I think of tutoring like a conversation (the fancy educationalist word is ‘dialogic), and that exchange starts before we meet. After speaking with the family I ask for writing samples before our first session so I can perform a diagnostic exercise and assess strengths, weaknesses and potential objectives. Each session is then structured around developing […]

“I aim to make learning fun whilst also ensuring fast and effective progress. I ensure that I get to know my students’ ways of learning as soon as possible in order to tailor my tutoring style to their individual needs. I hope to be able to offer a way of learning different but utterly beneficial […]

As a tutor, I am dedicated to establishing a learning environment in which a student can feel relaxed, take enjoyment from study, and, perhaps most importantly, grow in confidence, both personally and academically. I strive to turn learning into an immensely positive experience, aiming to locate academic areas in which a student might be struggling, […]

I believe that the most important virtue in a tutor is the ability to empathise with a student’s cognitive position. When teaching I guide a student through the mental steps needed to accomplish the goal of the lesson. I typically spend much of a lesson in dialogue with the student. I break this up with […]

I want to instil confidence in my students, so in time, they will want to challenge themselves to develop their skills further – discovering the joy of learning! Doing this in a supported and safe environment allows the student to push themselves in ways they might not have thought possible, allowing them to be more […]

I do not adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach; I teach each student as an individual: find out what motivates them and what scares them. Thus, I can work with the students to ensure they fulfil their maximum potential and that they learn using the techniques and methods that are most effective for them.

Tutoring is all about relationships and getting to know my students. I will quickly unpick my students’ areas of weaknesses and work on these topics in fun and engaging ways to make sure progress is made. I love to use mini-whiteboards, props, videos, flash cards and lots of other resources to ensure that students understand […]

Classical subjects are easily caricatured as dusty, distant and irrelevant. I believe it is essential to combine a focused, precise approach to the linguistic nitty gritty of grammar and vocabulary but always to keep an eye on the broader picture, on the rich, diverse and unique viewpoint students can gain from in depth study of […]

I am continuously striving to find new ways to make learning more fun and engaging. Having worked as a professional actor for a year now I understand how hard English literature and Drama can be, however, also how much fun they can be.  I have had lead roles in two Shakespeare plays, a Christmas show […]

I am an enthusiastic, caring, and motivational teacher: I inspire my students to fulfil their potential. As a tutor, it is incredibly fulfilling watching your students develop their skills, gain self-confidence and achieve their goals. For me, the key to good tuition begins with establishing a nurturing environment, as I aim to build a student’s […]