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Hi I'm Jon. I'm here to offer Drama specialist tutoring including Shakespeare, practitioners, theatre from all eras and traditions, exam prep, plays, devising and all other aspects of academic drama learning.  I am an experienced teacher and examiner and have trained with Gecko, Splendid, Cube, Big Brum and the National Theatre.  I can support with drama homework, revision, essay writing and support parents with home schooling. I am also happy to help with English and American literature and drama. I hope to hear from you soon.

Postgraduate student, currently tutoring online and in 1:1 sessions, with plenty of experience working with young students. As well as helping to prepare students for GSCE or A level examinations, I am able to provide support and guidance with general essay or academic writing, as well as lessons in Maths and English (including comprehension and SPAG) for primary school children. I am a friendly and confident individual, with up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the subject.

Engaging, highly effective and supportive teaching of all levels of Secondary School English within Scotland. Scottish Qualifications Authority Marker. Scottish National Stantandardised Assessments Support Officer.

Hi, I am a second year student in Reading studying Primary Education with an English specialism. While my degree focuses on primary, I am a confident instructor all round when it comes to English literature, poetry analysis, and developing essay writing at various academic levels and in many academic www.*** ; Exams coming up next year? Do you have the knowledge but struggle to put it on paper? Perhaps you're not a fan of poetry and need help understanding it? If any of these apply to you feel free to reach www.*** ;

Throughout sixth form, I thoroughly enjoyed being a tutor in Religious Studies, English Language and Literature to students aged 11-16. I believe that my top GCSE and A-Level grades enable me to provide current students with up to date and accurate information that will aid them in achieving the grades they deserve, and maintain their academic performance through lockdown! Additionally, my work as a lifeguard on a children's activity camp means I have been given training in communication with children with Autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Please feel free to message me with any further questions you may have about my tutoring services!

