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Helping Students Build Confidence, Achieve Success & Unlock Their Potential
As a qualified UK teacher with 15 years of experience, I specialize in Primary, Secondary, and GCSE education across maths, English, and science. Holding a PGCE and QTS, I have taught in mainstream schools, special educational needs (SEN) provisions, and diverse learning environments, ensuring that students of all backgrounds and abilities receive the support they need to succeed.
I have extensive experience working with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other special educational needs (SEN), using tailored strategies to help them overcome learning barriers. Every child learns differently, and my individualized approach ensures that each student gains confidence, develops a deep understanding of key concepts, and excels academically.
Why Choose My Approach? ✅ Personalized, Student-Centered Learning
Many students struggle in traditional classroom settings because they don’t receive individual attention. I take a tailored approach, designing lesson plans that cater to each student’s unique learning style. Whether they need reinforcement in certain subjects or are preparing for major exams, my structured yet flexible lessons ensure maximum engagement and retention.
✅ Building Confidence & Independence
Success in academics isn’t just about getting the right answers—it’s about building confidence and problem-solving skills. Many students fear maths or struggle with English because they lack self-belief. I focus on instilling a growth mindset, helping students feel capable, motivated, and ready to take on challenges.
✅ Expert Exam Preparation – GCSE, A-Level & Beyond
Preparing for GCSEs, A-Levels, and entrance exams can be stressful for both students and parents. My tutoring approach includes: ✔ Effective revision strategies – Teaching students how to study smarter, not harder. ✔ Time management techniques – Helping them structure revision for maximum efficiency. ✔ Exam technique coaching – Training students on how to approach different types of questions. ✔ Regular progress assessments – Identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
✅ Proven SEN & Autism Support
Having taught in SEN provisions and mainstream schools, I understand the unique challenges faced by students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and processing difficulties. I provide: ✔ Sensory-friendly learning techniques to help students focus and stay engaged. ✔ Structured lessons with clear routines to reduce anxiety and build consistency. ✔ Patience, encouragement, and a positive learning environment where students feel valued and supported.
Ace Academic Tutors – Raising the Standard in Education
After years of teaching in schools and tutoring privately, I founded Ace Academic Tutors, a UK-based tutoring company dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized education across all major subjects.
At Ace Academic Tutors, we: 🎓 Offer expert 1-to-1 and group tutoring across all subjects and levels. 📚 Match students with highly qualified, experienced tutors who are passionate about making learning engaging and accessible. 🌍 Support both in-person and online tutoring to accommodate different learning needs and schedules. 🧩 Specialize in SEN and autism-friendly tutoring, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.
How We Help Students Succeed
✅ GCSE & A-Level Exam Prep – Master exam techniques, tackle past papers, and improve grades. ✅ Primary & Secondary Support – Build a strong academic foundation with tailored lessons. ✅ Specialist SEN Tutoring – Personalized strategies for students with additional learning needs. ✅ Catch-Up & Intervention Programs – Helping students bridge learning gaps and regain confidence.
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Are you looking for expert tutoring to help your child excel? Whether they need exam preparation, subject-specific support, or SEN assistance, I’m here to help.
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I am working with Tutor4All . We offer a range of tutoring services for GCSE's and A-level students. Our tutoring sessions are designed to be engaging, interactive and focused on student's specific areas of improvement. First Lesson is on Us!
I am a dedicated, industrious tutor that is ready to ensure that students have a solid foundation in studying and extracurricular activities. ready to support people in reaching their objectives in life. Consequently, skilled in providing professional instruction in a variety of topics, activities, and general mathematical functions. Furthermore, flexible learning and familiarity with both digital and conventional methods.
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.
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Tutor Profile
I am a professional violinist, violist and conductor, studying for a PhD in Music at the University of Cambridge. As a Supervisor in the Faculty of Music, I teach undergraduate music students at Cambridge. I also teach conducting, violin, viola, and chamber music at the Saffron Walden Centre for Young Musicians in Essex. With over nine years of tutoring experience, I also offer private tuition in violin, viola, orchestral conducting, music, music theory, philosophy, history, essay and dissertation skills, english literature, classical civilisation and violin performance.
From the age of 17, I have taught violin and viola to a variety of students, ranging from children and adults beginning their studies, to more advanced performers looking to improve their technical facility and performance skills.
