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Online Super Tutor Cambridge Qualified Teacher 100% GCSE Pass Rate, 95% A Level Pass Rate and 95% 11+ Pass Rate Experienced Examiner for 11+, GCSE and A Level Director of Top Tutoring Company 11+/13+ Consultant Taught over 5,700 students I teach teachers and tutor how to teach
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Tutoring Experience
10 years' teaching and tutoring experience age 7-18 in OUTSTANDING Grammar and top Public Schools
Qualified Teacher from University College London
Taught over 5,700 students
Director of Top Tutoring Company with 1000+ students
Examiner for 11+ GL and CEM, GCSE and IB/ A Level Level
Scholarships for Wellington College, Marlborough College, Charterhouse, Brighton College and more
Oxbridge and Russell Group - building and writing a personal statements, and interview practice
Examiner for GCSE and IB / A Level Coursework
Ten years' online and international tuition experience via Skype, Meet/G-Drive and Zoom, with a huge library of resources based on all IB and A Level exams
Specialised in 11+/13+/Common Entrance, GCSE, A Level and IB
Common Entrance 7/11/13+ Tuition Covers:
Sample list
Standard and Multiple Choice
English Comprehension
English Creative Writing
Maths
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Interview Skills
Schools Sample for Successful Entrance 2022-2023:
ETON, St Paul's Girls School, King's College School, City of London School for Boys, Godolphin, Latymer School, Tiffin Girls & Henrietta Barnett School etc..
Independent/Grammar School Sample:
Tiffin Girls, Henrietta Barnett School, St Paul’s Girls’ School, Westminster School, North London Collegiate School, St Paul’s School, Godolphin & Latymer School, City of London School for Girls, King’s College School, City of London, Queen Elizabeth School, Latymer Upper, Lady, Eleanor Holles, South Hampstead High School, Haberdasher Aske’s School for Girls, JAGS, ETON,, Wimbledon High, Highgate, Haberdasher Aske’s School for Boys, UCS, Hampstead, Hampton School, St Olave’s, Notting Hill & Ealing High, Alleyn’s Dulwich, Francis Holland SW1, Eltham College, Bromley, Kingston Grammar School, Nonsuch High School, Newstead Wood School, Merchant Taylor’s School, St Helen’s, Bancroft’s, Dulwich, College, Sutton Grammar School, Latymer School,, Channing School, Putney High School, Whitgift School, St, Michael’s Grammar, Francis Holland NW1, Queen’s College, St James Girls’ School, Tiffin School, Croydon High School, GDST, Queen’s Gate, Wilson’s Grammar School, Trinity School, Northwood College GDST, Harrodian School etc..
Sample list of GCSE texts I cover:
Literature
Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar, Twelth Night, Julius Caesar, Richard II, Othello, Much Ado, Midsummers Night's Dream
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Christmas Car, Great Expectations, Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Sign of Four, Journey's End, Streetcar Named Desire, Top Girls, 1984, A Christmas Carol, Life of Pi, Woman in Black, Great Expectations, Hard Times, The Grapes of Wrath, The Great Gatsby, The Handmaid's Tale
An Inspector Calls, Blood Brothers, The History Boys, DNA, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, A Taste of Honey, Lord of the Flies, Telling Tales, Animal Farm, Never Let Me Go Anita and Me Pigeon English
Poems: Power and Conflict, Love and Relationships, Songs of Ourselves, The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale, An Ideal Husband, The Duchess of Malfi, The White Devil, Miss Julie, Angela Carter, Dracula, Mother Courage and Her Children, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Waiting for Godot, Imtiaz Dharker, Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy, Owen Sheers, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, Philip Larkin, William Blake, Sylvia Plath, Unseen poetry
