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Levels and Subjects I Teach: GCSE: English Literature, English Language, History A-Level: English Literature, History Exam Board Experience: Edexcel, OCR, AQA Preferred Student Age Group: GCSE, A-level About Me: I am a History Masters student at Durham. I have been playing classical guitar since the age of 5 and have a deep love of music. In particular, I have enjoyed practising and developing my skills, refining my playing so that I can teach myself pieces that I am curious about and independently expanding my knowledge. Alongside my love of music, I am also passionate about art and enjoy painting and drawing in my free time. History MA student at Durham University - achieved a Distinction Graduated with a 1st class BA in English and History) A-levels: English Literature - A* History - A Geography - A* GCSEs: English Language - A* (taken a year early)  English Literature - A*. Mathematics - 7 Science (triple) - 9,9,8 French - 9 History - 9 Art - 9 Geography - 9

Hello there! Hope you are well. My name is Joshua Hailey and my pronouns are he/him. I have been an online tutor for almost two years now, and I hope this 'About Me' section gives you an insight into who I am and my teaching style. Before I go into more detail about who I am, I would urge you to read the testimonials, (at the bottom of this section), from some of my current parents whose children I am teaching! These statements can help you make an informed decision and, (hopefully), choose me as your child's next tutor. I am an English Literature BA (Hons) graduate who studied at the University of Portsmouth. In September 2024 I am undertaking a Masters in Modern and Contemporary Literature from the University of Leicester. With over two years tutoring experience, a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills, I have challenged and supported students across all educational stages, including primary school pupils right up to A Level students! I want your child to succeed and I truly believe they can do this! My lessons are varied, fun, but get the work done! Education is not 'one size fits all', and online tutoring is the perfect example of this. My sessions will see your child grow from strength to strength, as they learn new concepts and methods of success in their respective subject. You will not find me simply reading off a screen for the entire lesson, but you can expect interactivity to drive every single lesson that I will (hopefully) have with your child! In addition to English tuition, I also offer Primary Maths, 11+ and History. I have experience supporting students in all these subjects, and have completed them to a GCSE/A Level standard (for more information on this, please see my 'Academic Background' section). In summary, I promise to adopt a customised learning plan and positive ethos for your child across all sessions. As the parent, you deserve to feel included in your child's progress. I will endeavour to regularly update you through messages, comprehensive written reports and periodic phone calls should you want them! Here is a full list of the subjects I offer depending on the age of your child: Reception-Year 9: Maths (Primary age only), English Language, English Literature, SPaG, Reading, Comprehension, Literacy, History, 11+ (For 11+ I can only offer English and Verbal Reasoning so please keep this in mind.) GCSE: History, (Edexcel and AQA), English Language (including the Speaking and Listening component), English Literature (AQA, OCR or Edexcel), SPaG, Reading skills A Level: English Literature (AQA, OCR and Edexcel), SPaG, Reading skills, Extended Project Qualification with a literature focus. Exam Board Experience: AQA and OCR mostly, with the ability to branch out into Edexcel (for instance, due to overlapping texts and GCSE history) Languages I speak: English SND Experience: Little to no real-life experience, but I have had mentoring from an SND tutor As mentioned at the start of this, here are some written testimonials from some parents of the students I teach. I hope this enables you to see how beneficial I can be for your child's education! Jaydon's, (a year 3 English student), parent says: 'Joshua is a wonderful tutor and has the ability to engage with children in a warm and nurturing way. He is excellent at engaging my somewhat headstrong son and has not only picked up on his strengths, but is encouraging him to build on them which is increasing his confidence. Joshua’s subject knowledge is second to none, but what makes him wonderful tutor has been his ability to get to know my son, understand his way of thinking and adapt a teaching style that brings out his best work. Homework, the reinforcement of topics learnt in session and the positive feedback has really helped to my son progress well in English. My son looks forward to his sessions with Joshua every week.' Archie's, (a recent GCSE student), parent says: 'We couldn’t have asked for a better tutor than Josh. My son was struggling with his GCSE English Literature and after just one session with Josh, he felt so much more confident with the subject. There was a lot to cover but Josh set out carefully planned revision sessions leading up to and during the exams that covered all the topics. So by the time the exams came my son felt able to tackle anything that came up. Josh is incredibly amiable and knowledgeable and put my son at ease straight away. I would definitely recommend Josh to anyone who is looking for an excellent English tutor.' Kimiya's, (an 11+ Verbal Reasoning student), parent says: 'Kimiya has been having lessons with Josh for almost a year. She has improved significantly and is getting better day by day. Kimiya really enjoys the lessons with Josh and is always looking forward to their next lesson. Josh makes the lessons fun and makes sure that Kimiya has understood the subject before ending the lessons. We are very happy and lucky to have him tutoring Kimiya.' So... what are you waiting for! Are you ready to see your child thrive? Let's do this! I am an English Literature BA (Hons) graduate who studied at the University of Portsmouth. In September 2024 I am undertaking a Masters in Modern and Contemporary Literature from the University of Leicester. Below are my other qualifications and their examination boards. If you decide to choose me as the tutor for your child I am more than happy to go into detail about my qualifications at your first session! Please note the examination board of each qualification is in brackets. This does not mean I am not able to teach an alternative exam board for your child. Feel free to address any concerns around this at our first session. GCSEs: Biology (AQA) - 5 Chemistry (AQA) - 4 Drama (AQA) - 6 English Language (AQA) - 6 English Language (Speaking and Listening) (AQA) - Distinction English Literature (AQA) - 6 French (AQA) - 5 History (Edexcel) - 7 Mathematics (AQA) - 5 Physics (AQA) - 5 A Levels: Drama (AQA) - A English Literature (OCR) - B Psychology (AQA) - B Extended Project Qualification (Level 3, AQA) - A*[star] (Focus was on the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and the presentation of female stereotypes within literature and history throughout the Victorian era) Degree (English Literature BA (Hons) from the University of Portsmouth): Year 1 - 4/5 Modules = 1st class, 1/5 Modules = 2:1 class Year 2 - 6/6 Modules = 1st class Year 3 - 5/5 Modules = 1st class (including the dissertation)

