Southport English Tutors and Southport English Tuition
Find a private tutor in Southport or anywhere in the UK
If you live in Southport and are looking for a tutor, we can help you. Even if you live just outside of the Southport area itself, we have tutors in the region surrounding Southport and right across the UK.
For best results use the following search box to find a tutor close to you.
Due to our success in the Southport area, we are also looking to recruit more tutors.
Accounting | Arabic | Art | Biology | Business Related | Cantonese | Chemistry | Citizenship | Combined Science | Computer Studies / I.T. | Craft and Design | Drama | Earth Science | Economics | Electronics | English | English (Foreign Language) | Entrance Exams | Film Studies | French | Genealogy | Geography | German | Greek | History | Italian | Japanese | Journalism | Latin | Law | Life Science | Mandarin | Maths | Media / Communication Studies | Medicine | Music | PE / Sport Science | Philosophy / Critical Thinking | Photography | Physics | Polish | Politics | Portuguese | Psychology | Reading & Writing skills | Religious Studies | Russian | Self Defense | Sociology | Spanish | Special Needs | Study Skills | Turkish | Urdu | Website design |
Subjects: English
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I'm 55 years old, married with two children and three grandchildren. I'm patient and personable, relaxed and professional. My hobbies currently revolve around entertaining my young grandchildren, and reading and gaming when I have time. I am also a p ...
View Jeremy's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I'm 55 years old, married with two children and three grandchildren. I'm patient and personable, relaxed and professional. My hobbies currently revolve around entertaining my young grandchildren, and reading and gaming when I have time. I am also a p ...
View Jeremy's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I'm 55 years old, married with two children and three grandchildren. I'm patient and personable, relaxed and professional. My hobbies currently revolve around entertaining my young grandchildren, and reading and gaming when I have time. I am also a part-time pastor of a small Christian church in Southport.
I attended Liverpool John Moores University as a mature student and was awarded a first class degree in English Literature and American Studies. I subsequently completed a PGCE course at the University of Liverpool and qualified as a secondary school teacher in 2000.
Teaching Experience:
For 23 years, I was a member of the English Department at Sacred Heart Catholic College (now Academy) in Crosby, Liverpool. In that time, I taught students from 11-18 and gained experience in whole class teaching and individual and small group tuition. I helped develop schemes of work and lesson plans, and was also a head of year for three years. For many years, I ran after school clubs including a role playing group and a school fiction magazine.
Since 2023, I have been working as a supply teacher at a range of schools in the area, including a year-long stint at Meols Cop High School in Southport from September 2024-July 2025.
Tutoring Approach:
I have had limited experience of private tutoring, but my approach is to assess tutees' strengths and weaknesses through fairly straightforward baselining and focused questioning. Once areas for improvement have been identified, more specific activities will be designed depending on the needs of the tutee. These will invariably involve practice of some kind - whether of writing or reading skills - followed by a discussion of how to improve.
English is a more skills-based than knowledge-based subject. In my experience, most students are well aware of the areas in which they need more help, but struggle with how to develop those areas - precisely because they are not something which can be addressed simply by acquiring or reinforcing knowledge. Having a tutor to talk to helps - to identify and improve those skills which students need to succeed. My aim is to provide practical, easily understood advice, tailored to the tutee's unique circumstances and structured to give them confidence in the subject.
Subjects
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private tutors and Southport home tuition
Subjects: Music | English | Italian | English (Foreign Language)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I'm 43 years old and live near Bordon, Hampshire. I have been speaking French and Italian for about 20 years. My degree and my Masters degree are in History with Italian and Museum Studies with History respectively and I am very passionate about all ...
View Rachel's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I'm 43 years old and live near Bordon, Hampshire. I have been speaking French and Italian for about 20 years. My degree and my Masters degree are in History with Italian and Museum Studies with History respectively and I am very passionate about all ...
View Rachel's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I'm 43 years old and live near Bordon, Hampshire. I have been speaking French and Italian for about 20 years. My degree and my Masters degree are in History with Italian and Museum Studies with History respectively and I am very passionate about all of these subjects.
Teaching Experience:
I used to teach English as a Foreign Language in Italy both to large classes and giving one to one tuition and have also reached A-Level and Degree level in both French and Italian. I also taught English in Spain. I have around ten years' experience of one to one tuition at my home in this country and can also travel to the student's home if they live locally.
I have prepared students for their exams in English as a Foreign Language, such as the Cambridge First Certificate in English and the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English and am also happy to assist both children and adults with either casual learning or preparation for GCSE/A-Level
I also assist in my local primary school and am a school governor and am familiar with the National Curriculum and can tutor in maths and literacy for Key Stage 1 and 2.
Tutoring Approach:
The above subjects are things which I am passionate about and hopefully that comes across in my teaching methods. I am very flexible and can respond to the needs of the particular student
Subjects
- Music
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- Italian
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport private tutors and Southport home tuition
Subjects: Reading & Writing skills | Special Needs | Maths | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a Primary trained school teacher with experience in both KS1 and KS2. I am a mother with three children, one of which had learning problems as a KS1 child, and understand the frustration of the learner and anxiety the parent feels. ...
View Heather's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a Primary trained school teacher with experience in both KS1 and KS2. I am a mother with three children, one of which had learning problems as a KS1 child, and understand the frustration of the learner and anxiety the parent feels. ...
View Heather's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I am a Primary trained school teacher with experience in both KS1 and KS2.
I am a mother with three children, one of which had learning problems as a KS1 child, and understand the frustration of the learner and anxiety the parent feels.
Teaching Experience:
Special needs teaching 1:1
1:1 private tuition
10 years Primary KS1 & KS2
Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy helping children reach their potential by being patient and understanding and helping my tutee's discover their most suited method and style for learning, in the area that they find challenging.
I teach using visual, auditory and kinesthetic methods, depending on my pupils learning style.
Subjects
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport private teachers and Southport private tuition
Subjects: Maths | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I have worked in the educational sector both in the UK and overseas. I teach children of primary and secondary school age in both mainstream and special schools. I teach Mathematics, English and Science. I use the Teacch, Pecs and Makaton to teac ...
View Victoria's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I have worked in the educational sector both in the UK and overseas. I teach children of primary and secondary school age in both mainstream and special schools. I teach Mathematics, English and Science. I use the Teacch, Pecs and Makaton to teac ...
View Victoria's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I have worked in the educational sector both in the UK and overseas. I teach children of primary and secondary school age in both mainstream and special schools. I teach Mathematics, English and Science.
I use the Teacch, Pecs and Makaton to teach individuals whom I support as a small group and on one to one. I recently completed a Makaton training for professionals.
I am conversant with the educational curriculum.
I do have good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to motivate children to achieve their highest potential.
My passion about helping children of all ages and abilities to learn have always added value because, I aim to satisfy the academic needs of each child.
I am the owner and manager of a new business that allows children of primary and secondary school age the opportunity to enjoy the facilities of supplementary educational services. Aimed at distinctively making a difference by developing a child's academic potential that will help him or her make that connection with the real world.
Receiving tuition at the centre cost £20.00 per hour but if I have to travel to pupil`s home, tuition cost is £35.00 per hour.
Contact me and discover how to invest in your child's future.
Teaching Experience:
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. This qualification has given me a general overview of how to identify misconceptions children have in learning the concepts and, methods to devise different ways to deal with it. Also, employing different ways of representing the same knowledge because, there are more than one way in the teaching and learning experience.
In addition, I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education (Inclusion and Special Education Needs). With this qualification, I am well equipped to devise, implement and evaluate systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing students' special education needs. I ensure children have conceptual knowledge which will help them make progress.