Oliver D. is an interdisciplinary (psycholinguistics) PGR at Manchester Metropolitan University. His PhD research examines the composite language and communication phenomena of schizophrenia, as relative to figurative language processing, using experimental psycholinguistic methods; his master's dissertation focused on paralinguistics: blended displays (i. e. complex facial expressions) of emotion; and his bachelor's took the form of a stylistics combined honours (i. e. linguistics with creative writing). His vocational experience includes a substantive clinical education post within NHS psychiatric services—specifically, as an interpersonal communications tutor; in parallel, he has provided consultancy services since 2011.   TEACHING EXPERIENCE        YMCA Manchester, Manchester;    13/08/2018–03/09/2018course designer and facilitator, ‘DICE-6’, Youth and Community Service•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationManchester Metropolitan University, Manchester;    22/05/2018–sessional lecturer, Department of Languages, Information, and Communications•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationExeter Learning Academy, Exeter,    04/2017–08/2017instructional designer•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationDevon Partnership NHS Trust, Exeter,    06/2015–12/2016interpersonal communications tutor•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationSole trader, Exeter,    01/10/2011–consultant academic•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluation; (under; post)graduate supervisionPRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURESWorkshop, ‘Situational Revision for Dangerous, Sensitive, and/or High-risk Interactions’, 27/11/2018Workshop, ‘Linguistic, Paralinguistic, and Extralinguistic Awareness in Supportive Encounters’, 20/11/2018Workshop, 'Decoding Multichannel Communication in Therapeutic Relationships’, 13/11/2018Workshop, 'Intercultural and Intracultural Negotiation', 22/05/2018Presentation, 'Formal Thought Disorder, Creativity, and Figurative Language', Digital Semantics Symposium, 18/10/2017   EDUCATIONPhD    Manchester Metropolitan University, Psycholinguistics    2017–    MA    Falmouth University, Professional Writing                             2017     BA     Falmouth University, (comb. hons.) English with Creative Writing            2014    PRESENT APPOINTMENTSole trader; Manchester;    01/01/2017–consultant psycholinguist•    communications training and continual professional developmento    interpersonal; pathological; organisational; instructional; special educational; general academic•    impression management; facework; negotiation; persuasion, influence, and complianceo    project management; mentoring; coaching; correspondence; literature; relations•    discourse, conversation, corpus, multi-channel, and statistical analyseso    orthographic; FACS; BAP; Jefferson; Du Bois; phonemic; phonetic; quantitative; qualitativePRESENT CONTRACTSYMCA Manchester, Manchester;    15/08/2018–01/11/2018project coordinator, ‘mental health champions’, Youth and Community Service•    project managementYMCA Manchester, Manchester;    15/08/2018–01/11/2018CPD developer and facilitator, Youth and Community Service•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluation    RESEARCH EXPERIENCEManchester Metropolitan University, Manchester;chief investigator, ‘Creativity: Schizophrenia’s “Missing Link”?’    2017–advisors: Professor Dawn Archer, Dr Gerasimos Chatzidamianos, Dr Samuel Larner, and Dr Phillip de Warren-Penny•    project management; quantitative research; instructional design; applied psycholinguistics; (post)graduate supervisionTEACHING EXPERIENCE        YMCA Manchester, Manchester;    13/08/2018–03/09/2018course designer and facilitator, ‘DICE-6’, Youth and Community Service•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationManchester Metropolitan University, Manchester;    22/05/2018–sessional lecturer, Department of Languages, Information, and Communications•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationExeter Learning Academy, Exeter,    04/2017–08/2017instructional designer•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationDevon Partnership NHS Trust, Exeter,    06/2015–12/2016interpersonal communications tutor•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluationSole trader, Exeter,    01/10/2011–consultant academic•    interactive teaching; instructional design; evaluation; (under; post)graduate supervisionPRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURESWorkshop, ‘Situational Revision for Dangerous, Sensitive, and/or High-risk Interactions’, 27/11/2018Workshop, ‘Linguistic, Paralinguistic, and Extralinguistic Awareness in Supportive Encounters’, 20/11/2018Workshop, 'Decoding Multichannel Communication in Therapeutic Relationships’, 13/11/2018Workshop, 'Intercultural and Intracultural Negotiation', 22/05/2018Presentation, 'Formal Thought Disorder, Creativity, and Figurative Language', Digital Semantics Symposium, 18/10/2017PROFESSIONAL TRAININGAward in Education and Training, Level 3; Highfield ABC, 09/10/2018First Aid in the Workplace, Level 3; Highfield ABC, 03/10/2018Paediatric First Aid, Level 3; Highfield ABC, 05/10/2018Good Clinical Practice (primary care), National Institute for Health Research, 24/04/2018Good Clinical Practice (secondary care), National Institute for Health Research, 24/04/2018Advanced-Level Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care, IQ Level 3; Skills for Care and Development; 08/03/2017HRA Researcher Training, Health Research Authority, Manchester Metropolitan University, 24/02/2017MMU Research Integrity, Health Research Authority, Manchester Metropolitan University, 24/02/2017Diploma in Health and Social Care, IQ Level 3; Skills to Group Ltd.; 31/01/2017Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, Level 2 (instructor); Ethical Care, Control, and Restraint; 24/06/2016Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, Skills to Group Ltd., 21/04/2016Good Clinical Practice (primary care), National Institute for Health Research, 05/02/2016Good Clinical Practice (secondary care), National Institute for Health Research, 05/02/2016Facial Action Coding System, coder certification; Paul Ekman International Plc.; 20/11/2015Care Certificate, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, 06/07/2015Micro Expression Training, eMETT 3. 0; Paul Ekman International Plc.; 10/04/2015Subtle Expression Training, eSETT 3. 0; Paul Ekman International Plc.; 04/04/2015PROFESSIONAL SERVICEEditorHive: The Postgraduate Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2018Abstract reviewerProvoking Discourse, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2017PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAssociation for Psychological Science, 2018–Society for Editors and Proofreaders, 2018–AWARDSElizabeth and Gordon Bloor Award    2007PUBLICATIONSBooksD., O., Some Poems, Lulu, www.*** , O., Sentiments, Erbacce Press, www.*** , O., Coffee and Cigarettes, Erbacce Press, www.*** PublicationsD., O., The Annual, 2016– www.*** , O., LIPHAR, vol. 3, www.*** , O., Coldbathstreet, vol. 1, www.*** , O., Forward Press Regional Anthology, 2011; 2012; 2013; www.*** , O., Myths of the Near Future: Compendium I, Vol. 1, www.*** : native linguistic proficiency; professional (post-native) proficiencies: linguistic, paralinguistic, and extralinguisticREFERENCESProfessor Dawn ArcherDepartment of Languages, Information, and Communications | Manchester Metropolitan University | T: tel: *** 7 | e-M: ***@*** Gerasimos ChatzidamianosDepartment of Psychology | Manchester Metropolitan University | T: tel: *** 8 | e-M: ***@*** Samuel LarnerDepartment of Languages, Information, and Communications | Manchester Metropolitan University | T: tel: *** 2 | e-M: ***@***  

