.

REFERENCE LETTER 1
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda has taught two of my daughters and is an outstanding teacher. She helped my eldest daughter achieve an A* in her Edexcel GCSE Spanish and hopefully will do the same with my middle daughter.
She has a lovely approach - very friendly, is easy to relate to and is thorough in her teaching. My middle daughter has already sat her IGCSE Spanish oral exam and said she felt very prepared by Ananda.
I have asked Ananda to tutor me to A level and also my youngest daughter in a year.
Without doubt I would recommend Ananda to any one wanting to get good results and having fun in the process.

Kind regards,
Sarah

REFERENCE LETTER 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
Ananda has been tutoring my 15 year old in AQUA GCSE Spanish and got the highest grade A* (9). My daughter is very proud and all the family really glad and grateful to Ananda. She is professional, flexible, creative and very pleasant. My daughter was looking forward to her lessons every week. Ananda has taken the time to find out my daughter's interests and helped Annie to learn real Spanish language.. She has also taken time to talk to me as the parent to find out my goals for my daughter. I would recommend Ananda as a Spanish tutor to everyone!

Kind regards
Maria

REFERENCE LETTER 3
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda taught my daughter Spanish for her A-levels. My daughter started her A-levels with grade D and finished it with grade A*. I think this says it all about Ananda's ability as a teacher to support her students and push them to achieve their potential.
Ananda is a very dedicated Spanish teacher to her students, explaining things in great depth and in a simple way which is easy to understand. She provides very useful resources and creates exercises which will help you improve your fluency. As well as being a great teacher, she will also endlessly support you through your journey, being a constant positive guide. Ananda is a great Spanish teacher. She is very dedicated and works so hard for her students. She helped my daughter to improve her Spanish enormously to the extend that her school teacher was referencing her as an exemplar student. Ananda also helped to boost my daughter's confidence and self-belief. I highly recommend Ananda and we will definitely miss her.

Best wishes,
May

REFERENCE LETTER 4
To whom it may concern,
Ananda is a fantastic Spanish teacher. She meticulously prepares all the lessons, is very communicative, and the students have fun and joy in the lessons. Our students passed the Edexcel, AQA A-level with the best grades, A*, (8-9). Thanks again for your dedication.
I'm delighted that you will continue teaching in the future.

Best wishes,
Patrick, language school, London

REFERENCE LETTER 5
To whom it may concern,
We have worked with Ananda on a couple of occasions for 2 years and found her service to be very efficient. She understands the exam board requirements and works with our students to help them achieve the best results at both IGCSE and A Level. We all thank her very much for her help as she was ready and willing to step in at the last minute to assist with our final exam preparation.

Best wishes
Elizabeth
Head of Curriculum
Synergy School. Tenerife

*It must be read before starting the tuition service.

TERMS and CONDITIONS
Tutoring contract.

**Pls, notice that no-show-missed ,cancelled sessions within 24 hours will be charged I am afraid.

• The first lesson will be fully charged and sessions will be paid in advance.
(In special occasions can be paid right after every session). Monthly-block payments are also acceptable paid in advance.
Sessions must be booked at least, 48h in advance.
•Late payments can incur extra charges and the end of the tutoring service.

Pls, notice that starting the tuition service means that you agree entirely with these Terms and Conditions of the Tutoring contract and it must be followed as it states so any misunderstandings, failure to it ,will be sole responsibility of the client that accepts these terms.

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Personal Description:
I am of french nationality, i arrived in bristol 7 months ago. I have spent my whole life in france, passed my A level, studied carpentry and passed my exam successfully. I practiced english for 6 years at school, and i am now completely bilingual. I read a lot in english and i am very ineterested in languages in general. Since i arrived in England, i have been working as a waitress in a restaurant ( Poco on stokes croft ), and i would like now to work as a tutor to help children and people learn french the best way possible.

Teaching Experience:
Back in france, i have been helping children doing their lessons, not only in french, but also in all the other subjects. I have never been " teaching", but i am very good in communication and working with children and people.

Tutoring Approach:
I am willing to give my best to help people learning french and helping them in the understanding of the language. The communication and being patient must be my priority.

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Personal Description:
Oxford-educated and experienced English tutor, with a fantastic track record of guiding students to phenomenal success. I am an enthusiastic, supportive and encouraging teacher with a sense of humour, bolstered by a true passion for English Literature and Drama.