Also, I do have a Master degree in Special Education Needs. This has further foster my understanding of children with specific learning needs and how to ensure that their learning objectives are met.
Thus, my university and work experience have created in me an enthusiasm to develop an environment for learning, that would make a huge impact in the lives of all children by using my skills and experiences to help them develop to their full potential for learning.
Tutoring Approach:
I employ personalised teaching technique that is tailored to meet the need of the individual child.
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport local tutors and Southport private tuition
Subjects: English (Foreign Language) | Entrance Exams | Reading & Writing skills | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am patient, calm and relaxed to enable the student to feel comfortable to engage in their learning quickly. Lessons are dynamic and interactive with a multimodal approach to learning using electronic and interactive materials. Student say that ...
View Gaye's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am patient, calm and relaxed to enable the student to feel comfortable to engage in their learning quickly. Lessons are dynamic and interactive with a multimodal approach to learning using electronic and interactive materials. Student say that ...
View Gaye's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I am patient, calm and relaxed to enable the student to feel comfortable to engage in their learning quickly.
Lessons are dynamic and interactive with a multimodal approach to learning using electronic and interactive materials.
Student say that they enjoy the lessons as they are dynamic and active, packed with great content. Parents appreciate the open communications and updates about their child's progress. They agree their focus improves as they start to take control of their studying, planning their time as well as developing their own independent approach to their learning.
Each Student improves and achieves when they apply themselves to the process of step by step learning.
Teaching Experience:
Solid 25 years experience of teaching English language and Literature to all levels since qualification from Cambridge University in 2007.
Over 12 years tutoring 11+ entrance exams and the AQA, EdExcel and Oxford GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE and A level
English Literature and Language. Essay writing and Academic skills for all exams and extra support with nuero divergent methodologies in understanding process and creative writing, reading comprehension, and verbal reading study skills.
Addiditionally, I am a fully qualified English language teacher with over 20 years experience of training for the academic English at university, the entrance IELTS examination in all four skills, listening, reading writing and speaking. I also lecture and teach Academic English at university.
I also have a post graduate diploma in people and employment law management, adult learning, psychology and development. I have trainer skills delivery experience of over 25 years as well as teaching junior staff in writing skills and effective communications. I have professional Membership of the chartered institute of personnel and development.
I am currently researching creativity and movement in neurology and the positive effects on learning.
I volunteer as a English tutor for disadavantaged children, support creative arts and movement sessions with learning and physically disabled people in theatre and dance.
I have a protective behaviours certificate, safeguarding and A wide experience of working across diverse groups.
I am a qualified facilitator in conflict resolution for international ONGs.
I speak Portuguese and Spanish having lived in both Brazil and Colombia for several years working with the communities through the arts And English in esucation to initiate social change.
Tutoring Approach:
My students success is due to the interactive process I deliver with them.
Depending on need and level the lessons are always personalized with materials to suit the individual as it is student centred.
We plan homework together with taksks broken down into manageable chunks whether that be crafting fun stories with year 5-6's to develop narrative and creative writing techniques to formal essays for exams.
I offer bespoke support in English for academic synthesis and analysis depending on level and need. A little or more practice daily.
Subjects
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£70 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£70 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£70 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£70 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£70 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£70 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£70 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£70 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£70 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£70 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£70 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£70 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£70 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£70 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport private teachers and Southport private tuition
Subjects: Maths | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: A keen third year BSc Chemistry student approaching the final year. I'm a hard working individual that is willing to help students who are trying to achieve great results in their exams ...
View Zaiba's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: A keen third year BSc Chemistry student approaching the final year. I'm a hard working individual that is willing to help students who are trying to achieve great results in their exams ...
View Zaiba's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
A keen third year BSc Chemistry student approaching the final year. I'm a hard working individual that is willing to help students who are trying to achieve great results in their exams
Teaching Experience:
I have worked as a tutor where I use to teach Chemistry and Biology students. I have a lot of classroom based experience and have worked at Kumon tutoring center
Tutoring Approach:
It is very vital that a need of a student is understood and helped them in every possible way. I like to teach the content in full depth with homework provided to the students and some exams practice
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private tutors and Southport home tuition
Subjects: Economics | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | English | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I tutor 1 to 1 from my house in Goodmayes, Ilford (IG3 9) or online to UK/International students (through Zoom/Skype) so please stop reading if you are not willing to do any of these. What I offer (during and outside school hours): A-Level: Bi ...
View Vinay's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I tutor 1 to 1 from my house in Goodmayes, Ilford (IG3 9) or online to UK/International students (through Zoom/Skype) so please stop reading if you are not willing to do any of these. What I offer (during and outside school hours): A-Level: Bi ...
View Vinay's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I tutor 1 to 1 from my house in Goodmayes, Ilford (IG3 9) or online to UK/International students (through Zoom/Skype) so please stop reading if you are not willing to do any of these.
What I offer (during and outside school hours):
A-Level: Biology
GCSE: Maths, English, Science
KS3: Maths, English, Science
13+: Maths, English, Science
11+: Maths, English, Science, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
KS2: Maths, English, Science
KS1: Maths, English, Science
7+: Maths, English, Science, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
4+: Maths, English, Science, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning
I am a First-class graduate from Imperial College London and a PGCE (teaching qualification) graduate from UCL IoE, and it is my ambition that my students surpass me.
I aspire to offer a 'super tutor' service (£100-£1500 per hour) and help compensate for an education inferior to the best schools in England (e.g. £65000 per year) at a relatively low price. Also, the coronavirus situation has caused a big dent in the education of many children and I try to ensure through my tuition that my students are successful in spite of it.
Teaching Experience:
I am a qualified teacher (DBS checked) and have over 4000 hours of tutoring experience, with students ranging from 4-18 years old.
On top of that, I also helped my brother gain entry into Cambridge University for Economics and have seen countless other students succeed under my mentorship (e.g. getting entry into schools, achieving KS1/KS2/GCSE/A Level grades, getting entry into universities/studying courses). This is because I recognise that there is a process and that if students follow that process, they are guaranteed to succeed.
Tutoring Approach:
I try my best to make learning enjoyable for students but I also have high expectations as I believe every student has it in them to achieve the top grades.
Almost all the students that have come to me have improved and rapidly because of:
- First-class teaching
- Free homework after each lesson
- Mentoring/coaching/advice
- Increased confidence
- Better mental health for exams
Testimonials:
'He helped my daughter get into Forest School. The homework and regular advice really made all the difference. We cannot thank him enough.' - Mr. Atwal
'Starting with him was the best decision I made for my son's education. He did so much better in his GCSEs than we expected. He was on track for Ds and Es and managed to get nearly all A*-B! Imagine what Umar could've achieved if we'd found him earlier!' - Mrs. Ahmed
'Vinay helped me so much with A Level Biology. I got an A (very nearly an A*) and am now studying Dentistry at university.' - Raman
I look forward to working with your children and ensuring they can achieve the vision that you have for them!
Availability (may have changed by the time you get in touch so please contact me):
Mon-Fri afternoon or evening.
Subjects
- Economics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private teaching and Southport home tuition
Subjects: Chemistry | Biology | Physics | English (Foreign Language) | English | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I teach online. Being the oldest sibling of my family and the first to attend university, I started teaching from a young age. I love working with students of all ages and abilities, and am intrigued by how I can use various learning styles: visual ...
View Jese's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I teach online. Being the oldest sibling of my family and the first to attend university, I started teaching from a young age. I love working with students of all ages and abilities, and am intrigued by how I can use various learning styles: visual ...