Hello there, I am available for tutoring in English Language and Literature from KS3 up to university level. I also offer essay proofreading services.

As a child, I struggled in school. My reading age was low, and my Maths skills were poor. I was the youngest in my year, and I struggled to relate to my teachers; I was quiet, isolated and did not like school. Fast-forward a decade, and I achieved 5 A’s and 4 A*s at GCSE. Two years later; and it was AAAA* in English Literature, History, Photography and an Extended Project at A-level. Today, I am 3rd year law student at a Russell group University, averaging a first-class mark ( www.*** average), having recently returned from 6-months of Erasmus study in Poland - and will be commencing Master's studies in www.*** believe that academic success is within the reach of us all. Natural ability is a myth, and instead success is made up of determination and hard-work, consistent practice, a supportive learning environment, and confidence. A tutor who relates to their students and acts as a resource for them to reach their highest potential is a vital ingredient in this recipe for success. I did not achieve academic success because I am very gifted, or even intelligent. I achieved these things because of a combination of simple tactics. These involved targeted practice with a supportive professional. Fast-forward to today - and the student has become the tutor!This philosophy has led me to tutoring, which has quickly turned into a passion and a long-term commitment. In just three months I have amassed over 6 long-term clients, and completed over 250 hours of lesson time with these students and have no plans to slow my practice! I tutor across the board. One of my students is a 42-year old EFL Business English learner, one is a 9-year old KS2 Creative writing student. In-between, we have A-level Drama tutoring, GCSE English Literature and Language work, and a student learning essay-skills at degree www.*** approach is simple: I use formulas (acronyms) for each topic to ensure student success, I exercise patience when explaining and use multi-media means (depending on how they learn best + their learning needs) to explain. I also promote a relaxed atmosphere during my sessions (I build rapport with my students to gain trust). My tutoring method is strategic, using past papers and government approved curriculum-resources as the basis of my lessons to ensure the hard-work the student is doing is reflected in their success at school. It is also highly individualized. I make a dedicated schedule for each student upon their joining my client-base; it's personalized and carefully made based on their learning needs, style, gaps in knowledge and geared towards their interest. I recently completed a football-themed essay test with a student as he loved Arsenal - and the results were fantastic. I make the effort - meeting students where they're at, because far from being a natural ‘gift’, academic success is a muscle which must be regularly flexed, and is strengthened with consistent www.*** enjoy my job so much that I plan to turn this into my career. I'm currently completing a Teaching Qualification, and will be pursuing a Master's Degree in Law before hopefully moving to Asia to teach English as a Foreign Language. I feel so lucky to have found a career in which my instinctive patience, determination and empathy can flourish and really make long-term positive changes to students academic performance, their confidence in school, and help them enjoy learning. Getting to do this is a privilege, and a responsibility I take seriously. In particular, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I know many parents feel lost and many students are behind and find school very stressful. My calming, 1:1 sessions offer an opportunity to learn at their own pace, write about what they are interested in, and catch-up during Summer 2021 before the new academic year commences. Please get in touch with me for possible intensive sessions during the Summer to ensure we can fill in the gaps caused by school www.*** , I offer a heavily discounted 30-minute introductory session costing just £5. During this session, I meet with the student (and parent, if they like) and we get to know one another. I ask questions to learn more about the student as an individual, and we discuss some of the expectations of us working together. I ask them about things such as their goals from working with me, their long-term career plans, hobbies, whether they like school, how they learn best, whether they have any learning needs such as dyslexia, www.*** , I craft a tailored schedule for the student depending on how many hours a week they may need to achieve their goal/catch-up, etc. I find an average of 2 hours per week most beneficial to long-term memorization and learning. We then begin conducting sessions - the fun part! These are 1 hour long, and my students often marvel at how fast the hour-long slot goes, so 4 of them have currently switched to 1 hr 30 to get some more practice in!If, whilst reading my profile, you thought that me and my experiences seem well-suited to your child/a child you know, please get in touch. I welcome any student, from the quieter, self-conscious, non-academic, and those with various learning needs, to the avid bookworms and already www.*** with a supportive professional is the KEY to academic success - be it in English, History or Drama and beyond. So ... what are you waiting for? Send me a message to get started.