Alongside my MPhil studies at Cambridge, in which I specialised in the cultural history and musical aesthetics of Germany and France in the Long Nineteenth Century, I began working as a freelance academic tutor, and taught Music, History, Philosophy, English Literature, Dissertation Skills, and Classics to A-Level Students. I have since developed two years’ experience, in which I have taught over 900+ hours of educational content with a diversity of tutoring organisations and online education platforms. I also have experience teaching in a classroom setting. I worked as an Assistant Music Teacher at a Sixth Form College, which involved teaching Music A-Level students. I have also worked with academic summer schools in Oxford to prepare Oxbridge hopefuls for their entrance examinations.
My academic expertise is strongest in the fields of the history of philosophy, the philosophy of music, and nineteenth-century music history. I am comfortable teaching both Violin and Viola, as well as Music, History, Philosophy and Writing Skills to final-year undergraduates. I also teach Classics and English Literature to a first-year undergraduate level, and I have intermediate reading skills in French.
Additional Professional Credentials – Violinist and Recording Musician
– I have an extensive portfolio of performing credits on documentary films. Recent highlights include the BAFTA-nominated score for the BBC docuseries on Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein 'House of Maxwell' (BBC2, 2022), and 'Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In' (Netflix) (Passion Pictures / Universal Pictures) (2021).
Approach to Teaching
– I favour a structured approach to teaching. I devise lesson plans in advance of every lesson, catered to the student's specific needs. I also inform the design of my classes through a constructive dialogue with my students. This enables me to structure my lessons within a curriculum that meets my students' specific educational needs, and serves to enable my students to achieve tangible improvements in their academic performance and musical ability.
Academic Tuition
– My academic lessons tend to be structured around specific sections of the syllabus, or particular topics that students require help with.
– I employ a seminar style format, in which I flesh out ideas with the aid of quotations, other audio-visual resources, and analytical commentary which my students can use to develop essays, essay plans, revision tools, and exam revision packs.
– I use Powerpoint to provide students with a variety of resources and visual stimuli.
– I structure my lesson plans with a view to providing short points of rest or temporary closure, in which students are able to ask questions about the content. I am also happy for students to interrupt the flow of the lesson if a burning question arises.
Musical Performance
– Violin lessons tend to be carefully planned to focus on specific technical aspects of performance. To train musicality, I often teach this through the use of Kreutzer and Fiorillo etudes, Dont studies, and also pieces of repertoire catered to the student's musical interests and technical requirements.
– I am open to considering student repertoire suggestions if they are particularly passionate about a certain piece.
Lesson Structure
– Academic lessons tend to be 45–60 minutes in length, but I can adapt my teaching schedule to provide students with additional support if needed.
– Typically violin lessons range in length from 30 minutes to an hour, but I am flexible: I am more than happy to devise a lesson structure that caters for a student's requirements.
Curriculum
Areas of Historical Expertise
1. Europe in The Long Nineteenth Century
– The Music, Politics and Culture of France and Germany in The Long Nineteenth Century (1776–1914)
2. Medieval and Early Modern History
– The Political, Economic and Military History of Anglo-Saxon England 827–1066
– The Norman Conquest and The Plantagenets 1066–1216
– Tudor History (1509–1603), The Stuarts (1603–1649), The English Civil War (1642–1649), The Commonwealth (1649–1659), and The Restoration of Charles II (1660–1685)
– The Crusades (1095–1204)
3. Ancient History and Classical History
A. Roman History
– Republican Rome from the First Punic War to Caesar's Crossing of the Rubicon 264 BC – 49 BC
– Caesar's Civil War, The Second Triumvirate, and The Second Roman Civil War 49 BC – 29 BC
B. Ancient Greece and Classical Philosophy
- The Homeric World
- The Persian Wars 499–449 BC
– The Peloponnesian War 431–404 BC
– Herodotus
- Thucydides
– Pre-Socratic Philosophy (Thales, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and so on)
– Plato
– Aristotle
– Ancient Greek Stoicism
– Epicureanism
– Scepticism
– Democritus and the Classical Metaphysics of Atomism
– Ethics, Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ontology in Ancient and Classical Greece
– Sophocles and Classical Tragedy
4. Methods of Historical Research
– Methods of Primary Source Analysis
– Secondary Source Analysis
– Techniques and Strategies of Exegesis
– Techniques of Cultural History
– Ethnography
– Sociological and Anthropological Methods
– Qualitative and Quantitative Research
– Score Studies and Techniques of Music Historiography
– Numismatics
– Military Strategy and War Studies
– Literary History
5. Philosophies of History and Historiography
– Positivism
– The New Historicism
– The New Materialism
– Marxist Historiography
– Actor Network Theory
– The History of Technology
– Critical Theory
– Philosophies of History
6. Literary Theory and Philosophy
– Psychoanalytic Exegesis
– Marxist and Post-Marxist Approaches
– Critical Theory
– The Frankfurt School
– Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche.