View Jese's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I teach online.
Being the oldest sibling of my family and the first to attend university, I started teaching from a young age. I love working with students of all ages and abilities, and am intrigued by how I can use various learning styles: visual learning, auditory learning, read/write learning, and kinaesthetic learning to best impart knowledge. Every child learns differently, and I always strive to find the right method and approach to fit their needs. I care about my students and they are a very important part of my life. I am fascinated by how the human mind works and would love to specialise in SEN education in the future.
Teaching Experience:
I started private tutoring at the age of 14 and 16 years later my passion for tutoring has endured and I now have a number of students who I teach on a regular basis. I also teach Japanese Abacus and I have students as young as 4 up to 18 years old. The parents of the children I teach have always spoken highly of the impact I have on their children.
At the age of 17, I spent time in a school in Uganda delivering full lessons with limited training or guidance - and I loved every second! At school, I always valued the impact my teachers had on me and the lessons I have picked up from them still resonate strongly with me today.
Tutoring Approach:
Every child learns differently, and I always strive to find the right method and approach to fit their needs. I care about my students and they are a very important part of my life. I am fascinated by how the human mind works and would love to specialise in SEN education in the future.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport home tutors and Southport private tuition
Subjects: Special Needs | Combined Science | Entrance Exams | Maths | English (Foreign Language) | English
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Personal tutor, with experience in mainstream, private and special schools. My students come from a range of backgrounds and nationalities from Birmingham to Beijing, mostly through personal referrals. I teach Maths and English to children aged 4 to ...
View Amanda's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Personal tutor, with experience in mainstream, private and special schools. My students come from a range of backgrounds and nationalities from Birmingham to Beijing, mostly through personal referrals. I teach Maths and English to children aged 4 to ...
View Amanda's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
Personal tutor, with experience in mainstream, private and special schools. My students come from a range of backgrounds and nationalities from Birmingham to Beijing, mostly through personal referrals. I teach Maths and English to children aged 4 to 14 and adults wishing to learn basic skills. My enthusiasm and powers of persuasion have converted many "maths phobes" into happy numerically skilled individuals!
Teaching Experience:
I have eleven years of experience as a class teacher in English primary schools, including five years in a private school. I have taught in all year groups in KS1 and KS2 in mainstream, private schools and special educational schools, where I also taught KS3 classes.
I began private tuition ten years ago, one-to-one and small groups, and have taught children from Italy and Beijing to speak, understand, read and write English as their second language. I also coached pupils to prepare them for their international Key English Tests (Cambridge curriculum).
I teach children according to their specific needs, especially those that need a boost in basic skills to keep up with the curriculum for their year group, but I have also helped Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils to prepare for 11+ examinations.
Tutoring Approach:
My lessons are tailored to the needs of each student. We work together to identify areas which require support and I teach accordingly. Some of my resources will follow the national curriculum, other resources will be brought in as needed to help my student understand and practise the skills they are developing. Parents have commented that I am friendly, patient and clearly spoken especially when working with children with autism. My students feel at ease to ask any questions to make sure they fully understand the information and skills being imparted to them.
As a basic resource, I use workbooks to identify areas of difficulty, then teach in depth using my own examples and explanations. I keep explanations light and include games to keep those with shorter attention spans occupied. Online, we use an interactive whiteboard to share homework, pdfs, and powerpoints. My lessons use verbal and visual explanations alongside examples to practise in order to cater for all learning styles.
Please message me with any questions and I will look forward to meeting you soon!
Subjects
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private teaching and Southport private tuition
Subjects: English | English (Foreign Language)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Rajindel. I am a fully qualified ESOL and RE secondary teacher. I have been in education for over 15 years. I have experience with different ages and my passion is teaching ESOL to any learner who requires help and support with the English ...
View Rajindel's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Rajindel. I am a fully qualified ESOL and RE secondary teacher. I have been in education for over 15 years. I have experience with different ages and my passion is teaching ESOL to any learner who requires help and support with the English ...
View Rajindel's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
My name is Rajindel. I am a fully qualified ESOL and RE secondary teacher. I have been in education for over 15 years. I have experience with different ages and my passion is teaching ESOL to any learner who requires help and support with the English language. I can teach IELTS English, ESOL courses to adults and children, Cambridge First Certificate, Functional Skills English, English at primary and secondary level which is KS1, 2 and 3 and I also teach general English to improve ones language.
My teaching method is initially teacher centred then predominantly student centred. Teaching methods can include paper based tasks, use of a tablet for English games, puzzles and listening tasks, question and answer tasks and having a natural conversation with the student is the best way to improve a students natural fluency.
My teaching methodology would depend on the individual student and what they need. I would adapt my teaching methods to suit the needs of any student.
Teaching Experience:
I have got masses of experience. I have been teaching and giving private lessons in ESOL and EAL for over 15 years. I have taught a wide range of learners from young children to adults. I have taught students as young as 7 years up to students in their 50's.
I taught in Hungary in Eastern Europe for 2 and a half years, whilst there I taught a number of private students English. I thoroughly enjoyed teaching abroad as my skills were enhanced.
I have taught students and have experience of working in secondary schools, colleges and adult centres. I obtained very good results whilst teacher ESOL and students achieved their E2, E3 and Level 1 results bar a few exceptions. The primary student I taught received positive feedback from her teacher at school saying she really improved in her writing and spelling.
At present I am working in a school whereby I am teaching students from 14-16 years EAL. My learners come from all over the world.
I have taught English to primary children and adults in Wolverhampton.
I am also fully qualified in teaching RE to secondary students. I have also been an Edexcel Examiner and Team Leader for the Religious Studies paper each summer for over 10 years now, this keeps me in the loop with Religious Studies and what questions come up each year.
I am proud to say I have established strong rapport with all my students in classes and privately. I am warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring who loves to inspire others.
Tutoring Approach:
I am a fully qualified ESOL / EAL teacher. I am also a fully qualified GCSE RE secondary teacher. I have been teaching for over 15 years now.
My lessons are very varied and engaging. I make sure the student has a wide variety of tasks. My students have been from as young as 8 years old to adults.
My teaching methods are varied too. I teach to the needs of the particular learner and make sure they have tasks suited to their auditory, kinaesthetic and visual needs. My lessons are always varied with tasks covering spellings, learning new vocabulary, reading and comprehension, grammar, speaking and writing tasks.
Subjects
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport local teachers and Southport home tuition
Subjects: Study Skills | Entrance Exams | English
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: PLEASE SEE 'TUTORING EXPERIENCE' BELOW FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF THIS PAGE, THE RESULTS AND FEEDBACK I am an Oxford graduate (English language and literature, first class), as well as a qualified English teacher, and have been tutoring since ...
View Joshua's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: PLEASE SEE 'TUTORING EXPERIENCE' BELOW FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF THIS PAGE, THE RESULTS AND FEEDBACK I am an Oxford graduate (English language and literature, first class), as well as a qualified English teacher, and have been tutoring since ...
View Joshua's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
PLEASE SEE 'TUTORING EXPERIENCE' BELOW FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF THIS PAGE, THE RESULTS AND FEEDBACK
I am an Oxford graduate (English language and literature, first class), as well as a qualified English teacher, and have been tutoring since 2013. My specialism is A-level English literature.
Please get in touch for online English tuition, particularly if you are or your child is
Preparing to take A-levels in 2026/27
Doing coursework
Working on the basis of continuous assessment, mocks, etc.