Language:
Creative writing
Transactional creative writing (letters, articles, blogs, reviews, speeches etc)
Sample list of IB/A Level texts I cover:
Literature
Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar, Twelth Night, Julius Caesar, Richard II, Richard III, Edward II, Othello, Much Ado, Midsummers Night's Dream
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Christmas Car, Great Expectations, Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Sign of Four, Journey's End, Streetcar Named Desire, Top Girls, 1984, A Christmas Carol, Life of Pi, Woman in Black, Great Expectations, Hard Times, The Grapes of Wrath, The Great Gatsby, The Handmaid's Tale
An Inspector Calls, Blood Brothers, The History Boys, DNA, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, A Taste of Honey, Lord of the Flies, Telling Tales, Animal Farm, Never Let Me Go Anita and Me Pigeon English
The Taming of the Shrew, Measure for Measure, The Winters Tale, Persuasion, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, The Awakening, Rotters' Club, The Mill of the Floss, Great Gatsby, Room with a View, The Go-between, Rebecca, Atonement, Regeneration, Birdsong, Oh! What a lovely war, Journey's End, Up the Line to Death, Scars Upon my Heart, Blackadder Goes Forth, The Boy Jack, The Wipers Times, Coriolanus, Hamlet, Measure for Measure, The Duchess of Malfi, She Stoops to Conquer, A Doll’s House, An Ideal Husband
Poems: Power and Conflict, Love and Relationships, Songs of Ourselves, The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale, An Ideal Husband, The Duchess of Malfi, The White Devil, Miss Julie, Angela Carter, Dracula, Mother Courage and Her Children, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, Waiting for Godot, Imtiaz Dharker, Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy, Owen Sheers, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, Philip Larkin, William Blake, Sylvia Plath, - Up the Line to Death, Scars upon my Heart, First World War Poetry/ War Poems Wilfred Owen, The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale, Paradise Lost Books 9 & 10, Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Selected Poems, Maud, Christina Rossetti: Selected Poems & Unseen poetry
Language:
Textual variations and representations, Language diversity/discourses, Writing skills, Methods of language analysis, Language and the individual, Language variations
If the text you need isn't listed, don't worry: this is just a sample and I teach many more!
Exam Boards/Levels
A-Level: AQA, OCR, EDEXCEL, Cambridge International, WJEC, Eduqas
IB: International Baccalaureate - Language and Literature and Literature at Higher and Standard Level - written assignments, orals - Global Issues.
Tuition is bespoke.
I will meet your child wherever they are at and guide them where they need to go in order to succeed.
Lessons adapt as they develop their skills to make the most of every minute of tuition.
This type of teaching offers undivided attention every step of the way and incredible value for money.
Successful Experience with:
Prize-winning and Oxbridge candidates: applicable and competition prize winners
School refusers/excluded children
Home-Schoolers
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
ADD and ADHD
Autistic Spectrum and Aspergers
EAL
I have helped thousands of students at all stages: from the fiercely bright, to those lacking in confidence - or any interest in learning whatsoever.
I had an exceptional track record to navigate entrance and scholarship exams, GCSE, A-Level and University applications, as a teacher, tutor, and as a Director of a tuition company, so I know what you're going through and know what works.
