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Rebecca C.
Rebecca C.
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My name is Rebecca and I am from South Wales, United Kingdom. I have experienced living in different places around the UK and I lived in London for several years, which was an amazing experience to meet people from international countries and learn many things about their culture and interests too. I enjoy cooking at home, as formally I have trained on the job as a professional chef, mainly in seafood/fish restaurants and Japanese cuisine. Also, I like going for a walk down the coastline and taking in the scenic views, photography and sometimes video gaming when the time arises. For over a year, I have been teaching English online as a second language to Taiwanese and Chinese students, both juniors and adults. Which became an interest whilst I was teaching sushi classes in London. I decided to advance onto teaching specifically English and conversational topics chosen by students, to further improve their overall English language. From education I gained a TEFL level 5 teaching qualification and a BSc (Hons) in Food and Consumer Management from Birmingham University. Which focused on live industry projects within the FMCG sector, nutrition and the business elements within the food industry. I enjoy cooking at home, particularly Japanese cuisine and seafood dishes that I learnt previously as a professional chef.
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Christina K.
Christina K.
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Hello, I’m Christina, an experienced English tutor specialising in the UK curriculum, GCSE English, international school support, and exam preparation for learners from diverse educational backgrounds. I help students strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, literature analysis, academic English, and exam technique. I work with learners across different age groups and ability levels, from students who need extra support with core literacy and school English to those preparing for Key Stage assessments, GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, SAT Reading and Writing, IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC. Alongside my UK curriculum experience, I also have experience with the American and Australian curricula, as well as extensive work with EAL and ESL students. I understand the challenges students can face when learning in English, especially when they are adapting to a new curriculum, preparing for high-stakes exams, or trying to express complex ideas with accuracy and confidence. My lessons are structured, supportive, and practical. Whether we are analysing a poem, planning an essay, developing creative writing, improving comprehension, practising speaking fluency, or reviewing exam-style questions, I break each task into clear steps. I model strong answers, teach effective strategies, and give targeted feedback so students know exactly what they are doing well and what to improve next. My teaching style is calm, encouraging, and results-focused. I believe students make the best progress when they feel understood, challenged, and guided with clarity. In my lessons, mistakes are treated as useful learning clues, not failures. Parents can expect purposeful lessons, clear communication, and a personalised approach designed to improve school performance, exam readiness, and long-term confidence in English. I help students become more confident, accurate, and independent in English, whether they are improving school performance, preparing for GCSEs, working towards AS or A Level success, or developing stronger reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills. My lessons are structured, encouraging, and focused on clear progress, so students understand exactly what they are learning, why it matters, and how to improve. I have over 20 years of experience in education, English teaching, curriculum development, assessment, mentoring, and academic support. I have worked with students from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 5, supporting learners at different ability levels, from those who need help with core literacy and confidence to those aiming for higher grades in GCSE, AS Level, and A Level English. My main areas of tutoring include English Language, English Literature, reading comprehension, essay writing, creative writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, literary analysis, academic writing, speaking skills, and exam preparation. I support students preparing for Key Stage assessments, GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, AS Level English, A Level English, AQA and Edexcel-style examinations, school assessments, mock exams, resits, and general English improvement. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History from the University of Natal, a Cambridge CELTA, and a PGCE from Canterbury Christ Church University. I also hold a Post-Graduate Certificate in Marketing and Management, which strengthened my communication, organisation, and leadership skills. Alongside this, I have completed professional training in assessment practice, curriculum development, IELTS teaching, dyslexia and foreign language teaching, child protection, quality assurance, and educational technology. My lessons are designed around each student’s needs. I usually begin by identifying strengths, gaps, confidence levels, and school or exam goals. From there, I plan focused lessons that build skills step by step. A typical session may include analysing an extract, planning a GCSE-style response, improving paragraph structure, practising language analysis, reviewing spelling and grammar accuracy, developing creative writing, or working through exam-style questions with clear feedback. For AS and A Level students, I also support more advanced skills such as close textual analysis, critical interpretation, comparative writing, essay argument development, contextual understanding, coursework planning, academic style, and independent study habits. I help students move beyond simply understanding a text towards building thoughtful, well-supported arguments that meet higher-level assessment criteria. I have particular experience helping students who struggle with essay structure, comprehension, inference, grammar accuracy, literary analysis, academic vocabulary, and exam technique. I also support students who need help building confidence, including EAL and ESL learners, students adapting