Students often describe me as friendly, hard-working and reliable and I love to help them to achieve their academic goals. I help with
rigorous academic preparation and a sharp focus on the demands of the exam syllabus, often helping tutees to jump several grades.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a successful private tutor for over ten years, as well as having taught English and Drama in some of the best schools in the country, helping to guide many students to phenomenal exam success. I have taught at Stamford High School and Oakham School - teaching all ages from key stage 3-5 and specifically including GCSE/A Level and IB. I also rigorously prepared students for university entrance at these schools, helping with personal statements, interviews and reading material. I helped many students achieve top grades, founded discussion groups, led the debating society at Stamford, coached the winning house play entry at Oakham and assisted on multiple interview panels. I also led a Shakespeare day, assisted with creative writing, organised multiple theatre trips and led specific workshops on set texts.

I cover a range of specialisms in my tuition, encompassing Shakespeare, poetry, drama texts, novels and essay-writing skills, as well as being highly skilled in exam and coursework technique and 're-teaching' Literature texts in a short space of time to students who feel their tuition has been below par.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe strongly in finding the best approach for each individual student. I don't believe in 'one size fits all' tuition and never have; we are all so gloriously unique and different! I do believe passionately in helping students to feel confident as quickly as possible and, as such, I tend to ensure that for each text, task or question, there is the opportunity for the student to quickly put into practice whatever has been taught. This might be quickly re-writing an introduction, re-ordering a thesis or perhaps simply writing a single line of analysis and quotation. Sometimes little and often is best, as English can be overwhelming for some students and they need continual practice in the art of forming articulate and well-informed sentences at every stage of an essay!

I believe in finding opportunities for the students to enjoy the texts they study, in addition to coaching them rigorously in the necessary set of analytical skills they need to write top notch essays or descriptive/narrative pieces. I enjoy assisting students at all stages of their education and have experience in teaching all key stages. In addition to preparing students thoroughly for public examinations, I have been able to help pupils explore a variety of texts and genres and discover the joy of great writing

I enjoy helping students contemplating Higher Education - having helped students look at different courses, selecting modules and advising them on their personal statements; it has been rewarding to try and help students play to their individual strengths. I have delivered several specialist seminars for University applicants and assisted in delivering intensive mock interviews, both at Stamford and Oundle School, assisted with interviews and entrance examination preparation.

I am also a professional actress and writer and have lots of experience guiding young people in the realms of theatre auditions and Drama GCSE and A Level. In addition, I hold an MA from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and further training at The Drama Studio in London and am also available for individual coaching for scholarships, drama school entrance and professional auditions.

I was Theatre Director-in-Residence at Kings College School in Wimbledon, directing many plays and productions, establishing a new writing group and adapting and creating Brighton Rock from an original adaptation, as well as leading the large scale community production of Macbeth. I have touring experience of my solo show and working in the industry which can be shared with students and especially help those wishing to join the profession.

I am based in Lincolnshire and, as such, I tutor all my tutees online.

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Personal Description:
I tutor all subjects. My specialisms are maths and the 11+ entrance exams (maths, English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, interviews).

I have a First Class Masters of Engineering from Newcastle University and a PGCE (the teacher training qualification) from the University of Oxford in Mathematics.

I charge £50 an hour for one-on-one online lessons.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for a year in Oxford secondary schools and taking private students online.
I have been tutoring since 2012 in London and Newcastle alongside my jobs and studies. I specialise in getting children into top private schools or to get scholarships and I teach the ages of 6-16, or adults looking to increase their maths skills for specific purposes e.g. GCSE maths.
I have experience teaching English abroad at Bukit Lawang Educational centre in Indonesia. I taught multiple classes every day, including Kindergarten, child, teenage, and adult classes.
I`ve delivered English lessons to a community in Nicaragua. I am TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualified.

Tutoring Approach:
Try to make it as specific as possible so that you get best value for money. With children I make the lessons as meaningfully engaging as possible. All activities I do are very thought-out to cater to each clients needs.

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Personal Description:
Hello there - Γεια σου!

I am Stefanos, I am a primary school teacher, special needs teacher and a Greek language tutor currently working in Bristol, England. I am coming from Patras, Greece, where I spent most of my childhood and early adult life. I am passionate in supporting people of all ages to achieve their personal educational goals whatever these may be.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching in Special Education for 6 years supporting students aged from 7 to 16 years old with a range of learning, mental health and medical difficulties. The last couple years I am privileged enough to work in Primary Education and in teaching Greek as a second language.

For the last 10 years, I have been working as a Greek language tutor. I have had the pleasure to teach a variety of students across all ages, ethnic backgrounds and abilities, from primary-aged Greek students to teenagers and adult learners in the United Kingdom, Greece and on-line from all over the globe.

