Information About John - Barnetby tutor -
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Subjects Taught

English	Hourly Rate
Primary	£25.00
Secondary	£30.00
GCSE	£30.00
A-Level	£35.00
University	£35.00
Casual Learner	£30.00
Entrance Exams	Hourly Rate
13 Plus	£30.00
14 Plus	£30.00
College	£35.00
Casual Learner	£30.00
Drama	Hourly Rate
Secondary	£30.00
GCSE	£30.00
A-Level	£35.00
Casual Learner	£30.00
Media / Communication Studies	Hourly Rate
Secondary	£30.00
GCSE	£30.00
A-Level	£35.00
Casual Learner	£30.00
Study Skills	Hourly Rate
Primary	£25.00
Secondary	£30.00
GCSE	£30.00
A-Level	£35.00
University	£35.00
Casual Learner	£30.00
Classical Civilisation	Hourly Rate
GCSE	£30.00
A-Level	£35.00
Casual Learner	£30.00

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Personal Description:

I have been involved in every aspect of education for most of my working life, and that includes bringing up my three children - all of whom I taught! Though I am a qualified teacher with a post graduate degree, I am equally happy working with much younger children. In my spare time, I am a writer and spend as much time as I can on my boat.

Tutoring Experience:

Over thirty years, I taught at every age level from Infants to Oxbridge candidates, in maintained and independent schools. My specialist subjects are English, English Literature, Theatre, Film and Media Studies and Classical Civilisation. I have also been a headteacher, a principal, a governor, an examiner, a teacher trainer and school inspector. I am very familar with the demands of entrance exams, SATs, GCSE, AS and A level - and I set up and ran units to help children with special learning needs including dyslexia and English as a Second Language.

Skype tuition is becoming more and more popular and I am happy to receive enquires from potential students who may not live within travelling distance.

Tutoring Approach:

I believe tutoring needs three things to be successful: a clear goal, a clear plan to get there and a determination - by the student and the tutor - to make it work. A warm personal relationship is important - because that enhances the confidence of the student - and is a motivation in itself. The sessions I run are very interactive, carefully structured to maintain interest and involvement and I provide regular updates and reviews with students and their parents/carers to ensure that the progress which we all want to see - after all this is the ultimate team game! - is being made.

I have an enhanced DBS certificate and up to date Safeguarding training and documentation can be viewed on request at the start of tuition.

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

University of Reading (1991) - Jacobean Bibliography (Doctorate) (✔ On File)
University of Oxford (1978) - English (Masters) (✔ On File)
University of Leeds (1973) - English/Theatre/Drama (PGCE) (✔ On File)
University of Oxford (1972) - English (Bachelors) (✔ On File)

John's Feedback

Tutees Providing Feedback:	10
Tutees Providing Positive Feedback:	10 Av. 5.00/5.00

From William (5/5): (A-Level English) John is an excellent and experienced tutor - through his incredible knowledge and personal teaching style I have already begun to see improvements in my A Level studies. I cannot recommend John enough as a tutor.

Reply from John: Will is a delightful student and is receptive and perceptive. He is a pleasure to work with and determined to make our sessions succesful.

From Gerry (5/5): (GCSE English) John is currently tutoring my son in preparation for his GCSE English exams in year 11. He has a wealth of experience in the teaching / education sector and this shows with how he works with the students. He has a friendly relaxed manner that helps students feel comfortable but the experience and encouragement to move them forward. John is enthusiastic about his subject and clearly enjoys passing that onto his tutees. My son is beginning to believe he can succeed and with hard work at school and Johns help we believe he can.

From Paula (5/5): (GCSE English) John replied promptly when we first contacted him. He was always polite and professional but friendly, my son got on with him straight away and feels that John helped enormously with his exam technique and ability to understand and answer the questions, this enabled him to enter his English exams with a positive approach instead of the dread he was originally feeling. I would recommend John unreservedly and will use him again if my other children should require this.

Reply from John: Dear Paula

Thank you so much for your feedback. I really enjoyed working with Matthew and helping to rebuild his confidence in himself and his own abilities. A pleasure to work with you all and if I can be of help in the future please get in touch.

Best wishes

John

From Robert (5/5): (A-Level English) Very prompt to respond, good rapport with student, very useful strategies shared to ensure success

Reply from John: Thank you for the positive feedback on my Skype lessons. Glad to hear they are proving so useful.

From Esmé (5/5): (A-Level Classical Civilisation) John has a fantastic teaching style which is really engaging. Full of enthusiasm, his lessons are never dry but always packed with fascinating facts and information that bring these ancient cultures to life. Professional, reliable and a great communicator. My daughter is thoroughly enjoying her A level classical studies with John and I would highly recommend him.

From Jenny (5/5): (A-Level English) John is tutoring Jack for a 2nd academic year. John helps Jack with his English and the progress that Jack has made is enormous in the short time that they have been working together. Jack enjoys working with John, looks forward to their weekly meetings and has such respect for Johns outstanding enthusiasm for books and Literature. Jack feels more prepared for his exams which are fast approaching. Thanks John.

From Zoe (5/5): (Primary English) Hi I am John's student and I am in Year six. John's English lessons are full of excitement and fun. I always look forward to his lesson every week.

From Dona (5/5): (GCSE English) John immediately gelled with my 15 year old son and they have formed a good working relationship to help with his forthcoming GCSE English exam. John is friendly and understanding of his needs with a good sense of humour. Highly recommended!

Reply from John: Dear Dona. Thank you so much for your feedback on my work. I appreciate your comments and am really enjoying working with your son. Best wishes as ever. John

From Daniel (5/5): (Secondary English) Mr is a very experienced teacher with an instinctive understanding of how to get the best out of our child. He is friendly and has quickly established a good rapport with our son aged 13, who surprisingly looks forward to his weekly hour of tutition with Mr .
From a parental point of view Mr is trustworthy, punctual and reliable.

Reply from John: Danny is a charming student - who, while successful in many elements of his school life, lacks confidence and fluency in English. He is working hard to improve and I am delighted to see early and visible signs of growing self assurance, imagination and insight. He is an absolute pleasure to teach,

From Adam (5/5): (A-Level Classical Civilisation) Very helpful tutoring. Fully aware of the subject matter and has made me see points I had not grasped in my school teaching. Good at conveying it in an understandable method and good teacher. Also great at developing exam technique and essay skills.

Reply from John: Thank you Adam. I am enjoying working with you very much. What you put in is what makes it pleasureable and is the best guartantee of eventual success.

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