Sunniside Tutors & Sunniside Tuition
UK Tutors helps you to discover Sunniside tutors in your local area and across the UK. Our Sunniside private tutors cover popular subjects such as English, Maths and History plus other niche subjects like Urdu. Our private Sunniside private tutors also cater for Entrance exams, SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels home tuition all around Sunniside.
Our search will display home teachers in your region ordered by their distance from you. We offer subjects that include, but are not limited to, English, Maths and History from primary level up to GCSE, A-Level plus degree level tuition. Also before making final arrangements with a tutor you can check they cover your syllabus (such as AQA, EdExcel or OCR exam boards) before releasing their contact details and starting tuition.
We are always looking for new local tutors that are able to provide private tutoring services in Sunniside or in any of the other regions we cater for. You can click here to register with UK Tutors and create your own personal tutoring profile and start receiving tuition enquiries all year round.
A random selection of our tutors can be seen below:
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: "Julian is a fantastic tutor and enjoys teaching his subject with great zest and enthusiasm. My sons scored A* in Geography. Thank you Julian" DUE TO DEMAND AND EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS, I AM LOOKING FOR ONLY 2 NEW CLIENTS FOR 2026. I am passiona ...
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"Julian is a fantastic tutor and enjoys teaching his subject with great zest and enthusiasm. My sons scored A* in Geography. Thank you Julian"
DUE TO DEMAND AND EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS, I AM LOOKING FOR ONLY 2 NEW CLIENTS FOR 2026.
I am passionate about Geography! I believe it is THE subject that defines our era.
This philosophy informs my approach to teaching vibrant, exciting student-friendly lessons in school and similar sessions in the tutoring experience.
I have been a head of department at leading schools in NW London/SW Herts since 2017. I have examined for AQA across all components (Paper 1 Physical Geography, Paper 2 Human, NEA/Coursework). My knowledge of both curricula and examinations is outstanding. Departmental results at my current school (high achieving independent in Harrow) are the best in the school and amongst the best in the whole area.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching in some of the area's best schools for around 20 years. Prior to this I was the director of education at an established UK children's charity.
During my career to date I have been quick to establish myself as a dynamic, confident and compelling teacher. Results under my supervision have been amongst the best in the area.
I develop student-friendly resources that have been adopted across the department by other colleagues. I lead the department on many ICT-related developments.
Some quotes from professional review/other tutees:
"Amazing tutor, he helped me improve in a short amount of time. I would recommend"
"In a very short time helped give my son the confidence and knowledge to lift his a-levels grades substantially. Would highly recommend him"
Tutoring Approach:
For some students, gaining confidence with many of the concepts and ideas presented in geography at Key Stage 4 or 5 is difficult - especially considering the pressures of coursework, ongoing assessment and the natural workload provided by other subjects. Yet these concepts underpin much of the reality that geography deals with.
My approach to tutoring is to enthuse the often overwhelmed student first and foremost with 'real', accessible geography. By using interactive ICT-based resources and practical assessment tools such as course guides, question mark schemes and exemplar work, the student can access previously hard-to-grasp material, and gain a critical understanding of the assessment process.
My belief is that you would not attempt to fix a car without instructions. I help the student interpret the manual to their course so they themselves can get behind the wheel and drive to success!
Please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss your needs if this fits!
Subjects
- Geography
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am a previous Head of Mathematics where I taught Years 5 - 9 Before this I was a Skills for Life maths coordinator for Cambridgeshire CC I am passionate about the subject and believe that everyone can learn maths I am also very enthusiast ...
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I am a previous Head of Mathematics where I taught Years 5 - 9
Before this I was a Skills for Life maths coordinator for Cambridgeshire CC
I am passionate about the subject and believe that everyone can learn maths
I am also very enthusiastic and I am good at building up confidence and self-esteem
Teaching Experience:
Head of Mathematics - teaching Years 4 - 6
Middle school Mathematics teacher Years 5 - 9
Skills for Life Coordinator - maths - Post-16
Tutoring Approach:
I believe that everyone can learn maths !
I think maths should be fun - as if you enjoy something you want to do it!
I always try to instill confidence and boost self-esteem as these are vital components in learning
I subscribe to using an active learning approach with a variety of resources where possible to meet learners needs.
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Computer Studies / I.T.
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I have seen students` confidence in their abilities increases and their understanding deepens. Both students and parents have offered positive feedback from the great improvement in their grade as a result of my tuition. For example, a student`s grad ...
