DBS Certificate Provided
Teaching
more
Types
Location
Special Services
more
Can tutor in
more
Experience
Gender & Photo
Sort by
List View
Map View
Full View
V
– Lessons in maths.
– Lessons taught in german, english or bulgarian.
– Exam preparation for International Baccalaureate IB, Cambridge A Level, Cambridge AS Level, german, swiss, and austrian high school diploma, SAT, Jump Math.
– Waldorf education.
– I work with students from 1st until 13th grade.
I have over 12 years of teaching experience in waldorf schools in Germany and Switzerland as well as a private teacher for students in USA, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Bulgaria.
Teaching is my third and final career and I love it. I have over 25 years experience of helping students of all ages and abilities achieve their goals. I am a qualified teacher with 14 years in classrooms, teaching English and law, and I'm also a qualified journalist and solicitor. I found school very challenging myself, so I completely understand why many very bright students don't do as well as they could at school. The truth is, school isn't always the best place to learn. The current situation means that by September, most of the current cohort of students in year 10 are not going to know what has hit them. GCSE has become increasingly difficult since 2008 and the 2015 reform means that it is exceedingly difficult to get above grade 6. I anticipate that this year's year 11 cohort hoping to study English at A level will be similarly shellshocked. The gap between GCSE and A level is enormous and even students with a predicted grade 8 or 9 are likely to find the A level daunting to say the least. I offer one to one support online using facetime, zoom and Google docs for students able to type.
I also offer small group preparation for both next year's GCSE and A levels in both language and literature to ensure that in September they hit the ground running. These sessions are done using zoom or at my home in Ealing. Tutoring Experience:- Since 1998 I have helped literally hundreds of students to:-
* achieve grade A/A*/9 in GCSE English both literature and language;
* get into a wide range of top London schools both private and selective grammar schools including St Paul's Girls, St Paul's Boys, Henrietta Barnett, Tiffin Girls, Eton, UCS, as well as Merchant Taylor, Godolphin and Latimer, Haileybury, Hampton, John Lyons, Notting Hill and Ealing, Kew House, St James', Kings College Wimbledon, Haberdashers Askes, St Helen's Northwood, Northwood College, Royal Masonic, Habs Girls, Harrow School, Northbridge House, St Augustines, Brighton College and Latymer Upper * win scholarships to Harrow School, UCS Northwood College and Notting Hill and Ealing High. I also help children aged 4 and above who are struggling with English, French or maths. In 2019 I had five GCSE students who attend state private schools, and three who attend private schools including St. Pauls Boys; six 11+ primary students and four home-schooled students aged 7, 12, 14 and 16.
I am pleased to say that out of the 8 GCSE students, 7 got grade 9 for both English language and English literature. The other student got 9 for literstliterature for language As for my 11+ students, in February this year all 6 of them got places at their first choice schools which were NHE, Latymer Upper, Kew House, Tiffin Girls, Henrietta Barnett and Northwood College. I also see several adults on a regular or ad hoc basis, for example Claudette who is 58. Initially I helped her with GCSE English in 2016. I then supported her during her Access course. She's now halfway through her degree in physiotherapy at Birkbeck.
Background information:- My first teaching experience was as a volunteer, teaching Adult Literacy from 1985-1987 while working as a freelance journalist.
When I completed my LPC in 1994 I started tutoring law while waiting for a training contract to manifest. Halfway through that training contract I realised that I preferred working as a tutor to working in law and left law.