I have been helping children to get into prestigious high schools, for example Adam's Grammar, Wolverhampton Girls'High School and Wolverhampton Grammar. I have a lot of experience in essay writing as I was teaching the subject for several years. I have been helping pupils prepare for GCSE, the International Baccalaureate and A level as www.*** ; I assess pupils and tailor my lessons according to individual needs. I give homework regularly, which I check and give detailed feedback on it.  

I am a qualified teacher of English (GCSE and A-level) and Media working at a secondary school for the past two years. I am proud to work at a school which is ranked as the highest performing secondary school for progress in North Lincolnshire, Doncaster and Gainsborough for two years running and 8th nationally!   Working alongside an exceptional English team—who have moulded me into the teacher I am today—I have been actively involved in the planning for many exciting opportunities for children of all backgrounds and contexts to ensure they are stimulated, interested and making maximum progress. My NQT year and ITT placements during my training year have provided me with a variety of challenges, circumstances and experiences in which I have gained invaluable experience and skills, such as teaching A-level English, KS3 and KS4 English and Media, planning and team planning for lessons, split year group teaching and developing a wide range of assessment opportunities. Furthermore, I have gained skills in developing effective and constructive relationships with children in a variety of difficult contexts—personal, social and economic—and have established relationships with the hardest to reach pupils, equipping them with the confidence and belief to succeed (a principle which I hold as imperative to learner success). On the other hand, I have also had experience and success stimulating and challenging exceptionally able students in all secondary key stages right up to A-level. I currently teach a range of ability groups, from NSR (not secondary ready) right up to KS3 top set and A-level (most of whom achieved a Level 8 and above at GCSE). When teaching the highest ability students, some of whom are aspiring Oxbridge candidates, encouraging intellectual curiosity and scholarship is especially paramount and constitutes a crucial aspect of my teaching approach and philosophy—although standards are, of course, kept consistently high for all learners. Teaching and Tutoring Approach My teaching philosophy centres on cultivating a safe, challenging and stimulating environment for every young person. Not only this, but I promote an environment where all learners are confident, supportive and tolerant of each other's views. Moreover, building learner confidence and instilling a mentality that it is OK to make mistakes on top of promoting a general love of learning is integral to who I am as a teacher. A chief aim of mine is always to ignite the intellectual curiosity of all students, as this is a prerequisite for any and all learning. English is a wonderful subject with unparalleled distinct benefits, and all content can be presented to students in a way that appeals and resonates with them. I believe English to be the only subject that can successfully hold a mirror up to the world and enlighten us all on the complexities of the human condition. It is much more than a subject where you just “sit and write loads” until your hand starts to cramp up, and I always try to convey and transmit that enthusiasm and love for the subject to all my learners. Although my teaching is geared towards equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills to excel in their examinations, through rigorous instruction, assessment, retrieval and consolidation, all in line with the specific requirements of the exam board, I have never been the archetypal 'strict' teacher. I have high expectations for all learners, but I am extremely patient and adaptive to all students, as we are all complex beings who learn through different styles and at varying rates. Beyond this, I like to get to know all of my students and ensure that they feel safe, secure and confident. I believe that building good relationships with all students is imperative to learner success, and it is with this in mind that I strive to take the feelings and concerns of all students into account every step of the way and put the effort into them as people, not just as learners.

