Christchurch Tutors and Christchurch Tuition

Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified teacher and have worked as a private tutor since having my first child in 2009. I tutor Maths up to GCSE, offering exam preparation and last minute Easter holiday revision sessions. I also tutor English up to year 9 and specialise in 11+ preparation.

Teaching Experience:
I have six years of full-time teaching experience, working within independent and state schools. In addition, I have tutored a range of children aged between 5 and 16 years of age, privately, and within schools for the National Tutoring Covid Catch-Up Programme. As a result, I have a wide knowledge of the National Curriculum. In total, I have over 15 years of tutoring experience.

Tutoring Approach:
I offer face-to-face tuition which takes place at your home. I am a patient and caring person who can explain things clearly. In addition, I will take the time to ensure that your child understands a concept but I will also set high expectations to push them to achieve their full potential. I believe in positivity and praise to build confidence and enthusiasm, which ultimately will aid success.

I also tutor online using Zoom with shared PowerPoints and websites to create interactive lessons. I have a wide variety of books from which I provide relevant questions for students to practise. Homework can be set upon request, and I can also assist with homework set from school.

Please contact me to book a lesson. The first session is free. Thereafter, it is £60 per hour.

Which subjects do I teach?
*English from Primary to Year 9
*Maths from Primary to GCSE level
*Year 6 SATs Preparation
*11+ Preparation

When am I available?
My timetable is flexible to suit your requirements either during the day or after school. Thanks.

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Personal Description:
I am a patient, helpful and responsible individual who enjoys tutoring students and helping them build confidence in their ability to achieve.

Currently my only available slot is Friday 5.30-6.30.

Teaching Experience:
I have 20 years experience working within a school environment, dealing with both primary, secondary age range and adults. I possess a Master's Degree in English together with UK Qualified Teacher Status.

At the moment I work as a Lead Practitioner in a local secondary school in the London Borough of Bexley. I am also tutoring Functional Skills English and ESOL.

I have marked AQA and EDEXCEL GCSE Language papers for the past 5 years, therefore I have excellent understanding of how the marks are awarded for each question in both papers.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe that a key feature of effective teaching is balancing the pupils' success against the level of difficulty required to challenge them. Furthermore, I think to teach effectively you need more than good subject knowledge, something that develops with time and experience - professional knowledge and personal style. In my opinion, a teacher should give all the possible help to pupils to gain knowledge and become useful members of the society. Acquiring knowledge in a supportive, fair, friendly and not tense atmosphere is very important. A teacher should be a role model to students, who helps individual pupils to grow and deals with them in an objective way. In my opinion a good relationship between a teacher and pupils helps to overcome the difficulties that may arise during the learning process.

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Personal Description:
I am currently a lecturer on the BSc Psychology and Language science degree at University College London and a psychology examiner for AQA. Prior to this, I was Head of Psychology at a secondary school where I taught the AQA A-level psychology specification. I also introduced and taught Sociology A-level. I graduated in 2003 with a degree in Psychology from Durham University (First Class Honours) and have since completed a Masters degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology at The University of London, Birkbeck College and a PhD in Psychology at The University of London, Goldsmiths College.

Teaching Experience:
I have coordinated modules in developmental psychology and lectured undergraduate and postgraduate students. I have also taught A level psychology for over 10-years and sociology for 2-years. I have been an examiner and Team Leader for AQA Psychology for the past decade. I have tutored students preparing to sit both OCR and AQA A-level exams. I also have some experience supervising students preparing to take IB Psychology.

I have a PGCert Qualification in the Management of Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher education and am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is very much student-centred and I adapt my teaching style to the students in front of me. I like to present an idea/argument/concept and then allow my students the time they need to independently process and grasp the concept before asking them to explain it back to me using their own words. Once I am confident that my student has understood the concept we can then work through the application of this knowledge to practical exam-style questions to consolidate the knowledge and sharpen exam technique.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified teacher and tutor of six years' experience. After studying Physics at Imperial College, I taught maths and physics at a private tutorial college in Kensington before gaining a PGCE Teaching Certificate from the Institute of Education (University of London). Currently I teach physics at Tiffin Boys grammar school in Kingston as well as tutoring physics and maths. I am fully CRB checked through the school.

I can also provide tutors to cover other subjects outside my field of expertise. At your request I can arrange tuition from qualified teachers and experienced graduate tutors. Tutoring sessions can be arranged at our base in Wimbledon or at your home.

Teaching Experience:
I have helped many students to gain top grades at A-Level (AS/A2), IGCSE and GCSE, physics and maths, all major boards (Edexcel, OCR, AQA, WJEC) and I have tutored many younger students to pass entrance exams for independent and grammar schools. My students have gained entrance to top schools including Eton (King's scholarship), Westminster, Winchester, Whitgift, Trinity and King's College School. I also specialise in scholarship papers and have helped students gain scholarships, including the notoriously challenging King's Scholarship for Eton College and the Westminster Challenge. In addition, I have prepared numerous students for the 11+ and 13+ Common Entrance papers used by many grammar and independent schools: non-verbal reasoning as well as physics/science and maths. I also have experience working with younger primary school pupils, both in preparation for prep school exams and boosting general maths/reasoning skills.