– Vitalism
– Romanticism
– Wittgenstein
– Robert Brandom, Dan Caplan, Ulf Loebel, Quine, and Normative Semantics
I have over 20 years of experience in teaching English and Computing. My pass rate for each level stands at 100%.
/ Rakhi C.
English Literature lessons in Hayes, UK.
I have been a secondary school teacher of English for 10 years, as well as Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A-level, and more recently, Latin at KS3. I am dedicated to ensuring students make progress and achieve what they are capable of, have a genuine passion for my subjects and a great knowledge of the curriculum and secondary exam system.
Having taught for ten years, I have a great knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, including the English GCSE specification, of which I have taught both the AQA and Edexcel exam syllabus. I have experience of teaching drama at both KS3 and KS4 with WJEC and am currently teaching Latin and Classics at KS3, 4 and 5.
I have much experience of teaching English as a foreign language, having completed a TEFL course prior to my training as a secondary school teacher. I've taught EFL at all levels and abilities, both in summer schools in the UK, and at an English language school in China, where I taught students from young toddlers up to adults.
I have a relaxed and friendly approach to working with students, and a positive approach to learning; focussing on the students' strengths as well as their areas for improvement to ensure progress. My extensive experience working as a qualified teacher in secondary schools, has ensured I know what really works to aid students in unlocking their potential and succeeding academically.
I am an artist, experienced in painting, drawing, singing and acting. I am creative across many disciplines. My creative skills in fine art, and painting has enabled me to win competitions, such as the ‘Young Art’ competition at the Royal College of Art, where my paintings were exhibited, in Kensington. My work has also been selected for online exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Art. Overall, my creativity has been recognised by people, in several continents, including, Asia, the Caribbean, and North America. I also specialise in graphic design, logo design, and content creating, working on branding and creative services to bring company’s marketing to life. I have several skills within the creative field, including media, working in teams, and leading projects, for global organisations: creating viral campaigns on major social media platforms such as TikTok, and Instagram. I have also worked in the Marketing, Advertising, and Communications industry, working on trending projects for the beauty industry. I have kept abreast to digital designs, graphics, and content creating, and have adapted my skill-base accordingly.
I have expertise in acting and performing arts since the age of 3, which has helped my skills develop in advertising, and working on digital campaigns, creating content that meets the needs of a diverse audience. I am aware of the importance of including all races, sexual orientations, genders, religions, disabilities, and sexual assignments. Throughout all campaigns, and artwork, equality for all is extremely important.
I have been responsible for working on a variety of different projects, covering brand, social media, and logo designs. I have excellent knowledge in Adobe Creative suits, (such as Photoshop), and have been taught on a professional scale. I have experience in working with typography, colours, and have great communication skills which have been developed due to working with a range of different clients across different creative fields.
I have experience in brand promoting, and have represented a variety of brands and organisations, both commercially, and physically. I am extremely sociable and confident, and have extensive experience in promoting organisations on stage, and on social media. I am a team player, and work well individually, using my initiative, resulting in great results. I have used my creative design skills with digital programmes, for young adults, also developing my skills in computer coding, digital graphics, and animation. Working on global children’s games, as well as working on campaigns for TikTok and L’Oreal beauty, forced me to concentrate on detail, and focus on narrative inspired artwork.
I have a passion for the environment and helping people in need. In 2019, I led a group of individuals to come up with a solution for homelessness in the UK. For 3 years I have volunteered at a homeless shelter. I am determined to find a solution to their cause. My voluntary work has helped me realise the importance of society and sociology within art and design. Creating artwork that reflects everyone in society helps to expand the art realm and transform artistic norms. A number of my work highlights ethnic minorities and celebrates diversity, which is often ignored in art. My work and creative style is equality-centered, emphasising the importance of representation for all.
