Isle of Iona Tutors and Isle of Iona Tuition

Personal Description:
My name is Tim and I'm based in the Caerphilly area. I am happy to work anywhere in Caerphilly, Cardiff, Newport or the Valleys. I am a primary school teacher and have 24 years experience working with children within the age range 6-11.
I have worked in London and in South Wales and have taught in a range of primary schools, teaching children from many different types of background. I have a current CRB check and can provide excellent references.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a primary school teacher since 1986 and have worked across the age range from 6 to 11. I have a good deal of experience teaching children in Year 6 and preparing them for the step up to secondary school. I am able to give tuition in any primary subject but have a specialism in maths as I have been maths co-ordinator in more than one school and have an in depth knowledge of how children learn in this subject and how they can be helped to enjoy their work here and achieve good results. I also have experience of tutoring children in individual sessions and have always been able to help them to improve their standards and become more confident across the curriculum.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a very friendly tutor who has always been able to establish a good rapport with children of primary age. I am extremely patient and calm in my approach as a teacher and believe in using humour to help children relax and enjoy learning. I take into account the preferred learning style of the child and tailor all lessons to their needs. I will try to include an element of challenge in all sessions to help children build up their confidence through success on progressively more difficult tasks. I have a huge range of resources I can use to help make sessions interesting and am prepared to be flexible in terms of rates, location of sessions and times.

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Personal Description:
I am an experienced secondary science teacher and physics specialist with a number of years experience as a private tutor. I have a Physics degree from Imperial College London, a Masters degree in Science communication from UWE Bristol and qualified as a teacher with the University of Bedfordshire. I am a STEM ambassador and worked for several years in outreach education preparing and delivering science summer school programmes to school age students.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught at several outstanding secondary schools in Milton Keynes and am up to date with the current curriculum and assessment requirements. I have also worked for the Bedfordshire medical needs office teaching children who are out of school for medical reasons and have worked as a private tutor for the past decade helping students on an 1:1 basis to improve their exam grades and get into their chosen sixth form or college.

Tutoring Approach:
My tuition is aimed at improving the student's understanding of underlying concepts, identifying misconceptions or areas of confusion and correcting them, with the effect of improving exam technique and grades. I will begin by discussing the desired outcomes for tuition with the student and parents and then use my expertise and experience to assess the relevant topics and develop a suitable action plan. My students typically receive top grades in their exams.
I have experience of working with students with additional needs and various learning styles and can tailor my approach to suit the needs of the individual learner.

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Personal Description:
I am passionate about language learning and believe that languages contribute to intercultural understanding.

​"A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini, Italian film director​​

I am a qualified teacher and native German speaker from North Rhine-Westphalia, the central western part of Germany, and I relocated to England in 1991. I have been teaching German and English as a Foreign Language (IELTS) for the past 17 years in a range of educational settings (Primary, Secondary, Further and Higher Education) and online. Therefore I have been teaching students from a wide variety of backgrounds either for exam preparation, leisure or business.

I am a member of the Tutor's Association (MTA), Society for Education and Training (SET) and have Enhanced DBS Clearance (2021).

Because I am passionate about language learning I am currently studying Italian and can relate to the challenges of language learning!

Teaching Experience:
I have extensive experience in teaching German and English as a Foreign Language (IELTS) with all my students achieving their set targets and 100% satisfaction. I cover all exam boards and levels. All sessions are tailor made to match the individual or group level. I cover the following exam strategies:

GCSE German:
• to revise key topics
• to extend your range of vocabulary
• to improve accuracy through grammar
• to develop confidence in speaking
• to create an idea bank for speaking and writing topics
• to tackle translations
• to practise mock exams in real time

A-level German:
• to acquire a diverse vocabulary and culturally appropriate idiomatic expressions
• to create language use (as opposed to memorised expressions)
• to improve translations through language concepts
• to gain a better understanding of essay writing
• to increase language fluency
• to practise mock exams in real time

IELTS test taking:
• to develop a broad vocabulary
• to obtain a good understanding of the English grammar
• to gain confidence in speaking
• to discover your unique approach to the Reading section
• to create an idea bank for Writing section 2
• to acquire language accuracy
• to increase speed in answering questions

Home education: German
Enriched learning: meaningful - personalised - flexible
Over the past years I have taken on more home educated students from around the world providing either exam support, a full curriculum or just short language experience courses. Working with my students has been very rewarding and enjoyable. I tailor my sessions to my students' interests and needs to promote confidence and uniqueness.

