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Nikki
Nikki
Tutor
Sussex
Feedback Score:
+6
Member Since: 16/06/2010
Last Login: 3 years ago
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My Qualifications

Copywriting diploma
Institute of Copywriting
Copywriting diploma
Distinction  (2009)
PGCE
Leeds Trinity University
English
Awarded  (1992)
BA
Lancaster University
English Literature
2:1  (1991)

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PrimaryKS3GCSEAdult Learner
Communication Skills---£45
Eleven Plus£45---
English£45£45£45-
Entrance Exams£45£45--
Marketing---£45

Information about Nikki

Experienced English teacher and 11+ tutor available for private tuition lessons

Perhaps your child is facing important exams this year and would benefit from extra tuition during the week? Maybe your child struggles with spellings, reading or writing, and needs extra help to boost confidence and skills?

Whether your child is gifted yet lacks motivation - or wants to learn and can`t - I can help. Having taught English successfully in mainstream, private and special needs schools - as well as 1:1 tuition - for over 20 years, I have plenty of experience to support your child`s learning.

Of course, as you know, it`s not just about a child`s results or levels initially. It`s about confidence and self-esteem... Achievement starts inside. In all my years` teaching, I`ve met few children who don`t respond to my smiling, encouraging approach.

Recent successes include:

A GCSE student working at grade C/D in September improved to 3% off an A grade by November. Beaming with confidence, he started the new year looking forward to his finals, not terrified by them.

A year 6 girl was struggling with 11+ writing skills, comprehension and verbal reasoning. After working with me for three months, she`d hugely improved - so much so that she sat a local entrance exam and passed with flying colours.

In terms of results, I`ve achieved a 100% success rate in the past year helping students either pass their Eleven Plus exams and GCSEs, or improve their grades. And very proud I am too!

The difference is that I know what it`s like to feel the pressure to succeed - the frustration of being unable to `move forwards` in a subject. So when tutoring, I`m always mindful of both emotional and academic needs.

Finally, parents tell me I always put their child at ease with my friendly, gentle nature and sense of humour. Students even ask if they can study with me during their holidays - which I find very humbling. I must be doing something right!

Before reading on, rest assured that I am DBS-checked, and can provide references on request. Do please ask.

Availability: Since I head a tuition business and I`m a professional writer, I can offer flexible tuition both during the day, after school, weekends and holidays.

So whether your child is home-schooled, has difficulties going to school or simply needs extra support with their English studies, I can work with you at times to suit you.

I am happy to travel within a 10 mile radius. Please note: I do charge a small fee to cover travel costs.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: For over 25 years, I have worked closely with special needs students, whether they are looked after children (LAC) or students performing below the expected attainment level. I have also worked with gifted and talented pupils to stretch their capabilities further.

Within both secondary and primary schools, I have worked as intervention teacher - mainly sharpening GCSE students` exam techniques and helping younger children improve their literacy. In recent years, I worked in an EBD school helping children in care - from the age of 4 -16 - with their literacy skills.

For the past ten years, I`ve specialised in one to one tuition both privately and within schools. Having tutored Key Stage 2 students at level 1, up to top A grade students at GCSE, I can help your child whatever their ability.

If you need help with the 11+ exam for any Surrey or Sussex independent school, do speak to me first. I currently teach several students on how to excel in the English/Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning/Non-Verbal Reasoning and Writing papers.

Key subjects offered:

English at junior and KS3
11+ and 13+ Common Entrance exam support
Literacy basic English skills
SEN supprt for youngsters with dyslexia, cerebral palsey
GCSE English Literature
GCSE English Language
IGCSE
Police Assessment report writing
Copywriting - websites/letters/marketing

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Feedback For Nikki (6)

We have a total of 6 review(s) for Nikki.

Jen (Dr)
09/08/2019

5/5 Rating

Excellent English tutor for 11+ prep


Marysia (Mrs)
13/09/2018

5/5 Rating

Nikki was an amazing tutor for Luc he would not have been able to achieve his Grade 7`s without her. Thank you for your amazing work and dedication.

Tutors Response :

That`s so kind of you. It was wonderful to watch your son`s confidence and abilities grow. I wish him all the very best in the future! Please keep in touch. x


Nicola (Miss)
17/07/2017

5/5 Rating

My 14yr old son has been really struggling with his English. Nikki started tutoring him a month ago on a weekly basis. My son finds her ways of teaching really easy to follow and relate to. He still has a long way to go so I shall definitely come back with update on his progress later in the year.


Tracey (Mrs)
02/05/2016

5/5 Rating

I can`t recommend Nikki highly enough. She has very quickly understood our sons needs and he has felt the benefit of her tuition immediately. Knowledgable, intuitive and professional and a thoroughly warm and down to earth lady.

Tutors Response :

Thank you. That`s so kind of you, Tracey. It`s a pleasure to teach Ted...


Vicky (Ms)
20/08/2015

5/5 Rating

Nikki has been an excellent English tutor for our 13 year old son James this summer. In his words she is really calm, explains things clearly and has given [him] so much help for next year. His confidence has really improved from just a couple of months ago. I would highly recommend Nikki as a tutor.


Carl (Mr)
14/01/2014

5/5 Rating

A very helpful and understanding teacher. I would highly recommend her as a tutor.


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