KS2: 11+ only KS3: English, History GCSE: English, History A-Level/IB: English, History Higher Level: Academic English/ EAL (B2+) Exam Board Experience: AQA GCSE English Language & English Literature SEND Experience: Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, ADHD/ADD, ODD, SEMH, Exam Anxiety, Visual Impairments, Learning Difficulties, Global Developmental Delay, Working with students with ECHPs. Preferred Age Group: KS3, GCSE, A-Level/IB About Me: My name is Georgia and I've been an English teacher in the UK for 5 years. I grew up in Exeter, Devon until I was 16, then I moved to Geneva, Switzerland for the last 2 years of school, where I completed my International Baccalaureate. I went travelling for a year and then returned to the UK to attend university - King's College, London - where I studied War Studies and History. After uni, I spent 2 years working in London in the advertising industry, then moved to Bath to train to be a teacher at the Bath Spa Institute of Education. I love reading, watching films and Netflix, travelling and exploring new places and experimenting with cooking and baking. My favourite book and favourite music change depending on my mood - at the moment, I'm loving YA adventures like The Six of Crows, Clap When You Land and The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue to the soundtrack of early 00s pop ... My coffee order is a large Iced Americano, and I make an excellent Sunday Lunch - toad-in-the-hole with onion gravy is my specialty. I also like climbing, sailing and wild swimming. One day, I would love to get a large pet dog - particularly a Golden Retriever, Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog or German Shepherd. **AVAILABLE FOR HOMESCHOOLING/ SUPPORTING STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL - ABLE TO CREATE BESPOKE CURRICULUM** I am a qualified English Teacher with over 6 years experience in the mainstream system teaching KS3 & KS4. Over my career I have both helped to make GCSE content more accessible, as well as stretching students who are aiming for top grades. I have a lot of experience working with students with SEN. My students usually achieve their predicted grades or higher. My qualifications are... Post Graduate Diploma in Education: Secondary English - 'Outstanding' Degree: Ba (Hons) War Studies and History - 2:1 IB: HL English, History, French B. SL Chemistry, Theatre, Mathematical Studies - 39 GCSEs: English Language & Literature, Science & Additional Science, Maths, French, Religious Studies, History, Music - 9 A*-A

Levels and subjects- Lower level: Years 3-6; Subjects English, Science, Cantonese, History GCSE/high school: Year 7-11 ; Subjects English (Language and Literature), Biology, Chemistry, History A-level: Biology only Piano & Music Theory: All levels/ grades 1-8 Exam Board experience all levels- Science (Mainly Biology and Chemistry)- AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC English- WJEC, AQA, OCR, Edexcel History- AQA, Edexcel Additional Languages- Cantonese (Chinese) - Intermediate to high German - Elementary Preferred student age group- Primary: Years 3-6 GCSE: All years A-Level: All years (biology) Coming from an ethnic Chinese background, I appreciate different cultural backgrounds, and I believe this filters through into my style of tutoring in realising each student's needs. With every session, I aim to keep topics relatable and enjoyable for my students and also to make them understand why this particular topic is relevant to them. As I believe, this understanding is half of the learning journey that they need to make. Currently, I am pursuing my aspiration of a career in medical research. I am studying Pharmacology at the University of Reading which has enforced the importance of always striving to learn; so I encourage my students to embrace learning. Studying the medical field has highlighted the importance of teaching and learning: in particular explaining concepts in a manner that will enable a deeper understanding. As an individual who enjoys a problem solving challenge, of which I have demonstrated during my many voluntary pursuits, including at a school and at a hospital, I have communicated with a wide range of individuals. So, in establishing a student's needs, I understand the issues they are facing and find solutions to their problems. Guiding a student through revision is no easy task as no student learns in the same format. Presenting the student with ideas and having them put these into practice is what I aim for to prepare them for exams. Education: Currently studying my second year of undergraduate Pharmacology at the University of Reading. Completed and taken part in an employment and development award alongside my degree. Additional qualifications: Piano performance grade 8 with merit Passed music theory grade 5