Tutoring Approach:
Your level - my approach - your success!

Effective planning on my part will determine your success in German or English as a Foreign Language at your pace. I pride myself in being patient, committed and enthusiastic enabling you to develop confidence in all four language skills (reading, writing listening and speaking) based on individual needs, learning styles and continuous progress.

Passing any exam can be stressful but you will be well prepared! We will focus on exam-style or past paper questions in order to check, practise and perfect your understanding and techniques. We will focus on relevant study skills necessary to pass the exam. Where appropriate I set and mark work, provide detailed feedback so that you can improve quickly!

I am hoping for you to actively participate during lessons, ask questions develop your skills and for you to have fun! Being successful in a language demands dedication and perseverance but most importantly the willingness to try out new things.

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Personal Description:
Hello! My name is Alberto and I am a native Spanish Language Tutor. My qualifications include a BA in Fine Arts and a Master's in Secondary Teaching. I also successfully completed a Teacher Training course in Spanish as a Foreign Language. I then moved to the UK where I have been working as a Language Tutor since January 2014. I later gained a DELE examiner accreditation.

My experience includes tuition at several Language Schools and Companies, as well as Teaching Assistance for GCSE and A Level Spanish in Secondary Education. I have also been working as a Language Tutor for the University of Bristol during the last few years.

With over 500 million speakers in Europe, South America and the US, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The importance of Spanish as a second language is undeniable. Why not starting formal lessons with a flexible and tailored learning adapted to your needs?

A great opportunity is now before you. Don't let it slip by!!

Teaching Experience:
WORK EXPERIENCE

·Sep 2021 - Present
Graphic Designer & Reprographics Administrator Orchard School - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Reprographics Operator & Administrator St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Bristol / UK

·Sep 2018 - Nov 2019:
Spanish Language Tutor International House - Bristol / UK

·Jul 2018 - Sep 2020:
Spanish Language Tutor Spen Languages - Bristol / UK

·Mar 2017 - Present:
Spanish Tutor for In-Company Language Training Burges Salmon - Bristol / UK

·Sep 2016 - Jul 2019:
Spanish Language Tutor School of Modern Languages - University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2016 - May 2017:
Spanish Language Assistant Cotham School - Bristol / UK

·May 2016 - Present:
Exam Invigilator Cotham School / St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Bristol / UK

·Sep 2015 - Sep 2019:
Invigilator IETLS / CAMBRIDGE invigilation with International House Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Aug - Sep 2014:
Substitute Tutor for In-Company Language Training Clarke Willmott LLP - Bristol / UK

·Apr 2014 - Present:
Spanish Language Tutor & Course Coordinator Bristol Language School (BLS) - Bristol / UK

·Mar 2014 - Jan 2016:
Spanish Tutor for In-Company Language Training Mapfre Asistencia - Bristol / UK

·Jan 2014 - Sep 2015:
Spanish Language Tutor Hamilton House - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2013:
Spanish Language Tutor Kedaro International Language School - Huelva / Spain

·Sep 2013:
Spanish Language Tutor CLIC International House - Seville / Spain

·Feb 2013 - Present:
Spanish Language Tutor Face-to-face / Online tuition - Spain / UK


EDUCATION

·Oct 2010 - Jul 2011:
Phd - Art and Education: a constructionist learning [First year complete with minor thesis]
Faculty of Education Sciences - University of Seville / Spain

·Sep 2009 - Jun 2010:
Master`s Degree in Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Language Teaching
Faculty of Education Sciences - University of Seville / Spain