Or planning to do / doing an English degree
I graduated from the University of Oxford with a double first in English language and literature, winning the prize for the best performance in English finals at Mansfield College, and the college essay prize. At school, I was awarded eleven GCSEs at A-star and three A-levels at A.
As well as tutoring, I have worked as a researcher, a copywriter, and a proofreader. I have also completed a PGCE in secondary English at the UCL Institute of Education, the highest-ranking college of education in the world ('QS World University Rankings'), during which I taught all age groups at two west London secondary schools, and received A's for my master's-level assignments. I am currently pursuing a PhD in English literature at the University of Buckingham.
As well as English tuition at any level, I can help you or your child with the following:
Oxbridge entrance (the admissions process, practice interviews, the ELAT, etc.)
Essay surgery - how to structure and write an essay
How to revise - note-taking, organisation, making connections, committing to memory
Grammar, punctuation, and style (a.k.a. 'usage and abusage')
Speech-writing and public speaking
Proofreading and redrafting essays
Suggested reading and resources, including access to my library of 'TES' resources
Creative writing
How to annotate, analyse (and enjoy) English literature - sometimes known as 'close reading' or 'practical criticism'
If you'd specifically like written feedback on your writing - more like a correspondence course - then I can also provide that.
In my spare time I enjoy cycling, writing, and photography.
Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring since 2013, teaching English at all levels (including degree level), as well as A-level religious studies and classical civilisation. I have taught AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas, and CAIE (Cambridge International), and am constantly familiarising myself with the new texts that my students are studying. I have experience helping students who have autism and ADHD. And I am interested in the role of generative AI and large language models in education, not to write students' essays for them, but as research assistants for students and teachers alike. It is of course important that students do not get the likes of ChatGPT to write their essays for them, among other reasons because they will not be able to do so in the exams. Tutoring is well placed to discourage this, since it has always been my practice to ask my students many questions about every essay they write.
*
A student, June 2025: 'thank you very much for all the sessions! It has not only boosted my confidence in English literature but they really reminded me of how much I love the subject. It's always a pleasure to discuss nuance readings of the texts, and it has been a great help leading up to my exams.'
Charlotte, a parent, June 2025: 'Thank you so much for all your help and support for [L.]. We are so grateful for everything you have done with him and wish you all the best.'
Ann, a parent, June 2025: '[Z.] has thoroughly enjoyed her lessons with you and has gained so much from your guidance. We're very grateful for all the support you've given her.'
A parent, May 2025: 'Thank you so much again for everything you've done to help [G.] prepare for these exams - he has really enjoyed his sessions with you and he and we really appreciate your support'.
A parent, May 2025: '[N.] just received the below. It's an A* if the grade boundaries is same as last year. She couldn't have done it without your help. We really appreciate it.'
A parent, February 2025: '[S.] is really enjoying studying with you and has gained a lot of confidence in English. I truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into teaching.'
A student, January 2025: 'thank you ever so much for your kindness and creative encouragement the past months. What is very special about you as a tutor is that you have never told me "what to write". Instead, you have asked me questions about my work that have led me to discover what I truly wish to write'.
Kate, a parent, December 2024: 'We're so pleased [G.] is enjoying his sessions and seems to be really motivated to read widely in between sessions, is making useful structured notes (which he didn't do before) and his confidence and awareness of what he needs to do when essay writing is really building. Thank you!!!'
Eleni, a parent, December 2024: 'I just wanted to let you know that [D.] received an offer [ ] today! She is super happy! [ ] I wanted to thank you again as [D.] found your sessions incredibly helpful and inceased her confidence during the exams process.'
*
A-level results, August 2024:
'I wanted to write to say a huge thank you to you for all the help, support and inspiration you have given [E.] over the past year. You have not only given her the technical advice and support to help her make the most of her essays and exams, but more importantly you have helped her keep the love of the subject alive. I know a big part of the reason she is so excited to study English at university is because of how much she has enjoyed your conversations, and how you have helped her to consider texts in a way that the rather narrower scope of teaching at school does not allow. I am so very grateful to you and I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into her sessions - thank you so very much. [ ] You've been so great, and any other student/parent would be lucky to have access to your teaching.'
'I have just opened my results and am happy to confirm that I am off to Bristol this September with an A* in English! I just want to thank you again for making this possible.'
'I got an A in English, and will be going to Exeter, so mission accomplished. I wanted to thank you for all your help, not only for helping me to get what I needed, but for giving me back my confidence and enjoyment of the subject in the process.'
'Just to let you know [I.] got her results this morning and achieved an 'A' in English. We are over the moon [ ] Thank you again for all your help with the English, it's much appreciated.'
'thanks for your help this past academic year! Got two A*s in English and Philosophy'.
'I got a B and I was accepted into my firm university (Durham) which I am very happy! Thank you for all your help and support.'
'I was really happy to receive [ ] A in English Literature [ ] I secured a placed at my firm university. I will be studying English Literature at Durham University this September and I am very excited! Thank you so much for all of your support, I really appreciate it!'
'i got into Warwick with [ ] an A* in English!!!!! I am very happy :) Thank you for all your hard work, wisdom and wit over the last year or two'.
'Thank you so much for all your coaching and advice that you shared with [L.], it made such a difference to his confidence leading up to his exams. He is (as are we) delighted with his English result.'
'an A awarded in English [ ] so she is off to her first choice of Edinburgh University to study History of Art and English Literature.'
'Results day went well and I'm going to the university of Kent. Thank you so much again for all the time spent helping me to prepare for my exams it means a lot I'm very excited to continue my English literature journey.'
*
A student, June 2024: 'Thank you so much for being the most amazing English teacher! It has been an immensely rewarding and interesting journey exploring so many books [ ] I have learnt so much from GCSEs to continuing with more amazing literatures in A-levels'
A student, June 2024: 'I [ ] wanted to say thank you for the tremendous help you have provided with the English content throughout the A level period. The resources that you provided for me were quite helpful in refining my knowledge in many areas of the syllabus so thank you very much.'
A student, May 2024: 'I've just received the results for my english coursework and wanted to thank you for all the help and feedback!!'
A parent, February 2024: 'your help has kept her love of the subject and her enthusiasm alive and I can't thank you enough for that.'
A parent, February 2024: 'You were such a huge help to [S.], we will always be very grateful to you.'
Kath, a parent, February 2024: 'We would both like to thank you for all your invaluable help, especially all the helpful feedback on the coursework essay. [S.] has definitely learnt a lot and grown in confidence, especially in her knowledge of Twelfth Night.'
A student, January 2024: 'I just wanted to let you know that I got an offer from Oxford! Thank you so much for checking over my personal statement and all the help that you have given me since GCSEs. I really enjoy our sessions every week, the discussions keep me constantly creative and thinking.'
A parent, January 2024: 'Thank you as always for all your continued help and support for [E.]. I know she gets a tremendous amount from your sessions and I'm very grateful.'
A student, January 2024: 'Just emailing to let you know I did get an offer from [ ] Cambridge yesterday so thank you so much for all your help! It is really appreciated and I'm really looking forward to starting my degree in October!'
A student, December 2023: 'So thank you so much again for all your help; your insights have been very useful and I have really enjoyed talking about literature with you.'
Tara, a parent, November 2023: 'you are really helping [R.], he is becoming much more confident. Thank you so much'.
Paula, a parent, November 2023: '[M.] is always delighted with your teaching. You are asking questions no one else does. My husband and I see her grow academically after every session with you.'
Liz, a parent, October 2023: 'Thank you so much for all the work you have done with, and the kindness you have shown, [E.] to date. She really enjoys her sessions with you, and you've helped keep her enthusiasm for English very much alive. I'm so grateful.'