From 1995-97 I taught at a local boys preparatory school - Durston House - while completing my vocational training part time as a solicitor. I began tutoring fulltime in 1998 when I realised that although working in the law is fascinating, it's not a lifestyle I want, and I have been tutoring ever since. From 1999 to 2012 I was teaching English fulltime in a sixth form college which specialised in English at all levels from Functional Skills and IELTS, to academic English i.e. GCSE, Access, and A Level language, literature and lang/lit. I continued to see a few private students, and in 2012 I returned to fulltime tutoring. Ad hoc help:- Apart from tutoring, I also help adult students with their theses and dissertations, teach them how to edit their work properly, how to ensure that they are not straying off topic, and how to improve their vocabulary and expression. I can do this online or face to face. Help with personal statements, applications for research grants and CVs is available face to face or via Google docs. Children- and adults- with disabilities:- In the last 22 years I have taught literally thousands of students and many of them have had disabilities including deaf students, visually impaired students and students with cerebral palsy, as well as students with learning difficulties including AS, APD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and ADD/ADHD. I have studied the growing problem of both ESOL and native speaking English students who have difficulty in drawing inferences from what they read. My method of teaching uses a very carefully selected range of texts to focus on intensely in order to determine whether further investigation is appropriate. I am not qualified to diagnose autism but I have successfully taught many students on the spectrum. Tutoring Approach:- Alongside teaching, I have studied the psychology of learning and have many tools at my disposal to teach the skills that today's students and job seekers need. If you are struggling in school, college or university, it is not your fault. My job is to ensure that you do not need a tutor as quickly as possible while offering ongoing support if necessary. I believe that given the right atmosphere, attitude and support, anyone can succeed. A stressful environment makes learning almost impossible, so my lessons are extremely relaxing. Students are usually amazed at how fast the time passes. At the end of the session I ensure the student understands everything covered in that session, and may ask for the student to complete an appropriate length homework to bring to the next session. My motto is "self talk determines destiny" and I help students to unlearn the idea that they can't do something. My approach is first to ensure that I am the right tutor for the student. The first session is designed for the student (and their parents) to assess me, as well as for me to work out the student's current level of ability and their learning style. In subsequent sessions the most important thing is to ensure that the student has no gaps in their understanding of the subject and what is required. So I always begin at the beginning and usually students progress very quickly through the first phase. Once they are reasonably confident and have caught up with their school's expectations, I begin to stretch them, at their own pace. I believe that students want to do well but are self-conscious and dislike asking for help at school as it makes them feel stupid. Lack of basic understanding results in lack of self confidence which can easily develop into becoming withdrawn or disruptive in class, or hating the subject. It is quite easy to turn the student's attitude around once they realise that they can succeed, so I do a lot of confidence building exercises and use praise and humour to help them see what they are doing wrong and what they are doing right. As a result of this, their self esteem is enhanced and they become more willing to contribute in class and take risks, rather than sitting in the back of the classroom praying for the time to pass. I use my own resources which I have developed by studying assessment criteria and objectives of all of the boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) as well as the specifics of GCSE and IGCSE. For 11+ and CE I use a wide range of texts that are demanding and lend themselves to students learning how to explore linguisruc effects. I prefer to tutor at the student's home because I think students feel more secure and relaxed in their own home, however students can of course, come to me if this suits them better. Parents are welcome to sit in on sessions as long as the student feels comfortable with that. I am always happy to consider teaching friends at the same time to keep costs down (max group size 4 students), and am happy to negotiate an appropriate rate for group sessions. Such sessions take place in my home. Please note the following:- 1. I charge a supplement of £7.50 to travel upto 3 miles as well as a residents parking ticket if necessary or reimbursement for parking costs;
2. I require a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation or payment in full (except for travel time) under all circumstances including sudden illness.Whenever possible I will offer a session later in the week but this is not always possible.
3. On Sundays I only teach from my home;
4. For distances beyond 3 miles radius of my home, the minimum session is an hour and a half. This can be shared between siblings, or between subjects eg maths and English, maths and French or English and French;
5. For distances beyond 5 miles radius of my home, I charge for one hour of my time, or an uber in both directions, whichever is cheaper, instead of £7.50. These sessions are also a minimum of an hour and a half, which can be shared between siblings or subjects;
6. All GCSE and A level students are welcome to send me essays of upto 1000 words to comment on between sessions. There is no charge.for this service. Finally, if you would like references from current or previous students (or their parents) please just ask.
Reviews from previous students:-
From First Tutors.com (2010 to present)
• Anh Le: 07/02/2020 - Primary (Up to 11 years) English tuition
Rating: 4/5
Comments: She is punctual and nice tutor but her teaching method is not suitable for us. Thank you for spending time with us.
• Catherine Burden: 16/11/2019
Rating: 5/5
Comments: We have found Laura to be excellent. Our son really looks forward to his lessons with her. Catherine, mother of Freddie aged 9. Maths tuition for 10+ entrance exams.
