Friendly English tutor with a great track record

Description

Hello! I'm Grace. I am an English teacher and tutor with many years’ experience and a great track record. Over the last fifteen years I've guided hundreds of students to success in their exams. If English is your weakest subject, I can help you make it your strongest.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

In my five years as an English teacher in a London sixth form college I guided hundreds of students through their exams, tailoring my methods to meet the needs of a wide range of different learning styles. During one to one tutoring, I take great pleasure in having the space to really get to know, and meet, the particular learning needs of each student.

As an AS and A Level teacher (equivalent to Higher and Advanced Higher), I've helped students achieve 100% in their English exams, and as a GCSE teacher (equivalent to National 5), I've helped D grade students successfully achieve Bs and As. In my GCSE English re-sit classes (in which every student had previously achieved a grade D), my pass rate at C or above was always at least 85%.

As a private tutor, I have been working with National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher students in Glasgow since 2018. I am therefore very familiar with the SQA syllabus, and with supporting students through it.

I have also recently become interested in working with students on building up their foundational literacy skills. This is a crucial area of study, but although it appears on high school English mark schemes, it is totally absent from the curriculum. A focus on it can make a huge difference to dyslexic students, or those whose home language is not English, in particular. I work with the National Strategy Literacy Progress Units for Phonics, Spelling, and Sentences for this.

QUALIFICATIONS

I have a first class degree in English Literature and Philosophy from Cardiff University, and a PGCE from the prestigious Institute of Education, as well as two PTLS qualifications. I am also a member of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme for working with children.

Outside of my teaching work, I am also a professional scriptwriter with many credits across film, TV, audio drama, and theatre. I love all aspects of my work. I love to find the perfect way to communicate an idea, and I love to help people find their personal path into a love of, and ownership of, literary art. I feel very privileged to get to do those things as both a teacher and a writer.

I charge £40 an hour, and teach out of my home in Finnieston, or over Microsoft Teams.

TESTIMONIALS

'I've never been taught by anyone as enthusiastic and invested in my education as Grace. Not only is she a fantastic and engaging teacher, but she really cares about your wellbeing too.' - Coby

'Grace encouraged me to see my strengths in English and helped me immensely in each and every session. I am certain that it is with her help I managed to achieve an A!' - Aisha

'You have been extremely helpful and reliable. I really enjoyed the way you taught me and would recommend you to any pupil sitting Higher English.' - Karen

'As a parent, I am so incredibly happy with the work Grace has put in with our son. Her positivity and passion, combined with her command of the curriculum, is joyful and infectious and to see how he has grown in ability and, even more importantly, in confidence, is wonderful. Working with Grace, his grades have improved not only in English but across the board as she has given him key exam techniques. His grades and attitude have thrived thanks to Grace. Hard recommend.' - Ali

'Great teacher, modern approach. My daughter really enjoyed it. Will prepare your child for an excellent grade. Thank you Grace.' - Lena

CURRENT AVAILABLE SLOTS

Tuesday 3.30 - 4.30 - one bi-weekly slot taken, one bi-weekly slot available
Tuesday 4.40 - 5.40 - TAKEN
Tuesday 5.50 - 6.50 - Available
Tuesday 7.30 - 8.30 - Available

Saturday 1pm - 2pm - Available
Saturday 2.10pm - 3.10pm - Available
Saturday 3.20pm - 4.20pm - Available
Saturday 4.30 - 5.30pm - Available
Saturday 5.40 - 6.40pm - Available

I can also arrange to work with home schooled students during school hours. Those hours can be much more flexible, so please contact me to discuss this.

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