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Subjects: Entrance Exams | Reading & Writing skills | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: As a fully qualified, successful English teacher of twenty years, I have a plethora of experience to draw from to enable my pupils to reach their full potential. I am a dedicated, hard-working tutor who has tutored many pupils, all with great succes ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: As a fully qualified, successful English teacher of twenty years, I have a plethora of experience to draw from to enable my pupils to reach their full potential. I am a dedicated, hard-working tutor who has tutored many pupils, all with great succes ...
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Personal Description:
As a fully qualified, successful English teacher of twenty years, I have a plethora of experience to draw from to enable my pupils to reach their full potential. I am a dedicated, hard-working tutor who has tutored many pupils, all with great success.
I have a BA in English Literature from Lancaster University and an MA in Gothic Literature from Manchester Metropolitan University. I currently work at a well-respected school in the area and have done since I left university. I constantly try to upgrade my skillset through continued professional development and courses, so that my teaching and delivery continues to meet the needs of my learners. I have recently been accepted as a Fellow of The Chartered College of Teaching.
I'm an English GCSE and A level examiner and work with students on a multitude of exam boards all over the world. My average improvement is 2 grades for pupils that have 10 lessons or more, but some students have jumped up by as many as 5 grades. Get in touch for more info.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching English for over twenty years. I am willing to teach both Literature and Language, from KS2 up to and including A level. I also offer grammar school entrance examination coaching for all schools, other than my own. I can also help support non English natives with their oral and written skills. I have tutored a hundreds of pupils previously, all with excellent results. I have worked as an examiner at GCSE level and A level for the last few years, for a wide range of examination boards. This has helped my students considerably.
I estimate that I have delivered around 4000 hours of 1:1 tutorials to pupils since 2010 alongside working in the classroom. I have tutored pupils aged 8 to 20, covering KS2, KS2, KS4, KS5 and degree level. I conduct most of my lessons at home, with some via online platforms like Zoom, MS Teams or Skype. I currently teach AQA specification, but have also taught EDEXCEL/EDUQAS/WJEC/IGCSE at KS4, and currently teach AQA specification at KS5, but have previously TAUGHT CAMBRIDGE/OCR/WJEC. I have also supported pupils with UCAS applications, personal statements, and 11+ entrance exams. I have worked with home-schooled pupils, and those who may have had gaps in their education at times, both with great success.
Tutoring Approach:
I am nurturing, supportive tutor who strives to get the best out of my pupils by gently pushing them beyond their normal limits. I offer bespoke one to one tuition based on the individual needs of the pupil so that they can fulfil their maximum potential. I feel very passionately about teaching one to one and find great reward in my pupils' successes.
Subjects
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£65 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£55 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£65 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills | Study Skills | Entrance Exams | History
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Ewan, I'm 36 years old and from Glasgow. After completing my BA (Hons) in Glasgow, I moved to Manchester to do a Master's in History; subsequently I completed my PGCE, MA in Education, and an MBA. Throughout this further study I have ran ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Ewan, I'm 36 years old and from Glasgow. After completing my BA (Hons) in Glasgow, I moved to Manchester to do a Master's in History; subsequently I completed my PGCE, MA in Education, and an MBA. Throughout this further study I have ran ...
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Personal Description:
My name is Ewan, I'm 36 years old and from Glasgow. After completing my BA (Hons) in Glasgow, I moved to Manchester to do a Master's in History; subsequently I completed my PGCE, MA in Education, and an MBA. Throughout this further study I have ran a History department, Humanities Faculty, and now run a Sixth Form College. I am a very patient and personable person, and really enjoying working on a one-to-one basis with students. I have a wide range of interests which I like to bring into teaching where appropriate; using films, music, visual and audio sources can make learning a bit more interesting and appeal to many students own personal learning style. However, there are times we cannot get away from doing the heavy lifting of learning knowledge; breaking challenging knowledge down and clarifying applying this to different exam styles is where my expertise lie.
Teaching Experience:
I currently teach History from Year 6 to Year 13 (KS3, 4 and 5) at a private international school where I hold a promoted post. Before this, I taught at schools in West Berkshire and Manchester. I have tutored throughout my teaching career, an aspect of my job that I really enjoy. I am proud of my students each of whom have worked hard to achieve their goals, whether securing places to study at Cambridge or Ivy League Colleges, or getting the grades to go wherever students dream destinations are. i consider it important to focus on developing the skills to pass the exam or earn a high mark on essays, however it's the tutee that is the boss!
Tutoring Approach:
Very happy to gear my approach around individual needs. Working outside of the UK, I conduct lessons online using Zoom. I am happy to answer emails, texts or chat on the phone or arrange additional online time between sessions to maintain momentum nd inspiration and make sure students stay on the right track. I like to use some multi-media (film, music and pictures) to make learning fun and help with source work. I am also keen to make sure students are fully prepared for exams, and have spent some time looking at how to approach question in these stressful situations.
Subjects
- Reading & Writing skills
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Study Skills
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- History
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Entrance Exams | Reading & Writing skills | Maths | History | English | Drama
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a working actor and a Graduate of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Before going to drama school I went to The University of Nottingham where I achieved a first class degree in English Language and Literature. I am self-motivated, enthusiastic ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a working actor and a Graduate of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Before going to drama school I went to The University of Nottingham where I achieved a first class degree in English Language and Literature. I am self-motivated, enthusiastic ...
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Personal Description:
I am a working actor and a Graduate of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Before going to drama school I went to The University of Nottingham where I achieved a first class degree in English Language and Literature. I am self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about Drama and English.
Teaching Experience:
I currently work as a drama facilitator with West End in Schools delivering drama, history and PSHE workshops in primary schools. I have now been tutoring privately for over 10 years with work ranging from Primary Maths and English, Creative Writing, Drama School, LAMDA and Audition preparation, 11 +, GCSE and A - Level English and Drama. I have also worked with adults on Public Speaking, audition preparation and vocal techniques.
I previously worked as a Maths and English tutor with Explore learning. I taught Maths and English to children aged 4 - 14 of various abilities. I received training in the National Curriculum as well as current tutoring methods. I have a particular strength in preparing students for 11+ exams.
Tutoring Approach:
I am friendly and enthusiastic with a proven record of working well with children. I believe that every child can benefit from one-on-one tuition; whether they need extra help with a subject they are struggling with or they would relish the challenge of extension work. Private tuition can give them the extra time they need to let difficult ideas settle and to encourage them to ask questions and push themselves further. Above all I will try to make every session fun, relaxed and positive. This is not 'school' but a opportunity to bring their learning to life. One recent student said Eleanor is "Very knowledgeable with lots of experience in the world of acting and theatre. She really helped me to realise where I wanted to go with my career and has helped me to start writing screenplays after initially focusing on getting into drama school (I changed my mind and now want to write instead). She is very passionate and has helped me improve in leaps and bounds even in just the past few months. I would highly recommend working with her".