·Oct 2007 - Jul 2008:
Erasmus Programme Athens School of Fine Arts - Greece

·Sep 2003 - Jul 2008:
Bachelor of Fine Arts School of Fine Arts - University of Seville / Spain


TRAINING MODULES, SHORT COURSES & FURTHER DEVELOPMENT

·Mar 2025
Certificate in Preventing Sexual Harassment The National College - UK

·Feb 2025
Existing/Experienced Invigilators: Update (Including JCQ Regulation Changes) (2024/25)
The Exams Office - UK

·Feb 2025
Invigilator Digital Accreditation (2024/25) The Exams Office - UK

·Jan 2025
Cyber Security Training for School Staff National Cyber Security Centre - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Understanding Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Understanding the Prevent Duty (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Cyber Security for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Data Protection & GDPR for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Certificate in Slips, Trips, and Falls at Work The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Health and Safety for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Fire Safety (2023-24) The National College - UK

·June 2024
End of Lesson Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Mini White Board Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Transition to Main Lesson Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Do Now Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Start of Lesson Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Restorative Conversations Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
School Operations Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
PSHE and Enrichment Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Role of the Tutor Orchard School Bristol - Bristol

·June 2024
Welcome to Orchard Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK#

·June 2024
Supervising and Supporting Access Arrangements (2023/24) The Exams Office - UK

·June 2024
Experienced Invigilators: Changes to Instructions for conducting examinations / Centre-specific arrangements relating to the conduct of examinations (2023/24) The Exams Office - UK

·June 2024
Instructions for Conducting On-Screen Tests (2023/24) The exams office - UK

·June 2024
Instructions for Conducting Examinations (2023/24) The exams office - UK

·June 2024
Invigilator Digital Accreditation (2023/24) The Exams Office - UK

·April 2024
Stress Awareness for Secondary Schools & Academies National College - UK

·October 2023
Child Criminal Exploitation: Signs, Risks and Supporting Children and Families (Online Safety) - National College - UK

·October 2023
Child Sexual Exploitation Explained (Safeguarding) National College - UK

·October 2023
Certificate in Manual Handling (Health & Safety) National College - UK

·October 2023
Annual Certificate in the Prevent Duty (2023-2024) (Safeguarding) National College - UK

Feb 2022
Supporting and supervising access arrangements Invigilator Training - Bristol /UK

Feb 2022
Changes to Instructions for conducting examinations Invigilator Training - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Display Screen Equipment (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Slips, Trips & Falls (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Coronavirus Awareness (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
GDPR Essentials (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Health and Safety Essentials (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Fire Awareness in Education (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Sep 2021
Site Operative - Orient Gene Coronavirus Ag Rapid Test Training NHS Test & Trace - UK

·Nov 2019:
Fl Professional Development Training International House - Bristol / UK

·Aug 2019:
Cambridge Exams Online Training - Bristol / UK

·Jun 2019:
Fraud Awareness University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·May 2019:
Small Group Teaching - CREATE Level 1 workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·April 2019:
Feedback - CREATE level 2 workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
Lecturing - CREATE level 1&2 workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
Action Counter Terrorism Act Awareness E-Learning - UK

·March 2019:
GDPR Data Protection Essentials University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
Safety and Health Services 2016/2017 University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
GDPR Information Security Essential Training University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Feb 2019:
Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Essential Training
University of Bristol - Bristol / United Kingdom

·Feb 2019:
Equality & Diversity Essential Training University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Feb 2019:
Invigilator Training and Assessment / Regulation changes (for experienced invigilators)
OCR & Pearson Education - UK

·Jan 2019:
Year Abroad Essay Marking Workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Dec 2018:
Self-regulated learning approaches in HE; Goal setting as conduit to incremental learning
Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2016:
Safeguarding and Child Protection HAYS - UK

Mar / Apr 2016:
Training for New Invigilators Cotham / St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Bristol / UK
-annual update training sessions held in 2017, 2018 and 2019

·Feb - Mar 2016:
DELE Trainer / Examiner Training Instituto Cervantes - London / UK

·Dec 2015:
Prevent for Support Staff The Education & Training Foundation - UK

·Aug 2015:
IETLS Invigilation Training Session International House Bristol - Bristol / UK
-annual update training sessions held in 2016, 2017 and 2018

·May 2015:
QTS Certificate National College of Teaching and Leadership - UK

·Dec 2012:
Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language CLIC International House - Seville / Spain

Tutoring Approach:
¡Hola! I am an experienced Language Tutor based in Bristol-UK. I am now offering online tuition at an affordable price. Don`t think it twice!

