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Roland
Roland
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Sussex
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Member Since: 29/05/2017
Last Login: 2 years ago
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My Qualifications

MA
University of Sussex
MA Writing, the Arts and Education
Distinction  (2001)
PGCE
Goldsmiths, University of London
PGCE (Secondary)
Pass  (1984)
BA
University of Bristol
BA Hons. Drama
2:1  (1981)

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English£45£45-£45

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I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING STUDENTS. WITH APOLOGIES. THIS MAY CHANGE IN SEPTEMBER 2020 WHEN I MAY ONCE AGAIN BE AVAILABLE FOR 11+ AND 13+ PREPARATION FOR ROEDEAN, BRIGHTON COLLEGE, HURST ETC..

I specialise in preparing boys and girls for entrance to academic independent secondary schools, such as Brighton College, Hurst, Roedean, Bedes and LOGS. This year, I have worked with children taking the Year 6 and 7 pretests and Common Entrance CASE and BCAS at 13+. The three students I prepared for the Common Academic Scholarship last year gained A*, A and A in their English papers (with scholarships awarded to Brighton and Hurst.) This year, a number of my students gained scholarships to Brighton and Hurst. I have also helped students prepare for Drama Scholarships at 11+ and 13+. I combine English with Verbal Reasoning preparation work. I am also happy to help with interview practice and have considerable experience in this having been Deputy Head of a large over-subscribed independent London day school.

I am able to work with students long term to improve the quality of their writing, comprehension work and grasp of the basics. This often starts a year in advance of the entrance exams and continues each week.

I teach English Literature and Language and Literature to A Level. I can also assist with both the practical and written elements of Drama and Theatre Studies.

Availability: I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING STUDENTS. WITH APOLOGIES.

Please enquire. I usually teach from home, which is in central Lewes.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have 30 years` teaching experience in both independent secondary and preparatory schools. I have a good working knowledge of the individual demands and expectations of Sussex Independent schools. For much of my career, I have taught to A Level and Oxbridge level. I have many years of experience marking entrance papers and interviewing children at 11+ and 13+ levels. I have been a Head of English in both sectors (Haileybury and Handcross Park) and a Head of Drama (Lancing College Senior). I was also Deputy Head of Surbiton High School, taking responsibility for admissions and marketing. Until recently, I continued to work part-time, teaching Year 8 students preparing for CE, CASE and BCAS (Brighton College Scholarship). I have a first degree (2:1) from Bristol, a postgraduate certificate in education from Goldsmiths`, an MA with distinction from Sussex, and spent four further years working on a doctorate in collaborative writing with school students, also at Sussex.

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Feedback For Roland (4)

We have a total of 4 review(s) for Roland.

Jo (Mrs)
25/02/2018

5/5 Rating

I can not recommend Roland more highly. He played a large role in getting my daughter ready for entrance exams for Hurst and Roedean and she was offered scholarships for both schools. Prior to tutoring she was under confident with creative writing and needed support with how to get the most out of comprehension exercises. Roland worked with her in a very creative way to help her ideas and confidence flourish. He also helped with both the VR and NVR prep and even practised interviews with her. Roland was also flexible with the schedule when we wanted extra sessions even during the Xmas holidays. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others.


Nick (Mr)
18/02/2018

5/5 Rating

Excellent tutor with in depth knowledge of the subject and exam technique.


Simone (Mrs)
03/12/2017

5/5 Rating

Very good indeed. And has a charming attitude


Rachel (Mrs)
05/11/2017

5/5 Rating

Roland is a great tutor, very knowledgeable and really inspired our son with his creative writing. Thank you.


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