Kim, a parent, August 2023: 'I cannot tell you how happy we all were and your help was clearly instrumental in that. Not sure if he told you but he got 12 points above an A* and it was his best A level result!'
A student, August 2023: 'I really enjoyed our lessons and think it has really helped prepare me for the Oxford style tutorials.'
A student, August 2023: 'wanted to let you know I ended up getting an A* in English, thanks so much for all the help!'
Mark, a parent, June 2023: 'Many thanks josh for your help this year. [E.] has said to me it has really helped, you started assisting her at a time when she felt behind her class mates for the whole of the first year, having switched to English half way through term one.'
Melanie, a parent, June 2023: 'Thank you so much for all your time and effort with [T.]'s English literature. She really enjoyed your sessions together and it really boosted her confidence and inspired her to think more deeply and critically about the texts. It also confirmed that she is happy and excited to study a literature based course at degree level.'
*
A-level results, August/September 2022:
'[L.] came home from university yesterday to attend her school prize giving ceremony, and this morning as she was leaving she asked me to let you know that she won a special prize in English [ ] Until last night, she wasn't aware of any of her awards, apart from her scholarship, so it was all a lovely surprise. Furthermore, the essays she wrote in her A level English exams have somehow found their way into her teachers' hands; they told her, with beams of pride , that the three marks dropped overall were actually in her *non exam* assessment, so 30/30 in all questions across all papers under exam conditions, something she had never achieved before. She had admitted to me in the aftermath of the exams that when she was writing her English papers she had really enjoyed the process, her thoughts flowing pretty effortlessly on to the paper. But she had also worried this stream of ideas might not be fit with the mark schemes. [ ] she [ ] wanted you to know about her prize, as she thought you'd be pleased, and she also wanted to say thanks one last time for your inspirational teaching that led to it.'
'I got AAA* for my results much higher than my predicted! particularly for english'.
'[G.] got an A star in English. And is off to Oxford. [ ] Thanks so much for everything - you were honestly amazing and really helped her get there'.
'[L.] got 3 a stars and an A star as well in her EPQ. Her highest marks were in English Literature ( 197/200)'.
'I achieved 4A*s in my Alevels - one being in English Literature. My teachers also let me know that I got full marks in both the exam papers'.
'[T.] smashed English Literature, A* [ ] she is absolutely over the moon . Thank you so much for all the work you put in with her !'
'I got a D[distinction]2!!! [ ] I got full marks on my PI!'
'I got an A* in English!!! Thank you so much for all of your help I wouldn't have been able to do it without you!'
*
A student, January 2023: 'Just wanted to let you know I got an offer from Cambridge, thank you so so much for all your help.' And Kathryn: 'You were such a great help to [E.] in her preparation for the Cambridge application and interview and we were all delighted when she was offered a place this week. Thank you for all the support you gave her.'
Shaun, a parent, January 2023: '[E.] has found the sessions really very helpful (and has enjoyed them!)'
Guifang, a parent, December 2022: 'From what I hear from [S.], she really enjoys her discussions with you, it's really one of the highlights of her week.'
A student, November 2022: 'I'm extremely happy to tell you that I received an 8.3 for the literary review [ ] Thank you for explaining to me what a literary review is [ ] I remember whilst working on it I was so worried about my grade, but it appears I've survived.'
Deborah, a parent, September 2022: 'a huge thanks again to you for all your work with [S.]. I know he has been in touch to let you know that he got 9s in both English Language and Literature. He was over the moon - well beyond his best hopes, so thank you again for being instrumental in helping him attain those grades.'
Karen, a parent, August 2022: 'Both my girls really like your way of teaching and talking to them, they feel really listened to and respected for their opinions (as well as respecting yours obviously), so thank you :)'
Helen, a parent, July 2022: 'Thanks so much for all the help you gave [J.], he really benefitted from the sessions he had with you.'
Tara, a parent, June 2022: 'Thank you so much for all your help and patience - I think you have been brilliant for her confidence. She found English exams really very difficult before she started talking to you and it's amazing to see how much calmer (relatively speaking!) she has been going in to her A level English papers. Whatever the result, her sessions with you have definitely helped her to enjoy English again and I'm really grateful.'
A student, June 2022: 'This is incredibly insightful and thought provoking feedback. Thank you so much.'
Mei, a parent, June 2022: 'She found your lessons very helpful and always remarked to me how much you went the extra mile for her ; looking up and sending on links to whatever you'd been discussing. Much appreciated!'
Marguerite, a parent, June 2022: 'Thank you so much for all you've done for [T.] in the past year . [ ] you are a very talented teacher.'
Monica, a parent, June 2022: 'You have been an absolutely wonderful tutor to [L.], and how time has flown since she first met you! [ ] Many a time she has needed someone to talk to, not so much about AO1-5, but rather about the beauty and burden of literature and life. You have always been willing to do that, and she is richer for it.'
A student, June 2022: 'Thank you for teaching me for the last year; I have enjoyed our lessons and I feel I have grown as an English student, with thanks to your teaching.'
A student, April 2022: 'I received an 8 for my essay!! I want to thank you for your tutoring on Keats and Wordsworth- I wouldn't have gotten such a grade without it!! [ ] I learned tons because of you.'
Ngozi, a parent, March 2022: 'Thanks for everything that you're doing for [G.] - it has been very helpful.'
A student, February 2022: 'Really, thanks so much. Was such a good and efficient service. Your feedback looks really good and I'm going to implement it today. [ ] Thanks again for doing this on such short notice'.
Deborah, a parent, October 2021: '[S.] said you make it really fun - he said at school his energy goes down in English lessons and with you it goes up! So that is praise indeed from a teenage boy!'
A student, August 2021: 'I got the A grade ! I'm so pleased, thank you for all the help and the essays really paid off :).'
Monica, a parent, July 2021: 'As would be expected from his first class qualifications, Josh is extremely intelligent. However, in my opinion, he has a a very particular advantage over others of a similar academic background, namely his ability to exhibit an authentic interest in the ideas his students express. He is always kind and encouraging, but without sacrificing rigour; this approach has had a hugely positive impact on my daughter when speaking, writing and reading. Furthermore, Josh has introduced her to a range of authors, poets , films and philosophical thought, thus enriching her far beyond the school curriculum. In the future, my daughter will undoubtedly look back on her time with Josh with both fondness and gratitude. I have no hesitation in recommending Josh as a tutor'.
Guifang, a parent, July 2021: 'I have know Joshua for 2 months and He has been supporting my daughter excellently through her GCSE courses, helping her to achieve a 9 in predicted grades. From this, Joshua has always been very serious with the work, needless to say, always punctual and gives detailed homework feedback. I know him to be a wonderful tutor to my daughter.'
Susan, a parent, May 2021: '[T]hank you so much for all your help with [N.] [ ] [N.] found your lessons extremely helpful which enabled her to enjoy and understand English in a greater depth [ ] it was excellent tuition . Thank you'.
Jamal, a parent, May 2021: 'Thank you Josh for all your efforts, you have greatly assisted [S.] in better understanding English Literature as whole.'
Zahed, a parent, May 2021: 'We are grateful for all your help and support. We are in no doubt that [A.] has improved a lot in English Literature under your guidance.'
A student, May 2021: 'I just got my coursework back and got an A in it. Just thought i should let you know thanks you!'
Margaret, a parent, March 2021: 'Thanks for helping [M.] to improve her English understanding. She really enjoys her lessons and chats!'
Chris, a parent, March 2021: '[R.] is benefiting immensely from your lessons and is definitely getting more confident in expressing his thoughts in writing! Thank you.'