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Personal Description:
Hello! I'm Sabine, a native German speaker and former university lecturer. With a Master's Degree in Translation from the University of Heidelberg and numerous teaching qualifications from the Goethe Institute, I'm here to guide you in learning German or Spanish.

Teaching Experience:
I bring over 10 years of teaching experience from the School of Management and Languages at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, the German Saturday School, and through private instruction in small groups and one-on-one settings. Recently, I have embraced online language teaching, completing additional training in online teaching software and collaborative tools and apps through the Goethe Institute, ensuring dynamic and interactive virtual learning experiences.

Tutoring Approach:
I tailor each class to the unique needs of my students, adapting content, level, and teaching approach to suit individual learning style or group dynamics. My goal is to make learning enjoyable and enriching, ensuring you gain a deep understanding of the language along with cultural insights and practical skills.

My lessons provide an environment where students feel comfortable to actually speak the language and make mistakes - without pressure or judgement.

£35/hour or £50/1.5 hrs online - discount for 2 or more students of similar level.

(An additional £5 per hour is applicable for in-person lessons)

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Personal Description:
I have been both a photography teacher and freelance photographer for many years. I offer a range of subjects within the photography umbrella. These subject will be tailored to suit your specific needs or requests.
My teaching comprises both theory and practical lessons.

Teaching Experience:
Freelance Photographer/Private Tutor. Rickinghall, Suffolk
Senior Lecturer Photography. (Temp) Suffolk New College, Ipswich
BTEC Photography Harlow College, Harlow, Essex
A2 and AS level Photography Harlow College, Harlow, Essex
Reaching Out 'Inner Cities Project London Metropolitan University
Buckshee L/A Workshop Photography London Metropolitan University
Summer School L/A Workshop London Metropolitan University
Non-Accredited Advanced Photography Harrow College, Harrow Wealde
City and Guilds Photography Southgate College, London
NCFE Photography Southgate College, London
BA Photography in the Media London Guildhall University
Private Photography Tuition

Tutoring Approach:
A friendly and informal approach to all tutoring, allows me to be flexible in my teaching, adapting to the student rather than the syllabus.

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Personal Description:
Hi! I'm a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University. I am very passionate towards Maths, Physics and other Engineering related subjects! I have done tutoring for middle, and high-school and university students before and I'm looking to carry on doing that to help others get a better understanding and therefore getting the grades that they deserve. I am friendly and I'm always ready for a challenge. Please feel free to contact me anytime.

Teaching Experience:
Maths and Physics tutoring for middle, and high-school students (age 8-18)
Math and Engineering subjects for university students.

Tutoring Approach:
I am very patient when it comes to overcoming difficulties in studying. My experience comes from teaching my cousins when I was student myself. I always like to learn/teach the basics before applying that to solve the more difficult problems. So I'm pretty sure I'll be a good help...

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified Teacher with an English degree from Turkey and I have a PGCE Certificate with QTS in Turkish from Middlesex University in London. As a native Turkish speaker I teach Turkish. I designed many courses for adults and children. All levels welcome.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching English and Turkish for almost 20 years. Designed and taught various Turkish courses for business people, and for people who learn Turkish for personal reasons.

Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy working with people and like seeing others improve with my help which are the reasons behind my desire to teach.

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Personal Description:
I am a highly experienced and well-qualified tutor helping students prepare for the 11 plus, private school exams and Mathematics Key Stage 2 SATs. Exam techniques is one of my specialist skills.

My 11+ tuition courses have been designed to prepare children for all aspects of the 11+ in Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools, South West Herts Schools, and QE Boys entrance exams. They are relevant for children preparing for independent school entrance.