One my proudest Greek tutoring achievements is to be supporting a group of adult learners with their conversational Greek practice every week for the last 6 consecutive years. This particular group of learners (which I now also call friends) have experienced the positive impact of our lessons in their casual visits in Greece every year.

Tutoring Approach:
I do not follow a single approach in my teaching practice because I do not believe in the one-fits-all method. Upon discussion with the student or the carer(s) I am trying to get a better understanding of the students' goals and ambitions - this normally takes place during the first lesson which comes free of charge. What I am aiming to achieve with that is each lesson to be tailored to the individual learner's needs.

Some of the elements of my teaching methodology involve:
- structured practice,
- speaking and general communicative skills,
- reading skills and writing skills (if necessary)
- cultural understanding behind the semantics of the words
- systematic informal language testing

Personalized teaching material with focus on all aspects of the language (paying special attention to the grammatical and syntactical structure of the language) is provided with every lesson. The learning intentions are established in collaboration with each learner. My main goal is to create a meaningful and fun learning experience by engaging students in an active learning process.

I am looking forward to getting to know you and embarking on this fascinating journey in the Greek language together.

All the best,

Stefanos

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Personal Description:
Hi, my name is Sean and I am 57 years of age. I have recently retired as a Deputy Head teacher and from full time teaching, having worked in Primary schools for 32 years. I am a very hard working, conscientious tutor and have always been passionate about children's education and the way in which every pupil has the potential to succeed. I have two grown up children who are currently in the world of work and studying at university respectively. In my spare time I enjoy reading, walking and the occasional game of golf.

Teaching Experience:
I have extensive experience of teaching children in the 7-11 age range and have taught Years 5 and 6 for the last few years. I have worked with children who have a wide range of ability and always get a real thrill from watching pupils progress and develop in confidence. My particular specialism is in English and Maths where I have regularly achieved outstanding results in the end of Key Stage 2 SATs tests.

Tutoring Approach:
I encourage a relaxed yet hardworking environment when working with children, assessing their knowledge and skills, and setting clear, achievable goals. My enthusiasm, patience and ability to teach methods and concepts clearly, ensure that my pupils make substantial progress.

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Personal Description:
I am a native German speaker and I am passionate about teaching and I love people. I have a PhD in protein chemistry.

Teaching Experience:
I am teaching since 2012 and I have taught 31 private students so far. I have taught 17 Science GCSE and A-level classes in schools and Colleges. I also have taught 23 German, French and Italian evening classes.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is student and needs centred.
My language lessons can focus on speaking and listening, essential grammar and writing sentences and essays.
In science lessons all weaknesses can be discussed, school homework and exam paper questions.
A typical lesson with me is one hour per week with one additional hour of homework for the following lesson, however this is entirely up to the student.

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Personal Description:
I graduated twenty years ago and have taught many pupils in the UK and Greece. I am still a teacher so I am fully up to date with current ideas and methods. I understand how pupils achieve and more importantly recognise what may cause a negative impact on learning. Because of this I will be able to support, assess, monitor and give swift feedback so that all pupils reach their true potential. I love teaching and tutoring.

DBS enhanced on update service.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a teacher for twenty years. I have worked in both private and state schools. I have taught from Years 1-7 inclusive during the past twenty years. I have taught in England and in Greece. I have taught a wide variety of students from many backgrounds; SEND, (Autism, Down's, ADHD) EAL and Gifted and Talented. I have also been a tutor and have tutored children and adults up to GCSE level in English and Maths.

DBS Enhanced on update service

Tutoring Approach:
I am aver calm and friendly teacher and tutor. I will provide all resources needed.

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Personal Description:
Qualified Art teacher, ex Head of Art and practicing artist, writer and illustrator. Supportive, friendly, encouraging approach balanced by a rigorous and thorough commitment to helping you achieve your best and meet your objectives, whether they are GCSE/A Level requirements or your own personal goals.

Do you need an Art Tutor to get you through your GCSE or A Level coursework and exams? Or are you a beginner who wants to learn to draw and paint? Perhaps you need someone to help boost your confidence, or would like a mentor who can support you to develop your skills and ideas?

I`m a former Head of Art Department with over ten years teaching experience in a large comprehensive school, who has now worked for over ten years with two of the major UK exam boards as a GCSE Art moderator. I have a first class degree in both Art and English, and an MA (distinction) in illustration. I also work as a tutor for adult learners at The Royal West Academy in Bristol and offer workshops to communities around South Glos.

