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I have been an English and Drama teacher for 30 years, including Head of English and Drama in a variety of schools in the South. For the past 4 years I have been tutoring for GCSE English and English Literature GCSEs, as well as working for AQA Examination Board as a Senior Examiner in English Literature. I am registered with Tutor Hunt and have established an excellent reputation - with outstanding references from parents of my tutees. Although, the main purpose of the tutoring, is obviously, to ensure the student gains the best grade possible, I take a very personal approach, ensuring my lessons are tailored to each individual and their needs. I am very empathetic and able to motivate those who are struggle with any type of literacy issue.
My own background is in English Literature and Drama. I have always tried to enthuse my students, but also ensure rigour and confidence, in what is essentially, the most important aspect of learning, the ability to use and understand language. In my role as a Team leader/examiner for AQA, I have had to support a team of examiners in ensuring exams are marked to the standard required and to mentor new examiners whilst also marking my own exam papers. This gives me an insight into exactly what is required by the boards enabling me to teach the specific 'exam technique' skills which can make all the difference.
I have full DBS disclosure
Drama School, Learning Centre, Preschool, Academy, Speciality School, Education Centre, Tuition Centre
Bournemouth, England
/ School J A S S Studios
JASS Studio's in Winton, Bournemouth we are dedicated to providing quality education and specialist training in a range of theatre arts for all ages and abilities. At JASS Studio's we deliver fun, friendly and high quality teaching in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Drama, Singing, Body Conditioning, Flexibility, Commercial, and Musical Theatre. Our classes cater for beginners through to advanced level, and JASS students can become involved in shows, workshops, festivals, exams, JASS summer-schools and many other exciting projects. Based at our very own site in Winton, the stage school offers a safe and welcoming environment, with fully fitted barres, mirrors, 3 studios, CCTV, reception and waiting area. JASS studio's are also available to hire for rehearsals, auditions and as a party venue.
Online Drama Lessons
I am a qualified teacher with 12 years of classroom experience and over 15 years of tutoring, supporting learners from primary age through to GCSE level. I specialise in English, Science, and 11+ exam preparation, and I adapt my approach to suit each student’s unique learning style and goals.
Alongside subject tuition, I have extensive experience working with children and young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). I understand the importance of building trust, confidence, and self-belief as much as academic skills.
My sessions are structured, supportive, and tailored to help every learner feel valued and capable. Whether your child needs help catching up, preparing for exams, or boosting their confidence, I am committed to providing patient, encouraging, and effective tuition.
Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to discuss how I can help your child reach their full potential.
I'm a dedicated post-A-level student with a strong academic background in Drama, Psychology, and Politics. Having achieved an exceptional 190/200 in my GCSE Drama exam (2023) and recently completed A-level Drama with distinction in all practical assessments, I have both the technical understanding and creative insight to support students at GCSE level and below.
Beyond the classroom, I’ve performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, co-directed a school production of Holes, and earned distinctions in all LAMDA grades (1–8). These experiences have deepened my practical knowledge of performance, character work, and theatre-making—skills I bring into every tutoring session.
Whether you're looking to boost exam confidence, refine monologue performance, or understand theatre practitioners and set texts more deeply, I'm here to help you thrive.
English has always been my passion. Literature is vital in everyday life, every word we say (or type nowadays!) forms a giant text that is personal to us, and I love the craft of analysing it! English is full of opportunities to understand ourselves and those around us better, creating a world of empathy and diversity.
I am excited to help students excel and reach their full potential. English is a completely creative subject, with no correct answer, I hope to enlighten students to the boundless possibilities that English entails. I will tailor my sessions to the student`s academic needs, but also ensure that they leave with not only good grades, but a new love for literary problem-solving, giving them an emotionally enhanced perspective of the world.
French is vital to the workings of our world, and I am excited to offer tutoring for these languages too! I have previously helped many GCSE French students bump up their grades and even move into the Higher course. I equally have a passion for the Dramatic Arts and am excited to offer tutoring in Drama, with focus on the final written exam.
I achieved A*AB at A level, and Grade 8 & 9 in all subjects I teach at GCSE.
My lessons will be completely adaptable to my student`s needs, as I believe students respond best to tutoring that is tailored to their specific learning style.