Understanding my pupils and devising a personalised programme of study lies at the core of my teaching practice. I have very small class sizes, typically 3 to 5 children in each. This means your child will have valuable one to one attention when they need it.

I can offer `1 to 1` and `2 to 1` tuition, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Your child will benefit from a modern and well-equipped classroom for optimal learning.

The working environment is friendly and stress-free. Pupils will have opportunities to build confidence as they interact with each other and socialise the learning of harder topics.

Teaching Experience:
I have helped students gain offers from one or more of these schools:

- Watford Grammar School for Girls
- Watford Grammar School for Boys
- St. Clement Danes
- Parmiters
- Merchant Taylors` Boys School
- Queen Elizabeth`s School
- St. Helens (Northwood)
- Northwood College for Girls
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Dr Challoner's High School
- Rickmansworth
- St. Paul's (Boys)

I would be happy to put you in touch with parents for references.

- up-to-date Enhanced DBS Certificate
- academic background in science. I hold a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Physics

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is problem-based and diagnostic. This means that the student is actively engaged in solving problems for almost the entire lesson whilst I am responding to their answers by asking questions which reveal any underlying misconceptions.

I work on the basis that student difficulties usually arise from an insufficiently rich understanding of 'easy' topics. By investing time to revisit some of these easier areas and studying them in a more thorough and enriching way, students can subsequently make rapid progress whilst gaining an appreciation and enjoyment of their studies.

My teaching style is calm and informal. Although class discipline is always maintained I strive to make learning a fun process.

As parents have come to realise, it's essential for children to be able to successfully apply what they have learnt under the potentially stressful conditions of an exam or test. Additional support via exam techniques helps children take advantage of the knowledge they possess and have recently acquired.


Assessment and progress reports

Based on your child's initial assessment, we create a plan that sets their individual targets for verbal, non-verbal and numeric reasoning. All lessons throughout the course are designed to develop these areas. Tuition plans can be revised to ensure they meet the current needs and challenges of the student.

You will always have the same point of contact for progress updates thereby ensuring continuity of your child's preparation for the 11+ exams. Coupled with high levels of contact time with the tutor feedback will be regularly provided.I would be happy to put you in touch with parents for references.

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Personal Description:
I am a Maths and Chemistry teacher with 25 years of teaching experience in these subjects. I have taught the GCSE curriculum as well as MYP/IB curriculum in International Schools in Vietnam and Azerbaijan. I have a Bachelors degree in Education (Maths and Science) and Masters degree in Chemistry. My students have consistently improved their grades through tutoring and they have found my teaching style clear and easy to understand, with lots of helpful tips on how to remember information and apply it.

Teaching Experience:
25 years of teaching experience in International Schools with GCSE and IB curriculum and also in Indian schools with CBSE curriculum.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a very patient approach to tutoring, understanding my student's needs and being able to tailor my teaching to meet their learning style. I am able to simplify complex concepts so that students are able to understand the subject rather than simply memorizing it. I have a multitude of resources to supplement my teaching which will be beneficial to my students.

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Personal Description:
I have wide and successful teaching experience, high expectations of myself and of all my students and a deep love of language, stories and teaching. I have kept up to date with educational research and can therefore offer the best evidence-informed practice to make a real difference to the children I teach. I believe passionately in the power of reading for pleasure as a lever for improving academic success and have converted hundreds of children into confident, independent readers.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught for over 20 years, in state and independent schools and in every year group from Year 1 to Year 13. I have also tutored children 1:1 and in small groups to prepare them for 11+ exams, senior school scholarship exams and to help them keep up if they are falling behind. I have even assisted university students with their dissertations. I am therefore as confident with students of A level Greek as I am helping young children who are struggling with phonics. My students have a track record of success in exams but also learn to love learning.