I can offer:

Private tuition to help you or your child improve their GCSE and A Level coursework, and raise their grade.
Help developing a portfolio for Art college and university applications and interviews.
Support with your child's primary, KS3, GCSE and A level Art coursework.

Fun, stimulating Private Art Classes after school or at weekends for individuals or small groups of children or adults, for enjoyment and personal & creative development. At your home or mine.

I can teach watercolour, acrylics and oils, all forms of painting and drawing, along with mixed media, printmaking, batik and textiles, craft and 3D design, graphics, illustration, ceramics and more.

About me:

In 2014 I completed an MA in "Authorial Illustration" (with Distinction) at the University of Falmouth. Prior to that I worked as Head of Art at Didcot Girls` School in Oxfordshire for 9 years, before moving South towards Bristol where I began working as a tutor at the Royal West Academy in Bristol amongst other things. I have now just moved West to the Stroud area and am looking for new students and opportunities to share my passion for painting and all things creative. I have an up to date criminal record (DBS) check and I work as a GCSE Art exam moderator every summer so I`m very familiar with the latest requirements from the exam boards and course curricula. I am also an artist, selling paintings locally through various galleries, a writer and the illustrator of several published books. I`m the author of two books: `Soul Color, a ten week course on watercolour painting to cultivate creativity and mindfulness`, and `Earth Color, an eight week art course for nature connection`. Both are published by Liminal 11 in the UK and Sterling/un ion Square & Co. in the USA & Canada. I have a First Class degree in English and Fine Art from Exeter University.

I look forward to working with you and can be flexible about how, when and where we work together, according to your needs. I have a car and can travel to you if you are in the Nailsworth/Stroud area, or you can come to me. I may also be able to meet you in Bristol on certain days.

Below you can find some testimonials from former tutees.

Good luck with your search,
Emma


Testimonials:

Emma has been my art tutor for the past year. During this time she has nurtured my fragile confidence and enabled it to evolve into my own artistic voice, allowing me to find my full expression whilst also helping me to stay grounded in basic technique and method. Throughout this time she has been patient, kind and encouraging. She has overseen my transition from drawing to working with colour/paints and clearly has a great depth of experience and knowledge in the use of both. Emma has challenged me where I`ve needed it but has always remained supportive when I found myself frustrated with my own abilities. She has been very helpful in developing my sense of experimentation whilst at the same time continually suggesting other artists that I might learn from. Emma has always been happy to answer my constant questions and we have had many inspiring discussions about art, artists and the artistic process. At the end of the year i felt i had enough confidence to apply for a BA in Art, much of this attributable to Emma`s support. I would therefore highly recommend her as a private tutor.

Mr. Andrew Moon, Falmouth (adult learner)


I really enjoyed learning from Emma. She is gentle and patient in her teaching approach and very encouraging. She taught me important foundation principles and techniques which helped me develop my skills and enabled me to better address some of the technical elements of painting and drawing. She has a wonderful way of working and relating to colour which I found really inspiring. She has also helped me feel more confident in my own work and creativity. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.

Charlotte Johnstone, Totnes (adult learner)

Emma has been tutoring my 11 year old daughter for a little while now. She has a lovely gentle manner and is clearly a very talented artist herself. My daughter regularly asks me when she will have another lesson with Emma, which can only be testament to what a great teacher she is!

Mrs. Rebecca C., Bristol

Teaching Experience:
Former Head of Art, now a tutor at The Royal West Academy, I have over twenty years teaching experience. First Class BA Hons degree in English and Fine Art. Art and Design PGCE with English as a second subject. MA with Distinction in Illustration. DBS/CRB checked. Known as a teacher who has enabled pupils to achieve excellent results above the national average. Able to teach all aspects of Art and Design and able to advise and support on Art Foundation applications and portfolios. Experienced moderator for Art GCSE with two of the main UK exam boards. Kind, supportive and non judge-mental approach. Experienced working with vulnerable young people and people with special needs. I can support you so that you can achieve your best.

Former Head of Art, over 20 years teaching experience.

First Class BA Hons degree in English and Fine Art from Exeter University.

Art and Design PGCE with English as a second subject from Oxford Brookes University. CRB checked.

Masters with Distinction in "Authorial Illustration" from Falmouth University.

I can supply excellent references.

Tutoring Approach:
Kind, supportive and non judgemental approach. Experienced working with vulnerable young people and people with special needs. I have a particular interest in mindfulness, wellbeing and nature connection, and how art can intersect with these themes in very positive and powerful ways. I have published two books on these topics. Whether you are looking for an art practice to support your wellbeing, or to achieve a qualification or specific outcome, I can support you so that you can realise your full potential.

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