I'm a university student for accounting and finance. I have experience with students from all backgrounds and I love helping students reach their academic goals and equipping them with the skills they need to flourish in their education. Teaching Ranges Maths - Primary to GCSE English - Primary to A-Level History - Primary to A-Level Eleven Plus (11+) Currently studying Accounting and Finance Bsc at the University of Leicester. Advanced Level (A Levels): English: A History: A Mathematics: B General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE): Achieved 11 GCSEs with the following notable grades: Physics: Grade 7 English Literature: Grade 8 English Language: Grade 7 Mathematics: Grade 8 History: Grade 7 Other GCSE Subjects: Further Mathematics: Grade 6 Computer Science: Grade 6 Chemistry: Grade 6 Biology: Grade 6 Spanish: Grade 6 Religious Education: Grade 6 Educational Institution: Dunraven Secondary School & Dunraven Sixth form Key Achievements and Extracurricular Activities: Founded a youth led tuition organisation at 18 Mathematics Olympiad Team Competed in multiple London Youth Games for Athletics Served as a member of a jury Volunteered at Brixton Soup Kitchen

Hello, I'm Anum. I am currently a BSc Psychology student at Birmingham City University, and I have had 2 years of experience working in the field of education. During this time, I've had the privilege of working with students of various age groups and skill levels, from primary to secondary school. I truly believe that every student has the potential to excel when provided with the right guidance and support. My teaching philosophy centres on creating a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and growing academically and personally. I'm here to assist you in achieving your academic goals, whether it's improving your understanding of a challenging subject, preparing for exams, or honing your study skills. I tutor the following subjects from primary school to IGCSE/GCSE ONLY: Mathematics English language English Literature Spanish Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science RS History and 11+ entry exams. A-level/BTEC subjects include: Biology Chemistry and Psychology, as well as aid with Applied Psychology coursework and exam preparation. I am also willing to help students with preparation towards their EPQs. The exam boards I have previously taught in my experience of tutoring include: AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR A, WJEC, EDUQAS and Pearson. Currently, I am a student at Birmingham City University, in my second year of studying Psychology at an undergraduate level. My past history of education includes: A-levels: Biology Chemistry Applied Psychology Extended Project Qualification GCSE, Grade 9-5 Mathematics Combined Science: Trilogy English Language English Literature History Spanish Product Design Religious Studies

I believe that I'm a very positive person that has an enthusiastic perspective on life. I get a great sense of achievement from seeing my students develop and grow as individuals. If I can have some sort of positive impact on their life, I feel fulfilled and that I am doing my job well. As a medical student with over six years of tutoring experience and more than 2000 online sessions, I specialize in teaching the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Computer Science, History, Geography, French. My lessons are dynamic, engaging, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each child, resulting in a high success rate for students passing these exams. I employ an adaptive teaching style that combines elements of dialogic teaching, scaffolding, and personalized instruction. Before each lesson, I meticulously prepare by reviewing the student's progress, assessing their strengths and areas for improvement, and aligning the content with their learning goals. This targeted approach enables me to provide effective instruction and address any gaps in understanding. Utilizing a range of resources such as textbooks, visual aids, online materials, and interactive exercises, I cater to diverse learning styles and maintain a stimulating learning experience. During our sessions, I prioritize active engagement, encouraging students to ask questions, seek clarification, and actively participate in discussions. By fostering a supportive environment, I aim to nurture critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper conceptual understanding. This approach, combined with my specialization in the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Computer Science, History, Geography, French, has resulted in a high success rate for students achieving their desired grade. Between lessons, I emphasize independent learning and practice, providing supplementary materials, recommending relevant resources, and suggesting exercises to consolidate knowledge. I expect students to take ownership of their learning journey, dedicating time outside of our sessions to review, practice, and apply the concepts learned. By doing so, they not only reinforce their understanding but also develop self-discipline and resilience, which contribute to their success in the targeted exams. In summary, my specialized tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English Literature and Language, Computer Science, History, Geography, French, combined with an adaptive teaching style, active engagement, personalized instruction, and a focus on critical thinking, ensures a high success rate for students passing these exams. With thorough preparation, interactive sessions, and a commitment to fostering independent learning, I strive to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in these specific exams. Together, we embark on a rewarding educational journey, achieving remarkable outcomes in these targeted examinations.