Tutoring Approach:
Experience has taught me how to adapt teaching to a student's individual needs, experiences and interests. Tutoring is powerful because it is tailored, so I offer personalised lessons which will support, engage, encourage and challenge my students. For English, I generally write my own tuition resources which are adapted specifically to suit the needs of an individual child. For 11+ preparation, I use some published resources to assess where children's strengths and weaknesses lie but then provide my own materials for teaching. For Latin or Greek, I would use courses to structure language learning but, again, supplement this with my own materials.

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Personal Description:
Hello! I have been a secondary teacher at a school in Hillingdon for 4 years where we teach Edexcel Spec A Geography (and have previously taught B.) I am also able to help with AQA Specification Sociology :)

Teaching Experience:
I have over 4 years experience and taught all abilities and needs. I will tailor to your needs and make sure you make progress at your own pace. Our Geography results for August were the best we've had with 33% achieving 7-9 grades!

Tutoring Approach:
I am kind and patient and will endeavour to make your tutoring as fun and relaxed as possible! You won't even realise you're learning!

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Personal Description:
Ciao! I'm Esmond. I'm a writer, composer, director and artist, and prizewinning History finalist at the University of Oxford, with experience of a broad range of learning environments and teaching styles, and substantial industry experience in music and the creative arts. Deeply passionate about my subjects, I'm dedicated to each of my students and enthusiastic about sharing the joy of learning with them. I tutor History, Music, History of Art and Latin to A-Level, IB and equivalent, and English, Design and Technology (Graphic Design route) and Maths to GCSE/IGCSE. I also provide mentoring, including guidance on personal statements, submitted work, admissions tests and interviews, for students applying to study History and related subjects at both Oxbridge and other universities. More broadly, I work with students at all levels to develop essay writing, research, problem-solving and study skills.

Currently a final-year historian at the University of Oxford, I hold both academic and music scholarships. I attained a Distinction in the First Public Examination, ranking equal fourth across the University. Besides history, my degree has also involved considerable interdisciplinary work in the visual arts, literature, music and folklore, and substantial language work in Latin, French, Italian and Middle English, in which I have research-level proficiency. I have A-Levels in Music, Latin and History (all above 90%), an AS-Level in Maths (A), and 11 A*s at IGCSE and GCSE. I have extensive knowledge of a broad range of history, music, art and literature, with particular expertise in the medieval, Renaissance and early Modern periods, the eighteenth century, the European folk revival, and - in music - post-tonal and contemporary composition, although I also teach more broadly, including on modern topics. I share details of and blog about medieval and Renaissance Italian art, drawing on my own photography and travels in Italy, at Treasures of Renaissance Italy.

My teaching in Music and Design and Technology is further underpinned by extensive industry experience in music (as a composer, director, producer and singer), graphic design and the creative arts more broadly. I produced and artistically directed my first opera production, Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, in 2016, with an international cast of singers from several leading British and European conservatoires, and I'm currently Artistic Director and co-Musical Director of the semi-professional early music and early opera ensemble, Theatron Oneiron, which I founded as a first-year undergraduate. As a freelance composer, my compositions have won competitions at a national level and been performed by such artists as the BBC Singers. I'm also a classically trained, semi-professional singer, currently a Choral Exhibitioner in the Choir of The Queen's College, Oxford, and formerly a Choral Scholar at Guildford Cathedral and Exeter College, Oxford, and member of the Iken Scholars among many other ensembles; and I frequently perform as a recitalist and as a soloist in oratorios and opera productions. I previously studied both piano and violin. In art and design, my experience encompasses both artistic and technical drawing, product design, poster design, and production design for the stage, and my work includes an award-winning scaled model and card model kit of Guildford Cathedral.

Teaching Experience:
I have substantial experience of a range of learning environments and teaching styles, including home education, project- and inquiry-based learning, the Oxbridge tutorial format, and classroom-style teaching in both the private and the state sectors.

I worked as a Teaching Assistant at Chelsea Academy, London, in 2013-14, as part of RGS Guildford's Outreach Scheme there. I have led and assisted classes for year groups and ability levels from Year 7 to GCSE and top to bottom sets, and previously provided mentoring to Oxbridge applicants. More recently, my experience includes one-to-one tutoring in humanities subjects, English as a Second Language, and Music Theory. I have further developed creative and effective coaching and teaching methods in the course of work as both a musical director and stage director, and clear and engaging communication of content and ideas through seminar talks and presentations in the course of my own studies.

