I am a self employed English Tutor who works with primary, secondary, and international students. I tutor students preparing for the 11+ and other Common Entrance Exams, where I have received up to date training, and those preparing for their GCSE and AS/A-Level English exams. I have experience working with students across the state comprehensive, grammar, and private sectors, including a number of students at some of the highest ranked prep and independent schools in the country such as Ludgrove School, Sydenham High School and Dulwich College. I am also an English Consultant and have worked with GCSE students in schools across England in improving exam outcomes.

I was Head of English at an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ mixed, secondary school in Tower Hamlets, London. During this period I led on delivering exceptional GCSE and A-Level English results and on transforming the Key Stage 3 English curriculum. I have extensive experience of working with ESL pupils and students with a range of special educational needs including dyslexia, autism and SLCN.

My strong academic background allows me to go above and beyond the scope of the English curriculum and to offer first-rate tutoring of academic reading and writing skills. I achieved 1st class honours in BA Politics at the University of Leicester and completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. I was awarded the PGCE in English from Canterbury Christ Church University and achieved QTS whilst training on the competitive Teach First Leadership Development Programme.

I taught English Language and Literature to students aged 11-18 at secondary schools for 9 years and have worked as an AQA English Language examiner. I have tutored with some of the country’s top agencies including Bonas MacFarlane, Owl Tutors and Dulwich Tutors, and have experience of working in the prison education sector. I tutor both the AQA, Pearson/IGCSE Edexcel and CAIE specifications for GCSE English.

I have an up to date, enhanced DBS certificate which is annually renewed and shared with parents prior to the first session. I am also a member of The Tutors’ Association.

Please get in touch if you would like any more information about myself. I am also keen to hear from other tutors and teachers and would love to share resources.

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