to the UK curriculum, and learners with additional needs such as dyslexia or ADHD. In addition to tutoring and classroom teaching, I have held leadership roles including English Lead Teacher, Pillar Teacher Leader for Academics, Innovation Coordinator, and Head of English Department. These roles have given me a strong understanding of curriculum expectations, assessment criteria, and the practical steps students need to take to improve their grades. Before specialising fully in education, I worked in international communications and team leadership with Ogilvy & Mather and Young & Rubicam. This background strengthened the clarity, creativity, organisation, and results-focused approach I bring to my teaching. My teaching style is calm, supportive, and practical. I break challenging tasks into manageable steps, model strong answers, teach students how to approach questions, and give targeted feedback so they know exactly what to improve next. I believe mistakes are useful learning clues, not failures, and I aim to create a learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, trying new approaches, and improving steadily. Students can expect purposeful lessons, clear explanations, personalised support, and practical strategies they can use in school and exams. My aim is to help every learner improve their English skills, grow in confidence, and feel better prepared for GCSEs, AS Levels, A Levels, assessments, and future academic success.
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Sarah L.
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I am an English Intervention Tutor in a UK secondary school, with a BA in English with Creative Writing. I have a National Tutoring Programme certificate and I am also TEFL qualified. I have over two years’ experience of tutoring and over two years’ experiences as a TEFL teacher. I know that the road to higher education is not easy. In fact, GCSE and A-level years were really tough for me. I know things can be overwhelming at this level and I aim to do everything I can to help students along the way. With lots of hard work, I managed to achieve A*s in both A Level and GCSE English. I also achieved best in my year in my undergraduate degree. I would love to use the skills I have learnt to help students achieve the grades they want. I will personalise the lesson to you and your particular exam specification. I will do my own homework for each lesson, making sure I am familiar with mark schemes and set texts. For TEFL students, I take a personal approach, assessing your most important goals and tailoring lessons to these goals. I try to incorporate elements of reading, writing and speaking into each lesson. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, learning Spanish and watching football. I promise to be a reliable, hard-working and personal tutor.
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Richard L.
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My name is Richard and I have enjoyed teaching for more than twenty years. I'm from the U.K. and I'm educated to M.A. level and one day I hope to start a PhD. I love travelling and I have travelled to many countries around the world. I have also lived in many too. I love meeting new people and finding out about their lives. During my life, I have taught in many countries as I love teaching and helping students with anything they want to improve. I look forward to meeting you and helping you with your studies. I have a range of qualifications: DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Module 2 - Teaching - Merit Cambridge English CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Pass Cambridge English M.A. International Security - Merit University of Leicester P.G. Diploma in International Relations - Pass London School of Economics Financial Planning Certificate - Pass Royal Institute of Insurers BSc (Hons) Chemistry and American Studies University of Sussex
Read moreRaj Abhishek M.
Raj Abhishek M.
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Levels & subjects you teach Lower Level: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology GCSE: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology A-Level (IB): Mathematics, Physics Higher Level: Mathematics, Physics Exam Board experience: - Edexcel, entrance exams, 11+ Languages: - English, Fluent - Hindi, Fluent - Telugu, Fluent/Native - Odia, Fluent SEND (Special Education Needs and Disability) experience: - Privately taught a student with ADHD Preferred student age group: - Primary / GCSE / A-Level About me: Hello there. I am Raj. I have an M.Sc. in Physics with a minor in Computer Sciences and will be getting another M.Sc. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence this September. Needless to say, I have got a great deal of experience in Physics and Mathematics, along with Computer Sciences. Thus, my background has provided me with a lot of love for the sciences, and I can go above and beyond to share this love of mine. I can teach Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for Lower Levels and GCSE. For IB and higher levels, I do Mathematics and Physics. I believe that every student can learn and perform well, all they need is a good teacher. I will try my best to fit into this belief of mine, and teach in a fun and entertaining manner (honestly, learning does not need to be boring). For my hobbies, I enjoy playing video games a lot. I also like taking long strolls or just watching dogs or other cute animals enjoy their life. Hello there. I am Raj. I have an M.Sc. in Physics with a minor in Computer Sciences and will be getting another M.Sc. in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence this September. Needless to say, I have got a great deal of experience in Physics and Mathematics, along with Computer Sciences. Thus, my background has provided me with a lot of love for the sciences, and I can go above and beyond to share this love of mine. As part of my thesis, I have worked on Astrophysics and Quantum Computation. Both of them require great understanding of Physics, Mathematics, and a lot of programming, along with the knowledge of the gears that makes the whole thing tick. I have also worked on many machine learning projects, and am completely fluent in them. I can teach Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for Lower Levels and GCSE. For IB and higher levels, I do Mathematics and Physics. I believe that every student can learn and perform well, all they need is a good teacher.