Qualifications
University College London QTS (Distinction)
University College London PGCE (Distinction)
University of Cambridge Masters in Educational Research (MEd)
REVIEWS - TOP 5* TUTOR on Sherpa, Tutorhunt, FirstTutors and Superprof
✩✩✩✩✩ - Hayley is a fantastic communicator, and her replies are always prompt. She explains ideas really well and engages consistently in every session. I would highly recommend her, particularly if you have any English queries. - Simran C
✩✩✩✩✩ - I recently had the pleasure of working with Miss Hayley P on Sherpa and I am extremely satisfied with my experience so far. She is a highly skilled and dedicated tutor who has helped me improve my techniques in analyzing poems for my English GCSE this summer. Her deep understanding of poetry analysis and effective teaching methods made complex concepts easy to grasp. I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking tutoring for English Literature. - Lina M
✩✩✩✩✩ - Hayley is an excellent tutor, she is very talented and always comes to the lessons well prepared. Hayley is positive and add a lot of excitement to her sessions, my son looks forward to his sessions with her! - Meryem D
✩✩✩✩✩ - I am very pleased to have Hayley as my English Literature teacher. Hayley is absolutely fantastic, she is familiar with the GCSE syllabus and she knows what is needed for the exam. I have a very obvious improvement after her lessons and I am confident that I will get a good grade with Hayley’s tuition. I will definitely continue the lessons with Hayley and undoubtedly to recommend her. - Vincent A
✩✩✩✩✩ - I would highly recommend Miss Hayley to all my friends. She is so patient and encouraging. She takes time to know your learning style and adopts her teaching accordingly. I was really struggling with my A-level English and now I feel so much more confident. - Ashmita S
✩✩✩✩✩ - Hayley is a very thoughtful and engaging tutor who is currently helping my 14 year old son with his English. He was very reluctant to have a tutor but Hayley has definitely brought him round. He appreciates her help a lot and what she is doing to assist him has increased his grades by two levels already. I would highly recommend Hayley to anyone interested in hiring a private tutor. - Marie R
✩✩✩✩✩ - Hayley is very experienced at teaching non native speaker. She is patient and very easy to communicate. She cares about students' progress. Thank you, Hayley. - Jenny C
✩✩✩✩✩ - Hayley has been tutoring my children for many years and is so friendly and approachable. My child has successfully passed the 11+ To attend one of the top private schools and now tutors my daughter for GCSE. HIghly recommend. - Paul V
✩✩✩✩✩ - Hayley tutored my daughter for her Year 11 GCSEs and she managed to achieve a Level 9 - super happy and proud. A credit to Hayley for her support and expertise. - Hannah G
Eleven Plus School, Learning Centre, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Private School, College, University, Academy, Language School, Speciality School, Faith School, Free School, Boarding School, Education Centre, Tutoring Centre, Tuition Centre
London, England
OUTSTANDING RESULTS ACHIEVED- PROVEN TRACK RECORD - 98% SUCCESS RATE FOR GRADES 9-7 FOR GCSE - 95% SUCCESS RATE FOR A*-C FOR A LEVELS Welcome to FairTutors, where we believe that every student deserves a fair and inclusive education. Our team of experienced tutors is dedicated to helping students of all ages and backgrounds achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential. At FairTutors, we understand that every student has unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. That's why we offer personalized one-on-one tutoring services that are tailored to each student's individual needs. Whether you need help with math, science, language arts, or test preparation, we have a tutor who can help you succeed. Our tutors are not just experts in their subjects - they are also passionate about teaching and helping students grow. We believe that learning should be engaging, enjoyable, and empowering, and we strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all of our students. At FairTutors, we also believe in the power of technology to bring high-quality education to students everywhere. That's why we offer online tutoring services that allow students to receive expert instruction from the comfort of their own homes. Above all, our mission is to provide fair and inclusive education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to helping our students achieve their academic goals and build a bright future. Thank you for choosing FairTutors as your partner in education. We look forward to helping you achieve your academic dreams. Wanting to boost your children's grades by 1 or 2 levels above their target? Well, what are you waiting for- F. have the perfect tutor who will guide you every step of the journey! :)
Eleven Plus School, Learning Centre, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Private School, College, Academy, Language School, Speciality School, Faith School, Free School, Boarding School, Education Centre, Tutoring Centre, Tuition Centre
Chelmsford, England
Science Clinic Private Tutors was founded in 2010. Our vision was to help struggling children understand the concepts of the major subjects which are sought after by many colleges & universities. Our tutoring was mainly in the main subjects (Maths, all 3 Sciences & English Language) to exam students only. Because of the huge demand of tutoring in all year groups, we now teach students across the board from Primary (KS1 & KS2) through to GCSE, A-level and University. We were luck to have had colleagues we share the same vision with join us. Now we can teach all subjects from Primary through to GCSE, College /A-levels and Science & Maths at University level. All our teachers / tutors are graduates and qualified teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) who understand the National Curriculum. Some of them are examiners at GCSE and A-level, which means they know the exam techniques students need to answer the exam questions properly and get better grades. Within the team, we have professionals with very high qualifications ie Masters Degrees (MSc / MA) and PhDs in various subjects. We can, therefore, be confident to say we are professionals who are dedicated to what we do with proven records in the UK’s most entrance and national exams. We are a tutoring organisation that is defined by its professionalism. Our aim is to provide a personal service. This makes us very different from most tutoring companies that just offer a platform for tutors and students to meet. We speak to clients so that we can match them with the most appropriate tutor for their needs. When this happens, the results can be remarkable & confidence grows. We personally know all our tutors and all have had DBS checks and their qualifications checked before we take them on. We are also a member of The Tutors’ Association (TTA) which was formed in 2013 to provide standards to the tutoring industry.