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Personal Description:
I have seen students` confidence in their abilities increases and their understanding deepens. Both students and parents have offered positive feedback from the great improvement in their grade as a result of my tuition. For example, a student`s grade in A Level Physics improved from originally an E to an A after my tuition, while others attend their preferred schools after help revision for their entrance exams.
Teaching Experience:
After various school placements, such as teaching classes at St Aidan`s (ranked amongst the highest achieving comprehensive schools in the country), for over five years I have helped a multitude of pupils ranging from as young as six through to mature students.
Having experienced rigorous training, I am an Examiner for a major board and have relished the challenges of marking
candidates` papers. I feel this gives me an invaluable perspective when preparing my students for their own tests.
I am familiar with the different examination boards, particularly AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE and ISEB. Covering English and Reasoning where desired, I have prepared students for 7+, 8+, 11+ and 13+ entrance examinations as well as the STEP and PAT tests required for the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. With my tuition, students have gained entrance to the schools of Aldenham, Fulham Prep, Harrogate Ladies, Sedbergh, Charterhouse and Latymer. After my tuition, candidates attained the necessary grades for their university offers, including from Oxbridge, to study courses relevant to our preparation. I also have experience aiding with IB and professional skills tests together with Pre-U and IGCSE.
I am happy to offer tuition for all other syllabuses as well, for example WJEC and for free-standing maths qualifications.
I also offer tuition to adults wanting to improve their own maths understanding and skills, for example to help with their career or to pass graduate skills tests such as Kenexa, SHL and numeracy for QTS etc.
I have helped several students with Asperger Syndrome, those with dyslexia and students who are home schooled, have conditions including severe physical handicaps, speech and language difficulties or have had to change school due to behavioural difficulties. Furthermore, I have been trained for and have taught looked after children and also have experience of helping those for whom English is an additional language.
Tutoring Approach:
I find I can relate to students in a calm and patient manner and I have enjoyed helping them through difficulties with their subjects. I endeavour to find and solve the problems students have in their understanding to give them a firmer grasp of the topic, with the benefits from this being increased confidence and improved results.
Subjects
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: Hello, I'm Victoria, I have recently graduated from the University of Leicester and as part of my degree I have spent time living and teaching abroad in both Spain and Italy, as well as working with people from different native backgrounds. My main ...
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Hello, I'm Victoria, I have recently graduated from the University of Leicester and as part of my degree I have spent time living and teaching abroad in both Spain and Italy, as well as working with people from different native backgrounds.
My main passions are learning and teaching languages, immersing myself in different cultures, travelling and cooking.
Teaching Experience:
I have experience in private tuition, teaching English to people of all ages and levels in Spain and Italy.
As part of my degree I also completed a TESOL module where I desgined various lesson plans and activities useful in teaching any langauge.
Being a language student myself, I have invaluable experience in different teaching methods and various ways in which to successfully learn a foreign language.
Tutoring Approach:
I am very flexible in my approach to tutoring. I am open to any suggestions or preferred ways of learning that my tutee's wish to put forward and I am focused on planning the lessons to meet each of my tutees needs and preferences.
I take a very practical and interactive approach to teaching languages, using various resources such as videos and other listening materials, powerpoints and appropriate written materials and activities. I will pay equal attention to writing, reading, speaking and listening as important components to learning a language, unless a tutee prefers to focus on one particular skill.
Subjects
- English (Foreign Language)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a fully qualified registered primary school teacher. I have been teaching for 18 years as a key stage 2 teacher. I am also foundation trained. I have taught all subjects across the curriculum. I specialise in Maths and English. I am experien ...
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I am a fully qualified registered primary school teacher. I have been teaching for 18 years as a key stage 2 teacher. I am also foundation trained.
I have taught all subjects across the curriculum. I specialise in Maths and English. I am experienced in teaching children with a range of different learning abilities and confidence issues and have taught children who have additional learning needs.
I am able to encourage children to become more confident with their school work by explaining how to complete tasks using different strategies. I look at the different areas that needs more focus and build on this. I like to make the sessions relaxed so that the child feels at ease, this way they are more willing to study at a pace that suits them.
I am available for tutoring: after school or during the school day if your child is home schooled. I also offer tutoring to international children across the world. At the moment I am tutoring children in Sri Lanka, China and Japan.
