Nicola

This summer another one of my students achieved grade 9 at GCSE making a total of 5 grade 9s. The average grade is 7 plus high A* IGCSE grades. 37 years experience as English teacher mainly in independent and grammar schools plus comprehensives I set high standards and achieve excellent results. Since retiring I`ve taught over 50 students at local schools, adults for professional examinations, students with mild dyslexia, 12+ and 16+ Entrance Exams. 15 years experience as Examiner and Moderator published 2 York Notes GCSE study guides. I teach language and literature to GCSE, A Level plus IB, IELTS & HKDSE to international students.
Current DBS status, Safeguarding Certificate and testimonials. I really enjoy meeting young people and teaching literature. I read widely and go to the theatre often.

RECENT RESULTS: A Level Lit. A grade to secure Cambridge uni offer, HKDSE top grade 5* (Oral 5**)IGCSE 2 X A* & A Lit , A*+B English, NEW 9-1 GCSE syllabuses: 5 x 9 Grades plus Oral Distinction, 2 x 8 Grades , plus 7 x Grade 7, 2 x 6 Grades x

Availability: 5-6pm Thursdays , 5.15pm Wednesdays Wednesday morning

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have taught many syllabuses for IGCSE, GCSE, A Level Literature, IB Language and Literature IELTS & HKDSE. Since retiring tutored over 50 pupils: GCSE English and Literature, A Level, adults for professional examinations, Key Stage 3 pupils plus12+ grammar and independent school 6th form entry. I teach many pupils online across the world transferring past papers & my own resources. I require payment by BACS 2 days in advance of each lesson and a deposit of one week`s tuition which is refunded as the last lesson is free. 24 hours notice for cancellation is essential in which case I will try to arrange another lesson in that week. EXAM RESULTS home school A Level girl A grade for Cambridge uni place , HKDSE top grade 5* ( 5** Oral),IGCSE students2 X A* & A Lit.A*+ B English. NEW 9-1 AQA syllabuses: 5 x Grade 9 ( plus Oral Distinction for pupil no school lessons ) , 2 x 8 grades, plus 6 x 7 Grades and 2x 6 grades.

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