• Emma Newton: 16/11/2019
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Laura is a fabulous tutor, who has reawakened my sons love of literature and is doing an excellent job of preparing him for his GCSE English exams. She is also extremely reliable and a pleasure to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Emma, mother of Jude aged 16. GCSE English language and literature. Predicted grades 8+ literature and 7+ language. Jude was entirely home schooled for the last 15 months of GCSE. His grades at his school were borderline 3/4 for both literature and language. We are using the summer holidays to get a head start on A level Literature as he will start college in September 2020
• Tomoko Taketsume: 16/10/2019 - Secondary (11 to 14 years) Entrance Exams tuition
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Thank you so much for fulfilling saturday morning for my sun!
Tomoko, mother of Taichi aged 11, taking 12+ exam to move from the Japanese system to a selective English school. Taichi succeeded in the entrance exam for St Benedicts. Taichi took the exam 3 months after moving to London from Japan.
• Genet Mengisut: 30/10/2019 - Primary (Up to 11 years) Entrance Exams tuition
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Laura has made my child independent and extraordinary. She has developed his skills in comprehension and creative writing.I would reccomend Laura.
Genet, mother of Yafet (achieved 10+ full 100% UCS scholarship) Creative writing tuition.
Reviews from The Tutor Pages.com (now known as Superprof) 2011-2018
• Rita:
Thank you so much Laura. 1. for the lessons obviously! 2. the support & companionship you've shown to Louis and 3. moral support for us. He got A+ for English!
Rita, mother of Louis, successful 13+ candidate for Harrow School
• Carmela:
Rob got his A+ thank you. He absolutely loved his stint at the Sunday Times over the summer holidays. Thank you so much for organising that, it's given him a new lease on life and really helped to motivate him for starting his AS course.
Rob, 16 I helped with GCSE French and English literature. He got A* for both 2016
• Marie:
Hi Laura, just to let you know. I got my uni results and I got a 2:1!!! Thank you soo much for helping me and guiding me. Seriously I don't know what I would have done without you! Xxxx
Marie, 21, I helped her with English and Mdfua studies A level and throughout her Llb degree. She's now a qualified solicitor. 2014
•Sidney's mum, Julie:
Sidney came top in the whole year for English and has his place at St Paul's. Thank you. Can you help Elliot?!
Sidney, 12+ successful candidate for St Pauls Boys, 2016
• Amy's mum,Trish:
You have made a big difference to Amy's work and confidence, for which I am eternally grateful. She now has her grade and can do A levels!Xx
Amy, English language and literature 2015
• Emma, mother of Peter (2012) and Alex(2014) and Michael (2016):
Peter and Alexandra do not think they would have got the grades they did without your help and guidance. Alex commented that you really helped her with how to answer the questions to time more effectively and how to interpret the poetry in particular. Peter really benefited from you teaching him how to look at things in a different way, You gave him the confidence to write which he didn't have before.
Thank you so much for your help at the last minute. Michael got A for Literature and A for language.
•Shivam C, December 2013 successful applicant to Princeton:
Laura helped me with all the essays over whole weekends perfecting the essays. We were working in a very short time-frame. She was always very patient. Her calm demeanour and attention-to-detail was a huge aid for me to get into Dartmouth College (best undergraduate teaching in America). I would recommend anyone to get Laura to help them with any essays they have. She would be equally splendid as a teacher in English writing skills or grammar, and I am very glad that I had the opportunity to work with her.
E
Hi, I am Shuvpreet.I have an experience of over 4 years in teaching english, maths, science and punjabi language. I can also provide lessons for IELTS as I had been Ielts trainer for 3 years.I also did 150 hour advanced TEFL course recently.Currently, I am tutoring KS3 students with TeamUp in English in Oakwood School,Hillingdon.I love to share knowledge with children and motivate them to achieve their goals.
Hello! I'm Louisa, and I have had the privilege of being a dedicated primary teacher for over a decade, with a strong emphasis on Early Years and Key Stage 1 (KS1) education. My journey in education has been marked by my passion for nurturing young minds and helping them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Educational Background and Experience:
I hold a PGCE in Education, which has equipped me with the knowledge and pedagogical skills required for effective teaching in primary education. My extensive teaching experience spans over 10 years, during which I have honed my expertise in early childhood and KS1 education. I have had the opportunity to teach in two outstanding primary schools, where I consistently maintained high standards of education and created a positive learning environment.
Areas of Expertise: I offer specialized tutoring sessions in the following key areas:
Handwriting Improvement: As a primary teacher, I understand the importance of legible and fluent handwriting. I provide comprehensive handwriting sessions to help students develop fine motor skills and improve their penmanship.