At the moment my evenings are full but I do have some spaces available during the daytime. Evenings become available as the children leave me when entering secondary schools.
If you have any questions please contact me and we can discuss it further.
Thank you :)
Teaching Experience:
I graduated in 2006 from Chester University with B.ed (hons) degree in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status and English specialism 2:1.
Experienced in teaching all subjects across the curriculum in key stage 2 and the foundation phase.
Experienced in teaching children with additional learning needs.
Experienced in teaching Welsh up to year 6.
Qualified in foundation phase teaching 2013.
Tutoring Approach:
To provide extra support for your child to be able to complete school tasks to a good standard and to prepare them for the end of year tests.
To help build confidence and self esteem so children can progress to the best of their ability and enjoy their learning.
I use different strategies, resources, games and activities depending on the learning needed.
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Hello fellow mathematicians! I'm Chris, a 23 year old maths PhD student at Brunel University. I was originally granted a School Studentship to fund my studies but then soon after starting my research I was upgraded to an ESPRC grant. I study math ...
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Hello fellow mathematicians!
I'm Chris, a 23 year old maths PhD student at Brunel University. I was originally granted a School Studentship to fund my studies but then soon after starting my research I was upgraded to an ESPRC grant. I study maths because I enjoy it, and enthusiasm to teach it comes part of this package. For A-level and higher I specialize in pure maths, so algebra, calculus etc so if you happen to be struggling with areas such as these then I'm your guy. Any level lower than A-level I will also be happy to help with.
I do not have a current CRB check but I'm sure I could get one if it is needed - I haven't commited any crimes trust me.
Teaching Experience:
Whilst in 6th form and during my undergraduate years I often went back to my secondary school to help out in the maths department.
For the past academic year I have taught many seminars for foundation, 1st and 2nd year undergraduates. These have ranged from 2-100 students per seminar.
I tutored in the Maths Cafe which is to aid student's revision before their summer examinations.
Tutoring Approach:
Since I only graduated a year ago, I understand and can relate to difficulties students may face. With this in mind, I can offer the best form of tutoring in a way that I feel would have definitely helped me.
Subjects
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£70 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£80 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£80 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am 50 years old female, a native Arabic speaker who's trying to help children learn Arabic in a simple and easy way. I am very patient and professional, and my objective is to improve your child's skills in the Arabic language and in reading Quran ...
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I am 50 years old female, a native Arabic speaker who's trying to help children learn Arabic in a simple and easy way. I am very patient and professional, and my objective is to improve your child's skills in the Arabic language and in reading Quran which can change in a few weeks. I usually focus on writing and conversation practice. I use great and effective materials to help your child develop his reading/writing skills.
Teaching Experience:
I have tutored children with ADHD, primary and secondary levels for more than 10 years. I have also tutored candidates for Edexcel GCSE Arabic, IGCSE Classical Arabic and AS/A Level Arabic for the last 5 years.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach is quite simple. First, I get to know the student and find what level he/she is in and then work on what he/she is missing.
Subjects
- Religious Studies
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- Arabic
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Hi. I'm a native Portuguese speaker from Portugal. I've been teaching European Portuguese in the UK for over 15 years, and for seven years at UK universities. I am a fully qualified Portuguese teacher (U. do Porto). I have a PhD in Portuguese studies ...
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Hi. I'm a native Portuguese speaker from Portugal. I've been teaching European Portuguese in the UK for over 15 years, and for seven years at UK universities. I am a fully qualified Portuguese teacher (U. do Porto). I have a PhD in Portuguese studies. I was the main Portuguese language lecturer at the U. of Manchester for five years full-time, where I taught all levels of Portuguese language (A1/A2 - Beginners; B1/B2 - Intermediate; C1/C2 - advanced). I love teaching and I will make the grammar work for you! My students progress quickly, and see results from day 1 and learn something new every single lesson. I have trialed and tested all the most widely used Portuguese language learning methods and materials and use the most effective ones.
- My lessons are the full hour (60 minutes or more, but never less!).
-I provide email support to my students and original class materials (pronunciation and grammar) for free.
-If you require a teacher to speak Portuguese in Portugal, choose a qualified, experienced teacher from Portugal. Portuguese from Brazil is very different (especially when it comes to pronunciation: phonetics/sounds, the most difficult aspect of the language).
- A native speaker is not a teacher. A language teaching qualification is a proper five years higher education degree, in the theory and practice of language teaching. Think about it, would you ask a driver to fix your car?