Levels covered include:
• A-Level (AS, A2: Edexcel, OCR, AQA, WJEC)
• GCSE/IGCSE (Edexcel, OCR, AQA, WJEC)
• Common Entrance (Maths, physics/science, non-verbal reasoning: 13+ and 11+)
• Entrance and scholarship exams (Eton College/King's scholarship, Westminster/Westminster Challenge, Winchester, Whitgift, Trinity, KCS)
• Primary school

Please contact us if you would like to discuss a programme of tutoring suitable for your child or if you have any questions regarding tutoring.

Tutoring Approach:
I offer one-to-one tutoring personalised to each student's individual learning style and course of study. I use my in-depth knowledge of exam requirements to support students' learning. I also provide tailored follow-up activities to foster independence and challenge students to progress their own understanding.

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Personal Description:
My aim is to help each student reach their potential through individually tailored lessons designed to make learning enjoyable. I have a strong belief that for people of all ages, learning can be fun, and if you relish the process, you are much more likely to learn something!

Every lesson includes the use of several workbooks, learning diagrams, reading books, learning games and rewards (for younger students) ranging from stickers to special prizes for the hardest workers!

I also believe that a hugely understated part of any teachers role is to give a student confidence, as when belief is established, the student's results tend to rapidly improve as well. Therefore my extremely enthusiastic approach to tutoring is vital in building a students confidence and skyrocketing upwards in levels.

There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing a student achieve what they set out to do, be it a particular grade they need to obtain or a skill they need to develop.

Teaching Experience:
For over thirteen years I have been teaching English, Literacy and Reading from my own home. I have an Honours Degree in English Language BA (Hons).

Tutoring Approach:
Exam Results

GCSE English

(Grade on the left is the student's grade before lesson one, grade on the right is the confirmed GCSE result)

GCSE English (2023)

1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 9 (A**)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE English (2022)

2 students from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A)
2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE English (2021)

1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
2 students from a 4 (C) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE English (2020)
All exams were cancelled due to the pandemic

GCSE English (2019)

2 students from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B)
1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 8 (A+)

GCSE English (2018)

1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE English (2017)

1 student from a 3 (D) -----> 6 (B+/A-)
1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A)
1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)
1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE English (2016)

1 student from a U ----> B
1 student from an E -----> B
1 student from a D ----> C
1 student from a C -----> A*

GCSE English (2015)

1 student from a U ----> C
2 students from an E -----> B
1 student from an E ----> C
1 student from a D ----> A*
1 student from a D -----> B
2 students from a D ----> C
1 student from a C ----> A*
1 student from a C ----> A
1 student from a C ----> B

GCSE English (2014)

4 Students from a D ----> C
3 Students from a D ----> B
2 Students from a D ----> A
1 student from a C ----> B

Year 6 SATS

(Grade on the left is the student's grade before lesson one, grade on the right is the confirmed SATS result)

Year 6 SATS (2020 & 2021)
All exams were cancelled due to the pandemic

Year 6 SATS (2019)

2 students from below expectations ----> expected standard
1 student from expected standard ----> above expectations

Year 6 SATS (2018)

1 student from below expectations ----> above expectations
1 student from below expectations ----> expected standard
2 students from expected standard ----> above expectations
1 student from below expectations ----> below expectations

Year 6 SATS (2017)

1 student from below expectations ----> above expectations
2 students from below expectations ----> expected standard
1 student from expected standard ----> above expectations
1 student from expected standard ----> expected standard

Year 6 SATS (2016)

1 student from below expectations ----> above expectations
2 students from below expectations ----> expected standard
3 students from expected standard ----> above expectations
1 student from expected standard ----> expected standard

Heckmondwike Grammar Entrance Tests

10 students passed
3 students failed
76.9% pass rate

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

8 students passed on their first attempt
1 students passed on their second attempt
0 students failed
100% pass rate

Recent Testimonials:

Ellen (10)
Year 6 SATS

Ellen was described as just below the expected level for English. We also felt her spelling was often poor and she struggled with extended writing. The main thing we have noticed is Ellen's confidence, attitude to learning and overall happiness: the improvement is immense. Ellen has now adapted a 'can do' attitude and revels in articulating what she has learnt with David. David is incredibly enthusiastic and positive, an approach that has really worked with Ellen. Speaking as a teacher, it is also clear that he understands the amendment procedures for Key Stage 2 and therefore every minute of every lesson is preparing Ellen for success. Ultimately my daughter loves to attend David's lesson and loves learning now!

Score: 10/10

Jack (16)
GCSE's

Jack's mock results were an E in English Language as well as a D in literature and he wanted to do Economics A level which required a B grade in his final GCSE. Jack had two hours of tuition per week from January to May. He enjoyed going (this surprised me as he hated English before the sessions) and had a new found likeness for literacy. He received a B in both language and literature and can now do A level economics. Jack related very well to David- this made learning easier for Jack and he obtained the grades he needed. His teachers at school noticed a marked improvement in his work when he was having tuition.