I am a highly experienced teacher of English literature, having taught in the English Department of University College London for ten years. Though I specialised in modern literature, I taught across the curriculum of English and American literature. I was particularly good at helping students with their essay writing - understanding texts, developing a persuasive and original argument, and organising their work in ways that were both competent and exciting. I also have experience tutoring students to take A-level exams and the GRE for graduate applications. I was admissions tutor for 2 years at UCL, and so have insider knowledge of what it takes to successfully apply to an elite university.
Results-driven, student-focused and highly experienced multilingual Educator-UK Qualified teacher- holding a BA (Hons)in English Language; two completed Master degrees; 15+ years of classroom experience with culturally diverse groups of students at KS3/5, post 16, Secondary schools, Vocational Education, Universities (Teaching Business, Law and engineering English) and English language/ Business Exam preparation courses (AQA and Edexcel). Committed to offering a conducive learning environment, superior classroom and behavior management, knowledge of modern teaching methods along with sound ability to maintain classrooms and curriculum development while ensuring the physical, emotional care and educational needs of all students are met to the highest standards. Able to develop interactive, tailored and stimulating lesson plans and programs for students and use of techniques which develop the critical thinking skills of analysis and evaluation and enable students to develop their self-esteem, self-confidence and autonomy on their learning journey. A proactive, resourceful and adaptable team player with a strong focus on academic, spiritual, moral, social, cultural and personal development of learners.
Drama and English literature/language lessons in Chigwell, UK.
Over the past 10 years I have been Head of Performing Arts. Teaching Drama and Music at KS3, KS4 and KS5. I have also taught English at all levels.
More recently I have been teaching primary school children at KS1 and KS2 and have over 10 years experience in tutoring English at all key stages. All my students have always achieved their target grade or better.
I am DBS checked and on the update service.
I am a multimedia consultant and trainer, chartered certified translator, senior journalist, English/Arabic teacher/tutor, and project manager. I am retired now, and open to new roles and challenges. I am a very well-organized person, very patient, resilient, and considerate. I have worked for the BBC World Service for 3 decades in different capacities; Senior Producer/Journalist, just to mention only one.
Mathematics, Science, Physics, English Literature, General Science, Basic Maths, and Management lessons in London, UK.
With an extensive background in tutoring multiple subjects, I have developed a unique ability to adapt lessons to suit the educational needs of diverse learners.
Education is not one-size-fits-all, and my tutoring approach reflects this philosophy. I am proficient in creating and delivering educational content that engages students from elementary to college level. Whether it's helping a high school student grasp complex calculus concepts, guiding a middle schooler through the intricacies of English grammar, or introducing the basics of computer programming to a college student, my teaching methods are flexible and responsive to the needs of each student.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that a strong understanding of foundational concepts is crucial for success in any subject. My teaching style focuses on building this foundation, and then advancing to more complex topics at a pace that is comfortable and effective for the student. I strive to make learning interactive and enjoyable, using a variety of tools and techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
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 a highly experienced, flexible and very versatile tutor, with advanced degrees and teaching qualifications in business, finance, history, literature, art, classics, maths and sciences. I teach at Middlesex University, and also conduct face to face and online training for a variety of other clients, from teenagers up to adult professionals. I have experience with exam prep (IB, CFA, CISI) as well as undergrad and postgrad courses in the subjects listed above. I can travel across London or even overseas for the right assignments. I believe I charge fairly for value provided, and promote an engaging, enjoyable teaching and learning style.
Employment history
Lecturer in Education- Havering College of Further and Higher Education (January 2005 – present)
Full-time teacher training on the following programmes: PCE/PGCE, PGCEHE, BA in Education Studies, BA in Education and Professional Studies and MA in Critical Studies and Education.
Main roles include:
· Identifying needs –carrying out initial assessments, agreeing individual learning plans.
· Planning learning – preparing schemes of work, session plans and teaching and learning materials to ensure the requirements of the syllabus are covered,
· Facilitating learning - using a variety of teaching and learning approaches.
· Assessing learning – checking learners have gained the necessary skills and knowledge and giving feedback to learners
· Supporting learners via tutorials and individual support
· Observing teaching practice
· Designing staff continuing professional development sessions
30 years teaching experience in diverse subjects in secondary education, FE and HE at different levels including:
· Functional Skills English and Maths Levels 1 and 2, GCSE English Language and Literature, BTEC Media Levels 1 to 3, A Level Media, and C&G 779 in Media,
· BA in Journalism, BSc in Media Technology, MA in Radio Production, BA in Education Studies, BA in Education and Professional Studies, PGCE and MA in Critical Studies and Education.
