I provide English Language and Literature tuition for pupils in Bath at Key Stages 1,2,3 and 4 as well as specific tuition in exam preparation for Common Entrance and GCSE.
GCSE
Pupils currently studying for GCSE or iGCSE will be studying a wide range of texts and exam skills which can often seem overwhelming, particularly if a student is not predisposed to a love of literature! I can provide fun and stimulating classes designed to get the student fully engaged with set texts, unseen prose and poetry and English language skills. I know the exam questions inside out and currently tutor students who are sitting exams for a range of exam boards including AQA, WJEC, Cambridge iGCSE and Edexcel iGCSE.
11 and 13+ Common Entrance/Entrance Assessments
The 11+ and 13+ Common Entrance examinations are used to assess pupils for entry to independent schools. Students sit the 11+ exam when they are in Year 6 and the 13+ exam when they are in Year 8. I tutor many pupils for the King Edwards School and Prior Park School 11+ exams. I have also tutored pupils for both exams who have gone on to attend schools including Westminster, City of London School and Godolphin and Latimer.
KS3
I work with many pupils in Key Stage 3 and provide interesting and fun lessons for students with a variety of needs. Some pupils are of high ability and need that extra push to help them reach the top marks they might be aiming for, while some might have dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties or may have simply fallen behind and lost confidence.
KS2
I work with some pupils at this level, including those with dyslexia and children with confidence issues. I often hear that a child’s confidence has increased significantly in the classroom, just from having a few one-to-one sessions. During the sessions, children get the opportunity not only to voice concerns they might have at school but importantly, to realise their potential and to feel confident about themselves. I am familiar with SATS exams too and can provide support for this if needed.
Specific learning difficulties
I have studied teaching for Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia at Bath Spa University. I am experienced in teaching students with ASD, ADHD and dyslexia.
English as a Second Language
Some of the children I teach speak English as a second language. As a result, sometimes a child needs some extra language support alongside general curriculum support in both speaking and writing. I have seen some of my Russian and Italian pupils rise to top of their class in English writing and comprehension.
Home Schooling
I am available to teach children who are unable to attend school, as an alternative to school teaching.