Score: 10/10

Oliver (6)
Year 2

Oliver was falling behind in Math's and English. I am very happy to say that his confidence and his ability to retain what David teaches him has improved greatly. His teachers at school have also commented on his marked improvement and he now feels a sense of achievement in everything he does- he also speaks of making David proud. David was/is exactly what I was looking for. Oliver doesn't seem to think about his lesson as lesson, he genuinely enjoys spending Saturday mornings at David's as he now really wants to improve himself! Wow!!!

Score: 10/10

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Personal Description:
**Free Trial Lesson** Available for all of West Yorkshire including Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield. Available on evenings and weekends.

Hi, my name is Ahmad and I`m an experienced A-level Biology tutor with over six years experience with over 4600 hours of biology tutoring experience. My past students have gone onto study degree courses including Medicine, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Financial Maths, Economics, Physiotherapy, Audiology, Adult Nursing, Primary Education with QTS, Law, Accounting and Finance, Biology, Criminology & Sociology and Forensic Science.

Tutoring A level Biology is something that I am passionate about and I have been tutoring for the last six years since 2017. I have tutored A-level Biology to a total of 99 students (AQA and OCR). In terms of my track record for A-level Biology tuition, the highest grade has been an A* grade. I have also tutored GCSE Biology to 26 students (AQA, Edexcel and Edexcel iGCSE). The highest grade here has been a grade 9.

19 reviews for my tuition services are quoted as follows (these references can be independently verified upon request):

1) From Sadaf S: (5/5) Really helpful, he makes sure I understand the topic properly before we move on to the next topic. (19th March, 2017)

2) From Hamzah: (5/5) Ahmad is a superb Biology tutor with much experience. His intuitive teaching style not only engages the student, but firmly consolidates what the students learns in the lesson. (13th August, 2017)

3) From Imrah B: (5/5) A great tutor for Biology, really explains all aspects of the A Level course and makes sure you understand it before moving on. He is very enthusiastic and goes out of his way to help his students. Would definitely recommend! (17th September, 2018)

4) From Hajra A: (5/5) Ahmed is an excellent tutor who is very knowledgeable and conveys his knowledge of complex material in a manner easily understandable. Highly recommended. His method involves an individual approach, great advice, positive attitude. Always on time and ready to help. Thanks so much! (14th October, 2018)

5) From Sajda: (5/5) All our lessons with Ahmad have been progressive and proactive. He is well prepared and tailors all the lessons to our needs, paying great attention to detail and allowing pupils to learn and grow independently. Ahmad motivates and plans projection of goals and targets with us and constantly pushes for best results. We are extremely happy with the support and attention he has provided. (20th April, 2019)

6) From Samera: (5/5) Very good overall. Helps to grasp the principle and the context of A level biology. It's helped to gain my confidence and have a deeper understanding of the subject. Would recommend. (30th May, 2019)

7) From Khurram: (5/5) I am rating Mr Ahmed as excellent in all sections of biology because I believe that he deserves this rating. Being knowledgeable does not always mean being able to teach but he has both skills so it is not surprising that we are already seeing improvements at school. Mr Ahmed is not concerned or money orientated but will give his full effort to complete the set targets. He is not only friendly but motivates my daughter to be ready for the next lesson. At the end of the lesson he provides a progressive and truthful feedback. Excellent A* Tutor. (18th November 2019)

8) From Sanna: (5/5) My understanding of biology has become so much better thanks to Ahmed explaining hard concepts really well and Focusing on exam technique to make even the hardest exam questions seem doable. Thank you !! (20th February, 2020)

9) From Aliya S: (5/5) Mr Ahmad is high professional & very dedicated teacher. Blessed to have a great teacher for my son A- levels biology. Thank you so much Mr Ahmad for all your hard work & dedication. (30th August 2020)

10) From Aamarah Q (5/5) Ahmed teaches my daughter who is in year 12.Ahmed is an excellent biology tutor. My daughter feels he explains content really well. Ahmed is very supportive and encourages her to learn. He gives feedback at the end of each session. I would highly recommend Ahmed as a Biology tutor. I have used several tutors in the past and I would say he has been the best in teaching and most commitment to my daughter doing well in the topic. (20th January 2021)

11) From Nusrat S (5/5) Exceeded all expectations. Ahmad is one of the best tutors i've ever found.He provides high quality sessions tailored according to the needs of student . this enables rapid progress . My son has gone from a C/D to A within just few weeks lessons. Ahmad is very professional organised and supportive. His enaging approach has really helped. Thankyou for tutoring my son, your Knowledge and guidance has helped him consolidate his knowledge on topics. he feels he can tackle the questions with more confidence. Highly recommend Ahmad for any student that needs help and aimimg for A/A* (12th March 2021)

12) Huma A (5/5) What a great tutor. Totally dedicated to the study of Biology. My son is preparing for his final A'level assessments and Ahmad has gone out of his way to teach him. He plans the lessons ahead, mixes content with exam technique and then always leaves feedback (constructive) for the parent and student. Can't fault him and would highly recommend as a tutor anyday. (14th April 2021)

