Deborah D
Deborah D
"I am an English Teacher with over 20 years of tutoring experience mainly in the private sector. My teaching approach is a traditional one of using worksheets, practice books and past exam papers. I also use online materials, so my students are kept up to date with their subject knowledge. I encourage my students to have autonomy in their learning by getting them to bring their knowledge of sports, reading, and music into their creative writing tasks. I also help students with language skills by using dictionaries and helping to create their own personal vocabulary notebooks. To monitor their exam progress, I use past exam papers to consolidate the work we have completed and provide the students with revision tasks to increase their overall grades."
Qualifications
- Cambridge University - Cambridge English Teaching Certificate - CELTA Surrey University B.A.(Hons) Art and Education Studies
Layo
Layo
"I have been a primary school teacher for over 30 years, working in state schools across London. I ensure my lessons are pacy and involve a range of active learning tasks. I use Project-Based Learning projects to help transform students' interests into academic excellence and long-term skill development. I empower students through scaffolded instruction by transitioning from direct modelling to independent mastery. I keep students engaged through interactive checkpoints that break down complex topics into manageable chunks. My lessons conclude with an application challenge, turning new knowledge into a skill students can use straight away."
Qualifications
- Roehampton Institute-Postgraduate Certificate in Education-Primary 3-12years special reference to upper primary (1993)
- Middlesex University -Postgraduate Certificate in Education-Teaching and Learning (2003)
- Middlesex University -Postgraduate Diploma in Education-Teaching and Learning (2004)
Alysha R
Alysha R
"I’ve been tutoring for 6 years, mainly the 11+ process. I’ve had great success by sparking passion in my students, making lessons fun and engaging (even for students who actively express a hatred of the subject!) to encourage them to take ownership of their studies and by developing a friendly, yet firm, rapport. I introduce new topics through demonstration, guided practice, then independent work, checking confidence out of 10 before moving on. My lessons are tailored to each student’s pace and learning style, consolidating core skills while pushing them beyond. I teach all 11+ subjects, including interview technique, with a particular passion for English. As a professional writer in an advertising agency, I bring skills I have learnt professionally, promoting clarity, succinctness, and storytelling, in my teaching."
Qualifications
- University of St. Andrews – History of Art 2:1
Alice M
Alice M
"I have been a private tutor for over 10 years, beginning as a volunteer in a local SEN provision and going on to work with children, young people, and families internationally. I specialise in English and the humanities, from the building blocks of reading to A level. I aim to create a participatory learning environment where students take an active role in shaping their sessions. Through discussion and collaboration, I find students retain more knowledge and develop a stronger sense of ownership over their learning. I place a strong emphasis on critical thinking, whilst also building the study and organisational skills vital to academic success. I am experienced in supporting a wide range of learners, from those who struggle with traditional education to those with high academic enthusiasm. My studies in child development and educational psychology have supported me to develop effective teaching methods across diverse needs. I have also spent significant time working with families on residential tutoring placements, which have provided me with a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of holistic education. I frequently incorporate creative and play‑based activities into my sessions, particularly with younger learners or those who benefit from multisensory, movement‑based, or imaginative approaches. I speak several languages and have taught English as a foreign language, and enjoy supporting students for whom English is an additional language. I believe that building confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem is just as valuable as learning the curriculum and my students finish our sessions with confidence, direction, and purpose - for exams and beyond!"
Qualifications
- University of Cambridge - Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with Modern and Medieval Languages (Arabic and Spanish)
- University of East London - MSc Psychology (ongoing, average distinction)
Rachelle C
Rachelle C
"I believe that learning should be fun and engaging at its very heart, therefore I place a great importance on getting to know what makes my tutees tick so that I can design lessons which pique their intellectual curiosity and make it fun for them to learn. There are many ways to teach the same concept, and I see it as my role as a tutor to understand what my tutees both want and need, and to create a welcoming and judgement-free zone in which they can flourish. A big part of my teaching practice is building confidence and overcoming learners’ internal and external barriers to learning. One of the ways in which I do this is by reframing making mistakes as an important and necessary step on the path of learning, and getting tutees used to having their abilities gently stretched. Additionally, I make a point of getting my tutees to always explain their thought processes when answering questions, encouraging discussion around their learning. As a teacher, nothing gives me more joy than to see the learners in my care growing in confidence and ability, and going on to their future endeavours with a strong sense of self belief."
Qualifications
- University of Manchester - BA French and German
- Manchester Metropolitan University - MA Teaching English
- Manchester Academy of English- CELTA
Gulin S
Gulin S
"With my expertise, I have demonstrated a consistent record of accomplishments while working with both advanced and special educational needs (SEN) students. My approach has yielded impressive results in a brief period, with exceptional efficiency. I possess extensive knowledge in tutoring all fundamental subjects and guiding students. towards admission to prestigious independent schools, My proficiency extends preparing students for various assessments, including 7+, 8+, 11+ , pre-test, 13+ common entrance and GCSE Math."