I am a practicing primary school teacher with over 20 years experience in London and Kent schools, with children from Reception to Year 6. I therefore have an excellent knowledge of the Primary curriculum and a range of effective teaching strategies. Lessons offered in Primary English, Maths and Phonics, as well as preparing students for 7+ and 11+ entrance exams. I have experience teaching children with autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
I am a fully qualified primary school teacher with over 10 years of experience. I have a huge passion for teaching and find it most rewarding to see children progress and excel under my guidance.
I offer tuition in the following areas:
- English
- Maths
- Creative Writing
- Year 6 SATs
- 11+ Entry Exams (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning)
- Interview Preparation
Every child deserves an opportunity to reach their maximum potential. In addition to focusing on a child`s academic progress, I always look for opportunities to boost their confidence and self-esteem - as these are crucial for a holistic development. Difficult concepts are broken down in smaller ones through scaffolding using different techniques differentiated according to each child`s individual need. It is important to push each child past their comfort zone, and I do exactly that with the students I tutor by challenging them in different ways. I tutor children across the primary phase, all the way from teaching how to read and write in English, to solving complex problems in Maths, to preparing them for their upcoming SATs or 11+ exams.
I tailor my lessons to cater for each child's individual needs. I have a gentle and friendly approach towards children and I always look for ways to help them make connections between the things they learn and for them to develop a love for learning. I believe that every child is truly special and unique. I have successfully tutored children with specific learning needs, as well as children that have English as an additional language. All my students have made excelled progress in their studies, therefore most of my students come from personal recommendations of happy parents :)
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If you’re concerned about your child’s academic progress, then I’m confident that I can help you. Your concerns may be down to your children:
• missing lessons due to the Covid-19 pandemic;
• having difficulty with a particular aspect of a syllabus;
• needing to improve results and grades.
I've established a reputation as a friendly, informal teacher whose cheerful and patient style helps even the most nervous and shy students. This enables them to relax, enjoy the lessons and make steady progress.
I joined the Government's National Tutoring ("Catch-up") Programme in 2020.
In recent years I've also taught a number of students with (mild) Special Education Needs, including autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia and cerebral palsy.
I've previously held memberships of both the Institute of Statisticians and the Society of Editors, so am well versed in both Numeracy and Literacy.
NB Have had problems uploading DBS Certificate here, but it's valid and the Update System too. (Can show in person or on-screen.) Numerous testimonials via my website at www.weybridge-home-tutor.co.uk
NHS Doctor with over 10 years of experience studying and completing exams and over 7 years teaching Maths, Biology and Chemistry for KS3, GCSE and A Level. My tuition approach is listed below.
Each lesson begins with a run-through of the topic and explanation of key concepts with opportunities for pupils to ask questions. Students are then provided with high yield exam questions and worksheets to complete. Questions are then marked together to highlight areas of strength and areas of improvement. An emphasis is always maintained on exam technique during each lesson. Assessments to determine student improvement are provided every 4-6 weeks.
All students are taught how to study effectively using two evidence-based study techniques:
1) Active Recall - Here students create useful revision questions to test their memory of certain topics
2) Spaced Repetition - Here students are taught how to strategically review topics regularly and boost their chances of remembering important exam content throughout the year and leading up to exams.