Subjects
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- History
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Drama
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Special Needs | Reading & Writing skills | Entrance Exams | Maths | English | Craft and Design
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a well humoured, and easy going teacher with a keen interest in Design, Technology, Engineering and SEN, who likes to keep up to date with the latest trends in many aspects of design from Jewellery to Furniture. I have a bachelors degree in Sil ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a well humoured, and easy going teacher with a keen interest in Design, Technology, Engineering and SEN, who likes to keep up to date with the latest trends in many aspects of design from Jewellery to Furniture. I have a bachelors degree in Sil ...
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Personal Description:
I am a well humoured, and easy going teacher with a keen interest in Design, Technology, Engineering and SEN, who likes to keep up to date with the latest trends in many aspects of design from Jewellery to Furniture. I have a bachelors degree in Silversmithing and Metalwork and am currently working towards a masters degree in Education.
I'm also a lived experience neurodiversity advocate.
Teaching Experience:
I have just completed my 12 full time year in teaching mainstream secondary school Design, Technology and Engineering. I've worked with pupils from KS2-KS5 in my subject specialism in a range of different schools including a specialist SEMH provision, and sixth form college but predominantly mainstream secondary schools.
I worked as an Assistant SENCo for four years and have experience of delivery specialist interventions, including toe-by-toe, IDL and IEP's as well as acting as a keyworker to support pupils with emotional and behaviour support, when they are finding it hard to communicate their needs with others.
Tutoring Approach:
I am a pupil focused tutor who believes that a variety of short, varied activities keeps students focused, productive and able to learn more effectively. My experience with SEN students has made me patient and believe that the key to successful tutoring is being well resourced. I undertake a limited amount of tutees in order to ensure increased availability for my tutees and to ensure that I am focused on the individuals I tutor and their needs. Above all I believe the students need constant positive reinforcement to increase motivation, self belief and therefore success.
Subjects
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 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.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- Craft and Design
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: History | Study Skills | Reading & Writing skills | English | Media / Communication Studies | Film Studies
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: Very personable and hardworking.My teaching style can be the catered to the needs of each specific individual learner. I also try to use humour to balance out the serious side of teaching, in order to develop a strong working relationship with the ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: Very personable and hardworking.My teaching style can be the catered to the needs of each specific individual learner. I also try to use humour to balance out the serious side of teaching, in order to develop a strong working relationship with the ...
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Personal Description:
Very personable and hardworking.My teaching style can be the catered to the needs of each specific individual learner.
I also try to use humour to balance out the serious side of teaching, in order to develop a strong working relationship with the person(s) I am helping.
Teaching styles can and will include a variety of techniques, depending on the topic area at that time. I am comfortable working wth learners of all ages, and have worked with those from primary through to Adult learners.
Teaching Experience:
I have taught film and media at Knowsley community college for 13 years, and also taught communication studies in my final year at the colllege. Though it was mainly A level, I have also taught Btec units, and can teach gcse film and media studies, too. I have written one film book, and been published extensively with other journal articles for film and media topics - e.g. "Media Magazine" (English and Media centre) and "Splice" (Auteur publishing) film journal.
I have also more recently taught media at two pupIL referral units on merseyside, working with learners who are no longer suitable for mainstream education. Since 2015, I have been an examiner for A.S. film studies since 2015.
Since 2016, I have been a tutor in English, including working on on one with primary pupils (e.g. SATS exam prep, literacy and numeracy work) and also pupils studying foundation English/GCSE/igcse courses etc.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach is to fulfill the potential academic ability of each student I work with, regardless of their starting point.
Though my approach is obviously a serious one, I can also ensure a light hearted tone when the time is right during any lesson, also. My significant teaching experience means I have applied a range of techniques, and methods of differentiation to get the best out of the learner.Clearly one to one teaching requires a different approach to that of one used when teaching over 20 plus learners.
My aim is to link the teaching the learning to the work the student is currently doing on their academic course, to ensure the the best outcomes for the learner, and build on the progress already being made. I always start by making contact with the teacher/tutor where relevant, and use this as a starting point before beginning my own tuition.
Subjects
- History
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Study Skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Media / Communication Studies
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Film Studies
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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.)
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Subjects: Religious Studies | Reading & Writing skills | English | English (Foreign Language)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi, I'm Anna. I'm an author and a poet, I have had many poems published, won first prize in an international poetry competition (2011) and have also brought out two collections, which are on sale on Amazon. In 2015 I published my memoir A Hippopotamu ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi, I'm Anna. I'm an author and a poet, I have had many poems published, won first prize in an international poetry competition (2011) and have also brought out two collections, which are on sale on Amazon. In 2015 I published my memoir A Hippopotamu ...
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Personal Description:
Hi, I'm Anna. I'm an author and a poet, I have had many poems published, won first prize in an international poetry competition (2011) and have also brought out two collections, which are on sale on Amazon. In 2015 I published my memoir A Hippopotamus at the Table. Set in South Africa in the 1970s. I'm about to publish my second memoir and published a book called Writing Memoir. How to Write a Story from Your Life in 2017. Formerly I taught memoir writing to small groups. I have a blog which is updated regularly with articles about writing, poetry, my travels and events.
Teaching Experience:
I taught in Adult Education at a variety of colleges for approximately 10 years (until 2000) - my main subject was Ancient Egyptian History - one of the colleges was Birkbeck University (University of London) I taught undergraduates. I ran a class for a number of years before that for City University on Ancient Egyptian History. For 6 years I taught Information Technology (seminars) at London Metropolitan University, to first year undergraduates. More recently (2000-2014) I worked in Criminal Justice delivering Cognitive Behavioural programmes to offenders and also on another programme supporting victims of violence.
I used to host language students for St Giles English Language school and also for a year taught TEFL one-to-one.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is Socratic in delivery, to draw from the student what they know, what their interests are and expand on that. I like to bring students to poetry, and know about poetry from a variety of cultures from Moslem (like Rumi, Omar Khayam) to French and Afro Caribbean writers. I think learning English should be broad and interesting and make people think. My teaching method is through a conversational approach, short written exercises for identifying strengths and weaknesses, building on strengths and working on areas that require a structured approach for improvement. Learning should be interesting and it should be fun.
Subjects
- Religious Studies
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- English
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills | Maths | French | Spanish | English (Foreign Language) | English
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a primary school tutor from Yorkshire and a modern foreign languages graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have spent time teaching EFL in France and Spain and primary subjects in the UK both in schools and as a private tutor. I am now o ...
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Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a primary school tutor from Yorkshire and a modern foreign languages graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have spent time teaching EFL in France and Spain and primary subjects in the UK both in schools and as a private tutor. I am now o ...
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Personal Description:
I am a primary school tutor from Yorkshire and a modern foreign languages graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have spent time teaching EFL in France and Spain and primary subjects in the UK both in schools and as a private tutor. I am now offering primary tuition services online in York during this time when parents might need to be working from home and need extra support with their child's homework.
Teaching Experience:
I taught as a private tutor in Salamanca whilst studying for my degree and for one year in Barcelona following this in a nursery, primary and secondary school. I additionally taught in two primary schools in Paris. I have worked as both a teaching assistant in the UK and as an English as a foreign language tutor in a Languages College. I have a PGCE in primary education and now teach in schools in and around York.
