Why we are different
We offer peace of mind
We are qualified, subject specialists with Enhanced DBS.
We work with parents, carers and schools to improve learners’ experiences.
We review learners’ work, prior to meeting them, to swiftly identify learning gaps.
Our teachers offer unlimited support between lessons.
We use an interactive teaching platform designed to deliver lessons, not meetings!
We are mentors
We support our learners’ positive mental health and self-esteem.
We provide strategies to tackle obstacles outside of our lessons.
We are cheerleaders
We celebrate learners’ weekly successes both academic and personal.
We are positive and supportive, reminding learners that when they struggle with a concept they are just not confident with, they soon will be!
The development of our learners, both academically and personally, is at the forefront of what we do.
Supporting children’s positive mental health and self-esteem is at the forefront of our motivation.
To improve this, learners are asked to provide a ‘win for the week’ to celebrate each lesson, along with a ‘challenge of the week’ which we break down and provide tips to tackle the next time they are faced a similar challenge.
We praise our learners regularly for their engagement and send updates home to encourage the same here.
All of our teachers are qualified, subject and examination board specialists.
We work with our learners, parents/carers and school (if desired) to support every contact they make with education and encourage their confidence.
We work alongside school curriculum plans to ensure that learning is transferable and progress is swift.
Your teacher is there for you throughout the week, between your lessons to answer questions and provide guidance and support with school and homework.
Meet the Team
Elaine
English KS2-5, 11+ Preparation, ESOL
I am a qualified secondary school English teacher with 12 years of teaching experience, including two years as a lecturer at Coventry University. I hold QTS, PgDipEd, Enhanced DBS and a MA in Education. I also have diplomas in childcare and counselling.
I have tutored many students throughout my career covering the GL and CEM 11+ boards and AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas for GCSE and A-Level. I work with students to identify gaps in their knowledge and demonstrate how to reach their potential by introducing a range of simple steps to studying and implementing skills. Additionally, I work with learners to develop their critical thinking skills and confidence with unseen texts.
In my spare time I enjoy learning Spanish, reading, travelling and watching football (I am a huge Tottenham Hotspur fan!)
Sue P
I am a retired, secondary school English teacher with 30 years’ experience; I now work as a part-time English teacher and tutor. I teach face-to-face and online. My aim is to target, specifically, what a student needs to learn, whether it is a particular skill, text, or section of an exam and my experience with a number of different exam boards helps with this. I set weekly homework tasks and break these down with my students in their following sessions.
I have a degree and a Masters degree in English. I also have QTS and enhanced DBS certificates and hold the professional qualifications PGCE and NPQH.
I teach KS3, GCSE and A level, English and English Literature and I am familiar with a range of texts and specifications. Over the past few years, I have tutored students in AQA, Eduqas and Edexcel English courses and I have also taught GCSE to students. I am familiar with 11+ and 13+ and often prepare students for public school entrance exams.
For over 10 years I have worked as an English examiner at GCSE and A level. I also mark for Cambridge on IGCSE and IELTS .
When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, walking and going away in my caravan.
Natalie D
I am a qualified primary teacher whose specialist subjects are English and maths.
I always try to make my teaching interactive and practical, so my students are involved as much as possible! I do this by embedding games, investigations and personal reflection activities into lessons. I always want to be as open and flexible to my students’ needs as possible and so, if a student identifies a topic they are struggling with, we tackle it head-on.
I also have a degree in Fine Art so I always enjoy students getting creative. I speak German and can play the guitar! In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and friends, being outside, creating artwork and travelling.
Jackie N
I specialise in teaching English to students in Key Stages 2-4
Both my SENCO and Montessori backgrounds enable me to work effectively across key stages and students with a variety of learning needs. I have a non-judgemental and flexible teaching style which enables me to meet the needs of my individual students and for me, improving a student's confidence, knowledge and enjoyment of the subject is central to my teaching.
My hobbies include yoga, swimming, reading for pleasure and travelling. My other skills include being trained to teach mindfulness.
Emma B
Maths and English KS1-2
I am a qualified primary teacher and love providing tuition to students outside of my school teaching time. I have Mastery Maths training and was the maths lead at my previous school.
I also love English and the creativity it can give children. I especially love using diverse texts in my lessons to support students’ reading, writing and vocabulary development and broaden their literary knowledge. I am currently the Art and DT lead at my school and enjoy preparing lessons which allow children to use different materials and utilise their imaginations.
In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym, eating out and travelling. I like to take every opportunity I can to explore new cultures and bring this to the classroom. I have a fun teaching style and really thrive on children smiling and having fun while learning. I motivate children to be creative in their learning while still maintaining high expectations.
Holly P
I love supporting KS2 students with the core subjects: maths, English and science, but I especially enjoy teaching secondary English which is my specialism! I make sure to keep my sessions light, full of rewards and fully differentiated to support students’ learning styles and additional needs.