I can help with English language, English literature, and general writing and presentation skills. I use the communicative method, so I encourage my students to speak as much as possible.

I am an experienced, qualified teacher and tutor of 20+ years. I am educated to master's level and have expereince teaching and tutoring primary and preparatory school pupils (ages 6 - 13). I can provide home learning support in all primary subjects as well as specialist English tuition. I have had success preparing pupils for SATs and entrance examinations for independent schools, particularly in Cambridge, (United Kingdom), though I am also familiar with Cheltenham schools. I tailor sessions to the individual child's interests and needs, and work with pupils and parents to meet their desired goals, whether these be to build confidence, to develop creativty or to begin entrance exam preparation in earnest. I usually set a short piece of homework at the end of each session and review this with the pupil in the following session. I am currently working only online via Skype and Zoom to deliver lessons but will also consider other mutually agreeable, secure platforms. My basic rate is £30 per hour but this may be adjusted up to £35 or down to £25 depending upon the age and number of students, the work involved and any fees charged to me to facilitate tutoring. Return to School or Transition Support - I can provide educational support for children returning to school in September after a significant time out of a formal educational www.*** ; I can also support those children making important transitions between key stages or who are adjusting to the pace of work in a new www.*** ; Manuscripts and dissertations (master's level) - I offer a proof-reading (typing, spelling and punctuation) and basic editing (grammar, consistency and clarity) service and quote for this on an individual basis. SCIENCE COURSES - I'd like to recommend the highly successful and talented 'Andrew B'. Contact him via  www.*** Please see my gallery for his up to date group and 1:1 course www.*** ; Most of my work comes to me by word-of-mouth recommendation but in April 2020 I also created this page on TutorExtra and so currently have only one www.*** ; I can be easily and quickly contacted via this site or by email: ***@*** Please simply send me a message if you'd like to find out more. I'm very happy to discuss an arrangement that will work well for you.

I currently work within a acute psychiatric school which is attached to an inpatient unit in Edgware. I travel from Bedford and so am able to travel within these locations. I carry extensive knowledge and experience surrounding mental health challenges that young people face daily. I have received feedback from students on many occassions indicating that my style of mentoring and approach is helpful for them. I am extremely passionate about helping young people specifically that face struggles in their day to day lives and act as a mentor/coach to assist them whenever they are in need or crisis. I am a trained mental health first aider and a mental health champion in my current role. In addition to coaching i am able to tutor on a 1-1 basis in the following subjects: GCSE-Degree Level Psychology GCSE-Alevel English Literature and Language GCSE-Alevel History /Geography GCSE-Alevel Sociology GCSE-Alevel Health and Social Care I am also able to assist with coursework materials, essay writing skills, producing effective revision notes, creating CVs /cover letters and with job applications.

Teaching is my third and final career and I love it. I have over 22 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, Northbridge House 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 www.*** ; I then supported her during her Access course. She's now halfway through her degree in physiotherapy at www.*** ; Background information:- My first teaching experience was as a volunteer, teaching Adult Literacy from 1985-1987 while working as a freelance journalist. From 1995-7 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 www.*** 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 £ www.*** to travel upto 5 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 www.*** possible I will offer a session later in the week but this is not always www.*** ; 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 £ www.*** 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 www.*** 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 www.*** (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 www.*** ;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 www.*** ; 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 www.*** would reccomend Laura. Genet, mother of Yafet (achieved 10+  full 100% UCS scholarship) Creative writing tuition. Reviews from The Tutor www.*** (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 www.*** ; 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 www.*** ; 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.