Tutoring Approach:
My own teaching style is greatly influenced by my own fruitful experiences of home education (to age eleven) and the Oxbridge tutorial format. I prioritise the greater scope for intellectual flexibility and curiosity, intrinsically-motivated learning, and heightened freedom to range across subjects and pursue individual topics in greater depth according to each student's interests characteristic of both of these learning environments. I combine these foci with rigorous, comprehensive attention to exam syllabi to ensure that teaching and learning remain carefully targeted towards my students' desired grades in any traditional summative assessments such as school entrance exams, GCSEs or A-Levels.

All my tutoring is student-centred, guiding and facilitating my students in their own learning, in contrast to traditional teacher-centred instruction. I work with each student to tailor lessons to their individual learning style and priorities (whether understanding subject material, exam content, or honing particular skills such as analysis or argument). I place particular emphasis on developing a deep-seated passion for learning in my students and on encouraging them to think independently, critically and originally. I am, moreover, dedicated to seeing tangible improvement in each and every one of my students and will always put in extra effort to achieve this end.

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Personal Description:
Having tutored for 12 years and been in mainstream education for the past 9, I am more than ready and willing to work with young people who are in need of a variety of different approaches:

- Stretching and challenging the most able
- Going back to basics with exam content
- Handwriting
- Organisation
- Revision skills and independent learning

Teaching Experience:
Qualified teacher (secondary)

Most recent tutee Results
Student 1: GCSE Spanish - Grade 9
Student 2: SATs 101 / 102 / 102
Student 3: GCSE English Language-Grade 8
Student 4: GCSE Spanish - grade 6
Student 5: GCSE French (current)

Tutoring Approach:
There is no right answer to "what is the best approach" - my first session will always be one hour to formulate a plan based on the requirements of the parent(s) or carer(s), to meet the learner in question, and to come up with a plan of action based on a variety of factors. This will incorporate target grades in school, achievements so far, existing attitudes to learning amongst other things.

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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.

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Personal Description:
I'm Barry. I'm 46. I've been a qualified teacher for 14 years. I enjoy travelling, camping and outdoors activities as well as going to concerts and festivals and other events.

Teaching Experience:
I've spent the past few years teaching post 16 further education students with educational and behavioural needs in a vocational education setting. I have also taught ESOL/TEFL both in Britain and various locations overseas. Earlier in my teaching career I taught Humanities subjects in Secondary schools

Tutoring Approach:
Adaptable depending on what the student needs. Should be purposeful without losing the fun of learning.

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Personal Description:
Myself Jaseela
I have graduated in degree of islamic studies in Arabic Language , And bachelor of business administration.
I have trained as a online teacher in Meem Academia online platform. I have also worked as a Arabic teacher in India.

Teaching Experience:
I have 2 years of experience in teaching . I worked as a arabic teacher in india. And i also worked as arabic teacher in Meem academia online teaching.

Tutoring Approach:
I approach students very nicely and calmly .

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Personal Description:
I am Simon, a dedicated tutor specialising in Functional Skills English and ICT. With a background in coaching, person-centered therapy, and alternative education, I bring a holistic approach to tutoring that focuses on both academic success and personal development.

Teaching Experience:
I bring over 20 years of experience in personal development coaching, therapy, and alternative education to my tutoring practice. My background includes working with diverse individuals to help them overcome personal challenges, build confidence, and achieve their goals. In my role as an alternative education tutor, I specialise in Functional Skills English and ICT, focusing on students who thrive outside traditional learning environments. My extensive experience in coaching and therapy allows me to integrate therapeutic techniques into my teaching, providing a unique, holistic approach that supports both academic success and personal growth.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is deeply personalised and student-centered. I integrate therapeutic techniques to help reduce anxiety and build confidence, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the learner. I focus on creating a supportive environment where students can grow academically and personally.

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