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Our English Tutors in Alnwick are all fully-qualified teachers, who also offer their skills as high-quality home tutors. All are subject-specialists, professional, reliable, and are up-to-date with Examination Boards and the current demands of a changing curriculum. Lessons are taught at your home or online and are scheduled at your convenience; whether weekdays, evenings or weekends.
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I have been a former headteacher at two private and two state schools and was a founding director of a Free School in Newcastle upon Tyne. I have experience teaching across the age ranges [KS2-5] and have particular expertise in Biology & Chemistry. I have been teaching two home-educated students in preparation for their GCSE's and working with a number of Y5 & 6 students as they prepare for SAT Tests and/ or 11+ examinations for selective secondary schools. I use a variety of teaching styles and teaching materials and make my learning personalised to the needs of the students. I am a founding member of the Chartered College of Teaching and a member of the American School Counsellors Association.
Current Curriculum Lead for English in a 9-13 middle school. Previously teacher of English and Latin (Secondary including A level). 5 years of teaching experience as well as 12 years of professional tutoring in London and the North East. 2 years of lecturing experience at Northumbria University, mentoring and teaching first-year undergraduate students in English Language and Linguistics.
I have been a teacher since 2003 working in a variety of educational establishments with middle leadership experience. I have taught KS3-5 English Literature and English Language. In addition to this, I have also taught KS4/5 Media Studies and KS5 Film Studies. I am also an examiner for various boards and have taught an array of exam boards. Additionally I am a team leader for English Language Paper 1. My examiner experience is invaluable in assessing the needs of students and looking on how to approach exam questions. I have taught students of varying academic abilities and have been praised in observations on my ability to endure my teaching ensures all learners are engaged.
I am currently working in the Gateshead area as a Head of Year and Teacher of English and I am approaching my tenth year in secondary education. I have a wide range of experiences, working alongside pupils with Special Educational Needs. In particular, I have a thorough understanding of AQA GCSE and A Level English Language and English Literature specifications - working as an examiner for GCSE English Language in particular. I pride myself on the resources I create and the relationships that I establish with students. I have already dedicated time to tutoring, working closely after school with students who are struggling with their confidence in the subject. I have achieved outstanding results throughout my career and would be fully dedicated to the tutoring programme. Alongside teaching English, I also have thorough experience in teaching Film and Media Studies.
I am a qualified English Language and Literature Teacher, with experience of teaching Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, and adults. I also work as a GCSE and IGCSE examiner for English Language and Literature. My focus is on building up and developing students' confidence in the subject and helping them to become successful communicators.
We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Alnwick (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.
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Alnwick primary school performance: The Alnwick area has 21 primary schools (one of the top being Swansfield Park Primary School with 17% of pupils achieving at a higher standard). From their latest Oftsed report: The Alnwick local authority has an average of 66% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 11% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%). |
Alnwick secondary school performance: The Alnwick area has 3 secondary schools (one of the top being James Calvert Spence College with 38% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs). From their latest Oftsed report: The Alnwick local authority has an average of 43% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 93% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%). |
Alnwick Ofsted ratings:
86% of Alnwick schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 2 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.
Source: Gov.UK Website