Amanda, a parent, December 2020: 'Josh has really helped join the dots, encouraged a depth of questioning and ways to interpret and compare ideas, extracting and bringing fresh meaning to narrative styles and creative use of language. Josh has been a great support and steered [R.]'s confidence to look more thoroughly and develop a greater understanding all round. Josh has a kind, approachable style and encouraged [R.] with debating aloud and suggestions for further reading which all continue to be an invaluable help and inspire greater confidence in approaching exams and further reading in future!'
A student, December 2020: 'He helps focus my understanding and makes sure i understand the topic we are learning before moving on. Josh will make sure to ask you questions throughout the process and is always ready for your ideas even if you think it's wrong. He will set homework but makes sure to switch it up each week to make it more interesting and gives his feedback to help me understand what i need to do to improve.'
Diana, a parent, September 2020: 'Josh worked with my daughter for her A Level in English Literature. He was outstanding with his ideas and expanding her critical thinking. He went above and beyond to develop her analytical skills and as a result helped her obtain an A*. He is an absolutely lovely, gentle but dynamic and reliable tutor who has a rare ability combine his academic achievement with a natural talent for teaching. A real gem and we cannot thank him enough.'
A parent, September 2020: 'Joshua is an excellent tutor with great communication skills . He is very patient , helpful , approachable and takes time to explain everything clearly to my daughter . Joshua has been able to breakdown and explain in full detail all aspects of the A Level content.'
A student, June 2020: 'it's been great being taught by you, I've learned so many critical thinking skills in such a short space of time.'
A parent, March 2020: 'I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done for her - you've been the best English teacher she's ever had and she has loved her time with you.'
*
During my teacher training, I taught all age groups at two west London secondary schools.
While at Oxford, I was part of an 'e-mentoring' scheme to help candidates from schools without a history of Oxbridge applications.
At Christ College, Brecon, I ran two series of seminars, for sixth-formers studying RS and English literature. In English we covered 'The Tempest', Gothic literature, Pat Barker's 'Regeneration', 'Jane Eyre', Wilfred Owen, and 'The Canterbury Tales'.
Tutoring Approach:
I try to combine three things that I want my students to do, which are three forms of thinking: speak about complex ideas, read high-quality material, and write essays for which they will receive detailed feedback. For obvious reasons, lessons are weighted to speaking, and homework to reading and writing.
Speaking
Pedagogy's holy grail is measuring progress, which is difficult in a classroom and impossible in a lecture. Happily, the tutorial system allows this to occur continuously and efficiently via dialogue. Can a student re-express an idea they have heard or read in their own words? If the answer is yes, they have probably understood the idea. Hence the constant questions!
As well as understanding the ideas of others, speaking is essential for students to develop their own. I love the quotation from the novelist E. M. Forster, 'How can I tell what I think till I see what I say?' We improve the quality of our ideas through the process of articulating them.
For my part, quite a lot of what I say is explaining what texts mean. This might sound obvious, but great works of literature are complex, so, to understand their meaning, one's own interpretation probably needs the support of others' prior interpretations.
I sometimes like to break the question of a text's meaning into two: What's it about? And what's it really about? Answering the first question is comprehension, a necessary first step. To answer the second question is to understand. In 'A Streetcar Named Desire', for example, Blanche goes to live with her sister in New Orleans. She expresses a strong dislike of her surroundings and is frequently associated with images of water. She declines mentally and is eventually taken away. So what's the play really about? Blanche is a Romantic idealist who is disappointed with her life but still tends to imagine things in their perfect form. The play is about the human soul conceiving of things being as good as they could be (as if cleansed by water), reaching for the conception, and failing to grasp it - shuttling back and forth, in other words, on the streetcar named desire.
One thing I frequently encourage is making the link between those oft-cited elements of a good essay, themes and quotations. These are not unrelated ingredients, they are the text itself viewed from different distances. A theme (the desire to be cleansed) is a wide shot, and a quotation ('the land of the sky blue water') is a close-up. So the student of English has to practise their ability to zoom in and out.
Another way I try to support my students' studies is by making connections between the texts they are reading, which in my experience doesn't happen that much at school. Particularly at A-level, there are often many fruitful connections between the half-dozen or so texts being studied: the Romantics were devoted to Shakespeare and Milton, the Gothic is an aspect of the Romantic, the Aesthetic Movement drew on particular strains of Romanticism, etc. When these connections get made with reference to particular writers, they are no longer just isms. They make the material deeper and easier to understand at the same time. Towards the end of their school careers, students of the humanities should be able to get the sense of taking part in 'the Great Conversation that began in the dawn of history and that continues to the present day' (Robert M. Hutchins).
Reading
I regularly give my students PDFs of high-quality secondary material pitched at their level or just above it. Explanatory notes, commentaries, and essays can help with understanding, particularly when it comes to context. (And all exam boards have assessment objectives relating to historical context.) To know that a text was written during a particular period and what characterised that period is to have a mental scaffold that does not limit movement but frees it. In studying the humanities we are studying human culture, and no one can do that without a bit of structure. It also helps when thinking about texts in relation to each other - when writing a comparative essay, for example. I like to think of honing in from context to text, e.g. Romanticism (late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries) > William Blake (1757-1827) > 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience' (1794) > 'The Tyger'. (What's 'The Tyger' about? There's a question!)
In my experience, knowledge acquisition operates according to the Matthew principle, named after a verse in the Gospel of Matthew: 'unto every one that hath shall be given'. In other words, the more you've got, the more you'll get. Every time you learn something about Romanticism, the greater will be your understanding of the poetry of William Blake. Your internal bookshelves expand - more connections, greater understanding. Reading secondary material is obviously 'extra', but it works to enhance students' understanding of set texts rather than crowd them out. Homer Simpson said, 'every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain', and we laugh because it's not true. You can't fill up a brain, so the clichι about people's (particularly young people's) limitless potential is true. Every time you learn something new, you enrich your contextual understanding of everything else you have ever learnt. '[E]very moment is a new and shocking / Valuation of all we have been', as T. S. Eliot put it in 'East Coker'.
Writing
Speaking and reading are in a concrete way preparation for writing. If you think and make notes while speaking and reading, by the time it comes to writing an essay, the question should not be about what to say, but how to arrange the things you want to say. So annotation is an important skill. It's a bit like getting 'in the zone' for a sportsperson - students must practise getting there and staying there. I model the annotation process something like this:
Read with a pencil in your hand. What makes you underline? Something fires in your brain, so that you have a response - you spot a developing theme, you're reminded of another book, you agree or disagree, there's a word you don't know and need to look up, you like the way a sentence sounds. It could be anything. Read until you've underlined twenty words or sentences. Work out the three or four connections between the things you have to say, and you've got a paragraph plan. Work out the main thing you have to say, and you have a thesis for your essay, which, as you aim your paragraphs at it, will accumulate force.
A lot of learning (and life) is about noticing connections, so getting into the habit of doing so is something like learning how to learn. If a student has developed this habit, they shouldn't really have to think 'What shall I write?' in front of a blank sheet of paper or screen. The content of the essay will be a sort of emanation of prior thinking.
When it comes to giving students feedback, I keep in mind one of the best incites I heard early in my PGCE: attend to your students' writing as you would a piece of literature. This way, the marking progress becomes analogous to the writing process. What are all the things that could make this essay better? And is there a connection between them, i.e. what's the main thing this student needs to focus on? (I usually give feedback using comments and 'track changes' in Microsoft Word.)
Why study English?