- I'm a fully qualified Portuguese teacher. I have a languages degree, a postgraduate teaching qualification and teacher training from Universidade do Porto.
- I'm a very experienced teacher. I have been teaching Portuguese all levels and skills (speaking, listening, reading comprehension, writing, grammar) for 15 years.
- For 7 years, I was the main full-time Portuguese Language Lecturer at several UK universities. I was responsible for getting undergraduates from beginners' Portuguese to fluent.
- I'm fully flexible, and happy to change lessons at any point. This is 1-2-1 private tuition online. I work around your availability and your learning needs. I do pay-as-you-go lessons.
Teaching Experience:
I have 7 years full-time teaching experience of Portuguese at U.K. Russell Group Universities. I worked full-time for 5 years at the University of Manchester where I was the only full-time Portuguese language lecturer (16 weekly contact hours with language-specialist students), having left my teaching position to commence my fully-funded PhD studies. I have also taught in the evening and during lunch hours for a Beginners' Portuguese course in the University's Language Centre which targeted a wide range of students, including adult learners and students with no previous language learning and/or higher education experience. I have carried out all of my students' formative assessment which included weekly written tasks and independent language learning portfolios. I have also marked my students' yearly exams, periodic written tests, essays and oral and listening exams. Over the years I have attended induction courses on a variety of subjects besides being invited to deliver my own language methodology sessions such as 'first lesson and lesson planning'. I have experience of on-line teaching and learning platforms such as Blackboard. I am experienced in private tutoring in all ages and abilities and one-to-one is my preferred way of teaching.
Tutoring Approach:
I have a thorough understanding and interest in grammar and I will pass this on to my students while teaching. I prepare all of my individual lesson plans and I have in the past assessed and delivered all of my courses. I have created many of my own class materials using 'realia' such as newspaper articles, theatre programmes, reproductions of paintings, popular music, film-based activities and art craft. During all these years of teaching I have become familiar with the handbooks available to students and I am able to comment on the advantages and drawbacks of each one. When teaching I work on each language skill (listening, speaking, writing and reading comprehension) with every content unit by using a variety of related exercises. I prepare classes using a thematic approach (holidays, work, family etc.) and work suitable grammatical points with each unit (e.g. introducing continuous past in Portuguese when talking about childhood). In my teaching of advanced and expert levels I also acknowledge the oral and written differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese. One of the main reasons why I prefer one-to-one teaching is because it allows me to cater each class for each student according to their own interests and specific language requirements. It allows for a more in depth learning and relational process which I find a more rewarding professional context than large multi-ability groups.
Subjects
- Portuguese
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£43 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£43 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£43 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£43 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£43 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£43 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi, my name is China and I am a London based Artist. I have been an Artist for over 10 years now, winning competitions, exhibiting in London Galleries and creating commissions for clients. My practice is focused is on realism and I have ventured into ...
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Hi, my name is China and I am a London based Artist. I have been an Artist for over 10 years now, winning competitions, exhibiting in London Galleries and creating commissions for clients. My practice is focused is on realism and I have ventured into other avenues of creativity such as scenic painting, storyboard drawing and restoration.
Despite gaining a BA Hons in Fine Art: Painting at Wimbledon College of Art, I feel my skills have not come from the educational system. I am mostly self taught with a couple of additional training workshops at atelier Schools such as the Academy of Realist Art and Edinburgh atelier of Fine Art.
I am able to achieve hyper realism and my most valued pieces are usually portraits, but I have experience in abstract paintings as well as landscapes and still lifes.
Teaching Experience:
I am a professional portrait and figure artist. I specialise in a variety of mediums including pencil, pastel, and oil painting. I have been teaching for 5 years to private students varying in different ages ranges from 8 years old to 70 years. These lessons have been either just for fun as a hobby progression, to help students for creative degrees, or for groups in workshops.
Drawing is amazingly fun and therapeutic and if we don't have the tools to connect the dots, we can find it frustrating and stressful. I am here to show you how to connect the dots so you can draw confidently on your own.
I am available for group hire as well as private 1-to-1's and I can adapt my teaching style to suit your needs.
Usually, I like to go through the fundamental basics with students so they have a good grasp of basic tools before we learn about anything else.