Tutoring Approach:
I have had experience of teaching all age groups from early primary to adults, of planning lessons and carrying out assessments. I know how to encourage all students to achieve their full potential and believe that appropriate challenge and enjoyment of learning is the key towards achieving success. I have a positive outlook and aim to develop a good rapport with all pupils and create a cooperative and calm atmosphere. It is my aim to deliver exciting and engaging lessons using familiar, real life experiences, engaging and fun games and tailored resources using a variety of teaching methods best suited to each individual child. I am patient and flexible with my time and I am willing to persevere in order to ensure that all students have fun whilst succeeding in reaching their goals.
Subjects
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
- French
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
- Spanish
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£28 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£28 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£28 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
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Subjects: History | Business Related | Reading & Writing skills | Entrance Exams | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Cambridge educated, and an Oxford University prize winning teacher, I have recently passed my latest OFSTED inspection. I specialise in : 11+ English Language (GCSE and iGCSE) English Literature (GCSE/iGCSE/A Level/ELAT) GCSE/ A Level Business ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Cambridge educated, and an Oxford University prize winning teacher, I have recently passed my latest OFSTED inspection. I specialise in : 11+ English Language (GCSE and iGCSE) English Literature (GCSE/iGCSE/A Level/ELAT) GCSE/ A Level Business ...
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Personal Description:
Cambridge educated, and an Oxford University prize winning teacher, I have recently passed my latest OFSTED inspection. I specialise in :
11+
English Language (GCSE and iGCSE)
English Literature (GCSE/iGCSE/A Level/ELAT)
GCSE/ A Level Business Studies
GCSE / A Level History
Creative writing (adults)
Business English (adults)
ESOL (adults)
UCAS statements
Mock interviews
I am DFE authorised to teach the subjects I advertise.
I hold an excellent degree in English, a PGCE in English/History, a Cert Ed.in Drama, an MA in creative writing from the number one UK writing programme, and a post graduate in teaching creative writing from Cambridge University.
I am a published author and editor.
I have taught students from:
Independent Senior : Rugby School, Gordonstoun, Warwick School, The Kingsley School, King's High School, Kingham Hill, King Henry 8th, Princethorpe, Bablake.
Independent Junior: Crackley Hall, Warwick
State Selective: Lawrence Sheriff, Rugby High, Alcester Grammar, Ashlawn, WMG Academy, Stratford Girls' Grammar, Kings Edward's Boys Grammar, newport Girls' High School.
State non-selective: Kenilworth School, Finham Park, President Kennedy, Babington Academy, English Martyrs, Bilton High, Houlton, The Harris, Avon Valley, Walsall Academy, Joseph Leckie Academy, Myton, North Leamington, Ernesford Grange, Southgate School, East Barnet School, Attleborough Academy, Southfield Girls' School, Rugby Free School.
State junior: Potters Green, Long Lawford, Holbrook, Park Hill, Dunchurch, Hillmorton, Cawston Grange, Abacus Academy, Our Lady of Assumption, Henry Hinde, St Anthony's.
University: Cambridge, Warwick, BCU, Keele, York.
I have taught students in the UK, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Russia and South Korea.
I am a native English speaker - this is highly advantageous to English as a second language students.
Scholarships gained: Rugby School, Warwick School.
Bursaries gained: Bablake School, Princethorpe College.
Grammar Schools: King Edward's Boys, Lawrence Sheriff Boys', Alcester Grammar, Rugby High School.
Having a grammar school education myself has been most useful and that my children were educated in the independent sector gives me an insider insight.
Many of my pupils have gone onto Oxford University, Durham University, and elite Universities to study subjects such a medicine and dentistry. One of my GCSE students moved from grade 3 to grade 7 in three months and another moved 4 levels from grade 5 to 9 in 6 months.
I hold QTS and DBS. Unlike tutorial centres, I focus only on one student in a session, ensuring better progress.
I teach students between the age of 8-adult.
I lecture in Creative Writing.
Teaching Experience:
I am an experienced, successful online tutor. I update my teaching skills annually. I have completed my Safeguarding Certificate, Sexual Harassment Awareness, PREVENT training, and my GDPR certificate.
I have worked with Grammar Schools, Independent Schools, Public schools, selective and non-selective state schools. I have been a Head of English and Senior Leader in a highly successful Birmingham school. I have taught writing to post-grads at Cambridge Uni, Warwick Uni, Hull and York University. I have published educational research and resources, edited publications and mentored writers.
I have been an examiner for KS2 SATS, English Language and English Literature and am an Arts Awards Assessor.
I am familiar with the following curriculum:
AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, EDUQAS, iGCSE, Essex 11 Plus, Warwickshire and Birmingham 11 Plus, IELTS,Trinity ESOL, British Council ESOL.
I have worked with pupils struggling to perform at schools which have not served them well. I have worked on behalf of schools, providing one to one tuition for LAC pupils. I have worked with very good pupils at very good schools in order to support pupils to become excellent.
I am willing to do unlimited prep. I do not pluck activities off the internet and hope they fit as I design work especially for my pupils.
Tutoring Approach:
Your child won't be placed in a group with other children who have different needs and work at different levels!
I have high expectations of your child - this helps them to reach their goals.
I will tell you the truth about your child, sharing information and assessments.
I standardise my marking in a secondary school every year.
Successes in 24-25* ( grade boundaries moved up)
100 % eleven plus passes
100% Grade 8 and 9 at GCSE Language.
100% Grade 7, 8 and 9 at GCSE Literature.
testomonials:
'Thank you ...as your support has very much enabled this success.'
'I am short of words to thank you, for all the help and support you gave.'
'She couldn't have done it without your support.'
2023- 2024 Academic year* ( grade boundaries moved up)
NR-9, 8 GCSE Eng Lang and Lit
LS- arrived in the UK with no English and has made 3 levels of progress within 6 months.
JR- gained an 11+ place at King Edward's Grammar School
AN-gained an 11 + place at LSS Grammar School.
AS-gained a place at Lawrence Sheriff Grammar School
RM- gained places at The Kingsley and Princethorpe independent schools
SG- gained a place at Bablake Independent school
SS- gained bursaries at Bablake and Princethorpe Independent Schools
HJP- an adult ESOL learner from South Korea, has progressed from A2 to C1 British council levels, and gained a distinction at GCSE speaking and Listening in less than 9 months.
Testamonials
LR- " We DID it!!!! Thank you so muchhhhhhhh. The scores gets him into the best grammar school - KEGS!Thank you so much for your perseverance and amazing teaching!!!"
SC-" We think you're best English tutor there is so no surprises with your ofsted rating."
Successes 2022-2023.
AC-9, 9 GCSE Eng and Lit ( school predicted grades were 6,6)
ES- 9,8 GCSE Eng and Lit ( school predicted grades were far lower)
HH- 8, 8 GCSE Eng and Lit
WN- 8,7 GCSE Eng and Lit ( school predicted grades were 4,4)
PH- 6 Eng Lang ( school prediction was a 3)
LH gained a place at Medical School and met the offer.