13) From Anum S (5/5) Very helpful, I actually understand when he explains (August 2021)

14) From Tolulope O (5/5) Ahmad is an amazing and excellent tutor. (October 2021)

15) From Andrea (5/5) My daughter has been tutored by Ahmad for A Level Biology for nearly 7 months, after I realised there were constant staffing issues at college due to Covid. I found my daughter was missing important lessons, which was very frustrating with A levels looming! Ahmad has been very supportive, encouraging and is very well organised. My daughter has made great progress over the months. I have no hesitation in recommending Ahmad and will be keeping in touch with my daughters A Level results, due in a couple of months time. Thankyou Ahmad (20th June 2022)

16) Sulaiman K (5/5)Amazing. Knows exactly what he's talking about and honestly makes the lesson so interactive. (17th July 2022)

17) MOAZAM ALI H (5/5) Ahmad has been an amazing tutor for biology GCSE . My daughter has started with him at GCSE and achieved grade 9 and now she is continuing A-Level with him and we are sure to achieve A*.He is patient, kind, helpful and very good at explaining things. He is very easy to get along with, knowledgeable and his lessons are always well planned. We were lucky to find him (1st September 2022)

18) Renu M (4/5) I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is very important to do well in Biology. He keeps a graph to track progress

I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is the main thing he focuses on rather than explaining content, unless you get a question wrong because you don't know the information. He keeps track of which questions Available for all of West Yorkshire including Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield.

Please note, for in-person tuition, I only cover certain areas of West Yorkshire on certain days. Therefore, you will need to be flexible with the days you are available.

Hi, my name is Ahmad and I'm an experienced A-level Biology tutor with over six years experience and over 5300 hours of biology tutoring experience. My past students have gone onto study degree courses including Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Financial Maths, Economics, Physiotherapy, Audiology, Adult Nursing, Primary Education with QTS, Law, Accounting and Finance, Biology, Criminology & Sociology and Forensic Science.

Tutoring A level Biology is something that I am passionate about and I have been tutoring for the last six years since 2017. I have tutored A-level Biology to a total of 113 students (AQA and OCR). In terms of my track record for A-level Biology tuition, the highest grade has been an A* grade. I have also tutored GCSE Biology to 32 students (AQA, Edexcel and Edexcel iGCSE). The highest grade here has been a grade 9.

With each student, I made sure my lessons are focused and very efficient, making sure the student thoroughly understands the topic area. Exam question practice is absolutely crucial for a strong exam performance in A-level Biology. The best grades do not go to the one who memorises a textbook off by heart. The best grades are achieved by those students who have done lots and lots of exam question practice. With me as a tutor, we will aim to cover questions from over 60 exam papers. This is to ensure the strongest possible performance in the real exams.

With me as a tutor, I will also facilitate the student to completely finish the Biology content five months before the exam. This approach is strongly recommended as it gives the student a total of five months to do intense exam practice. I am familiar with both the AQA and OCR exam boards and have taken part in a AQA Continuing Professional Development course for A-level Biology. In addition to tutoring, I have been teaching other subjects to students mainly between the ages of 12-18 at an established educational Institute in Bradford for seven years. I also have experience in studying at the University of Leeds on a Biomedical Science degree programme.

19 reviews for my tuition services are quoted as follows (these references can be independently verified upon request):

1) From Sadaf S: (5/5) Really helpful, he makes sure I understand the topic properly before we move on to the next topic. (19th March, 2017)

2) From Hamzah: (5/5) Ahmad is a superb Biology tutor with much experience. His intuitive teaching style not only engages the student, but firmly consolidates what the students learns in the lesson. (13th August, 2017)

3) From Imrah B: (5/5) A great tutor for Biology, really explains all aspects of the A Level course and makes sure you understand it before moving on. He is very enthusiastic and goes out of his way to help his students. Would definitely recommend! (17th September, 2018)

4) From Hajra A: (5/5) Ahmed is an excellent tutor who is very knowledgeable and conveys his knowledge of complex material in a manner easily understandable. Highly recommended. His method involves an individual approach, great advice, positive attitude. Always on time and ready to help. Thanks so much! (14th October, 2018)

5) From Sajda: (5/5) All our lessons with Ahmad have been progressive and proactive. He is well prepared and tailors all the lessons to our needs, paying great attention to detail and allowing pupils to learn and grow independently. Ahmad motivates and plans projection of goals and targets with us and constantly pushes for best results. We are extremely happy with the support and attention he has provided. (20th April, 2019)

6) From Samera: (5/5) Very good overall. Helps to grasp the principle and the context of A level biology. It's helped to gain my confidence and have a deeper understanding of the subject. Would recommend. (30th May, 2019)