Additional Teaching Inspector – Tribal Ltd (2010-present) (freelance)
Main roles include:
· Quality inspections for OfSTED in private and public education providers
International consultancy work
· Advanced Post Qualification Certificate in Education (APCIT) project in conjunction with British Council in Nigeria (2010-13):
· Designed and implemented teacher training programmes to develop differentiation and inclusion skills for school and college teachers.
· Teacher training project under the auspices of Erasmus programme in Poland (2012 – present):
· Designed and implemented teacher training programmes to develop skills in tutoring and supporting less able learners for school and college teachers
· Teacher training project with University of Syria in conjunction with the British Council (2013-14):
· Designed and implemented teacher training programmes to develop skills in improving access and supporting less able learners for school and college teachers
Research experience
2008– 2015 – Doctoral research into methods of re-engaging young learners who had been excluded from school. . The aim of the research was to:
· investigate and identify factors responsible for lack of engagement in some young people
· analyse main theoretical models relating to special needs and learning disabilities
· investigate central government policies relating to issues of access, retention, quality of mainstream and non mainstream provision for young people at secondary and post secondary level
· design new curriculum and implement a programme aimed at re-engaging young people who have diverse learning barriers
1992-4 - MA research on use of rap music to develop literacy skills in disadvantaged learners. The aim of the research was to:
· Identify learning barriers which disadvantaged learners face when learning literacy skills in the classroom
· Analyse most effective approaches to teaching literacy to disadvantaged learners
· Devise an action research project based upon developing resources using rap music and implementing new strategies in the classroom
Research publications
· Supporting the Social and Emotional Learning of students in FE book due to be published by Routledge in March r 2024
· Supporting EAL Learners who have Dyslexia in FE. Conference paper delivered at LSRN conference in July 2023
· Supporting EAL Learners who have Dyslexia in FE. Book published by Routledge in February 2023
· Supporting Embedding academic skills into ITT lessons for trainees who have EAL. Article published in TELL journal March 2022
· An investigation into the learning experiences of Teachers on BTEC programmes. Article published in TELL journal. December 2021
· Embedding Digital Skills in vocational curricula. A paper co-delivered for SET webinar in November 2021
· Differentiating for adult learners . A paper delivered at SET webinar in August 2021
· The unique role that TED plays in FE in HE/ Article published in TELL Journal . April 2021
· The effectiveness of self –assessment for trainee teachers on a PGCE programme, paper delivered at EAPRIL 2019, University of Croatia, Lifelong Learning Conference. November 2019
· The effectiveness of self –assessment for trainee teachers on a PGCE programme, paper delivered at LSRN conference at University of Greenwich on April 14th, 2019
· Mindfulness and FE Teachers, paper delivered at LSRN conference at King’s College, University of London, on 30th November 2018
· The effectiveness of peer mentoring for adult learners on HE programmes, paper delivered at TELL conference at Lewisham College on 26trh February 2018
· An investigation into peer assessment and feedback amongst trainee teachers in the UK for EAPRIL 2017, University of Helsinki, Lifelong Learning Conference. November 2017
· Developing an HE Research Network in an FE College, paper delivered at ATL Post-16 Conference, July 6th 2017
· Popping the Question-PGCE trainee teachers and effective Socratic questioning research paper delivered at Teaching and Learning in LLS conference, Bedford College, 26th June 2017
· I can take it better coming from you’, - an investigation into peer assessment and feedback amongst PGCE trainee teachers in an FE college. Research paper undertaken with SUNCETT 2016-17
· Building for the Future? A comparative study of the learning experiences of three sets of learners on the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment www.*** unpublished thesis 2014
· How effective are CPD programmes for FE staff in colleges? University of Greenwich LSRN/LSE Summer Conference London UK, July 2009 conference publication
· The effectiveness of Mentoring for PGCE trainees. University of East London teaching symposium, July 19th 2008, conference publication
· An exploration of how ‘Gangsta Rap’ music could develop Literacy skills in disengaged KS4 school students .MA unpublished thesis 1995.
Education and Qualifications
· Bristol University (1977-80). BA (Hons.) English and History
· Southampton University (1991-3). PGCE
· Institute of Education (1993-5). MA in Media Education
· Institute of Education (2008-14). Doctorate in Education
· Higher Education Academy (2016) Fellow
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