Phonics Mastery: Phonics is a crucial skill for early readers. I employ effective phonics techniques to help young learners build strong reading and pronunciation skills, setting them on the path to becoming confident readers.
Reading Enrichment: Reading is the gateway to knowledge and imagination. I tailor reading sessions to meet each student's unique needs, fostering a love for reading and comprehension.
Mathematics Enhancement: Mathematics is a fundamental subject, and I make it engaging and accessible to young learners. I provide personalized math sessions to strengthen foundational math skills and promote mathematical confidence.
My Teaching Approach:
I believe in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment where each student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. My teaching style is interactive, engaging, and adapted to the individual learning styles of my students. I prioritize building strong communication with both students and parents to ensure progress is monitored and goals are achieved.
Why Choose Me as Your Tutor:
My extensive experience in primary education, especially in Early Years and KS1, gives me a deep understanding of the developmental needs of young learners. I am committed to helping students not only succeed academically but also grow as confident, independent, and motivated learners. My track record of teaching in outstanding primary schools demonstrates my commitment to excellence in education.
If you're looking for a dedicated and experienced tutor to support your child's educational journey in handwriting, phonics, reading, or math, I would be honored to work with you. Together, we can help your child thrive academically and build a strong foundation for future success. Contact me today to discuss how I can tailor my tutoring services to meet your child's unique needs.
Adobe Premiere, Maths, Media Studies, Elementary Maths, General Science, Grammar, Government and Politics, Photography, and Statistics lessons in Wembley, UK.
E
With 8 years experience in tutoring and mentoring, I’m able to teach a number of subjects and different levels based on the English National Curriculum. At key stage 1, I’m able to teach any subject. At key stage 2, I can teach every subject. At key stage 3, I can teach English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, French and Arabic. At GCSE, I can teach English Literature, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, French, Arabic, Government and Politics, Business Studies, Sociology, Psychology and Law. At A Levels, I can teach English Literature, English Language, Psychology, Sociology, Government and Politics, History and Law. At university undergraduate degree, I can teach Law.
/ Harsita C.
Hello! My name is Harsita and I am applying for medicine. I have done Biology, chemistry and maths A level at Henrietta Barnett and I greatly enjoy teaching these subjects and watching students learn and flourish!
Professional individual looking to help younger kids enjoy and develop their mathematics skills.
As a driven student aspiring to pursue a degree in teaching and exploring opportunities in education through different work experiences and internships, I bring relentless commitment to personal and professional growth. Whilst I am currently studying my A levels, I focus on putting forward my passion and capabilities of working with children to greater use so that I am able to maintain the skills and knowledge needed to achieve my goal of working within the educational industries.
Finishing my GCSE studies at Alexandra park school has allowed me to put my maths skills and knowledge to use and help out young learners in achieving greater success.
Maths tutor for years 1-6.
Hi all!
I am available to tutor English (as a second language), Geography, Maths, and Spanish online via Skype or Zoom.
If the above timings are unsuitable for you, please drop me a message and we can work something out :)
All classes are tailored to meet your specific needs.
English - I am a native English speaker with a typical British accent. I can tailor my classes to your needs, whether that be conversational, gramatical, or learning typical British sayings.
Geography/Human Geography - I am a recent first-class Geography graduate, as well as receiving top grades at GCSE and A level.
Maths - I studied Maths at GCSE and A level, and have experience in tutoring primary students Maths.
Spanish - I studied Spanish at GCSE and A level and have recently returned from Madrid where I attained level B1 Spanish.
Hello, I am an experienced primary school teacher based in Hackney. I have predominantly focused on supporting and helping children reach age expected expectations at the end of KS1 - year 2. I have a warm and friendly nature and can build strong and positive relationship with my pupils.
I am a full time year 6 teacher with 5 years experience teaching in a classroom. My tutoring experience spans back nearly 10 years, and I have worked both privately (online and in person) and for companies. My specialism is within the KS2 Maths curriculum.
Elementary Maths lessons in Harrow, UK.
General Science and Maths lessons in Harrow, UK.
Primary Maths, English, and Early Reading lessons in Manchester, UK.
