Vivienne

UpdateTaking enquiries for lessons from June onwardsI am an experienced English GCSE focused tutor and I prepare students for their English language and English literature GCSEs. I specialise in helping those who don’t really love English; don’t ‘get’ English; struggle in a big classroom at school; feel left behind or unable to ask questions at school; would like detailed feedback on how they can improve; or who are simply not doing as well as they would like. I try to help my students gain confidence and the skills needed to pass according to their potential. I am nearly always full but can perhaps squeeze in students with some degree of flexibility. I have been teaching English for 25 years and tutoring English with an agency and privately since 2017. I can support students throughout school or just with intensive exam focus in year 11. Students are welcome to come as regularly as they like with no obligation. I have a husband, two children, and a desperately friendly cat who tries to sit in on the lesson. I can do remote lessons by Skype if necessary.

Tutoring Experience

I teach up to GCSE English and have sound knowledge of poetry, Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde , An Inspector Calls, Romeo and Juliet, and A Christmas Carol. I have achieved passes for all my students up till now. I know the new GCSE specifications, what the examiners are looking for, and can work out how my students can achieve more marks. I have taught in Japan, Singapore, Italy and Moscow and gained the top grade in my teaching qualification, only attainable by 1% of teachers.

Tutoring Approach

I‘ve had fantastic results and have received only positive feedback from my students. I have a gentle tutoring style and holistic approach which is intuitive, empathetic and focussed on the student for their individual needs. My aim is to build primarily confidence as well as knowledge to help all students achieve their potential. I have a large library of handouts which I have personally written that accompany my lessons and can be used for revision. This include essential quotes, exam tips and practice questions.