7) From Khurram: (5/5) I am rating Mr Ahmed as excellent in all sections of biology because I believe that he deserves this rating. Being knowledgeable does not always mean being able to teach but he has both skills so it is not surprising that we are already seeing improvements at school. Mr Ahmed is not concerned or money orientated but will give his full effort to complete the set targets. He is not only friendly but motivates my daughter to be ready for the next lesson. At the end of the lesson he provides a progressive and truthful feedback. Excellent A* Tutor. (18th November 2019)

8) From Sanna: (5/5) My understanding of biology has become so much better thanks to Ahmed explaining hard concepts really well and Focusing on exam technique to make even the hardest exam questions seem doable. Thank you !! (20th February, 2020)

9) From Aliya S: (5/5) Mr Ahmad is high professional & very dedicated teacher. Blessed to have a great teacher for my son A- levels biology. Thank you so much Mr Ahmad for all your hard work & dedication. (30th August 2020)

10) From Aamarah Q (5/5) Ahmed teaches my daughter who is in year 12.Ahmed is an excellent biology tutor. My daughter feels he explains content really well. Ahmed is very supportive and encourages her to learn. He gives feedback at the end of each session. I would highly recommend Ahmed as a Biology tutor. I have used several tutors in the past and I would say he has been the best in teaching and most commitment to my daughter doing well in the topic. (20th January 2021)

11) From Nusrat S (5/5) Exceeded all expectations. Ahmad is one of the best tutors i've ever found.He provides high quality sessions tailored according to the needs of student . this enables rapid progress . My son has gone from a C/D to A within just few weeks lessons. Ahmad is very professional organised and supportive. His enaging approach has really helped. Thankyou for tutoring my son, your Knowledge and guidance has helped him consolidate his knowledge on topics. he feels he can tackle the questions with more confidence. Highly recommend Ahmad for any student that needs help and aimimg for A/A* (12th March 2021)

12) Huma A (5/5) What a great tutor. Totally dedicated to the study of Biology. My son is preparing for his final A'level assessments and Ahmad has gone out of his way to teach him. He plans the lessons ahead, mixes content with exam technique and then always leaves feedback (constructive) for the parent and student. Can't fault him and would highly recommend as a tutor anyday. (14th April 2021)

13) From Anum S (5/5) Very helpful, I actually understand when he explains (August 2021)

14) From Tolulope O (5/5) Ahmad is an amazing and excellent tutor. (October 2021)

15) From Andrea (5/5) My daughter has been tutored by Ahmad for A Level Biology for nearly 7 months, after I realised there were constant staffing issues at college due to Covid. I found my daughter was missing important lessons, which was very frustrating with A levels looming! Ahmad has been very supportive, encouraging and is very well organised. My daughter has made great progress over the months. I have no hesitation in recommending Ahmad and will be keeping in touch with my daughters A Level results, due in a couple of months time. Thankyou Ahmad (20th June 2022)

16) Sulaiman K (5/5)Amazing. Knows exactly what he's talking about and honestly makes the lesson so interactive. 17th July 2022

17) MOAZAM ALI H (5/5) Ahmad has been an amazing tutor for biology GCSE . My daughter has started with him at GCSE and achieved grade 9 and now she is continuing A-Level with him and we are sure to achieve A*.He is patient, kind, helpful and very good at explaining things. He is very easy to get along with, knowledgeable and his lessons are always well planned. We were lucky to find him (1st September 2022)

18) Renu M (4/5) I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is very important to do well in Biology. He keeps a graph to track progress

I found Ahmad very helpful for exam question practice, which is the main thing he focuses on rather than explaining content, unless you get a question wrong because you don't know the information. He keeps track of which questions you get wrong and then recaps them at the beginning of the next lesson until you get full marks on it, which I found really helpful. In the end I managed to get an A* in my A level exam thanks to Ahmad! (20th October 2022)

19) Hannah N (5/5)
Ahmad is incredibly hard-working, kind, thoughtful and has really helped my daughter who is studying for her Biology A'Level in Year 13. We are so relieved that we have his brilliant support to help her understanding of this subject as she prepares for Mocks and her A'Level. Thank you so much Ahmad. You are invaluable. (21st November 2022)

Teaching Experience:
Pricing:
I currently offer A-Level Biology tuition in Bradford for £24 with a free trial lesson to begin with to allow you to see if I am the right tutor for you. THE £24 OFFER IS ONLY FOR BRADFORD.

Tuition is available outside of Bradford too, but at a higher rate due to extra travelling. The first lesson is still a free trial lesson. I cover all of West Yorkshire. Here is the full price list for all postcodes:

Tutoring Approach:
Bradford District:

All Postcodes between BD1-BD18 £24
BD16 (Bingley) £24
BD17 (Shipley) £24
BD18 £24
BD19 (Cleckheaton) £28
BD20 £34
BD21 (Keighley) £25
BD22 £39

Leeds District:
LS1 £28
LS2 £32
LS3 £30
LS4 £31
LS5 £24
LS6 £32
LS7 £34
LS8 £35
LS9 £33
LS10 £38
LS11 £35
LS12 £36
LS13 £28
LS14 £40
LS15 £40
LS16 £40
LS17 £42
LS18 £35
LS19 £27
LS20 £24
LS21 (Otley) £35
LS22 (Wetherby) £44
LS23 £55
LS24 (Tadcaster) £41
LS25 £47
LS26 £47
LS27 £30
LS28 (Pudsey) £24
LS29 (Ilkley) £39

