Julia

I have been successfully tutoring for a number of years now, and it`s my favourite part of education, as it`s really rewarding to see the rapid progress that can be achieved by working one-to-one. Typical situations are:
- GCSE students who find themselves with D grades (in England: grade 3) after mock exams, and are aiming for a B (grade 5/6) or higher;
- students who are achieving top grades in all their subjects except English;
- students aiming for a C (grade 4/5) grade but struggling to get there without some extra help;
- students wishing to take an IGCSE in English which isn`t offered by their school.

I qualified to teach secondary English and History in 1999, and before then I was a postgraduate tutor to undergraduates. Since qualifying I have worked in secondary schools in England and Wales, as well as a middle school where I taught upper primary children. I have also taught English as an additional language to children and adults of many nationalities.

I have tutored many students now from schools in Chester, Wrexham, Flintshire and the Wirral. I have been honoured to share in their success stories, especially on Results Day in August, when it`s always lovely to hear from students who have surpassed their predicted grades and their own expectations.


Each session will be tailored to your needs: this could be basic literacy, improving essays, preparing for exams, and getting to grips with texts and terminology. I have a wealth of resources and past papers, and am patient and understanding.

Availability: Evenings during term-time; any time during holidays by prior arrangement. Weekends.

Willing to travel: 12 miles

Experience: Qualified teacher of English for over fifteen years with great success at GCSE and AS/A level. I have also taught English as an additional language. I have worked with years 5 to 13. I have tutored online, worked for Channel 4`s Homework High tutoring service, and have contributed to published study guides, eg for CGP. I have also taught at Easter revision schools. I am an exam marker for WJEC, AQA and Edexcel(Pearson).