Alan

*** I know all the GCSE exam boards, including the iGCSE boards (Oxford AQA, Edexcel), the CIE First Language English course and most of the Literature texts - if I don`t know one, I`m happy to read, research, plan and prepare for it! ***
I usually get back to students within the hour, ignore the "10 hours" stated in my profile.
In addition, I only tutor online - so there are no clashes with other work commitments.

Outstanding Teacher, Subject Leader and Examiner in English Language, English Literature, Media Studies, Literacy and English as a Second Language! I know all the exam boards pretty well and I can also offer support and training to teachers and student teachers.

I have been tutoring students of all ages since 2000, when I took on a mature A Level student to help her with her essay writing skills whilst I was still at university. I started teaching in 2002 and taught in a range of Secondary schools, after-school clubs, evening schools, weekend and holiday revision and also in a Primary school provision at the weekends (SHINE on Saturdays). My calm and patient manner will put you at ease and my engaging and well-planned lessons, with a key focus on instant feedback, will help you make that outstanding progress you are after. I tailor my lessons to you, focusing around your needs and interests, in order to make the process of online tuition a pleasant and rewarding learning experience.

Availability: Note, I only teach online, not face-to-face. I don`t offer group teaching or fortnightly lessons.

Available session times from September 2025 (these are subject to change, on a first-come, first-served basis):
Tuesday 4pm
Thursday 4pm
Saturdays

If I don`t have the time available in the evening, that is because it is already booked - please be aware I may not be able to move other students` times to accommodate.

No agencies please.

I am working Monday Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout July and August.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Eighteen years teaching in a variety of secondary schools across London, Manchester and Bury.
Examiner for AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 2 - 2016
Examiner for AQA GCSE English Literature - 2007 - 2009
Examiner for Edexcel (SAT tests - Reading/Shakespeare) - 2006 - 2007
Tutor in a private tuition school (Wisdom School) - 2006 - 2008
Saturday School GCSE teacher - 2013 - 2014 - Kingsdale School (for the AXIS Educational Trust)
KS2 English teacher - SHINE on Saturday - [contact detail removed] Manor Primary School - 2014 - 2015
Range of private tutees from 2000 - date.

DBS Check: Yes