These lessons include:
* Shading
* Materials
* Negative space
* Line direction
* Shapes
* Perspective
Once I feel the student has grasped these, we can begin to apply the theory to drawing things such as:
* Portraits
* Architecture
* Still Life
* Botanical
* Animals
I primarily teach adults however I am open to helping children too if they are passionate about drawing and have good concentration. I believe everyone is entitled to learn to draw and sometimes we just need a helping hand to reach our goals.
For some background information on my training, I have a fine art degree from Wimbledon College of Art, and I have trained with many masters such as Fernando Freitas and Coung Nygun. I now sell commissions both figurative as well as animal art and I often exhibit in galleries around London.
Tutoring Approach:
My method of teaching is always catered to the student's needs and abilities. For example, if a student is a beginner and they want to learn how to draw realistically, I would show them how to understand the principles before we try to draw straight away.
To understand nature, we must understand how to see in order to translate that onto our paper.
If a student is more advanced, we will look at what really inspires them and how we can push their abilities by looking at the finer details, whether that is refining a good drawing to become more realistic, the equipment quality, or the tiny nuances in the line direction that need tweaking. We should always keep pushing ourselves and learning from what we do so I fully encourage people to embrace their mistakes and enjoy the process over the finished result.
Topics I cover are value scale, shapes, portraits, figures, life drawing, still life, feet, hands, hair, fabric and much more.
I also provide an option for a ready made drawing kit with all the equipment you need to start or enhance your drawing practise including a hardcover sketchbook, 4 pencils which are staple in my lessons, and a putty rubber which is good for controlling the removal of pencil.
I teach between the hours of 8am - 6pm Mon-Fri allowing people to have lesson's in their lunch break, before work, and however your schedule suits you!
You may be wondering if online learning is for you as I fully understand the differences and anticipations of online as apposed to in real life. Having taught throughout the whole pandemic online with a thriving community and many students have stayed with me since, I would encourage those who are against it, to try online in their trial session and then further lessons can be discussed as to whether they are best suited online or in person which has travel costs.
Subjects
- Art
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am an experienced teacher and have developed a vast amount of strategies and skills from teaching different subjects and ages across the primary school. I specialise in teaching Early Years, KS1 and KS 2. I am also experienced in teaching adul ...
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I am an experienced teacher and have developed a vast amount of strategies and skills from teaching different subjects and ages across the primary school. I specialise in teaching Early Years, KS1 and KS 2.
I am also experienced in teaching adults basic skills particularly reading, writing, computer and maths skills. I have experience of supporting parental needs and can coach or mentor both children and adults.
Teaching Experience:
I qualified as a teacher 25 years ago and have taught in a variety of different types of schools in different counties. I have a vast amount of experience at supporting children with special educational needs or who have experienced trauma and bereavement in their early lives.
Tutoring Approach:
Currently teaching using online resources to develop a programme that meets the specific individual needs of each learner.
Subjects
- Geography
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- History
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: 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 ...
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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!
Subjects
- Japanese
- 11+ (secondary) (£3500 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Dr. Catherine is a dedicated scientist and educator whose career spans advanced academic research, science education, and personal tutoring. With a deep-rooted passion for physics and its applications, she has combined her expertise in experimental a ...
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Personal Description:
Dr. Catherine is a dedicated scientist and educator whose career spans advanced academic research, science education, and personal tutoring. With a deep-rooted passion for physics and its applications, she has combined her expertise in experimental and applied science with her vocation to inspire the next generation of learners.
Born with an early curiosity for the natural world, Catherine pursued her studies in physics with determination. She earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Physics from Wroclaw University, where she explored the growth of metals on alloy surfaces. Her doctoral research, "Growth of Pb on Ni3Al(111)", reflected her keen ability to investigate materials at the atomic level. She later expanded her academic journey at Warwick University, completing a second Ph.D. in Physics on "Growth and Characterisation of Metal Alloy and Metal Oxide Surfaces." Her work contributed to advancing the understanding of thin-film growth and nanostructures, leading to several publications in respected international journals. Among her noted contributions are studies on ultrathin metal layers, titanium dioxide films, and surface morphology, establishing her reputation as a careful and innovative experimentalist.
After years in research, Catherine transitioned into education, determined to share her scientific knowledge in a way that would have a direct impact on young people. She completed a PGCE with QTS at the University of Winchester, equipping her with the pedagogical foundation to teach science across all secondary school levels.