My classes are always tailored with a personalised programme for each and every student and remain friendly and engaging. All resources including specialised notes for each exam board, revision questions and exam question related to the tutees exam board are provided free of charge. Tuition goes beyond the `hour slot` as students are able to contact me via phone, email and tutor hunt messaging. I also remain engaged with the lesson and do not `clock-watch`.
For 2023, I now have a team of dedicated tutors offering tailored approaches to tuition. Please get in touch if you have any questions or preference for female tutors as this can be organised too.
Thank you for all enquiries currently, we are organising classes as soon as possible.
Spring an Summer Booster Courses will be available upon request.
Hi! Welcome to my page!
Who am I? My name is Devinder and I'm a friendly, encouraging, online tutor. I absolutely love teaching and I hope you will be interested in the academic services I have to offer. HOW WOULD I BENEFIT AS A STUDENT? If you are a parent or carer, then your children can benefit from private lessons in English (up to KS2), Maths (up to GCSE), Science (GCSE), Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This way of learning would not only boost their confidence but also increase their results in 11+ entrance, SATs and GCSEs placing them ahead of their peers. Past pupils sitting their entrance exams have gone on to apply to their chosen schools and university with proven results. Students would have access to vast resources including a catalogue of at least 200 books full of techniques and past papers to help support and boost their education. Learners are offered a personalised tuition plan catered to their individual needs, goals and learning styles. Learners can expect to have their knowledge gaps identified and appropriate resources selected to help them close those specific gaps, in a caring yet challenging manner. Tuition is not a side hustle for me, it's my main vocation. Not only does that mean more attention for your child but also availability during daytime through school holidays or if you are based overseas. WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM YOUR LESSONS With +10,000 hours teaching experience, you can expect a lot. Firstly, there is a free consultation and a free initial lesson so that you both check whether you like what I can offer. All lessons are prepared in advance to make the best use of tuition time. Curriculum-aligned material is taught, learners’ understanding is checked systematically, misconceptions identified accurately and clear and direct feedback is provided. In doing so, knowledge gaps are identified and content repeated to plug gaps where appropriate and embed learning. Common errors are shared to help student prevent making them in their practice and in their exams. I use a collaborative, interactive, online whiteboard which is free and simple for my students to use: no holding aloft shaky notepads aimed at the webcam. This allows me to watch and check students' understanding in real time. Using the `I Do, You Do, We Do` model, students are told what they need to know and how to do it, then we work on a task together to help student become more confident with new learning and finally student individually uses what they have been shown to demonstrate proficiency using practice questions or repeating back to me what they have learned. EXAM PREPARATION STRATEGY Construct a solid foundation of knowledge Exam technique tips Practice (practice practice!) past papers in the weeks/months preceding exam SKILLS OFFERED Excellent, deep subject area knowledge of curricula Strong ability to explain concepts in clear and simple terms Engagement with students of assorted abilities and backgrounds QUALIFICATIONS I hold a Bsc (Hons) Biochemistry from a Russell Group University and a PgDip Analytical Chemistry. I spent the first two years of my university programme studying maths. I'm DBS checked and my qualifications and certificates are available for inspection.
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.
/ Kash H.
Experience math teacher with over 10yrs of experience. Familiar with KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 and 11plus entry exams. Work experience includes secondary school teaching and 6th Form College. Competitive rates.
Kathryn S. - Tutor
Hello! My name is Kathryn and I am a qualified and experienced primary school teacher.
I have taught, up until recently, for five years in mainstream schools in the local area. I know which teaching schemes, methods and resources get the best results, and have selected the best up-to-date resources and teaching methods, based on my own teaching experience.
I work with a range of abilities and specific learning needs and I ensure I get to know your child's needs personally, and take this into account when planning and providing resources to support their learning and progress. All the children I teach have made very good progress, and I love nothing more than to see children develop in confidence and independence as they master their subject knowledge and skills.
I can help close the gaps in children's knowledge and understanding, particularly important now with the amount of time children have missed from school. I can also prepare children for SATs or 11+ entrance exams for grammar and independent schools.
