South West English Tutors & South West English Tuition

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Sandra

Newent

Maths, English, Spanish

PGCE: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (1984)

'on their side', building confidence and stretching the student to reach their potential. The content of any primary maths / English lesson follows the learner's individual needs. It is invaluable in private lessons to be able to explain a topic until understood and to explore maths topics in a hands-on way with various resources. Particularly in maths, topics often need frequent revision, like keeping the plates all spinning, which we can do according to the...

(22 reviews)

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Graham

Bristol

English, Philosophy / Critical Thinking

Doctorate: PhD (2016)

Education. I will start by establishing what the student already knows and understands. Understanding will be carefully monitored throughout. Help will be given with essay writing and exam technique. Essays and practice exam answers will be marked and annotated in detail, using the exam board mark schemes. Lessons will normally be informal and discussion-based rather than lectures, and will often be backed by a handout or on-line resource. I am an experienced, tactful, good-humoured, professional...

(17 reviews)

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Samantha

Ivybridge

Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Bachelors: First Class BScHons Animal Beahviour and Welfare (2012)

through having a tutor. A plan can then be developed to ensure that everything is covered and revised in the time available. Students can normally come up with correct answers themselves, if pushed in the right direction. This increases confidence and encourages students to find the learning experience enjoyable. There is more than one way of learning, and through my extensive experience with people, I can ensure that a student will learn in the way...

(16 reviews)

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Susan

Christchurch

English, French, Italian, Entrance Exams

Bachelors: BA Hons French and Italian (1984)

and Italy. I am enthusiastic, caring, energetic, motivated and committed. I have a proven track record of enabling young people and adults to achieve learning success. I have extensive teaching and training experience at all levels and I have the ability to inspire and to motivate. I am sympathetic to students' learning needs. I always encourage, am extremely patient and I have excellent planning and presentation skills. I love to see students improve and succeed....

(15 reviews)

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Hilary

Devizes

English, Computer Studies / I.T., Study Skills

PGCE: PGCERT (2006)

website with the latest resources and exam papers for GCSE English Language and Literature. I also offer online tutoring via Skype in order to work with those outside Wiltshire. This has worked very successfully over the last three years for students studying in different parts of the UK and abroad, as we were able to chat online, and share resources using Google Drive. The first introductory session to get to know the student is offered...

(12 reviews)

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Sara

Bristol

Maths, English, Latin, History, Drama

Bachelors: English Literature, First Class Honours (2017)

and thoughtful. I believe every student requires an individual, tailored lesson plan to optimise their potential. At the same time, I ensure lessons are engaging and fun so that learning becomes an enjoyment rather than a chore! I am an approachable, warm tutor who hopes to build positive, supportive relationships with my tutees. I only tutor from my home on weekday evenings (5pm onwards) and weekends. I'm happy to try my best to find a...

(11 reviews)

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Nicola

Bath

English

Doctorate: History and Literature (2015)

tailor lessons to the pace and ability of each student. My focus is on nurturing each student's strengths to enable them to develop the ability to write confidently without losing their individuality. I encourage students to ask questions and offer opinions which I believe helps to build their confidence whilst at the same time developing their analytical and essay writing skills. These are skills which serve students well in all subjects and are essential to...

(11 reviews)

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Christine

Wimborne

Maths, English, French, German, Computer Studies / I.T., Entrance Exams

PGCE: Secondary Modern Languages (1988)

exam, improve in confidence, go up a set in school, understand a particular area of the subject, or all of these. I also find out what particular methods of learning the tutee prefers. For example, many students enjoy games and computer activities to aid their learning. For younger students I usually use reward charts for good effort and achievement. My students and I enjoy the lessons and they invariably gain in confidence, and most often...

(10 reviews)

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Darren

Salisbury

Maths, English, Geography, Entrance Exams

PGCE: PGCE in Geography and Games (1990)

I endeavour to keep the time used as short as possible while setting about 1-3 hours of work. This is very much a trust system of working. I tailor the work individually to suit the student as opposed to an ordinary correspondence course that just covers syllabus content. Please be aware that I do charge for travelling over 30 miles (roundtrip: 15 miles each way): 30-40 mile roundtrip - £5 41-50 mile roundtrip - £10...

(10 reviews)

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Jennifer

Wimborne

Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Entrance Exams

PGCE: PGCE (Primary) (1997)

both face-to-face & online tuition using Skype. I am passionate about helping students in aspects of their study that they find challenging. I am supportive and caring, believing that strong foundations and confidence in the subject being studied are paramount to making progress. I will devise a personalised learning programme that will allow you to meet your learning goals and individual learning styles. I offer face-to-face or online lessons using Skype or First Tutors' online...

(9 reviews)

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