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Which subject(s) do you teach?
English Literature
English Language
Essay Writing
Music
Music Theory
Music Instruments: Flute and Piano
Drama and Theatre Studies
Drama School Audition Prep.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I hold a BA (Hons) in English and Theatre Studies with French from the University of Warwick (class 2:1) 2004-2007

Prior to this I achieved 4 A-levels in English Literature (A), French (A), Drama and Theatre Studies (A) and Music (A). I have 10 A*-A grades at GCSE level (with high A*'s in English Literature, Language and Maths) as well as the AQA Advanced Extension Award in English in which I achieved a Merit.

For music tuition I passed my Grade 8 Flute (ABRSM) with a high distinction and achieved distinction in all Music Theory examinations. I also hold a BA (hons) in Professional Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (2007 - 2010).

What kind of experience do you have?
I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in mainstream primary and secondary establishments, working closely with students on literacy and numeracy skills. I have also taught 4-16 year olds at top London performing arts schools as well as offering private music and music theory tuition. I am familiar with the most commonly taught exam syllabuses and am confident in ticking off the assessment objectives for every subject I tutor in and every exam I help prepare for. I have worked as a freelance tutor since graduating from Warwick University in 2007 which is currently ranked 3rd place in the Guardian University League Table 2011.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25.00 per hour (£30.00 for A-level tuition). There may be a £5.00 travel supplement in some cases.

Where do you teach?
I am happy to teach at wherever is most convenient for you, whether that's at your home or mine or somewhere in between.

When are you available?
Afternoons, Evenings and Weekends. I am also available during school and public holidays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and abilities up to A-level.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Key Stage Exams
11+ and 13+ Exams (Secondary School Entrance)
GCSE Exams
A-level Exams

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes, I have a full up-to-date CRB disclosure certificate which I endeavour to carry with me to all tutoring sessions.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Equity (Actor's Union)

Tell me about some of your current students.
I am currently tutoring a GCSE English Student in West London and an A-level English Literature student in South West London who is looking to go on to read English at University. I am also tutoring a student through her AS English Poetry exam and a 9 year old through her 11+ English exam. All are progressing well and have found our sessions highly beneficial.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I strongly believe that my friendly and understanding approach to you and your work makes me a tutor than you can build a strong and trusting rapport with. Whether it is working for a specific grade or simply strengthening and confirming what you already know to get you up to scratch in the classroom I will listen with a commitment to helping with the areas that I detect need work. So what are we waiting for? Let's get started!

Articles

How can MY essay make the examiner sit up?
Subject: GCSE English
Tags: essay planning, essay structure
Created: 12/02/2011