Qualifications
- Marmara University Turkey - Business Administration
Annabel W
Annabel W
"I have worked as a private tutor for the past seven years, I have taught pupils from Reception to Year 6. I am familiar with teaching maths, English, science, verbal and non-verbal reasoning and many more subjects across a wide age range. The majority of the children I tutor are preparing for the 11+ examinations. I have a 100% success rate of children getting into their first-choice school. Before I became a tutor I worked as Class Teacher at both Dulwich Prep London and St Hilary’s School, Godalming. I am enthusiastic, hardworking, and driven to find new and exciting ways to inspire children to learn. My experience has taught me the value of providing a stimulating and exciting learning environment where all children are motivated to learn and do their best. My previous students have included a range of children with particular needs, and I have successfully managed to make individual provision for them. My most rewarding successes included working as Class Teacher/SENCO and private tutor to support children with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Global Delay and Cerebral Palsy and communication difficulties. I formed strong bonds with each child and improved their learning whilst working in collaboration with SEN agencies and their parents. All the children I have taught have made considerable progress, getting into their chosen secondary schools and their increased confidence and positive attitude towards learning was clear for all to see."
Qualifications
- Cardiff University - Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Cardiff Metropolitan University - PGCE
Alexandra S
Alexandra S
"I am an experienced and compassionate English educator with over 15 years’ success teaching and tutoring across KS2 to A-Level. I am also a qualified A Level examiner with expert insight into assessment standards and high-band performance. I am recognised for inclusive, student-led methods - especially effective in supporting neurodivergent and anxious learners through tailored literacy strategies and academic mentoring. Having taught in a secondary school setting, I am experienced in working with children with a range of profiles including dyslexia, EAL, SEND. I enjoy tutoring because it is varied and it allows me to make a difference to young lives. "
Qualifications
- University of Westminster - BA in Literature
- University of Westminster - MA in Literature
- UCL - PGCE English
Ted
Ted
"As a former Head of English, I possess a deep understanding of the academic landscape and what students need in order to succeed across 13+, GCSE and A Level. My approach is holistic and student-centred, focusing not only on academic progress but also on building confidence and enjoyment. I create a warm, supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and developing their voice with thoughtful guidance that helps them strengthen their skills. Whatever a student’s goals or challenges, I am committed to helping them reach their full potential — both in and beyond the classroom."
Qualifications
- Durham University, PGCE – Secondary English and Drama
- Inlingua, Cheltenham, Cert - TESOL
- Aberstwyth University, BA (Hons) - English
Kate
Kate
"Having worked in a range of international settings over the last eight years, I have supported students in building confidence and achieving their academic goals. I am passionate about English and dedicated to helping students unlock their love for the subject. My recent role as Head of English at a top international school has further developed my ability to make learning accessible and engaging for every child. My experience includes delivering the IB, A Level, and GCSE curricula, as well as providing support for entrance exams. Now based in Portugal, I spend my free time exploring the coastline and the culture of this incredible country."
Qualifications
- Open University, Postgraduate Diploma – English Literature
- University of Plymouth, PGCE- Secondary English
- University of Exeter, BA (hons) – English Literature and Sociology
Elliot
Elliot
"I have been working in education since 2019 and as a tutor specialising in school entrance exams for over three years. I specialise in all subjects for the 11+, 13+ and Common Entrance exams. In addition, I have a vast amount of experience in assisting younger students in their 7/8+ exams. I have prepared students for a range of competitive schools including St Paul's, Westminster, Eton, Winchester, Highgate, Latymer Upper, City of London (Boys and Girls) and many more. My tutoring style is rigorous and structured but also holistic, focusing not only on preparing students for exams but in developing them as an individual and critical thinker. I am a keen writer and published my debut collection of short stories, 'Peace and Quiet and Other Stories' in October 2025. The leading story of this collection was longlisted for the Yeovil Literary Prize 2014. "
Qualifications
- TEFL & TESOL -Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- University of Nottingham - LL.M Human Rights Law
- University of Birmingham - LL.B Law
Denise
Denise
"Having worked as a classroom teacher for more than thirty years – including roles as diverse as Head of English, Head of PHSE and Head of Religious Studies. I joined the Dukes Tutoring team as a private tutor more than ten years ago. Over time, my role with Dukes Tutoring expanded and I became the examiner for 11+ English mock exams: this has seen me both writing and marking these exams. I have also run numerous workshops in both English and maths for 7+ and 11+ students. I pride myself on having a 100% success record for my 11+ students being offered a place in one of their schools of choice. Outside of my professional role with Dukes Tutoring, I am a qualified teacher of both ballet and tap dancing and attend classes twice a week. And I am passionate about Fiat 500 cars – having never owned any other car in my life!"
Qualifications
- University of Manchester
- BEd in Education and Psychology
- Associate of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing