Verbal reasoning tests assess your understanding and comprehension skills and is increasingly used at the 11+ and Common Entrance level in the UK. This makes mastering them a crucially important skill – that’s where Tavistock Tutors come in! It can be daunting because it is based upon comprehension skills rather than acquired knowledge – but our specialist tutors can help improve your chances of success. Our experienced tutors provide a variety of strategies and a bespoke plan to help you effectively prepare for the test. This will ensure that a student learns both the patterns the questions inevitably follow and the logic behind each one. Give yourself a head start in Verbal reasoning with Tavistock Tutors.
My approach to private tuition is very much the same as my thorough teaching within the classrooms of the four independent schools I have had the pleasure of working in: create very clear, tangible goals for each of my students with a dash of good Northern humour and kindness to truly bring their self-confidence and ambitions to the surface. I...
Emily-Jane is a specialist entrance exam tutor and has a 100% success rate in helping students with their 7, 11 and 13 plus entrance to London's top independent schools. With a wealth of materials and past papers she is able to offer students a well-structured tuition plan to ensure their success. She also brings a bit of fun to sessions,...
I’m a friendly and enthusiastic tutor with an approachable teaching style. My aim is to cultivate a thoroughgoing work ethic in my students by providing them with a supportive environment in which to engage and experiment with the material at hand – from Key Stage 2 to undergraduate level. I have a wealth of experience preparing students for common entrance tests,...
I believe in a tailor-made approach to tutoring, analyzing each student’s individual needs and finding the best strategies and solutions for them. I create an environment that is fun and supportive but also encourages the student to achieve their full individual potential. Finally, I have a genuine passion and love for my subjects and I try to inspire some of...
My tutor sessions revolve around the student's needs and requirements from the outset, by finding out what the student feels they most need to cover during that session. I encourage the student to do the majority of talking, and create an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable asking questions at any point. More often than not, the student - through...
As an experienced classroom teacher, having taught at South Hampstead High School for three years, I have quickly established myself as an enthusiastic, approachable and highly successful tutor in London, helping students gain places at their preferred institutions from 7+ to University level. I specialise in German, Italian and French as well as 11+. Â With my PGCE from the Institute...
One of the main reasons I decided to join private tutoring is I find the experience of teaching very rewarding. As a student who received some tutoring in the past, I realise the importance of the tutor’s approach as well as the student’s attitude. My aim is to make sure my student has no queries or doubts at the end...
My teaching philosophy is grounded in self-reflection, creativity and self-efficacy. I believe that as a tutor my role is to help students explore their place in the world, embrace diversity and encourage critical and independent thinking. I view learning as a process that should include personal as well as intellectual growth. Not only do I consider these principles central to...
My aim is to engender confidence in my students in their abilities by specifically addressing any problems or issues they have with their subjects from the very outset. Tackling these issues earlier on often means children are able to progress through their studies confidently and comfortably. I am extremely passionate about tutoring and thus focus on creating a learning environment...
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