Halifax District:

HX1 £27
HX2 £40
HX3 £32
HX4 £36
HX5 (Elland) £39
HX6 (Sowerby Bridge) £50
HX7 (Hebden Bridge) £43

Huddersfield District:

HD1 £33
HD2 £30
HD3 £36
HD4 £42
HD5 £38
HD6 £28
HD7 £44
HD8 £49
HD9 (Holmfirth) £44

Kirklees District:

WF12 (Dewsbury) £35
WF13 £34
WF14 (Mirfield) £47
WF15 (Liversedge) £36
WF16 (Heckmondwike) £35
WF17 (Batley) £29

Wakefield District:
WF1 £40
WF2 £48
WF3 £42
WF4 £47
WF5 (Ossett) £40
WF6 (Normanton) £47
WF7 £44
WF8 £71
WF9 (Pontefract) £54
WF10 (Castleford) £48
WF11 (Knottingley) £53

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
Ahmad.

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Personal Description:
I'm a vivid, enthusiastic English and Turkish languages teacher and musician. Languages and teaching are my passions along with my qualifications, so my students have always been content with our interactive lessons.

Having completed my undergraduate degree at Bogazici University, English Language and Literature Department, I had my MA degree at Royal Holloway, University of London, Department of English.

Teaching Experience:
Teaching English and Turkish languages to various levels of students and various age groups have always been my primary occupation.

I'm a qualified English teacher with CertTESOL Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages- TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON. + Cambridge DELTA Qualified.
I teach English to students from the beginner level to advance, special qualification English Exams such as FCE, IETLS, First Certificate as well as to native speaker, primary and secondary school students for Key stages 1-4, GCSE, A Level and AS Level.
Furthermore, I'm a Turkish native speaker entitled with a bilingual linguist. The same teaching areas, beginner to advance, GCSE, A Level and AS Level, for students who wants to improve their Turkish.

Tutoring Approach:
My methods are based on inductive presentations, more students talking time than teachers talking time and loads of interactive activities which I'm taught during my teaching experience and most importantly during trainee education.

It is never boring and never passive for either the student or the teacher.

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Personal Description:
Bonjour!
I am a fully qualified, native French teacher (PGCE from the University of Portsmouth, Summer 1994).
I am married with two older children, themselves going through examinations at the moment. I also have four cats.

Teaching Experience:
I came to the UK in 1993, started teaching in a school in Sept. 1994 and teaching privately in 1998.
I no longer teach at a school but instead, teach privately to individuals or small groups.

I have been an examiner since 1998 so I am very aware of the skills and knowledge required by examination boards. I am currently a team leader for French GCSE and an examiner for A2.

I have taught a wide range of students over the years: KS3, GCSE and A Level, adult learners, younger children and adults in a business environment.

Tutoring Approach:
What I enjoy the most is to see people make big improvements and become confident with their French, from the moment they start to understand how the language works.
I am a good communicator and feel that I can understand people`s difficulties quickly so we can work on those aspects and start to make progress, once the foundations have been put (back) in place.

I am a dedicated, hard working and well organised person who enjoys seeing her pupils do well and (re)gain confidence.
I plan all my lessons very methodically and provide all papers / worksheets to my pupils. I also set homework and, more importantly, mark it! Very often, pupils will email me to ask me to check a piece of writing / homework that they are working on, and I am happy to help them with this too.

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Personal Description:
I am a native Arabic language tutor with over 25 years' experience teaching Arabic from absolute beginners to university level in UK . I teach adults and children online only

I teach Arabic (Modern / Classical) from complete beginners level, all the way to an advanced level, for both adults and children. Students learn all aspects of the language: reading, writing and speaking (general communication). I apply modern teaching techniques, which make the learning process appealing and enjoyable at each lesson. Recently I did different training with British council and Edexcel training online for New GCSE Arabic language.
First lesson is free.