NQ gained a place at University, and met the offer, when the school stated she was not able to.
KS- gained several places at university for Mechanical Engineering and met the offers.
Successes 2022
FO - gained a music scholarship at Warwick Snr.
WH- gained 225 in his 11 Plus exam, entitling him to places at two top grammar schools.
HG- gained his place at a highly competitive Grammar school sixth form- in July of Year 10 he was told he was 'pushing' grade 5 by his teacher.
TW- gained his GCSE score two grades above his September working at grade and 1 grade above his target grade.
SDP- gained a place at a competitive independent school, with a massive bursary
SR- gained a place at a competitive independent school, with generous bursary
HA- passed 11 plus at 249 marks
EK- passed 11 plus at 226 marks
FO has gained a place at his chosen Independent School- he was the first to have been accepted while only in Year 5.
Successes 2020-2021
HL-invited to a medical school interview
KC-Grade 8 in GCSE Business Studies- he was a grade 5 in September and had a target of grade 6.
QN- Grade 5 in English Lit after three months of tuition and beginning at Grade 3.
BJ- Grade 5 in English Language despite predicted grade of 4.
Successes 2019-2020
VY- Grade 8 in English Language- was struggling to maintain a good grade 5 in school.
MS-Grade 7 in English Language and in English Literature- was working at Grade 5 in school.
HL- Year 13- grade 7 in Eng Lang GCSE November re-sit- HL started with me on a very low level 5 and has worked with me for less than one year.
SK-Grade 6 in English Language- was a low grade 5 in school.
WL-Grade 6 - was low grade 5 at school.
LS- Grade 5 in English Language after working with me. School gave him a Grade 3 in their August teacher Assessment GCSE.
BJ- Year 11 - BJ was working at a grade 4 in mid September when I began working with him. He gained a grade 5 in the Eng Lit exam.
KC- Year 10- KC was a low level 3 at the start of year 9 - gained a high grade 5 in GCSE Eng Lit at the end of Year 10.
II- Year 10 - II was a low grade 3 - gained a grade 5 in Eng Lit GCSE.
NE- Grade 4 in English Language - a very low Grade 3 in school.
AA-Year 6-AA passed her 11 plus.
HL- Year 13- received an offer from a good university to take a great Science course only 15 days after sending her UCAS application in on October 15th. Has two interviews for medicine too.
HS- Year 13- HS began studying medicine at Norwich after working with me to write his UCAS personal statement.
SE- Year 13 -SE lacked confidence when trying to write a UCAS personal statement. With my help, SE is now at a very good University.
BR-First Year University- BR was struggling to write his first academic essay. I taught BR how to reference and the importance of using authentic and serious sources.
Parental/ Learner Testimonials:
20-21
I was accepted into LSS...I would like to say thank you for the help in Business Studies as that helped me ace my exams.
KC- GCSE students
P was so happy with the lesson yesterday. He told me that V taught me more in one lesson than school taught me for the whole year which is fabulous !
PN's Mum (PN attends a Grammar school)
2019-2020
LS's mother-
I wanted to express my thanks again. I have no doubt that LS would not have achieved a level 5 without your tutoring, and it had been left to the school. I had every faith that LS was capable if he applied himself and had the right teaching and guidance but could not see him getting what he needed from the school. He did it. Thanks to you.
2018-2019
E has improved a lot lately with V's help. V is really good at teaching (E's mother)
I wanted to drop you a line to thank you personally for all the help and support you have given L over the last few months. Whatever the outcome is she couldn't have done it without your coaching. Her work has definitely improved which wouldn't have happened had she continued with just the support school gave her. So thank you.( L's mother)
Earlier Successes
2018-2019
KS 2 SATS - NJ had given up working in year 6. After my support he won a prize for writing and scored 113 and 117 in his English papers.
Scholarships - CA was a Grade 4 in History GCSE. He needed a grade 7 to obtain a scholarship. After my support CA gained his grade 7, got his scholarship and recently went on to gain a grade 9 in the actual GCSE securing his place at Rugby School.
GCSE- MS was at a good independent school and in top set. However, she was scoring at grade 2 in her English Language and English Literature mock exams. With my help MS went on to gain two level 7s for both her English GCSE exams.
Post Grads - S, A, I were all on a PGA at Warwick University. To get onto the MA course they needed to gain a distinction on their PGA assignments. With my support, all three transferred to the MA course.
ZN wanted to do as well as possible in his MA assignments but was struggling with Academic English. With my help he scored merits for his essays and dissertation.
H - a dyslexic adult who struggled with having to write personal emails/messages-she overcame this by just sending emojis. With my support H now composes emails using words and has the confidence to send emails / messages whenever she wants to.
2017-2018 successes :
N J-- NJ went from a Level 3 in school mock exams to achieving a Level 7 in the actual GCSE exams despite being dyslexic.
OL--OL went from a bottom grade D in school mock exams to achieving a high grade B in the actual A Level exams, taking up her place at Leeds Art School.
JA-- JA was home schooled and dyslexic. She felt that she was not able to study beyond GCSE. JA decided to continue with her education beyond GCSE as a result of the self- confidence she gained with my support.
AZ--As a result of my coaching, AZ had started to gain additional days work ( AZ has his own business)
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Personal Description:
I am a specialist English tutor. I am an expert in this subject, and have successfully taught up to Undergraduate level. I also teach Science up to GCSE level.
- Over 8000 hours experience
- Mentoring and tutoring for the last 10 years.
- 100% achievement record. All my students reach (or exceed) their targets.
- Successfully mentored students to gain 11+ scholarships.
- Track record of helping to improve by two or more grades.
- Successfully tutored students in the new syllabus to achieve Level 9.
- I have a wide range of highly specialist resources.
- Experienced in assisting students with SEN, including dyslexia and ASD.
- I am currently studying at the prestigious Institute of Education, London.
- I apply the Growth Mindset to unlock student potential.
- I use the latest research in pedagogy and child psychology to plan and deliver my lessons.
- I am mentored by world-class English teachers and have been graded Ofsted 'Outstanding'.
I help students engage with texts, learn how to extract meaning and improve their written communication. I work with students who are struggling to connect with the subject or just need an extra boost to reach their target.
I assess a student's strengths and weaknesses and create a bespoke tuition plan. We then work together to tackle their weakest areas and enable them to reach their goal. I have curated a wide range of engaging resources, and utilise different mediums to add interest to my lessons.
I strictly work with only a handful of families at a time, so I am able to give you focused support. Please contact me for availability.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Teaching Experience:
Testimonials
"Bushra is a devoted focused person who teaches with passion and great depth of knowledge. She cares about my son and really wants him to do well and achieve his full potential."
"You have opened my eyes."
"You are the best English tutor we have ever had."
"The lessons are over so quickly, I really enjoy English now."
Top Student Achievements 2016/2017
Student studying new GCSE syllabus achieved the highest grade possible, Level 9.
11+ student secured scholarship for London School for Boys and Merchant Taylor School.
Undergraduate student, after mentoring and tutoring, went from 3rd to 2.1
A-level student achieved grade `A` in coursework assignment after a few months mentoring.
