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Tutorial Services

Every student learns differently. My one-to-one tutorials are tailored to each student's individual strengths, needs and academic goals, helping them build confidence as well as improve their English skills.Tuition is available face-to-face in Eastbourne or online via Zoom, from Eleven Plus and KS3 through to GCSE, A Level and university-level support.

English - Eleven Plus

I provide personalised English tuition to help students develop the skills and confidence needed for the Eleven Plus examination.

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Tuition includes:

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  • Reading comprehension and inference

  • Vocabulary development

  • Grammar, punctuation and spelling

  • Creative and descriptive writing

  • Exam-style questions and practice

  • Exam technique and time management
     

Lessons are adapted to each student's individual strengths and areas for development, with an emphasis on building both ability and confidence.


​£50 per hour

Private Tutor
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English KS3

My KS3 English tuition strengthens the core reading, writing and analytical skills students need to succeed at secondary school while building a strong foundation for GCSE English.

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Lessons focus on:

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  • Reading comprehension and inference

  • Language and literary analysis

  • Fiction and non-fiction writing

  • Creative and descriptive writing

  • Essay and paragraph structure

  • Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation

  • Developing and supporting interpretations with evidence

  • Building confidence in written responses
     

Lessons are personalised to complement what the student is learning at school while identifying and addressing individual gaps in knowledge.

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Importantly, KS3 tuition also introduces the analytical and writing skills students will later need for GCSE English Language and Literature, helping make the transition to GCSE study smoother and more confident.

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£60 per hour

English GCSE 

GCSE English can feel demanding, but with the right guidance, students can develop the skills, confidence and exam strategies they need to reach their full potential in both English Language and English Literature.

 

GCSE English Language

  • Reading comprehension and analysis

  • Language and structural analysis

  • Evaluation skills

  • Creative and descriptive writing

  • Transactional and persuasive writing

  • Exam timing and question strategies

 

GCSE English Literature

  • Shakespeare

  • 19th-century novels

  • Modern texts and drama

  • Poetry and unseen poetry

  • Themes, characters and context

  • Quotations and textual evidence

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Exam preparation includes:

  • Past-paper practice

  • Understanding Assessment Objectives

  • High-level response structure

  • Exam technique and time management

  • Detailed marking and personalised feedback

  • Identifying gaps and setting clear improvement targets
     

​My aim is not simply to teach students the texts, but to help them understand how examiners award marks and give them the confidence and strategies to demonstrate what they know under exam conditions.

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£70 per hour

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English - A Level 

My A Level tuition helps students move beyond GCSE-style analysis and develop the independence, critical thinking and academic writing expected at advanced level.

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Support includes:

  • Close analysis of literary texts

  • Themes, contexts and critical perspectives

  • Developing sophisticated interpretations

  • Essay planning and academic argument

  • Coursework guidance and feedback

  • Examination technique

  • Wider reading and literary criticism

  • Preparation for university-level English study

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For students considering English Literature at university, I can also help develop the advanced analytical, research and essay-writing skills needed for undergraduate study.

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£80 per hour

Study Skills

Personalised Study Skills tuition helps students become more independent, organised and confident learners.

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Sessions focus on:

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  • Revising
    Discover effective revision strategies that maximise retention and understanding, ensuring you are fully prepared for exams and assessments.

  • Time Management
    Learn techniques for managing your time efficiently and developing productive learning habits that keep you on track.

  • Essay and Report Writing
    Receive guidance on planning, structuring, and drafting essays and reports, enabling you to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.

  • Presentation Skills
    Get trained in preparing and delivering impactful presentations that engage and impress your audience.

  • Note-Taking & Organisation
    Learn practical techniques for taking clear, useful notes and organising study materials effectively. Students develop strategies to keep track of key information, assignments and resources, making studying more manageable and productive.

  • Memory & Retrieval Techniques
    Discover effective ways to remember and recall information using proven strategies such as retrieval practice, spaced repetition, active recall and self-quizzing. Students learn how to move away from simply rereading notes towards more effective, active revision.

  • Exam Preparation & Managing Workload
    Develop a realistic and organised approach to revision and exam preparation. Students learn how to break larger tasks into manageable steps, prioritise subjects and topics, create effective revision plans and balance their workload without becoming overwhelmed.

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​£60 per hour

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UCAS Personal Statement & Application Support

I provide personalised guidance to help students develop authentic, thoughtful and well-structured responses to the UCAS personal statement questions.

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My comprehensive support includes the following:

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  • Understanding the three UCAS questions

  • Identifying relevant experiences, achievements and skills

  • Structuring and developing responses

  • Improving clarity and written expression

  • Detailed feedback and editing guidance

  • Maintaining the student's own authentic voice

  • Final proofreading and refinement

 

​£80 per hour

University English Literature – Academic Writing Support

Develop stronger academic writing and critical analysis while retaining full ownership of your work.

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Support includes:

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  • Essay structure and argument development

  • Critical analysis and close reading

  • Grammar, style and academic expression

  • Referencing and bibliographies

  • Research strategies and academic databases

  • Recommended secondary reading

  • Detailed feedback on drafts
     

Please note: I provide guidance, feedback and editing support, but I will not write assessed work on a student's behalf.

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£100 per hour

Student Paper Writing
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