As a mother of two children, one who recently went through SATs and applications to secondary schools, I understand the worries and the pressures on children and parents.
Before training to become a teacher I worked as a Senior Account Director in large advertising and marketing agencies. Therefore, I can also bring a real work- life understanding to the classroom, by relating situations to the real world. I also served six years as a Trustee and Non-Executive Director for the NCT Charity and NCT Trading Ltd, the largest UK parenting organisation. In addition, I was Chair of the Twickenham NCT Branch, helping to support parents.
I have over 24 years of tutoring experience mainly in 11+ but have also tutored KS3 in English and Maths. 100% success rate also in training trainee teachers to pass their NQT exams. I was a Kumon Instructor for ten years and then moved into private tuition for the last 14 years.
Both my sons attended Cambridge University and are currently working in Economics and Architecture having gained their Masters Degrees.
I am available for tuition by Skype at this present time due to the lockdown so if parents are struggling coping with homeschooling I can help.
My FB page is Ink Tuition Bromley and my email is ***@***
Available weekdays after school, Saturdays and for home schooling during the day. I can either come to you or you come to me. I also run small group sessions at a cheaper rate.
I am an extremely accomplished tutor with almost ten years worth of experience. My primary area of expertise is English Literature, with I studied at Durham University, graduating with a 2:1. Whilst I predominantly tutor GCSE students I have previously taught up to A Level standard and am also confident in teaching primary age students in Literacy as well as English Language and Literature. In terms of GCSE results I've helped students achieve far higher results than their predicted grades would have suggested.
I've also got extensive expertise tutoring students for 11+ and 13+ exams, having previously helped students attain places at prestigious schools such as Highgate and St Paul's Boys. Under the umbrella of tutoring for these tests I have assisted students with Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, as well as the aforementioned English Language and Literature. I'm extremely confident in my abilities when it comes to tutoring these subjects and would love to be of assistance to any family that may need my help.
I am an experienced tutor and make my lessons fun and engaging. I have worked in tutoring centres as well as doing freelance work, helping students with maths at various levels and all 11+ topics. Furthermore, I have 7 years experience working as an ESL teacher in schools and various language institutions, delivering lessons in person and online.
I am a confident and experienced tutor and I provide professional, personalized learning, using resources tailored to the children`s interests.
I have specifically taught a range of ages and levels including KS1 (Years 1-2, Ages 5-7), KS2 (Years 3-6, Ages 7-11) and SATS,11+ Grammar Schools (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning).
I will make sure all my students thoroughly understand and feel confident with basic core skills in Maths and English then I will help them towards achieving top grades.
KS1 (Years 1-2, Ages 5-7) - I will build confidence in reading, writing of sentences and spellings in English. Improve skills in all Mathematical Concepts.
11+(Maths, English, VR, NVR) - At present, I am teaching children as One to One Sessions and Group Sessions for Y3, Y4 and Y5. I will explain each topic in Maths, English, VR and NVR then I will conduct regular assessments to tests their level on those topics. Familiarity with the exam is vital hence we practice past papers for optimum results.
I am familiar with GL and CEM 11 plus Entrance Examination process, with experience of preparing students for Grammar Schools like Tiffin Girls, Tiffin Boys, Sutton Grammar Schools, Queen Elizabeth ( Boys), Henrietta Barnett, Slough and Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools.
KS3 - ( Y7, Y8, Y9) I have a great passion for teaching Maths and English. I have a strong educational background in Mathematics. I have achieved top grades in my GCSC and Degree. I have been successfully teaching online and in the classroom from my home to all levels from Primary to Secondary.
Hi, I'm Ayush
I've just finished my first year at Imperial. I achieved 4A*s in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics in my A levels having also achieved 10 grade 9's in my GCSEs at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (top grammar school in the UK).
I am now studying computer science at Imperial College London.
I have 3 years experience of being a private tutor and can teach the Maths, Further Maths or Economics GCSE or A level courses.