Read moreAmren S.
Amren S.
30 lessons · Helped over 1 students
+3 years teaching at GoStudent
Last year I completed the International Baccalaureate, and have also taken GCSEs and IGCSEs. I studied all three of my subjects at IB level as well as at GCSE/IGCSE. I have also had tutoring experience from primary-GCSE level, with a preference for GCSE tutoring. I have also done courses on Autism, ADHD, and mental health and have taught people with SEND. I am also indifferent to the age of my students but would prefer to teach at GCSE level. Personally, I would describe myself as open-minded, kind, and caring and would also say that I am a nerd! I adore all things Star Wars, Harry Potter, and also love animals. I've had experience tutoring students at GCSE level for a variety of different subjects. I have also done work experience and volunteering at local state and private schools, particularly at primary-GCSE levels. My personal academic achievements include: Ten 9s and One 8 at GCSE/IGCSE Three 7s (A*s) at IB Three 6s (A*/A) at IB
Read moreHannah D.
Hannah D.
3 lessons · Helped over 3 students
+2 years teaching at GoStudent
Levels & subjects GCSE: English, German, French, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Science A-Level / IB: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry Higher Level: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry Languages: English (fluent), German (fluent), French (fluent) Preferred student age group: GCSE, A-Level / IB About me: I'm a student currently completing my Masters in Physics at UCL in London. I grew up in Munich in a trilingual household. In my free time, I enjoy music, writing and outdoor swimming. I have multiple years of tutoring experience and look forward to helping you with your tutoring needs! I graduated from the European School in Munich with the European Baccalaureate in 2021 with an overall mark of 98.75, the highest in my graduating class. I specialized in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics. I am currently attending University College London (UCL) for the MSci programme in Physics, and have just completed my third year abroad at McGill University in Montreal.
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Ansherina B.
10 lessons · Helped over 10 students
+6 months teaching at GoStudent
Hello! I’m Alice Bennett, a licensed English teacher with 14 years of experience helping students grow into confident communicators. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education major in English, and I’ve completed the academic requirements for a Master of Arts in English Language Education. Currently, I teach Grades 7 to 10, guiding learners through some of the most formative and exciting years of their academic journey. Over the years, I’ve supported students preparing for college entrance exams as well as international assessments like IELTS and TOEFL. Working with learners from diverse backgrounds has taught me that every student has a unique story — and I take pride in finding strategies that help each one succeed in their own way. Teaching, for me, is more than a profession — it’s a passion. I love sparking curiosity, nurturing growth, and witnessing those unforgettable “aha!” moments when students discover what they’re truly capable of. In my classes, I make learning interactive and meaningful by incorporating multimedia resources such as songs, short videos, and infographics. I break complex skills into manageable steps, gradually building students’ confidence and independence. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading and traveling. These experiences give me fresh perspectives and real-world insights that I bring back into my lessons, making them more relevant and engaging. I’m excited about the opportunity to inspire, guide, and empower more learners to achieve their goals and become confident users of the English language. I look forward to connecting with you! I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education major in English, which provided me with a strong foundation in linguistics, literature, curriculum design, and assessment. My undergraduate training equipped me not only with content knowledge but also with effective pedagogical strategies for teaching diverse learners. To further deepen my expertise, I completed the academic requirements for a Master of Arts in English Language Education. My graduate studies strengthened my understanding of language acquisition theories, research-based instructional strategies, academic writing instruction, and assessment design. This advanced training has allowed me to approach teaching with both practical experience and scholarly insight. I have been teaching and tutoring for 14 years, working with students across various age groups and proficiency levels. Currently, I teach English to Grades 7 to 10, guiding students through critical stages of their academic and personal development. My classroom experience includes teaching grammar, literature, writing, reading comprehension, oral communication, and critical thinking skills. In addition to regular classroom teaching, I have extensive experience preparing students for: College entrance examinations Academic writing requirements International English assessments such as IELTS and TOEFL Throughout my career, I have worked with learners from diverse academic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. This exposure has strengthened my ability to differentiate instruction, scaffold complex skills, and create inclusive learning environments where students feel supported and challenged. My teaching philosophy centers on structured skill-building, student engagement, and confidence development. I integrate multimedia resources, real-world applications, and step-by-step guidance to ensure students not only understand concepts but can apply them independently.