GCSE student went from grade `D` to a final grade of `B` within 3 months.
Tutoring Approach:
I assess students strengths and areas for developments. I then create a bespoke tuition plan.
All lessons are tailored and resourced. I have an extensive range of resources, including model answers and examiner's guidance.
I believe in building students confidence and appreciation for the subject and coaching them to apply their knowledge effectively.
Subjects
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Personal Description:
I am a long-time teacher, lecturer, examiner and professional tutor with a patient and supportive approach.
I passed my PhD in English at the University of Leicester. I also hold a Masters with Distinction from Oxford Brookes University and a First Class undergraduate degree from Loughborough University.
Teaching Experience:
I have successfully taught at over ten schools, four major universities and tutored several hundred private students.
In addition to weekly supplementary tutoring, I also offer a homeschool tutoring programme and am happy to take full responsibility for the independent delivery of the curriculum.
I hold qualifications in educational psychology and in supporting adult dyslexia.
At home, I live in Oxfordshire with my wife Kate and two stepsons. I enjoy music festivals, running and long walks with our dog Maple.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach is friendly, gentle and supportive but extremely professional. I aim to combine creative and emotionally engaging teaching with expert subject knowledge.
At the heart of my tutoring is how important it is that a student believes in their own ability to learn and to progress. If there is one word I hear my students kindly use to describe my qualities it would be 'patience'. Yet I never feel like my patience is tested - I love the challenge of finding new, innovative ways to help them understand their subject.
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Personal Description:
I have over thirty years experience of teaching Latin, English, French and essay-writing skills, both in schools and as a private tutor. I specialise in helping students write their Personal Statements when applying to university or to postgraduate courses.
I am the mother of five grown up children, three of whom went to Cambridge, one to KCL and one to Oxford, and I have also guided many other students into achieving offers from top universities, including many to Oxbridge.
After graduating from Cambridge with a degree in English and Classics, I taught for 2 years before going to Drama school, then moved to Granada TV as a researcher and presenter. The next 14 years were spent working for various TV companies, while also writing for national newspapers and magazines.
In 1992, I moved with my family to Salisbury and went back to teaching, first in a college of Further Education, then at a prep school, and subsequently in independent schools: nine years at St Mary's Calne from which I retired in 2015. I was then invited to , come out of retirement to teach at St Swithun's in Winchester and The Oratory School Oxford.
I no longer teach in the classroom, but continue to offer tutoring in Latin, English, French and Writing Skills. A particular speciality is Personal Statements - helping students with their applications to university. I have helped very many students (both pre-university and postgraduates) write successful personal statements for their chosen courses.
As well as the academic subjects mentioned above, I help with any writing task from an A level or IB essay (especially Theory of Knowledge) to university theses and dissertations. I specialise in Oxbridge help, including suggestions for reading, preparation for entrance tests and interview practice. So far I have helped over 20 students gain places at Oxbridge.
Teaching Experience:
Personal statements
I have helped very many students write their personal statements for application to university - both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. This does NOT mean writing the statement for the student - I do not have the breadth of knowledge to write about Astrophysics or Zoology, but it does mean helping the student clarify his or her thoughts, explain what has prompted the interest in the subject, how he or she has developed this interest, what extra-curricular choices have been made, and why, and how current A levels (or degree subjects) have prepared the student for this application.
For many students, the Personal Statement is the first time they have have to talk about themselves, and for many, it is bewildering knowing how to approach it and what to include and what to leave out.
I help the student by asking him/her to fill in a preliminary questionnaire, (Why this subject? What sparked the interest? Why it's important for the student and for society etc). Next, I ask for a first draft - it doesn't matter how bad or poorly expressed this is. Then, I work with the student - either at home or by Skype/Zoom, talking through the first draft and suggesting adjustments, improvements etc. Next the student writes a second draft, and the process continues until the students is totally happy that the statement says exactly what was intended, and show the student at his/her best.
I have many testimonials from happy students (including over twenty five to Oxbridge) which I would be happy to share on request.
Latin
I teach Latin at Latin Common Entrance, GCSE, A level, and university level. The great majority of my students achieve 9s at GCSE, and As and A*s at A level. Many have gone on to read Classics at university.
English
I teach English literature and language - both critical analysis of texts and and writing skills - from GCSE to university level and beyond. Many students whom I have helped with A level essays have come back to me for help with their university dissertations, applications for Masters, or covering letters for postgraduate job applications.
Essay writing
As well as helping with A level essays in all the humanities (RS, Philosophy, Psychology, History etc) I am an experienced tutor for IB Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essays. I have also advised and guided many students with their EPQs.
French
I teach French to A level and
I teach Classical Greek to GCSE.
Tutoring Approach:
1. My first priority is to let the student know that they are not alone - I am here to help. Just being told this can be immediately reassuring, especially if the student has been worrying for about a subject or project for a long time.
2. The next step is to establish exactly how much the student already knows. Nothing surprises or shocks me, but I have come across students seeking help who haven't got a copy of the relevant book or haven't read beyond the title page. I understand this - life is busy.So I am never critical or judgmental, I am always on the student's side. If necessary, I will provide a copy (years of teaching and a large family mean I usually have several).
3. The next step is to encourage the student into thinking of the subject as interesting. This may mean overcoming any resistance, by chatting, discovering how much they already know (always more than they think - another source of encouragement) and relating it to other areas of interest. One ideas have started to flow the student will begin to realise that not only might this subject/essay not be as bad as feared, it's possible they might find something enjoyable about it.
4. Now we look at the project and ways of approaching it. The key here is structure. Quite often the student's lack of confidence has led to panic and accompanying lack of organisation. So I help sort out files, help put notes in order, and encourage the student recognise which bits of paper are/aren't relevant to their work. This is mental housekeeping - and once order has been established, the student is in a better frame of mind for doing the work.
5. The next step varies according the to the subject.
LATIN.
I ask the student translate until he meets a problem. I then explain the topic- taking care to base it only on what the student already knows and feels confident about. If there are big gaps in knowledge, I start filling them, teaching vocabulary, grammar and syntax in an orderly way and asking the student to record what we have covered in his own written file.We then continue the translation, making sure the student has understood everything we have covered so far. This process is designed to lift the fog and give the student the tools needed to translate confidently
WRITING.
If it's an essay, I encourage the student to look at the title and think about (a) what is it really asking and (b) what ideas can he or she think of in response? These can be written down in any order - at this stage it's a question of getting the thought processes going.
We then discuss how to organise the student's thoughts into a coherent whole. This can be painstaking process - it involves teaching essay structure, and and sometimes even working backwards - going from conclusion back to introduction - but we always finish by knowing exactly what direction the essay is taking.
The final step is to ask the student to write something for next time. It doesn't matter if it's short or badly-expressed, and I always make it relevant to school work. The reason I ask for a piece of writing is
a) the act of writing enables a student to know what he/she wants to say
(b) seeing a student's writing shows me how to approach the next lesson. I can see what element of the writing need work, and plan my lesson accordingly.