I am a patient tutor able to help students of all abilities. I teach using a combination of textbook notes and my own pre-prepared notes as well as examples from textbooks and past papers. I aim to thoroughly teach the fundamentals and build from there and I often use diagrams and real-world examples to consolidate the lessons.
I can also help students with any struggles they have with homework or past exam questions.
I am flexible with the online lesson times I can provide and can accommodate multiple lessons weekly.
A multi-award winner, now retired from the corporate world & delivering/managing community projects in the Third Sector.
I am a perceptive, empathetic & creative person who has a very strong work ethic & enjoys seeing the end results. Passionate about teaching, learning & development, I am a real advocate of helping people achieve their best possible results & potential in life. My character is very social, I am definitely a people's person who brings a very positive attitude to the learning & working environment. Meticulous to detail, I am additionally a solid, reliable and methodical person with a high delivery & achievement rate.
SATS & 11+ - also expert in working with SEN or NEET learners.
I am an experienced full-time online tutor and homeschooling specialist based in London with a 100% pass rate in Maths and Science. For over ten years I have helped young people navigate life successfully through primary, secondary and sixth form through mentoring, private tuition and coaching. Contact me now to find out how I can help your child achieve their full potential.
Please be advised my advertised rate is not for 1-2-1 tuition as I am currently fully booked in that regard, and refers to the rate for some of my group classes. I have classes every day for students of different abilities, levels and subjects. Please send me a message to enquire about my timetable or to request a class.
I have experience with all the major exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas). Within tuition, my specialities lie in Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and GCSE. I also prepare students for the 11+ entrance exams and the year 6 SATs. I also work with schooled students (& those taking the IGCSE), students taking retakes and private candidates (students not at sixth-form/college, but still registered for courses and taking exams). My experience also includes working with children with learning difficulties and SEN-Special Educational Needs (especially Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia and Aspergers).
In 2022 I completed my Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and teach ESL, preparing students for exams such as IELTS and any English exams aligned with the CEFR which are commonly required for entry into international schools or university applications from overseas / non-English speaking countries. I also speak Spanish at CEFR A2 level.
I am a highly experienced tutor, tutoring pupils up to the age of 16, including preparation for the 11+ and GCSE. I tutor Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning, English and Science. If you would like a supportive and friendly tutor who gets excellent results, then contact Michael D. free on tel: *** .
I look to enable each student to achieve what they are aiming for - whether it be the top grade at A level, GCSE or entrance to a Private Selective School at 7+, 11+ or 13+ level for the Common Entrance Examinations or else to a Grammar School of their choice or to brush up their level in English or Maths.
I am very positive in my outlook and always look to bring the best out of each student I teach. I have enabled many children to achieve their aims in over 10 years of tutoring experience.
I also run a revision course programme specialising in GCSE and A level/ IB for all subjects from Year 10 onwards.
I am Suk, I have done my engineering in Electrical and worked for few years in co-corporate as an Electrical and Computer science engineer and then decided to pick tutorship as this has always been my first inclination, although I am doing tutoring for last 10 years in the form of knowledge sharing, learning and development etc., and gained substantial proportion of experience in this perimeter. I think my biggest strength as a tutor is that I by my self was always an average student during by school and college days which enabled me to understand the nerve of the student and allowed me to explain any topic, subject to the most simplified module because I see myself in every student I teach and I know how difficult and frustrating it is sometimes when we struggle to understand a topic.
I believe a good teacher should be able to enunciate to the most simplified way.
Currently I am doing GCSE, A level, 11+ tutoring for Math, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for all major board AQA, OCR and Edexcel etc.
I offer bespoke tutoring assistance, helping students not only to pass exams and significantly improving their confidence and their academic grades. I'm specialized in core subjects Math’s, Triple Science exam preparation to ensure success at KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE and A-Level classroom tests and exams.
I do both online and F2F, I use Zoom, Teams for co-coordinating the sessions and use MS Whiteboard for scribble and demonstrating the subject, which is currently the most advance and simple demonstrating online platform for teachers.
I provide my own handmade notes and home assignment after every class.
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