I specialise in :
English GCSE
Texts including: Lord of the Flies, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, An Inspector Calls, Power & Conflict Poetry
English A Level
Texts including: Othello, The Handmaid`s Tale, William Blake Poetry, Keats Poetry, Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire, Beloved
Drama GCSE & A Level
French GCSE & A Level
Spanish GCSE
I understand that nowadays it is harder to encourage students to find the joy in learning, so I hope I will be able to inspire some joy from the process. It is my intention to demonstrate that the difficulty of each subject should not deter a student, but rather intrigue them into learning more.
I have been teaching online for 6 months, utilising tools like online whiteboards and powerpoint presentations to assist in the learning process. I have found students to enjoy online learning as it eradicates the fear of starting tutoring with someone they do not yet know, and therefore their confidence and approach to their work is heightened at a far quicker pace!
History and Mathematics Tutor based in UK.
Online lessons and marking practice papers available.
Drama, LAMDA and English tutor in Cambridge, UK. Also trained Dramatherapist.
Senior examiner - Pearson/Edexcel
Published author of GCSE drama and A-Level Drama books.
Reviewer for British Theatre Guide
Regular contributor to Drama and Theatre Magazine and Digital Theatre Plus
With over 30 years of classroom, strategic, managerial, examination and assessment experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to tutoring your child/you. Tutoring is all about focusing the student on exactly what the question/task demands and demystifying the process, opening up possibilities and developing intellectual curiosity.
In my most recent school, one class had a value added score of +2.07. Across the entire GCSE cohort, 87% G9-G4 achieved, from a predicted 54%.
Before we start the tutoring, I carry out an audit of what knowledge and understanding of content there is, plus learning about the obstacles you face, what perceptions hold you back and finding out what kind of learner you are.
I will listen really carefully to what you need and will offer a plan to help you progress and move forward. Similarly, if I can't help, I will inform you of this too. It's really important that we get on.
Every student/learner is different; every backstory is unique. Many students have barriers; sometimes reassurance and pointing in the right direction will suffice.
Some years ago, I tutored a student on a Saturday morning. He was a bright and a very able science/maths learner (straight As at GCSE) yet could not handle English or Literature and this was clearly holding him back (both his own self-esteem and his grades). It took a few weeks to instill a new way of apporaching the texts/writing, but once we applied a 'scientific approach' to analysis, it completely revolutinised his way of working. (He moved from a D to an A in four months of being with me, by the way!)
That was not a one-off. My recent tutoring has enabled me to accelerate learners way beyond what they thought they were capable of. Tutees are at the centre of the experince and it is all focused on them. I have an excellent interpersonal style, which is firm and fair, with a strong sense of agenda and coverage. We will go over things, revisiting to reinforce previous learning and to create the space where the tutee feels more independent and able to move forward without support. When a tutee says "I think I'm good from here!" I take that as a moment of great success!
Whether it's GCSE, A Level, BTEC or degree level, I will commit to working with you to make great progress.
I am currently completing an internship that finishes on the 29th of August, until then i am available after 6pm and anytime on the weekends!
Drama lessons in Blackpool, UK.
Poetry, Drama, and Ethics lessons in Pontypridd, UK.
I trained for 3 years as an actor at Birmingham School of Speech & Drama ( now Royal Birmingham Conservatoire) and have worked in theatre, film and commercials. As an actor I've found out that the learning process that starts at drama school is something that never ends. There is something wonderful about that fact. Each new role opens up another little world of discovery!
Coaching drama school applicants is a particularly appealing thing. Having been one myself I'm so aware of how much there is to learn and how exciting it all is!
My approach is student-centred rather than method centred. There are many approaches to acting and there is definitely not one method that fits every actor.
Another thought is that I believe in teaching with positive reinforcement rather than criticism.
After the first lesson please pay the full amount in advance of any lesson you would like to arrange. If you had to cancel the lesson, if you were to do so four hours or more before the start I would refund the fee, but if were less than four hours beforehand I would not.
At the moment I solely teach online via Skype or Zoom.
If the internet connection prevented us from linking up for a lesson I would schedule another without further charge at a different and mutually agreed time.
Drama lessons in Bishop, UK.
Drama lessons in Ipswich, UK.
Preparing for an audition? In need of confidence building or acting guidance? Vastly experienced and successful Head of Drama available for one to one/ group online coaching.
I am currently the head of drama at a secondary school, teaching drama to ages 11-18.
Director of Drama at a large independent school, very experienced in GCSE, A Level and IB teaching, focusing mainly on AQA but can adapt to other exam boards.
Experienced professional with proven track record of achieving excellence at exam level and in performance. Tutoring offered at GCSE and A Levle, as well as Drama School auditions. Tutoring available in both practical performance and written work at all levels.
