Online GCSE English Tuition

With Zero Long Term Contracts

Is Your Child Struggling with English?

You’re not alone. Oftentimes, parents find it difficult to help due to the sheer amount of reading involved.

Regardless, there are plenty of tips, tricks & strategies that can be put in place to help your child make steady progress.

Explore The Benefits of Online Tuition

Lessons can start on the dot with important notes and resources backed up online. No worries about misplacing notebooks. 

About

Hi, I’m Andy, an English tutor with close to a decade of experience. I specialise in GCSE English language & literature and also support students preparing for the 11+.

In 2016, I graduated with a 2:1 in Drama & Film from the University of Sussex. I’ve worked in a range of different learning environments, from class-based to home-based and for the past 6 years online 1 to 1. I prefer helping students on a 1 to 1 basis as they typically make progress faster, and the pace of each tutoring session can be tailored to each individual student.

I enjoy helping students learn to write with clarity and purpose. I see potential in every student, and I do my best to make tutoring sessions as engaging as possible.

Using Zoom for video calling & Google docs, students can see what I’m typing and vice versa and we can edit answers much faster when compared to writing by hand. There’s also no need to painstakingly re-write something by hand for the sake of a simple edit.

For peace of mind, I hold a fully enhanced DBS certificate and am subscribed to the DBS yearly update service. 

Super-Efficient Tutoring Sessions on Zoom & Google Docs

I use a combination of Zoom (the video calling software) and Google Docs.

This makes it easy to communicate online without going on the phone. A web cam helps, although it’s not strictly necessary. 

Answers Are Typed & Edited in real-time

Useful side-by-side comparisons of old & new answers

Students don’t need to rewrite answers from scratch. That can be very time-consuming. Instead, we can easily create side-by-side comparisons of old & new drafts, or highlight sections that need improving.

Work is backed up on the cloud

Everything is automatically backed up on Google Docs. We can stay organised & keep track of progress, look back at old answers & see improvements as we go. 

Pricing

Zero Long-Term Contracts. Fully Flexibility. Cancel Anytime.

Monthly
1 hour per week

£55

per hour

Payment for all scheduled lessons must be made in advance at the beginning of each month.

24 hours notice required for cancellations.

Any unspent fees can be refunded or credited towards the next month.

Monthly
2 hours per week

£50

per hour

Payment for all scheduled lessons must be made in advance at the beginning of each month.

24 hours notice required for cancellations. 

Any unspent fees can be refunded or credited towards the next month.

Custom

Do you wish to book more than two hours of tuition per week across the month? Or are you looking for a full intensive crash course? Just click on the button below to get in touch and we can work out a custom plan.

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FAQ

Can you work with A-Level English students?

Yes, I do & have done, but it depends the texts that the student is covering.

Do you offer tuition for any other subjects?

I specialise in English language & literature only. If you need a tutor for maths, science or any other subject, just let me know and I’ll see if I can recommend someone. 

Does my child need a web cam?

It’s not necessary, but it definitely helps. A webcam makes it easier to see whether a student is confused, struggling to focus or if the connection has been interrupted. Without a web camera, I can only rely on their voice. 

Can my child use a tablet?

Only if the tablet is of a suitable size (like an iPad Pro 12.9 / 13 inch) paired with a physical keyboard. I strongly recommend a computer or a laptop is used instead — something with a solid state drive, which most modern computers are these. A computer with a solid state drive (also known as an SSD) can load much faster and experiences less lag during start up. 
 

Can you help my child prepare for the 11+?

Yes I can, but the online setup might not be well suited for young students. To get the most out of our sessions, students need to have a decent enough typing speed and must remain focused. I can only decide on a case-by-case basis.

Are you DBS certified? 

Yes, I’m in possession of completely clean and fully enhanced DBS certificate and I’m also subscribed to the DBS update service, so this means the online certificate remains up to date throughout the year.

How does payment work?

Normally, I ask that all payments are to be made up-front on a monthly basis via bank transfer. This also provides a simple paper-trail of payments so we can keep track in case of any issues. I’m happy to issue a receipt or invoice upon request.

How to get in touch

07985 674269