OTHER IDEAS FOR READING ETC
I often recommend extra-curricular ideas to make the subject more engaging - films, YouTube extracts, magazines, even books - the student doesn't have to read a whole book - even dipping in and out is helpful and there is nothing more deadening to the love of books than being told you HAVE to read them.
STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING.
. I do not only help academic high-flyers. I am also offer warm and sympathetic help to students who - for whatever reason - find academic study challenging. I help develop study skills, suggest organisational strategies (for student and parent) and above all, restore lost confidence by showing the student that he really can tackle - and overcome - any problem - just by taking it slowly and making sure he or she understands each step before going on to the next.
WELCOME TO MY HOUSE.
, I'm a great believer in the comforting powers of a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit, as well as the presence of my 2 cats (who, despite being to every lesson I've given, are still rubbish at Latin). For allergic pupils, however, the cats are banished to the garden.
Subjects
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- Latin
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Personal Description:
I am married, and live in Gloucestershire with our two Chocolate Labradors. Prior to teaching, I worked in advertising and then recruitment for 10 years. I have been teaching for the greater part of twenty years.
I am an avid reader, and keen amateur actor.
I speak basic - and extremely rusty! - French and German.
My other interests include tai chi and kung fu, yoga, weight lifting, and juggling.
Teaching Experience:
I have worked in education since 2003, initially in the primary sector and since 2007 in secondary. My initial experience was as a Teaching Assistant, working with children with special educational needs, including one to one teaching of pupils with autism and Asperger's syndrome. Between 2003 and 2007, in addition to working in both primary and secondary schools, I tutored English and Maths at KS2 and KS3.
I took my PGCE in English and Drama in 2007, and taught full time secondary English Language and Literature at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 for 10 years. I have been an English tutor for KS3, KS4 and KS5 - both face to face and online - since 2019, working with students aged 11-18.
In my last school, where I taught for 10 years, I started and ran the Debating Society, the Mock Trial, and was also involved in a number of educational trips abroad.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach is open and relatively informal. I feel that tutoring works best when a relationship is established between myself and the student - they should feel free to ask questions, raise issues, and discuss any aspect of the work that interests them. It's very different to being taught in the classroom: in addition to individual attention, it also offers the opportunity to read and study texts not on the curriculum which can augment and strengthen the school syllabus. English is essentially a skills based subject. Although there is a lot of content to learn at both GCSE and A level, students benefit from being able to access and flexibly use the techniques needed to study and criticize. Reading, debating, and discussing a variety of texts enables the student to develop and apply these skills in lessons and exams.
Tuition is available in English Language and Literature for all secondary years, including GCSE resits. I can also tutor pupils preparing for the 11+, and scholarship entry in Year 7 or Year 9. Tutoring sessions are specifically geared to the student's individual needs, and may include functional literacy, close discussion of a set text, exam revision, and past papers. We can follow a specific syllabus, with the flexibility to focus on any particular aspect of the curriculum if so desired, or study more organically, choosing interesting and challenging texts that offer the opportunity to learn effectively while developing a strong set of English skills.
Subjects
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- Special Needs
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
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Subjects: English (Foreign Language) | Reading & Writing skills
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
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Types of Tutoring: Online
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Personal Description:
Travelling, I have visited many countries around the world, I also love musical theatre ( both local and West End) attending gigs and live tribute acts, dance lessons, reading, and walking my dog along the beautiful Dorset coastline
Teaching Experience:
I have been working as a teacher for the past nine years after completing my PGCE at Roehampton University in 2011.
Even though my main experience is in Early Years, since January 2018 I have worked as a Supply Teacher and have taught every year group up to year 6. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked for four years as a Senior Teaching Assistant, spending two years in Nursery and two years in Reception. This school-based experience also inspired me to pursue a career in teaching, especially my passion for working in Early Years.
Due to my experience, I have a secure knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum. I have taught 'jolly phonics'. which is the foundation for recognising and understanding each phoneme and is essential in children beginning to learn to read and write simple sentences and basic punctuation. I have taught maths which involved number recognition and introducing counting, shape, colour, weight, height, sorting, and considering 'more' and 'less' up to 20 I have also taught PE, IT, topic subjects, and guided reading. I have also worked as an EYFS teacher in a pre-school where I was also a key worker to 11 children of pre-school age, so I have up to date knowledge of teaching in a nursey setting. I have high expectations for my pupils and set clear objectives based on individual targets, so momentum and challenge are maintained. I am always mindful of differentiating my planning and teaching to cater for every child's ability, learning needs and styles of learning. This is because I have the experience of teaching children with a wide range of differing needs. I am also acutely aware of how Covid 19 has interrupted essential progress and delayed learners important development, and how this unwelcome change in their educational routine has impacted on a child's self esteem and ability to learn in a familiar and happy environment.
I consider one of my strengths to be the excellent relationships I have developed with my pupils, with whom I form positive and productive relationships, promoting a nurturing environment where Early Years children can feel safe and happy and therefore facilitate learning. I am also a strong believer that children learn when they are enjoying themselves so lots of singing and fun is essential. Young children engage with audio visual so these are included within the lesson to stimulate and maintain interest.
During lockdown I also gained my TEFL qualification so am able to give conversation classes to students who are looking to improve their English language skills
In conclusion, I believe every child matters and each child is entitled to the best so they can reach their full academic potential.
Tutoring Approach:
I am an experienced KS1 teacher, who specialises in Early Years. I recognise that fostering self-esteem in a nurturing,safe setting is fundamental in children becoming confident, happy, successful independent learners and young adults. My approach is to assess each individual to establish their specific learning requirements , which will inform future bespoke planning. Each child is unique and will therefore require their own personal learning journey. I am happy to work at a slower pace, to reinforce and consolidate learning or work in depth to push more able children. I have earned the trust and respect of parents and colleagues in all my roles by my empathetic, approachable and conscientious approach to all that I do.
Subjects
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Study Skills | Special Needs | Reading & Writing skills | Welsh | English (Foreign Language) | English
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am an enthusiastic tutor in English, EFL and SEN. I am passionate about progressing individuals to achieve and exceed their educational expectations. I ensure my learners feel confident, motivated and inspired. My love of languages has motivate ...
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Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am an enthusiastic tutor in English, EFL and SEN. I am passionate about progressing individuals to achieve and exceed their educational expectations. I ensure my learners feel confident, motivated and inspired. My love of languages has motivate ...
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Personal Description:
I am an enthusiastic tutor in English, EFL and SEN. I am passionate about progressing individuals to achieve and exceed their educational expectations. I ensure my learners feel confident, motivated and inspired.
My love of languages has motivated me to learn Spanish and I am hoping this will let me access conversations when holidaying in Spain in the future.
I am a fluent Welsh speaker, having had a bilingual upbringing and education. In turn, this has given me a genuine interest in cultural aspects, not least in my love of poetry. I compose poetry in both English and Welsh and have performed at local poetry events. My poetry is in English schools in the North West, as part of the National Curriculum in Literacy.
My interests include: walking with family and our dogs; playing guitar; singing and volunteering at an Adult Day Care Facility.
