Serena
My Qualifications
Institute of Education, University of London
PGDE English
Pass (2018)
King`s College London (University of London)
English Language and Literature
Hons (2017)
Verification Status
Primary | KS3 | GCSE | A-Level | Degree | Adult Learner | |
Creative Writing | £90 | £90 | £90 | £90 | £90 | £90 |
Eleven Plus | £90 | - | - | - | - | - |
English | £90 | £90 | £90 | £90 | £90 | - |
Entrance Exams | £90 | £90 | - | - | - | - |
Extended Project Qualification | - | £90 | £90 | £90 | - | - |
Personal Statements | - | - | - | £90 | - | - |
Sat | £90 | - | - | - | - | - |
Seven Plus | £90 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Information about Serena
Recent Successes:
- 2022-2023: tutee went from 6 to 9 in both Literature and Language; English class received 100% pass rate and 75% received Grade 7+
- 11+ tutees received offers for Trinity, Whitgift and Royal Russell
- 100% pass rate for previous Year 11 class (average grade went from 2.6 in September 2020 to 7.3 in August 2021)
- 6 students received a Level 9 in Literature and 7 students received a Level 9 in Language (after receiving Levels 2-3 in September 2020 when I first started teaching them. 1 student received an offer from Oxford in January 2023)
- A-Level tutees increased by at least one grade (one student went from B to A, one student C to A, one E to C, and one went from E to A*!)
Experienced English teacher, rated Outstanding. Graduated from King`s College London and UCL.
As a current Deputy Head of English in an Outstanding inner London state school, I focus on planning high quality lessons and resources for the whole department. It is important to me that my lessons are engaging, and my teaching practice is supportive, research-informed and of course flexible, to meet the needs of every learner.
Therefore, every pupil I tutor makes progress and gets results!
As a pupil you can expect:
- fun in-session and post-session tasks
- lots of tips and tricks to help you progress
- a supportive but challenging atmosphere
- regular mocks and writing practise
As a parent you can expect:
- a diagnostic assessment in the first session to ascertain where your child is at
- regular feedback on progress
- sessions completely personalised for your child with their targets in mind
- regular homework (tasks can vary from vocabulary quizzes and independent work to research and presentation tasks depending on the needs of the pupil).
- high-quality sessions based on research-informed pedagogy and vast subject knowledge
- fully qualified, experienced teacher, DBS checked, trained in safeguarding (so you know your child is well looked after)
I am also a published poet with experience in writing and editing novels, poetry and plays. I am particularly adept at grammar and spelling, but can offer support beyond written expression too, like plot development, character development, structure, narrative voice, world building, and creating suspense.
Availability: **Edit**
I only have the below slots available:
- Sundays 9am
- Sunday afternoons
If youd like a slot, do still get in touch and I can add you to my waiting list! Slots tend to come up post-exams (11+ entrance tests, January resits, summer exams).
I only have slots for Mondays, Thursdays and weekends.
Willing to travel: 8 miles
Experience: 2017-2019 TeachFirst Leadership Development Programme. Also completed a PGDE with the Institute of Education in the same years.
2019-current Deputy Head of English, Whole School Literacy Coordinator, Head of Year 10 English, Middle Leader and PGCE mentor (I train new teachers). Previously KS3 English Co-Ordinator.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Serena (16)
Karen (Mrs)
20/01/2024
Serena tutored my daughter for her first term of A level English. My daughter wanted some extra practice to give her confidence as she stepped up from GCSE to A level. Serena provided interesting lessons and valuable feedback. It is early days but my daughter appears to be thriving in the subject so far. She found Serena kind and approachable, well organised and she enjoyed her lessons.
Georgina (Mrs)
23/09/2023
Great tutor. Very responsive.
Gowri (Mrs)
02/09/2023
Serena is a great tutor. My daughter looks forward to her lessons and benefits from them. Serena is also very organised. Would recommend her.