Teaching Experience:
I have a huge wealth of experience in teaching Arabic to Adults and Children in the UK over a period of nearly 25 years. I started teaching Arabic to children privately (individually and in small groups) in the UK since 1992. I then extended my offering, by teaching adults in one of the Adult Community Colleges in the North of England. I then moved to London, and taught two courses of Arabic at Brent Adult Education Services from 1999 to 2001. During that period, I also completed my basic teaching training at Stanmore College in1999.
I then moved to Sussex and restarted in 2008 my Arabic teaching at Sussex Adult Education Services. I continue to teach there until March 2017 as I was the only Arabic Language Tutor at college. Besides that, I kept my private teaching to adults and children, either in person or through Skype, Zoom and Team.
My wealth of experience in teaching Arabic is manifested by the following:
1) I use a wide range and varied teaching materials: books; dialogues; MP3 sound files; card games; CDs; computer games; videos; and worksheets. All of these are at different levels - from absolute beginners to advanced learners. I have created and developed some of these materials, while I have carefully selected the others to suit my teaching at different levels.
2) I plan and develop suitable materials to teach individual students, according to their abilities and understanding. I don't just follow one or two text books, or a computer program to teach the language. I create a session plan for each individual lesson, and when I teach a small group of students, I use suitable differentiation methods to cover the different needs of the students. For example, I currently teach two young children (brothers) at different ages and one of them has a disability, so my teaching materials are different to suit each of them, in order to keep both of them enjoy and benefit from the lessons.
3) Teaching students with different abilities and backgrounds, as well as disabled students. For example, I taught a partially blind adult student, as part of a large group, and then individually. She enjoyed the lessons and continued learning Arabic. My students are at different ages; different professions; different backgrounds; and with different objectives to learn Arabic. I currently teach teenagers at GCSE level; several male and female adults (different professions); and a retired people.
4) I also teach at different levels. For beginners, I teach them the Arabic letters (pronunciation and writing) and communication skills in different day-to-day topics such as buying food and asking for directions. For the more advanced adult learners, I prepare them to be able to read, listen and understand the news in Arabic as well as reading stories, and debating topics. This gives them a good foundation if they want to work in Arabic speaking countries; work with NGOs where Arabic is required; and conducting business in the Arab world.
5) As a College Tutor, I have gone through several inspections / observations of my teaching. I used the feedback from these inspections to improve my teaching methods, style and materials. The feedback from my last observation session (in October 2016) was excellent, and I got the highest grade for a teaching session. The inspection report was full of positive feedback statements, such as:

"The tutor has a very high level of subject knowledge and communicated this in a calm and reassuring manner throughout. There was good rapport between the tutor and students which created a very supportive environment";

"Delivery methods were varied and included tutor presentation, use of sound files, handouts, speaking practice with the tutor, pair-work and some students using ICT resources. Tutor spoke clearly and utilised facial expression to good effect to demonstrate subtle differences in long and short vowel sounds. The pace appeared to be appropriate to all and differentiated learning activities enabled students to progress at their own pace. There were frequent opportunities for repetition. Handouts were either dual language (English / Arabic) .

"A range of assessment methods were in evidence including Q&A, quiz sheets and individual conversation between student and tutor in target language. Positive verbal feedback was given by the tutor throughout the session.
The tutor was well aware of the differing starting points of the students and the tutor had devised an excellent range of individual activities concerning Arabic to meet the needs of each learner. (One had matching cards, 2 played snakes and ladders, one had activity on iPad and one an activity on the computer.)";

"All learners were confident to speak in target language during Q and A sessions";

"Very clear differentiation was evident as the range of students was quite wide including absolute beginners alongside at least one student who had some previous knowledge to the extent that he could read/recognise written Arabic".

Tutoring Approach:
I teach online only, and have a good experience with this method (I taught last year an IGCSE student in the Middle East, and currently teach GCSE to 5 young persons, all online). I usually offer a free trial lesson for assessment purposes and to make sure the student is happy with teaching online.

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Personal Description:
Having taught English abroad for 10 years in China, i understand the problems that students encounter when learning to speak English. I'm an easy going person aged 66. I have two sons. i enjoy meeting new students who are eager to learn conversational English. I taught Chinese students C.E.T 4 & 6 and IELTS.

Teaching Experience:
Private schools / Institutes / Universities / Private students. In a city called Nanchang in Jiangxi Province in China

Tutoring Approach:
Making students feel comfortable. Explaining things clearly and slowly until they understand. Getting the students to understand what they are reading and how to reply to questions.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I'm half Finnish and half Irish and currently studying management at The University of Stirling. I love teaching English as a foreign language and can also teach Italian for beginners. I am doing this to earn some money alongside my studies as well as gain more experience.

Teaching Experience:
Last summer, I worked in a summer school where I was teaching English as a foreign language for six hours a day for six weeks to Italian, French, Spanish and Chinese students.

I have also done one-to-one tuition in Italy for three months.

I have never taught Italian before but willing to teach those who want to learn beginner Italian as I lived in Italy for 5 years so do know the language quite well!

Tutoring Approach:
I take either a vocabulary or grammar topic and combine it with two of the four language skills; speaking, listening, reading and writing. I mix things up but keep it fun and enjoyable.

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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.

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Personal Description:
I`m a Polish native speaker and I can help you to prepare for Polish exams at all levels or work on conversational Polish.

Teaching Experience:
I have teaching experience. I can explain Polish grammar both in English and Russian.
I am familiar with Polski Krok po Kroku.

Tutoring Approach:
I tailor my teaching approach to each student's needs. With some students lessons are more informally presented as a conversational chat. With other students repetition of work from textbooks is more useful

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Personal Description:
I am an experienced teacher with a strong interest in all things scientific.
I am recently retired from full-time teaching and live in the Durham area with my family including two teenage daughters along with our faithful dog, Charlie.
My specialism is Physics. After many years teaching I think I understand why some students find it so tough and I always try to use real life examples and analogies to help students with their learning and understanding.