Being a mother to a child with Autism and learning disabilities, my caring role; at times somewhat challenging and tiring, has afforded me a unique life experience of reward and enrichment.
Teaching Experience:
With over 20 years' experience in Education as a Literacy Intervention teacher, assessor and homeschool tutor in English and EFL, I can progress children and adults on their learning journey.
Within the Primary sector, I teach children from Year 1 through to Year 6 and am knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of the National Curriculum in Literacy:
Reading and Comprehension
Writing and handwriting
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Phonics (Year 1 Screening Test)
SATs (Year 6 SATs practice)
Speech and Language (Makaton, PECs)
Within the EFL sector, I have homeschooled and taught students in Further Education, from overseas e.g. Hungary, India, Nigeria, Japan, Italy, Germany and Russia. I am currently teaching a child online in Shanghai, China.
Additionally, as a fluent Welsh speaker, I can teach Welsh up to Intermediate Level and am currently teaching adults and children online.
I can and do teach individuals with Special Efucational Needs (Autism, ASD, ADHD) and learning challenges such as dyslexia and Irlen's Syndrome.
Tutoring Approach:
My online tutorials offer a bespoke service, tailored to the learner's needs and interests. My lessons are always fun and engaging! I use a range of resources to link to the individual's learning style - we all access and process information in different ways and there is no such thing as 'best-fit'.
I can teach students individually or within groups of up to four.
I have a drive and a passion to teach and support children and adults to attain their learning goals whilst impacting positively on their personal, social and health education.
Send me a message for a free online taster session.
Many thanks.
Subjects
- Study Skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 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.)
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 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.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 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.)
- Welsh
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: Russian | Reading & Writing skills | Business Related | English (Foreign Language)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: My name is Yana - I am professional, highly qualified and enthusiastic linguist by nature and profession, who loves learning as much as teaching. I teach English as second language to adults, I am also a Public Service interpreter, working for the NH ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: My name is Yana - I am professional, highly qualified and enthusiastic linguist by nature and profession, who loves learning as much as teaching. I teach English as second language to adults, I am also a Public Service interpreter, working for the NH ...
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Personal Description:
My name is Yana - I am professional, highly qualified and enthusiastic linguist by nature and profession, who loves learning as much as teaching. I teach English as second language to adults, I am also a Public Service interpreter, working for the NHS; Police; Immigration and Social services.
I am a linguist at heart and love sharing the knowledge, by presenting it in the most student friendly format. I am creative in my teaching style and can design a programme just for you:
- English for everyday essentials, build up your grammar and vocabulary to help you with trips to the shops, doctors, schools, nurseries etc.
- Business English for beginners ( for those starting or planning a career in an office environment: answering calls, writing e-mails, speaking with customers, visitors, etc)
- ESL General Knowledge - Speaking, Listening, Writing Skills
I have been living, working and studying in the UK for the last 19 years, I possess a vast amount of knowledge and experience, which I am more than happy to pass on to those willing to learn.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching English to Russian speakers and Russian to English speaking Executives for years, mainly in an office environment.
I have also been interpreting for the Social, NHS, Housing, Mental health and various other public services, so I have a very clear understanding of the difficulties that exist due to the language barriers.
I have collated endless glossaries for every sector, which can help anyone achieve the required level of efficiency and confidence.
Tutoring Approach:
I am eager to help my students to achieve their goals, whatever they may be. I will work with you to determine the intensity, frequency, content of the lessons and the required level, depending on your circumstances.
I offer weekly ESL lessons and packages of 5 - 10 lessons, designed around your specific needs
- Basic Business English for those starting a career in an office environment
- General English from beginner to advanced
- Customised programme for specific language needs
Subjects
- Russian
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Business Related
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Combined Science | Art | Maths | Special Needs | English | Reading & Writing skills
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a passionate, kind and caring educator with a wide range of experience teaching and tutoring both in the UK and abroad. I have worked as a primary school teacher for 9 years, a part-time private tutor as well as spending time working as a Govern ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a passionate, kind and caring educator with a wide range of experience teaching and tutoring both in the UK and abroad. I have worked as a primary school teacher for 9 years, a part-time private tutor as well as spending time working as a Govern ...
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Personal Description:
I am a passionate, kind and caring educator with a wide range of experience teaching and tutoring both in the UK and abroad. I have worked as a primary school teacher for 9 years, a part-time private tutor as well as spending time working as a Governess/nanny in Russia. My most recent teaching observation feedback (November 2020) states that 'You have a positive, purposeful and engaging learning environment fostered and your team work is seamless. Superb high quality modelling of roleplay and you extended all learning while planning in the moment. Provision is high quality and strong, positive relationships were displayed by all.' Following this observation, my headteacher wrote 'Thank you for all you do for the children - you really are amazing and we are lucky to have you!' Carly has a friendly and approachable manner with all members of staff, parents and children.' My induction report states that 'Carly has conducted herself in a professional manner at all times, forming very good relationships with the school community. She has modelled very good behaviour toward the children. She has had an excellent record with regard to following safeguarding procedures. Carly is a very good model of ethical and moral behaviour for the children. She enjoyed excellent relationships with her class. Carly had exceptional standards of punctuality and attendance. Carly followed pastoral policies well and contributed to the wider school. Carly was never unprofessional in dress or in behaviour. Carly fulfilled all aspects of the role as a class teacher including parent's evenings, hosting school events and writing reports. She worked collaboratively with colleagues and followed the lead from other professionals where appropriate.'
Teaching Experience:
I am a highly enthusiastic, caring and driven teacher with a wide range of experience teaching within the Early Years and Key Stage 1, following the English National Curriculum and Development Matters EYFS framework. I am deeply passionate about early childhood development and the relevant pedagogy; I enjoy in actively engaging with the latest research and training in this area. I am dedicated to meet the holistic needs of every child within my care as well as furthering my own personal and professional development. This is shown in my recent promotion to Wellbeing Coordinator of my school. I have worked in a wide range of schools, predominantly within the younger years, giving me broad experience across areas such as successful differentiation, progression, behaviour management techniques, and aspects such as working with children with SEN and learning EAL. Working within the international/independent sector has further ignited my passion for learning and teaching to the best of my ability. I enjoy working on a more one-to-one basis as I feel able to give every child the time that they need to make accelerated progress. I am highly thoughtful with my planning, and how I cater for individual children's needs. Feedback from parents is consistently positive and I try to make every learning experience interesting for the children I teach.
Tutoring Approach:
I am happy to tutor in-person within Bristol or online. My Specialism is Primary Education, particularly phonics, English, Language development and social skills but am willing to tutor other Primary subjects also. I try to make all teaching experiences memorable and fun for the children so that they are excited to continue furthering their skillset and knowledge.
Subjects
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Art
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Special Needs | Reading & Writing skills | English (Foreign Language) | Arabic
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: During my 21 work experience years as a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL /Teaching Arabic Foreign Learners (TAFL) instructor , I established 10 years of experience in the UK in supporting various EAL students ( including Specia ...
