Friendly and caring GCSE English Tutor

Everyone wants to give their children the best education so they can reach their full potential in life. That’s why it’s only natural to want to help if they’re struggling at school or lacking confidence. It can be hard to support them yourself; you might be unfamiliar with the subject or they just don’t want to listen to you because you’re their parent! 
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Tutoring is NOT about being ‘pushy’ or hot-housing children. There are so many reasons for needing a little extra help: getting to grips with the basics, a little fine-tuning for GCSEs or just a general confidence boost.
 

Sometimes students (and parents) are confused about what exam questions are actually ‘getting at’. Using in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and current mark schemes together with exemplars and examiners’ reports, I help students understand what assessors are looking for and how to write their responses to maximise marks.

It’s not all about grades. Some students may wish to simply hone their spelling and grammar skills or expand their vocabulary. Any improvement in English is not only useful for other subjects but also throughout life. In today’s hyper-competitive world, college and job applications are judged on their written quality, too.
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It’s the one-to-one relationship that really makes tutoring work. ‘One size fits all’ isn’t realistic when it comes to learning. Students often need someone who has the time to really listen to their individual needs. Confidence grows, motivation improves and they have a renewed enthusiasm about their work.
 

Communication is the key to building a rapport. Empathy and patience are as important as creating lively and interesting lessons. I work hard for your child to make sure they reach their full potential. Every single student has something unique to offer. It’s my job to draw out and build on their strengths. My students often discover a previously unknown love for English and decide to study it further.