Eloise

An English teacher with over 25 years` experience in the independent sector and a GCSE English Examiner who specialises in teaching AQA GCSE English Language and Literature.

Before my current role, I worked at a top UK independent boarding school in Berkshire as Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language). Prior to that, I taught English in International Schools before returning to the UK to work in an independent school in Dorset. I am also a qualified Librarian. Since September 2019, I have been working as an Education Consultant and online tutor for an international school in Hong Kong, but have continued one-to-one English tutoring for the AQA English Language and Literature specifications as well as examining.

I believe in a collaborative approach to learning and tailor my lessons to the student`s individual learning targets and needs. It is important that the student feels comfortable and able to express their ideas and opinions. I hope that I encourage open and honest discussion about the topics, techniques and areas for improvement. I use a wide variety of engaging resource material and adapt and reflect on my approach as the lessons progress.

Availability: Availability Update: June 2025

After the 2025 GCSE English exams (6th June), there are still some lesson times if your son or daughter is a current Year 9 or 10 student of AQA GCSE English Language and Literature. There are also a few weekday morning times available for homeschool students or students in different time zones. Please get in touch for further information or to book lessons for 1-1 tuition in advance. If known, please indicate your son or daughter`s set texts for GCSE Literature in the opening enquiry.


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Availability from Tues 22 July 2025:

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Saturday (Fully Booked YR11 STUDENTS ONLY from Saturday 13th September 2025)

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: As an English Language specialist, my teaching experience has focussed on individual 1:1 tuition and small group exam courses. I tutor students aged 13-16 in English Language and Literature, in preparation for their GCSEs and the 13+ Common Entrance English Examination. My CE 13+ students have accepted places at schools including: Downe House, Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, Abingdon, St Helen and St Katherine and Cheltenham College. I also teach the Cambridge English Exams (PET, KET, FCE, CAE, CPE) and IELTS (International English Language Tests) for 16+ university and visa requirements. My students` average IELTS Bands 6.5-9.

I am an English Examiner for the 9-1 GCSEs, which means that I have a full understanding of curriculum requirements and how to maximise marks for the final examinations. My students` average GCSE grades 6-9, regularly achieving above their original target levels. This includes students whose first language is not English and those with a learning skills diagnosis.

As well as a BA(Hons) in English, I am a fully qualified Librarian with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies and 5 years experience as a Teacher Librarian. This not only enhances my understanding of literature but also enables me to improve a student`s reading and research skills. This includes reading to improve vocabulary, awareness of grammatical structures and literary devices. Whilst independent research skills are necessary for essays, extended projects, quotations and referencing.

DBS Check: Yes

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