Read moreDelisha N.
Delisha N.
9 lessons · Helped over 2 students
+4 years teaching at GoStudent
Hey there! I'm Delisha, a first-year medical student at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. 🌟 With a background rich in teaching experience, I'm passionate about fostering a love for learning in young minds. My approach is all about creating a supportive and engaging environment where every child feels empowered to explore, question, and grow. Whether it's decoding tricky math problems or unraveling the mysteries of science, I'm here to guide you every step of the way! My goal isn't just to help you understand the material; it's to ignite a spark of curiosity that will drive you to reach new heights academically and beyond. Through personalised attention and tailored strategies, I aim to cater to your unique learning style and pace, ensuring you not only succeed but also develop a sense of confidence in their abilities. In my free time, you can often find me indulging in my hobbies, which range from playing the piano to exploring the great outdoors. I've always found that engaging in activities I love helps me stay motivated and refreshed, which ultimately enhances my ability to support and inspire my students. I can't wait to witness your brilliance shine! 🚀📚 Coming from state schools, I worked hard to achieve top grades, earning A*s at A-level and securing all 8-9s at GCSE. Now, as a first-year student at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, I'm passionate about delving deeper into the world of medicine. It's a dream come true to study at such a prestigious institution, where I'm surrounded by inspiring mentors and peers who share my commitment to making a difference in the field of healthcare. Throughout my academic pursuits, I've developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication – skills that are invaluable in the medical profession. My journey is a testament to the endless opportunities that abound when one is driven by passion and determination. I'm excited to bring this wealth of knowledge and experience to my role as a tutor, guiding you toward academic excellence while instilling a love for learning and a thirst for knowledge. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of various subjects, laying the groundwork for future success and paving the way for a brighter tomorrow. 🌟📚
Read moreAdeoluwa A.
Adeoluwa A.
23 lessons · Helped over 6 students
+2 years teaching at GoStudent
I would describe my teaching style as engaging and adaptable I maintain an open stance towards feedback and novel ideas. I encourage my students to think beyond conventional boundaries, nurturing their unique style and thought paradigm. I strive to push them to present convincing and innovative points. However, I make lessons very practical; there is a science behind English and I can teach anybody how to improve because I know that. I am passionate about English because I believe it is an evergreen discipline. I love the theories and conversations that English illuminates and evokes in all its forms. Studying English language and literature was truly inspiring for me. My A level studies encompassed a multi-modal exploration, including speeches, plays, books, diaries, interviews, poems, comics, and blogs. This comprehensive exploration challenged me to grasp the nuanced aspects of communication, persuasion and emotion. Moreover, it granted me the opportunity to glean insights from numerous authors representing diverse cultural and historical backgrounds. Hence, I am a better communicator and empathetic person which shines through my teaching. Subjects Taught: English language and literature A level English language/literature Gcse Other comments: I love business and sports! I pursued my undergraduate studies at the University of Nottingham from September 2020 to July 2023, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Economics with International Economics. Prior to that, I completed my A-Levels at King Edward VI Five Ways School in Birmingham from August 2018 to July 2020, achieving outstanding grades of A*A*A in Mathematics, English Language and Literature and Economics respectively. My academic journey began at King Edward VI Aston Birmingham, where I completed my GCSEs from September 2016 to July 2018, earning notable results including 4 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, and 2 grade 7s, with grade 9 distinctions in English Language
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