It has been said that 'If you can think, and speak, and write, you are absolutely deadly', and I think that's right. Learning how to construct and articulate good arguments is learning how to impose ideas on the world. To the extent that English is about feelings, it is about their articulation, and there is a great deal to learn about how feelings have been and can be articulated. Moreover, because English is the medium of instruction in all other subjects, command of it confers a freedom to range through the history of ideas and discriminate between reliable and unreliable, including online. Language is a prerequisite for thought - doing English properly is learning how to think better.
Subjects
- Study Skills
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- English
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport local teaching and Southport private tuition
Subjects: Study Skills | English | French | Spanish
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Having tutored for 12 years and been in mainstream education for the past 9, I am more than ready and willing to work with young people who are in need of a variety of different approaches: - Stretching and challenging the most able - Going back ...
View Christopher's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Having tutored for 12 years and been in mainstream education for the past 9, I am more than ready and willing to work with young people who are in need of a variety of different approaches: - Stretching and challenging the most able - Going back ...
View Christopher's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
Having tutored for 12 years and been in mainstream education for the past 9, I am more than ready and willing to work with young people who are in need of a variety of different approaches:
- Stretching and challenging the most able
- Going back to basics with exam content
- Handwriting
- Organisation
- Revision skills and independent learning
Teaching Experience:
Qualified teacher (secondary)
Most recent tutee Results
Student 1: GCSE Spanish - Grade 9
Student 2: SATs 101 / 102 / 102
Student 3: GCSE English Language-Grade 8
Student 4: GCSE Spanish - grade 6
Student 5: GCSE French (current)
Tutoring Approach:
There is no right answer to "what is the best approach" - my first session will always be one hour to formulate a plan based on the requirements of the parent(s) or carer(s), to meet the learner in question, and to come up with a plan of action based on a variety of factors. This will incorporate target grades in school, achievements so far, existing attitudes to learning amongst other things.
Subjects
- Study Skills
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- French
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- Spanish
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private teaching and Southport home tuition
Subjects: English | Biology
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Welcome to my tutoring page! My name is Roisin and I'm dedicated to helping students not only grasp the material but develop a true love for learning. With a focus on English and Biology, I bring enthusiasm, patience, and a kind, supportive approach ...
View Roisin's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Welcome to my tutoring page! My name is Roisin and I'm dedicated to helping students not only grasp the material but develop a true love for learning. With a focus on English and Biology, I bring enthusiasm, patience, and a kind, supportive approach ...
View Roisin's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
Welcome to my tutoring page! My name is Roisin and I'm dedicated to helping students not only grasp the material but develop a true love for learning. With a focus on English and Biology, I bring enthusiasm, patience, and a kind, supportive approach to each session. I believe that every student has the potential to excel when given the right guidance, and I'm committed to tailoring lessons to suit individual needs. I value learning from mistakes and see them as a powerful part of growth. As a hard worker, I take pride in creating a positive, encouraging environment that helps students build confidence and reach their full potential.
Teaching Experience:
While I may not have extensive formal teaching experience, I have had the rewarding opportunity to volunteer and assist students with their schoolwork. Through this hands-on experience, I've helped children improve their understanding of subjects like English and Biology, guiding them towards better grades and increased confidence. I've always enjoyed working one-on-one with students, providing personalized support and encouragement. These experiences have shown me how impactful patience, clear explanations, and a positive attitude can be in helping students overcome challenges and succeed academically.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is centered around fostering a positive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable learning and growing. In English, I focus on helping students refine their own writing style, teaching them to be clear and concise while also nurturing a genuine love for the subject. I aim to expand their creative and analytical abilities so they can approach writing and literature with confidence. For Biology, I like to break down complex concepts into simple, foundational ideas that students can build upon. This way, they gain a deep understanding from the ground up, which strengthens their overall knowledge. I don't believe mistakes are a setback-they are a part of the learning process. I encourage students to learn from them, using each challenge as an opportunity to improve and grow.
Subjects
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private teaching and Southport private tuition
Subjects: English | Law
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello, I am Sankalp and I hold a Master's degree in Law. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Education and I pride myself in helping learners understand complex course material by breaking them into simple, easy-to-understand information. Working in t ...
View Sankalp's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello, I am Sankalp and I hold a Master's degree in Law. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Education and I pride myself in helping learners understand complex course material by breaking them into simple, easy-to-understand information. Working in t ...
View Sankalp's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
Hello, I am Sankalp and I hold a Master's degree in Law. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Education and I pride myself in helping learners understand complex course material by breaking them into simple, easy-to-understand information. Working in the legal field has exposed me to numerous cases and claims that I use in teaching case analysis while allowing me to provide legal training to adults and health professionals. I am an easy going fellow and love to build a rapport with my students to create a conducive learning environment and ensure my students have a great time while learning. I pride myself in being a learning partner as I invest in my students' success so that they can achieve great academic success.
Teaching Experience:
I have been a tutor for 6 years and have worked with a diverse group of learners. I tutor individuals on legal case management to help them analyze and manage claims and cases and prepare inquests. I also teach English, with a focus on public speaking to help individuals gain more confidence and improve the English speaking skills, particularly ESL learners.
Tutoring Approach:
Given my extensive experience, I have an adaptable teaching approach that is student-centered. I move with my students' pace and let them guide what areas I should focus on based on their needs. When tutoring law, I provide cases for analyses and help students during the case analysis by supporting active discussion. For my English learners, I focus on building vocabulary and comprehension and encourage learners to speak by providing arbitrary topics of discussion. I provide resources and also help students prepare for examinations.
Subjects
- English
- GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£15 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Law
- Further/Higher (university) (£15 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
The search box above can be used to find Southport private teaching and Southport home tuition
Subjects: History | English
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I'm local to Much Wenlock and live a stonesthrow from the local bus stop and William Brookes School here in Much Wenlock. I have a genuine desire to help those who may be struggling with their English and History and would benefit form additional ...
View Oran's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I'm local to Much Wenlock and live a stonesthrow from the local bus stop and William Brookes School here in Much Wenlock. I have a genuine desire to help those who may be struggling with their English and History and would benefit form additional ...
View Oran's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I'm local to Much Wenlock and live a stonesthrow from the local bus stop and William Brookes School here in Much Wenlock.
I have a genuine desire to help those who may be struggling with their English and History and would benefit form additional 1-2-1 support.
On completing my Degree at UCS Shrewsbury in English Literature and Creative Language, I later passed a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (TQUK/RQF)
Teaching Experience:
Although I have little teaching experience I have began supporting and tutoring Key Stage 4 Students in Much Wenlock who are currently studying for GCSE English Language & Literacy.
Tutoring Approach:
are you studying for sats or gcse/a-level english or history?
do you require additional support outside of the classroom or because you have chosen to be homeschooled.
are you seeking support or coaching on exam technique?
are you perhaps neurodivergent and think it would be of help if your tutor was neurodivergent too?
would you benefit by gaining support from a younger tutor who passed both gcse & a-level english and history, going on to achieve a ba (hons) degree in english and creative writing?
Subjects
- History
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport home teaching and Southport home tuition
Subjects: English | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: Lessons will take place in Twickenham in a bright and airy room with a cafι area for parents to wait comfortably, right in the heart of Twickenham with parking nearby. I am a dedicated primary maths and English tutor who believes every child can ...
View Erin's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: Lessons will take place in Twickenham in a bright and airy room with a cafι area for parents to wait comfortably, right in the heart of Twickenham with parking nearby. I am a dedicated primary maths and English tutor who believes every child can ...