Hi there, I'm a medical student at the University of York. I enjoy playing sports, especially football and am a Man Utd fan. I love reading and teaching and teach from primary school level, through secondary school and all the way up to A-level for certain subjects. Hi there, In my GCSEs, I achieved ten Grade 9s and one Grade 8. I then studied four A-levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science, achieving 2A*s and 2As. In between, I also sat BMAT and UCAT medical entrance exams in which I achieved a score of 3000.

Lower Level: English National 4/5 & GCSE: English Scottish Higher: English Scottish Advanced Higher: English Exam board experience: None Languages: English (native), German (native), Gaelic (basic competency), French (basic competency) SEND experience: None Preferred Student Age Groups: Secondary School, National 4/5, Higher About me: I am a creative, relaxed and friendly English tutor originally from the Highlands with a 1st Class Honours degree in Drama and Contemporary Performance, currently studying for my Master's in Theatre Studies. Having left secondary school in Scotland with seven Highers and an Advanced Higher only four years ago, as well as having experienced studying online during the pandemic while at university, I understand the challenges facing students right now. I joined GoStudent in May 2023, and since then have been working with students across multiple age groups, from KS2 to GCSE. My teaching background is in youth theatre and drama classroom contexts - I was the assistant tutor for the LAMDA Grades 1-5 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness from 2017-2020, and the director of Millburn Academy Drama Club from 2017-2020. It was here that I developed my teaching style, which focuses on identifying gaps in students' knowledge and skillsets and facilitating a student-focused approach in which I work with the student to explore the techniques that are right for them. Working with the students at LAMDA involved developing their close reading skills to extract information about character and context from a monologue and exploring effective memorisation techniques for line-learning with each individual student, and this individualised, student-led approach is essential to my teaching. I am particularly skilled in literacy, comprehension, and essay-writing. My drama background informs my tutoring, as I aim to bring some flair to lessons, while balancing fun with learning! I believe in removing all barriers to educational achievement, and have always striven to be fair, kind and open-minded to the young people I teach, seeing students not just as grades, but whole people, and supporting them throughout their education with empathy and compassion. Outside of teaching I'm an avid bookworm, film buff, and baker. Manchester Metropolitan University BA (Hons) Drama and Contemporary Performance - 1st Class (2023) University of Glasgow MLitt Theatre Studies - part-time (graduating 2025) Scottish Advanced Higher: English A Scottish Higher: English A, History A, Drama A, German A, Maths A, Biology A, Photography B National 5: English A, History A, German A, Maths A, Biology A, Chemistry A, Physics A LAMDA: Grade 8 Acting Merit ABRSM: Grade 4 Violin Merit

Hi, I am 25-year-old University of Leeds graduate, with a BA honours in English Literature and History. I have also successfully applied to a History MA at Queen Mary University, to start in September 2023. I have worked as an English Foreign Language teacher in South Korea and as a Social Media and Event Director. Level & Subject taught Up to A Level- English Literature and History Also, English as a foreign language (TEFL) and English Language up to GCSE Exam Board Experience Edexcel- GCSE English Literature + English Language, Speaking and Listening OCR- A Level English Literature Edexcel- GCSE and A Level History Languages English (Fluent), Korean (Basic Understanding) SEND experience No specific SEND training, but have worked with children with ADHD and Autism diagnoses. Have also helped young people with exam stress and learning difficulties. Preferred Student Age Group Have worked with all age groups of children previously. Happy to help and teach children of all ages. For preference, I would say GCSE age group. I have been a volunteer leader at my local Scout group and helped to coordinate international and national events. During my time at university, I was elected as Publicity Secretary for the Leeds University English Society, where I planned events and wrote weekly newsletters. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors; I particularly enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and football. I have always enjoyed helping people and I hope to do so in this new tutoring role. BA Undergraduate English Literature and History The TEFL ORG- 120h Premier TEFL Course St. John's Ambulance First Aid Training Course (expired) Studied 12 GCSE’s in the following subjects achieving: Secondary School: 1 A*English Lit’, 7 A in English language, RS, Geography, History, Biology, Physics and Statistics. Also 3 B in Chemistry, Drama and Mathematics and 1 C in French. AS levels: 3 A in English, History and Geography and 1 D in Biology A2 level: 2 A in English and History and 1 B in Geography Bronze DOFE