In my spare time, I enjoy baking, walking my dog and watching documentaries which I enjoy discussing with my students to help their application of our learning into real-life contexts.
Laura D
I am a qualified secondary English and Drama teacher who specialises in Key Stages 3 and 4. I have several years of teaching experience, especially with GCSE AQA English literature and language, having marked English language exams for two years in a row.
Relationships are at the forefront of what I strive for as an educator. I will take the time to get to know my students, establish their learning styles and adapt my practice to suit them. I lead with empathy and patience, as well as being highly adaptable to help prioritise the learning that is most important.
I am also a qualified ELSA (Emotional Learning Support Assistant) educator.
When I am not in the classroom, I spend my time competing nationally for my cheerleading team! I have the dream of competing at the World Championships in Florida one day!
Mary-Jane C
I am a qualified secondary school maths teacher who also teaches politics and law. I have experience teaching all year groups from Year 7 upwards specialising in Key Stages 3 and 4. Maths can be a challenging subject for many people and a little extra help can go a long way. Over the past few years, I have had the privilege to help many students achieve their goals.
I am enthusiastic not only about students’ development and progression in maths, but also their confidence. I use interactive teaching methods to engage students along with lots of visual resources and manipulatives to encourage student participation in sessions.
In my spare time I like to read, hike and go travelling.
Charlotte
I have been a Maths teacher since 2012, with a specialism in KS3 and KS4.
I also have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent students. Fluent in Welsh and I can, and have, taught maths through the medium of Welsh.
I have a lot of experience helping neurodivergent and anxious students, I offer a holistic approach to tuition and will always offer relaxation advice and share revision techniques when appropriate.
My hobbies include listening to audiobooks, particularly post-apocalyptic / horror books or alternate history!
Sukhpreet
Maths (KS3, GCSE, AS Level, A Level).
I like one-to-one lessons as that way I can target a particular student's weakness in Maths systematically, leading them to the grades they are capable of achieving. I introduce challenge very systematically at each step, making every subsequent question harder than the previous one, until they get to the point when they feel confident in the topic.
I have been awarded achievement award for three subsequent years in my school in recognition of my work in improving my student's grade for up to 2.3 an average in a year. I am an examiner for two of the exam boards.
I like reading books, dancing, listening to music, travelling, playing badminton etc.
Natasha
I specialise in KS4 GCSE both Language and Literature, particularly Macbeth and An Inspector Calls.
I graduated with a First Class honours in English in 2015 before accomplishing my Masters in Contemporary English Literature in 2017. In 2020 I completed my PGCE in English and have been teaching English Literature and Language at secondary level for 5 years at an all boys leading grammar school.
As a teacher I find questioning and modelling to be the most effective methods of teaching. I work with students to develop their understanding and ability when unlocking and analysing a text using scaffolding tasks until they are confident enough to complete this independently; I use questioning to develop students thinking to achieve deeper meanings when considering writers intentions whilst annotating texts with students and exploding quotations before modelling paragraphs and writing responses together. I use recall to embed previously learnt information and to indicate to students what areas they need to focus their revision on whilst linking their learning and revision through further questioning.
I enjoy scenic walks and socialising with friends and family. I love learning about history and visiting historical sites and marvelling at archaic architecture.
Sarah
I teach Secondary Mathematics but I also have experience working in KS2 primary.
My teaching style is structured but lively, combining clear modelling with interactive activities to keep learning fun and accessible.
I enjoy Paddle boarding and walking.
Louise
With over 12 years of experience as a fully qualified QTS teacher, I am passionate about making learning engaging and fun for children. I specialise in using interactive online activities to captivate young minds and help them reach their full potential.
My approach is tailored to each child's unique learning style, ensuring that they not only understand the material but also enjoy the learning process. Whether it's through creative problem-solving or dynamic storytelling, I aim to inspire and motivate students to achieve their academic goals. I tutor children online, from Key Stage One to Key Stage Three, including learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
I believe creating a supportive learning environment is key to helping children thrive and develop a love of learning. I emphasise building confidence and resilience, encouraging children to take risks and explore new ideas.
I am a mum to three children, I love to bake, garden and go hiking in my free time.
Cecille
I am an experienced secondary English teacher and home educator. Over the past 25 years, I have had the privilege to work with thousands of young people, helping them to develop essential English skills and, hopefully, a love of English language and literature.
I have a lot of experience in helping students to achieve highly in examinations and I am really proud of my past students’ successes. As a tutor, it is a pleasure to work more closely with my students and really personalise their learning to them as individuals.
My favourite things in life (apart from my family of course) are probably tea, cake and books, not necessarily in that order. I love walking in the countryside, especially the peak district which is right on my doorstep, particularly if it culminates in a tea room. I like to go to the theatre when I get the chance.
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