View Erin's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
Lessons will take place in Twickenham in a bright and airy room with a cafι area for parents to wait comfortably, right in the heart of Twickenham with parking nearby.
I am a dedicated primary maths and English tutor who believes every child can succeed. I create a calm, supportive, and joyful learning environment, making lessons fun, creative, and engaging while building strong foundations, boosting confidence, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Teaching Experience:
My journey in education began overseas, teaching English to children and young adults in Thailand and New Zealand. That experience inspired me to train as a primary teacher, combining my love of working with children with my passion for helping them grow into confident, capable learners. Since then, I've taught in both state and independent primary schools across New Zealand and London, led the maths department at a leading London prep school, and taken on leadership roles that have deepened my understanding of how children learn best.
For me, great teaching is about more than just covering the curriculum. It's about knowing each child, recognising their strengths, and giving them the tools to overcome challenges. I believe that when children feel safe to take risks, proud of their progress, and inspired to explore, they can discover abilities and potential they never knew they had. That's why my sessions focus on building strong foundations, boosting confidence, and developing independent learning skills, while fostering a joy of learning that will carry children through life.
Every session is an opportunity for children to explore, grow, and be challenged in a way that feels exciting and achievable. Seeing the children embrace new concepts, solve problems with creativity, and leave with a sense of accomplishment is what makes learning so inspiring.
Tutoring Approach:
Our approach is built around three guiding pillars:
*Curiosity* - sparking wonder and a love of discovery.
*Confidence* - building self-belief and the courage to take responsible risks and tackle challenges.
*Joy* - celebrating progress and making learning fun.
With extensive experience teaching across the UK curriculum in both state and independent schools, I have led the maths department at a top London prep school and held various leadership roles that have shaped my approach to education. I am experienced in preparing children for 7+, 8+, and 11+ examinations, ensuring they not only master the required content but also develop the confidence and mindset to succeed.
Maths:
My maths programme blends Singapore Maths mastery with White Rose Maths resources, fully aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Children develop number fluency, reasoning skills, and a love of problem-solving.
Each 1-hour lesson follows the CPA approach (Concrete → Pictorial → Abstract), helping children understand concepts through hands-on manipulatives, visual representations, and written methods.
Times Tables: Dedicated practice with a clear progression from basic doubles to all tables 1-12, including fun games and short tests to track progress and celebrate achievements.
English:
My English programme helps children become confident, creative communicators.
Reading: We use the VIPERS framework to strengthen comprehension through Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, and Summarising.
Writing: We guide children through creative and descriptive writing, helping them plan, draft, and refine their work, with supportive tools such as word banks, sentence starters, and prompts to spark ideas and build confidence.
Handwriting & Spelling: Ten minutes of cursive practice plus spelling tailored to year groups (Years 1-2 phonics-based; Years 3-6 statutory lists).
Grammar: Engaging, nature-inspired activities from The Natural Curriculum, linking learning to wildlife and the environment.
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child deserves a calm, supportive environment where learning is a joy. I combine strong subject knowledge with creative, engaging lessons that make even the most challenging topics feel approachable and enjoyable. My aim is always to build solid foundations in maths and English while nurturing essential lifelong skills such as problem-solving, resilience, and curiosity.
Over the years, I've seen children flourish when they feel believed in, inspired, and challenged in the right way.
Each child follows their own bespoke learning plan as part of a small group and works at a level and pace that is appropriate for them. The student to tutor ratio is a maximum of 5:1.
We're excited to offer free trials so you can experience how we can support your child.
Subjects
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Southport local teachers and Southport home tuition
Subjects: Maths | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Jo and I live in Balloch. .I have 37 years of dedicated service in education, I recently retired after a fulfilling career focused on enhancing children's learning. For 15 years, I served as a Principal Teacher in a large, diverse school ...
View Jo's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Jo and I live in Balloch. .I have 37 years of dedicated service in education, I recently retired after a fulfilling career focused on enhancing children's learning. For 15 years, I served as a Principal Teacher in a large, diverse school ...
View Jo's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
My name is Jo and I live in Balloch.
.I have 37 years of dedicated service in education, I recently retired after a fulfilling career focused on enhancing children's learning. For 15 years, I served as a Principal Teacher in a large, diverse school in Glasgow's West End, where I led teams and supported whole-school improvement. As Literacy Leader of Learning for 6 years, I championed innovative approaches to reading and writing across the curriculum.
Teaching Experience:
For the past six years, my role has been Challenge Leader of Learning/Principal Teacher in a large school in the West End of Glasgow. Through the Literacy for All CPD training and guidance courses that I have attended, my remit has been to improve reading, writing , talking and listening as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge with the focus on giving all children the same opportunity to succeed, with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap and promote equity for all. This year due to Covid 19 I have had to develop my digital literacy skills in order to home school through Google Classroom, Seesaw and Teams. A member of the Senior Management team within a large school, collaborating on improving all areas of the curriculum using HGIOS4. SIP, Standards and Quality Report, Education Perspective Report and shared vision, values and aims with colleagues. I am committed to the inclusion of all children and developing the potential in all children by removing barriers to learning, families and staff. I evidence this by collecting quantitative data, people's views and direct observation. To cultivate an environment of professional engagement, dialogue and collegiate working. Moderating reading, writing and assessment of pupil's skills. Leading a PEF team of two highly experienced teachers to track and target individual children's progress through formative and summative approaches (I plan reading, writing lessons through experiences and outcomes that specifically meet the children's learning needs.) Work collaboratively/team teach with colleagues at all stages to implement literacy circles, reciprocal teaching and stem a story. Plan and deliver CPD opportunities for teachers on Early Learning, Scotland Reads, Reciprocal Teaching, STEM a story, Word Aware and Routes Through Writing. Developed my own Busy Little Fingers writing skills programme and implemented across early stages. Plan training days for Support for Learner Workers that give them strategies and skills to improve children's learning. Update staff on Glasgow Improvement Challenge on in-service days and school business meeting. keep them informed of recent
Tutoring Approach:
I offer flexible tutoring options to suit your family's needs - online lessons, sessions at my home, or in the comfort of your child's home.
My approach is centred around engaging each child by connecting learning to topics they genuinely enjoy. I believe that sparking curiosity and making learning relevant can inspire even the most hesitant learners, helping them grow in confidence and develop a love for learning.
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Southport private teachers and Southport private tuition
Subjects: Combined Science | Religious Studies | Geography | Computer Studies / I.T. | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a college student, from the North of England. My academic passions include sciences as well as maths. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy travelling, hiking and new experiences. I am a novice polyglot, fluent in German, Arabic and French. ...
View Mus'ab Ibn's profile or Quick View
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a college student, from the North of England. My academic passions include sciences as well as maths. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy travelling, hiking and new experiences. I am a novice polyglot, fluent in German, Arabic and French. ...
View Mus'ab Ibn's profile or Quick View
Personal Description:
I am a college student, from the North of England. My academic passions include sciences as well as maths. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy travelling, hiking and new experiences. I am a novice polyglot, fluent in German, Arabic and French.
Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring for 3 years, since I completed my GCSE qualifications in 2023
Tutoring Approach:
My lessons are versatile and fun, all while maintaining the objective of the task at hand. I start by assessing the student's baseline knowledge, then scaffold based on that. I continue the lesson by challenging the student to a high grade level, and finish the lesson off by consolidating all the knowledge learnt in the lesson.
Subjects
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Religious Studies
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Geography
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Computer Studies / I.T.
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
The search box above can be used to find Southport local tutors and Southport private tuition
Login
















