Laurence

First-class graduate of the University of Cambridge, I have tutored and worked in secondary schools in the UK for 2 years. I have experience within SEN, as a teacher of KS3 literacy, and as a private tutor in English Literature GCSE, English Language GCSE, and French A-Level. I assist regularly in schools as a Learning Support Assistant and I work regularly in the library of another school.

My biggest achievement to date was working with a student to climb 2 and 3 grades respectively in their English GCSEs. I am currently teaching online with a brilliant student for whom I have really high hopes.

I work with whoever, whatever your current grade, and I always aim to listen and understand who you are and what works well for you. Perhaps you're creative and into drawing; perhaps you are more analytical; perhaps you want to cover the basics. I always ensure my teaching is bespoke - I pay attention to what works and what does not.

At a fundamental level, any student of mine will tell you I am reliable, engaging, caring, fun, honest, and, equally, challenging and encouraging. I also offer a reasonable rate compared to other tutors in the area.

Please get in touch with any queries. I can tutor online, in person, and, within a certain distance, at your home.

Best wishes
Laurence Tidy,
Brighton and Hove

Tutoring Experience

~ Privately tutored since 2016 in English, French, and Maths, across age levels
~ Full time Secondary School Learning Support Assistant for 1 year and Cover Supervisor teaching all subjects, from 11-16 year olds
~ Designed tailor-made revision support programme for GCSE SEN pupils in above job
~ Created, planned, and delivered KS3 SEN literacy lessons in above job
~ My biggest tuition achievement to date was working with a student to climb 2 and 3 grades respectively in their English GCSEs in 2023
~ Currently a Learning Support Assistant experience across many secondary schools
~ Invigilator experience
~ First-class graduate of the University of Cambridge & current BA student in Fine Art Painting, the University of Brighton
~ Work experience in charity, education, proofreading industries

Tutoring Approach

*Pupil-centred
*We'll tailor sessions to the specific marking criteria of your exams (or other assessments) and to the areas you want support with
*We cover study skills - getting in a good routine, building discipline and practice, and being 'smart' about how your revise
*Sessions will always (I promise) be engaging and fun, utilising a wide range of creative approaches to embed knowledge
*I believe thinking laterally and channelling our interests and hobbies into our studies can help us study better
*I will be honest and challenge you where I think you need that push to develop to the next step
*Reliable, caring, what's most important is you feel safe, happy, and that you are doing your best, and that your effort is being recognised