Beyond her teaching, Catherine remains connected to her research roots. She has authored and co-authored several publications, including contributions to Applied Surface Science and Materials. These works, ranging from the structural determination of metallic surfaces to the optimisation of thin-film growth, illustrate her ongoing identity as both a teacher and a scientist.
What defines Dr. Catherine's career is the balance she has achieved between the rigour of scientific inquiry and the nurturing ethos of education. She has moved fluidly from the laboratory to the classroom, from international research to local communities, always with the purpose of unlocking potential in others. Whether mentoring young learners, supporting those with special educational needs, or contributing to the broader field of physics, Catherine exemplifies a professional life dedicated to knowledge, care, and inspiration.
Teaching Experience:
Her teaching career has since flourished across a range of schools and academies. Catherine has taught in institutions such as Swanmore College, Wildern Academy, and UTC Portsmouth, where she not only delivered the sciences at KS3 and KS4 but also pioneered the development of a new T-Level course. She embraced opportunities beyond the classroom, leading enrichment activities in CAD and crafts, coordinating SilverCrest Awards, and supporting students in employment readiness. At King's Academy Bay House, she brought her expertise in physics and broader sciences to pupils while nurturing Year 10 learners as a tutor. Her dedication extended to specialist teaching, including her time at Mayville High School and SEN Wavern House, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to inclusive education.
Alongside her teaching roles, Catherine has pursued private tutoring through KEU Consultancy Ltd and Sherpa, where she continues to support learners preparing for examinations such as GCSE, A-level, and 13+ entry exams to prestigious schools including Eton and Westminster College. Her expertise in exam specifications-AQA, OCR, and Edexcel-has enabled her to guide students with precision and clarity.
Her academic and professional journey is complemented by an impressive commitment to continuous development. Catherine has undertaken extensive training in safeguarding, health and safety, emergency aid, radicalisation awareness, and supporting vulnerable learners. These certifications reflect her holistic approach to education, where student wellbeing is valued alongside academic achievement.
Tutoring Approach:
For Dr. Catherine, tutoring is more than delivering subject knowledge-it is about unlocking each learner's potential by understanding how they learn best. Her approach to tutoring is informed by recent advances in educational psychology, cognitive science, and pedagogy, all of which emphasise that no two students learn in exactly the same way.
Drawing on research in metacognition, memory, and motivation, Catherine builds her tutoring practice around the principle that effective learning occurs when students are not only taught content but also given the tools to understand their own thinking. She encourages learners to reflect on how they solve problems, identify what strategies work for them, and develop confidence in applying those strategies independently.
Central to her philosophy is individualisation. Every child comes with unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Some may thrive on visual explanations, while others learn best through hands-on practice or discussion. Catherine takes the time to assess these differences, adapting her lessons accordingly-whether that means breaking down complex physics principles into manageable steps, linking abstract science to real-world examples, or building scaffolds for students with learning difficulties.
Her approach also aligns with student-centred learning models, which place the child's needs at the core of the educational process. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all method, she co-constructs learning pathways with her students, ensuring that goals are clear, achievable, and motivating. Catherine is attentive not only to academic progress but also to emotional and cognitive wellbeing. She understands that resilience, curiosity, and self-belief are as important as exam results in shaping a lifelong learner.
Practical strategies underpin her sessions. She uses spaced repetition to reinforce knowledge over time, retrieval practice to strengthen memory, and dual coding (combining words with visuals) to aid understanding. She applies the latest insights from cognitive load theory to avoid overwhelming students, ensuring that new information is introduced in digestible stages. At the same time, she weaves in opportunities for creativity and inquiry, inviting students to ask their own questions and experiment with new ideas.
Catherine's tutoring style is also deeply relational. She believes that trust and rapport between tutor and student are foundational to success. By creating a supportive and non-judgmental learning environment, she allows students to take risks, embrace mistakes as part of the learning process, and ultimately grow in confidence.
For her, tutoring is not about producing short-term results but about nurturing independent thinkers who will carry their learning skills into future challenges. This philosophy is evident in her work preparing students for key milestones-such as GCSEs, A-levels, and entrance exams for prestigious schools-where she combines rigorous subject knowledge with strategies that empower students to approach exams with resilience and self-assurance.
In every session, Catherine demonstrates that tutoring is not just the transmission of knowledge, but the cultivation of learning itself. By combining cutting-edge research with compassion and adaptability, she ensures that each student is seen, heard, and supported on their unique educational journey.
Subjects
- Life Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Electronics
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
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