Founder - Tutor of English language and Literature KS2 - KS5
Fully Booked: please contact me to join the waiting list. With over 22 years of experience as a teacher of English, Head of English, Senior examiner (for a major exam board) and on-line tutor you and your child are in safe hands. I am passionate about English and the subject’s power to transform lives. In a world where we are bombarded by literacy it is essential our children have the skills to manipulate language and make it work for them. Whether studying towards an exam or just wanting extra help to aid learning, I pride myself on being able to assess quickly the barriers to learning that pupils are facing and plan logically to help them overcome them. Seeing the difference tutoring makes in supporting students meet and then exceed targets is amazing. English Tutor
Head of Communications, Innovation and Technology
Hello! I am delighted to be working with The Teaching Room as the Head of Communications, Innovation and Technology. Let me tell you a little about myself: I have been lucky enough to visit some of the world's most amazing countries and was to be able to combine my love of travel and people by working as a camp director in Upstate New York. As a law graduate, with a first-class degree, I have excellent communication skills and a keen mind. During the pandemic I helped our country as a key worker while still studying for my degree in law. Passing with a First made me proud of the hard work I had put in but I know how hard work alone sometimes isn't enough; sometimes you need a little help and that’s why I am so pleased to be working with The Teaching Room. I am so happy to be overseeing the exciting expansion of The Teaching Room and am available to answer any questions or queries from our parents and students and any new families who are ready to be part of The Teaching Room family.
A level English Literature Specialist
I have 39 years’ experience teaching GCSE and A Level English Literature. Between 1995 and 2008 I was a part-time lecturer at the University of Sunderland where my specialisms were Shakespeare, Major Poets from Chaucer to Larkin and post-16 models of assessment. Though I retired from full-time education in 2014 when I was head of Sixth Form in a major FE college I returned to part-time work within a year, missing the contact with students, the lifeblood of education. I now work two days a week in a school sixth form where my major focus is on raising achievement. I know how important examination success is: I have worked for a major exam board at a very senior level since 1994 and have been examining A Level English Literature since 1987, so my experience of my subject and how it is examined is extensive. In recent years I have written several well-received works of literary criticism: The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Philip Allan 2010; King Lear, Hodder Education 2011, reprint 2016; The Winter’s Tale, Hodder Education 2016 and The Taming of the Shrew, Hodder Education 2016. It is a privilege to help students on their voyage through English Literature: I look forward to our journeys together.
Tutor of Maths KS3 and KS4
Fully booked: please contact me to join the waiting list. I have over 16 years experience teaching in secondary schools and colleges, including Head of Mathematics. I have been a successful private tutor throughout my career, staying with some families for several years. I have worked with students who lack confidence in maths and helped them achieve a Grade 5 pass but also with students who have gone on to achieve the highest of grades. I have tutored both on-line and face to face. I am passionate about helping student's reach their potential and believe one to one tutoring can make a significant difference - in both achievement and confidence. I have always had positive relationships with my students and feel I can put them at ease very quickly. I can offer tuition at KS2, KS3 and GCSE/IGCSE, regular sessions or intensive revision courses in the run up to exams. Marking for exam boards also means I can offer tips on revision methods and exam technique to maximise your marks. All lessons will be tailored to meet your individual needs.
A Level Language Specialist
Hi, my name is Jo, and I have been teaching for 28 years now at a further education college in the North East. I have taught on a range of A Levels: English Language, English Literature and Theatre studies as well as GCSE English Language and English Literature. Alongside my teaching commitments, I was a member of the college’s teaching and learning ‘HUB’ as an advanced practitioner, where I delivered staff development to staff across college with a focus on embedding literacy within lessons. During this time, it has been a pleasure to work with so many young people, see them achieve their goals and go off to university; and often, afterwards, discover the careers they have eventually chosen. I’m passionate about English, and the power of language and its capacity to enrich our lives in so many ways and love talking about it in work and outside if it! I look forward to meeting more enquiring minds through ‘The Teaching Room’ and nurturing the same love of language that I have.
KS3, KS4 and A level Teacher of Mathematics
I am a semi-retired and fully qualified Teacher of Mathematics (BEng, PGCE, QTS, Enhanced DBS) with 30 years experience including 15 years tutoring experience. Experienced in KS3, KS4, A level and Further maths I am well qualified to support students at all levels of their mathematics journey. I have always done tutoring from home with local children, however, having tried online tutoring with very good success I now offer my services to all UK students and beyond. I have taught many pupils who have thoroughly enjoyed my approach and gone on to achieve well in mathematics. My knowledge and experience mean that I can use a vast array of teaching and learning tools to ensure we find a way forward together. So if you are struggling or just want to make sure you're ahead of the game then get in touch. You will never know if you don't contact me!
Maths and sciences tutor
In addition to having a PhD degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from The University of Leeds I have over 7 years experience in private tutoring. My tutees have been primary, secondary, I/GCSE, A level, IB, undergraduate, postgraduate or adult learners. I teach mathematics (up to degree level), Physics (up to degree level), Chemistry (up to GCSE), Biology (up to GCSE) and General Science for KS1/KS2/KS3/KS4. I have more than 4,000 hours of tutoring experience and am proud that I have helped so many of my students routinely achieve their target grade or more. I always try my best to help students further their understanding and achieve their targeted grade. I endeavour to make things as simple and as enjoyable as possible by listening to the students' needs and preparing different kinds of activities.
Tutor of English KS3, KS4 and A level
Jade is an experienced teacher and Lead Practitioner of English, having achieved First Class Honours in her initial degree and then following this with a PGCE in Secondary English at the University of Nottingham. She then went on to study with the University of Cambridge at Masters level to specialise in Assessment and Examining as she works as a Senior Examiner for several boards, as well as co-authoring books on educational leadership and teacher development.