Teaching Experience:
I taught for most of my career, more than 30 years in a large comprehensive school in Newcastle.
I have held a number of posts including an extended period as Head of Physics.
Specifications and schemes of work change far more than they used to but the fundamentals of Physics remain the same and a good grasp of key concepts is the essential foundation for success at all levels.

Tutoring Approach:
I love the buzz and performance element of classroom teaching particularly with A level and GCSE students, but I think I am equally at home teaching in small groups and with one to one individual teaching. In these situations it is essential that students take ownership of their learning and I enjoy helping students identify their strengths and weaknesses and devise some careful planning to understand and improve.
One to one teaching is fairly rare in the modern school environment and I look forward to developing my own skills as time goes on.

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Personal Description:
I am passionate about the IT hardware, networking, security, and software development. I focus on building a strong foundation to enable you to progress into IT Industry, using the experience that I have gained through the years and from different geographical locations in the world.

Currently I am working as an IT Field Engineer for a MSP based in Worthing, West Sussex providing IT support for 250 schools in and around Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire.

Teaching Experience:
I have a collected several years of tutoring and coaching experience with New Horizons Computer Learning Centres. I have tailored made courses for individuals and groups on all levels from government officials, seasoned professionals, and new to the scene. I have taught a wide range of people through different demographics.

Each of the courses that I have taught is based on an as per requirement basis to suit your needs and is an open discussion to assist with any intrigue in Information Technology.

I want to help and assist you to progress in your journey to your goals.

Here is a list of courses that I assist with you:
- IT hardware, networking, security
- Website development - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Hosting
- Command-Line - Python, PowerShell, Bash
- Office Suite 2016, 2019, O365 - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is hands-on to guide you through learning about Information Technology both within hardware, software, networking and security based on your request that is tailored to your needs and requirements.

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Personal Description:
I am a passionate, hardworking, skilled, and outstanding teacher. I am fully qualified and experienced Primary School teacher specialising in all primary phase subjects. I am extremely professional, energetic, and up to date with the demands of the current Primary Curriculum and the requirements for Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, preparation for SATs, SEN and learning support.

Teaching Experience:
Throughout my 15-year teaching career, I have gained extensive skills in teaching and working directly with children within the Primary Phase (4-11 years). I have an excellent proven track record of students achieving way above what they may have been predicted.

I have considerable experience in helping students who are on the SEND register and most recently I have worked as an Acting SENCO. This involved devising, delivering and monitoring the curriculum for students with moderate and severe learning difficulties as well as those with highly complex needs. I have recently attained the SENCO award qualification from Edge Hill University.

Tutoring Approach:
I am extremely positive, calm, and nurturing. I believe that every child can reach their goals in learning and I will help them to realise their true potential, improving academic performance and developing self-esteem to build a successful future.

After an initial assessment, I will create a personalised learning journey plan and I will ensure that I use motivational interests and strengths to work on areas of new learning and any misconceptions.

I aim to do much more than just increase grades, however I am to inspire, increase confidence and show that learning is something that everyone can do.

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Personal Description:
I am 34 year old female, looking to support learners with their education. Teaching has always been my passion since I was a little girl, and this has continued to grow as I have gotten older. I was diagnosed as dyslexia went I joined university, and this has yet to stop me from being successful. The fact that I struggled my way through school, has meant that I am particularly keen in supporting students who do not always find things easy, I believe I am a good role model to students with needs, and am proof that barriers can be overcome. It just takes the right support and patience to succeed.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a qualified geography teacher for the past 12 years, and was head of department for just shy of 8 years. I specialise in the AQA exam board at both GCSE and A Level. For the past 8 years I have also been an examiner for AQA at GCSE level and this past year I examined for AQA at A Level.

Tutoring Approach:
The main thing when it comes to tutoring is finding a way that matches how the student learns. It it's important for the student to feel comfortable with myself and they are not afraid to ask for help when they need it.

It's important to remember that what works for one student doesn't always work for another. So it is vital to find how the student learns and adapt the tutoring to them.

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Personal Description:
HI! My name is Ainhoa, Spanish native and a fully qualified and experienced Spanish tutor with SEN certification and DBS checks. I am the CEO of a company.
I offer 100% tailored 1-to-1 lessons to suit your needs and goals. You can learn in person, or via Skype, Teams, or WhatsApp - whichever is most convenient for you.

Teaching Experience:
I have lived in the UK for the past 12 and I have been teaching here since 2016, however I have been working in Spain and other places in the world, for more than 10 years as a tutor and also as a translator.
I have vast experience with GCSE and A Levels , DELE , AQA, Cervantes, Oxford and Cambridge as well as B levels and C levels.
All these years I have been helping students to go through the exams, getting as a result the maximum grade, every single case.
I have also helped adults who wanted to learn Spanish to be able to communicate when they are surrounded by Spanish people, also with a great success.

Tutoring Approach:
My teaching style is friendly, patient, and supportive. I'll help you build confidence in your Spanish abilities, specially speaking and listening, whether you want to learn for travel, work, exams, or just for fun.

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