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Belinda
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My Qualifications
University of Surrey
Teaching and Learning in HE
Pass (2009)
University of Surrey
Canadian Literature / Education
Pass (2004)
University of Sussex
American Literature and Theory since 1945
Pass (1995)
University of Surrey
English Literature
1st (1994)
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| KS3 | GCSE | A-Level | Degree | Adult Learner | |
| English | £40 | £40 | £45 | £50 | £50 |
Information about Belinda
DAYTIME AVAILABILITY ONLY- NO ONLINE THROUGH WEBSITE CONTROLLED SYSTEM
i have been tutoring since 1995 and teach all ages, levels and abilities including professionals (use of academic and professional English): primary, secondary, university (to PhD level.) I have experience as a GSCE examiner (OCR) and my specialisms are University, GCSE and A level.
There were obviously no exams in May/June 2020, but all all my GCSE and A level students from this year improved on their mock grades by at least one grade so all met or exceeded their expectations with all my highest level students A level students achieving As and GCSE securing grades 8s and 9s (some two 9s.) Students looking for a grade 4 or above as their passport to further their chosen study route all achieved at least a Grade 4 or 5.
Last summer (2019), one of my degree level students increased her summer 2018 marks from B/C to gain a B.A.Hons.First Class degree.
In Summer 2019, my GCSE and A level students reached, or exceeded, the grades they were aiming for (As and Cs) with two GCSE students getting Grade 8s for both their Literature and Language examinations and one achieving a 9 for Literature and an 8 for Language. Equally important were the results of all my "less able at English" students but particularly those achieving grade 4s or 5s.
I teach a broad range of students coming to me from Ashford, Dover and Canterbury as well as more locally and online.
Chinese and Home Ed students are especially welcome as are adult professionals wanting support in their English verbal and written communication skills.
I also offer tutoring for school refusers/ phobics, SEN (including dyslexia) and excluded students My background is academic (teaching teachers) as well as providing welfare support for university students.
Availability: DAYTIME AVAILABILITY ONLY - NO ONLINE THROUGH WEBSITE CONTROLLED SYSTEM
Mon-Wed - currently some day spaces for all students including university, college, professionals and home educated students.
Willing to travel: Home Only
Experience: As above - 18 years of experience with all age groups and abilities.
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Feedback For Belinda (9)
Nicola (Mrs)
20/03/2020
I cannot thank Belinda enough for the help she has given my son. Her assistance has not only focused on GCSE English but his confidence and self esteem in general. She has re-built his self-belief and this will carry with him into the next stage of education. After years of being told by teachers that he doesn`t have the skills or ability to succeed in English, Belinda managed to engage him and help discover what he is good at. I would unreservedly recommend Belinda for a child of any age (not just those studying for exams) that needs extra help on an individual basis. I am grateful for the considerate approach, with a laugh or two along the way, that enabled my son to overcome his fear of English.
Tutors Response :
Thank you so very much Nicola for such positive feedback. Jack is such a very special person and has so much to offer - it is just a shame that his talents were not developed earlier for whatever reason. I wish him all the best for the future and so sorry that his tutoring and time at school came to such an unexpected and abrupt end due to the corona virus situation.
Kate (Mrs)
20/03/2020
Belinda has been an incredibly great tutor to my daughter. She engaged with her and motivated her. She really contributed to build her self confidence, achieving brilliant results. I highly recommend Belinda.
Tutors Response :
Thank you very much Kate. It was an absolute pleasure to teach Phoebe and I am sure she will do very well in life. All the positive feedback like this that I have received in recent days really helps at such a difficult time for everyone.
Nicole (Miss)
28/09/2019
I could not recommend Belinda enough! She has been an outstanding tutor who enabled me to secure two Grade 8’s at GCSE. English was never a subject that came easy to me but through her teaching I came to enjoy it and feel confident about the subject. Simply fantastic tutor!
Tutors Response :
Thank you Nicole for such lovely feedback. You worked really hard despite all your other sporting commitments and were an absolute pleasure to teach as we had such a laugh at the same time. What a perfect combination for success - able and determined student and learning which was great fun for both student and teacher!