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Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
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Personal Description:
During my 21 work experience years as a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL /Teaching Arabic Foreign Learners (TAFL) instructor , I established 10 years of experience in the UK in supporting various EAL students ( including Special Educational Needs) starting from Early Years to Further Education, successfully helping them to settle in their respective educational setting and overcoming language, culture and behaviour barriers to become more engaged in the school life. Throughout my working experience, I had been successfully working closely to plan, monitor, supervise, and report development of various students. I have also liaised with EAL parents in conjunction with the teaching staff and school staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing and inclusion in school life and community.
In 2019, when I first joined Wirral Council, my role as a Arabic Bilingual Project Officer entitled my engagement and establishment of communication channels with the Arabic speaking community in Wirral, which I have done successfully. Due to my lingual excellence and ability to manage time effectively. I built an excellent repertoire with all families and service providers and managed to provide a quality service to the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Community in Wirral. I built on my previous experience when I got appointed as an Arabic/English Language Interpreter at a Language Service Provider, where I provided language interpretation in different social, educational, medical contexts, supporting Syrian families in different situations to bridge the cultural, lingual gaps to facilitate settlement and cohesion. I provided a supportive relation with most parents by providing guidance and information on the UK educational system, as part of my interpretation role is to shed light on cultural gaps and differences.
I believe my personal qualities, my excellent communication skills and my ability to be an active team member, has played a role in my success so far.
I am committed to providing the best for customers; I have the ability to work closely as a member of a team, and commitment to high quality service and data protection. I have the adaptability and easy approach which supports me in engaging and becoming part of any team I join.
As a mother of 3 girls, I have the personal experience that has enhanced my flexibility and patience.
My various Safeguarding, health & Safety, and "Channel General Awareness Module" training courses have trained me to understand and apply confidentiality. My interpretation role, specially with Asylum seekers and Refugees, highlighted the importance of data Protection and dealing with sensitive issues and traumatic past experiences.
In order to carry out my duties outlined in my role., I mastered the following skills:
• support settling and acquisition of English through translation/interpretation and more formal beginner English interventions.
•keep records of meetings and work carried out.
• Establish and maintain a professional Customer Service approach in different settings and with various service providers supported by positive interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
• keeping Confidentiality and Data Protection in focus.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team and able to work on own initiative.
• have advanced computer literacy, which developed further during COVID-19.
• Knowledge of Early Years & Education settings and family/careers role and engagement in supporting learning specially in learning English as an additional language.
During COVID-19 lockdown, I immediately took the initiative to develop my skills to improve my service via attending a number of courses online like:
•Adapting content quickly to deliver online
•Delivery through a virtual classroom & Engaging learners in VLEs
•How parents can use home languages to support the home learning and school work of EAL pupils
•CPD for Teams training / Wirral Council Online
•Basic Teams Training & Intermediate Teams Training
•CPD Training for Teachers with EAL Pupils
•University of Greenwich / Faculty of Liberal Arts & Science / School of Humanities & Social Sciences
•How to get involved in Refugee Week 2020
•The Bell Foundation- Supporting the home learning of primary EAL pupils during and after school closures (Webinar)
•The Bell Foundation -Supporting the home learning of secondary EAL pupils during and after school closures (Webinar)
•The Bell Foundation - Assessing the learning of EAL pupils during and after school closures Webinar)
•WeLEARN - Stress management / emails
•Webinar - Cambridge (getting started with teaching English Online)
•WeLEARN - Online Security Dojo
•Safeguarding - BTH
•Mental Health Support Event - BTH
•Values & customer Service workshop - Wallasey Town Hall
•Wirral Experience - Induction-Wallasey Town Hall
It is my goal to combine my range of experiences with my ability to be an enthusiastic teacher to make a positive contribution to my online tutoring sessions.
Teaching Experience:
2019-Present
Bilingual Project Officer- MEAS- Wirral Council
I provide a Traded Service to support schools in Wirral to meet the needs of pupils with English as an additional language (EAL) and ethnic minority pupils. My role is to facilitate good home/school communication for refugee and asylum- seeking families with aim of ensuring that each pupil achieves their full potential. I support pupils' settling into school and development of English sometimes via translations of instructions and curriculum language. I also provide support for families prior to and during admission of children with EAL to school/setting. Encourage and promote home-school/setting-community links for example: supporting schools in developing initiatives to meet the needs of EAL parents by providing information about ESOL classes and weekend community language classes. On the other hand, I provide information for staff regarding pupil's first language, cultural and religious issues, meanwhile, I support staff with any initial or ongoing pupil assessment and prepare dual language labels and materials for schools/setting.
2018- Present
Arabic Language Assessment Specialist, Cambridge International Assessments , Cambridge University, UK.
Successfully participated as an Assistant Moderator (Postal), to moderate the work from approximately 20 centres with candidates taking the examination in 0544/03 Foreign Language Arabic Speaking (c/w) for the June 2018 & 2019 sessions. In addition, I have also worked as an Assistant Examiner to mark the work of approximately 400 candidates taking the examination in 0508/01 First Language Arabic Reading (scoris) for the June 2018&2019 sessions, where the marking was done via RM processor. Furthermore, due to my excellence in the pre mentioned 4 modules, I was asked to perform further services with Cambridge assessments, where I was required to proofread test material for 3180/01 & 3180/02 OL Arabic June 2019. Throughout my work with Cambridge, a keen eye on detail and meeting deadlines were a key aspect of my work which extended my contracts further in 2019, when I was asked to be the Setter for the 9680/21 test material for AL Arabic November 2021.
2014-Present
Arabic Language Facilitator - University of Chester
Planning, running and administering Arabic evening classes for undergrades and open for the public. 10 years working within the university where I became an Arabic Edexcel GCSE Examiner, International Cambridge Speaking, reading and translation moderator as well as supporting with IB Diploma.
I have been running the Arabic evening classes at the Modern Languages Department, where I have enjoyed engaging my students in different Arabic language activities to facilitate their language acquisition through Mastering Arabic Series.
2017-2019
SEN TA at Chester Blue Coat Ce Primary School
I support SEN children in reading, writing, and learning skills to access the curriculum ,inside the classroom and out. My EAL teaching experience and school environment knowledge enhance me to ease acquiring social and communicational skills as well.
2017-2018
Arabic Teacher - Al Noor Supplemnetary School / Manchester
Planning and facilitating Arabic Language KS1 & KS2 classes for both natives and non-speakers. I was responsible for presenting and facilitating lessons and activities for practice.
Supporting children in reading, writing, and learning skills. My role included running parents evenings and participation in a number of school trips, workshops and events organization.
I also built up experience while working with some SEN EAL children, supporting them inside the classroom and during the break time.
2014- 2017
Mid-Day Assisstant at Chester Blue Coat CE Primary School.
Providing different services during the lunch break time, either in the dinner hall, or in the playground outside. The job enables me to help children in different aspects of the school life and widens my exposure and experience to the children's full school day activities.
Tutoring Approach:
Whether tutoring online or F2F, I incorporate communicative teaching approach to meet my tutees' needs and plan Scheme of work within the agreed time frame.
Subjects
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Arabic
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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