Since the age of 16, I have wanted to be a teacher. Now, at the age of 23, I am finally becoming a full-time classroom teacher with my own class. I believe that teaching and learning should be enjoyable, and I firmly believe I make my students feel confident and safe within my lessons. I am confident at teaching any subject for pupils in KS1 and KS2. However, I also have an A-level in maths. As a result, I am able to teach maths to GCSE standard. If you choose me as your tutor, I can promise planning and teaching of the highest standard. Also, I can offer a sense of humour and joy which will make learning and studying a more enjoyable experience.
One of my peers from school and I co-founded a project in our school named "Physiothetics" where we collected pull tabs from cans around the school to donate them to the Prostheses Foundation of Thailand to aid in the production of prosthetic limbs for disabled beings. As one of the co-founders, I helped pass this project down to one of the younger years after I graduated. This rewarding process was well advertised around the school from us making posters to promote the project to us going around primary school and engaging in activities involving accessories made by pull tabs to help students understand the need of recycling pull tabs and donating them. This has helped me develop my skills of working very well with young people and people in general as I can easily communicate my ideas to my peers. A week-long experience at the reproductive science lab at Mahidol university where I learnt a lot about carrying out processes involved in IVF such as cryopreservation, sperm extraction and washing techniques. making pipettes and using them to extract oocytes from cat ovaries. I also spent a few hours each day doing in-depth documentation of what I had observed. I felt this was quite closely related to my field of study so I used it to get more practical experience. The work I did here definitely made me more meticulous and detail-oriented. Our school hosted a student leadership conference where students from other Southeast Asian schools attended this conference and me being one of the leaders organised this conference. The conference focused on sustainable development goals and product advertising and development. As a student leader, I had to manage the communication between our school and other students, plan out engaging activities and tasks and formulate an itinerary for the students so everything is organised. I learnt a lot about leadership and what it takes to be a leader and I also understood the importance of communication and the difference it can make in the efficiency of certain tasks. As an intern at MedConsult Clinic, I shadowed a GP observe them do tasks such as taking a patient's blood pressure and giving them an injection. I also performed other tasks at the clinic such as managed appointments for patients, attended patients, directed them through the clinic, and advertised the clinic on social media. In working with the GP, nurses and other interns in the clinic, I developed my ability to work in a team and understood the importance of teamwork. Additionally in advertising through making posters I was able to better comprehend the needs of consumers of such healthcare services and how to appeal to them.
Studied Maths and Chemistry at A level achieving A's. Currently teaching GCSE and A level Mathematics at a school in Watford. I am a patient teacher and try to understand my students methods and way of learning before teaching them. The aim is to cover all topics and achieve 100% on past paper questions by exam time.
I have worked as a tutor for 3 years now tutoring Maths and English, but I am also available to tutor other subjects on request. Please contact me through the website or through my phone number tel: *** with any queries.
Hi everyone! My name is Josh and I am a third year Maths with Economics student at Loughborough University. I have had a clear and genuine passion for maths since the start of my education, and find extremely satisfying when a certain topic clicks or I complete a tough question.
I have been tutoring since I joined university in Mathematics, and can tutor up to A-Level Maths. I have had experience with tutoring up to groups of 3, and have tutored a variety of ages and abilities across the GCSE to A-Level range. As such I am aware that each student needs a unique and tailored tutoring experience, whether that be focusing on the most difficult topics, going over the fundamentals or simply boosting enjoyment and confidence.
Please send me a message if this interests you or anyone you might know! I can do a zoom or phone call as well to discuss things further if that suits you!
Have a great day,
Josh 😊
Hi! My name is Aleena www.*** I'm currently a Year 13 student studying English Literature and Media Studies. I am President of my sixth form. I am dedicated to getting your child the best grades possible. :)
I am experienced tutor and teaching assistant specialising in English as well as Maths and English for KS1 and KS2 students. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Master's in Professional Writing, I bring strong communication skills and a passion for education. My experience as a teaching assistant has allowed me to support and engage young learners effectively, helping them build confidence and excel in their studies.
Many parents contact me because their child is struggling with mathematics and it always turns out that one to one individual attention is what the child needs not just to catch up but to excel as well.
As a former teacher alongside with experience as a teaching assistant, I have a genuine passion for helping children of all abilities reach their individual maximal potential. I really do enjoy teaching and planning lessons and have reliable organisation skills. Bringing quality education in a meaningful way which gains understanding is my main priority in this profession. Giving children the attention they deserve never fails to give me life in this environment.
