7+, 8+, 10+, 11+, 13+ ISEB Pretests entrance exams:
I have currently completed 1460 hours at Keystone in 11+ tutoring sessions alone, but I have tutored much more from previous agencies. In 2024, all of my students received offers from their first-choice schools — including Westminster, Eton, City of London, South Hampstead, and Latymer. I specialise in preparing children for competitive entrance exams, covering comprehension, grammar, mental arithmetic, creative writing, and problem-solving — always with a calm, steady approach (and a good sense of humour along the way).
We practise under timed conditions; break down tricky questions together; and gradually build the kind of quiet confidence that makes a real difference — both in exams and at interview. I want students to feel stretched, supported, and genuinely curious about what they’re learning. Vocabulary and spelling are especially important for the 11+, so I often work with parents to create a personalised reading list and a structured approach to vocabulary building.
In creative writing, I help children move past the “tick every box” approach and focus on truly understanding what makes a good story. We start by making sure they have a solid grasp of grammar and punctuation; then explore how to use that knowledge as a tool for expression — to add rhythm, tension, and drama to their writing. From there, we bring stories to life: believable characters, atmospheric settings, and plots with shape and feeling. The goal is to help children find a voice that’s truly their own — and then show them how to use it with confidence and flair!
My students have gained places at top academic schools, including:
* Westminster
* St Paul’s
* Latymer
* King’s College Wimbledon
* Alleyn's
* Tiffin
* Queen Elizabeth
* City of London
* Highgate
* Harrow
* Eton
* Wycombe Abbey
* Haberdashers
* UCS
* South Hampstead
* Putney High
* Wimbledon High
* Emanuel
* Dulwich College
* Brighton College
* Tonbridge
* Sevenoaks
* Godolphin and latymer
* Winchester college
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English, Art and History of Art A-Level & University Applications:
I teach GCSE and A Level English Literature, A Level History of Art, creative writing, and support with university applications (including Oxbridge). Many of my students have gone on to receive offers from Oxford, Cambridge, and UCL. Success in exams isn’t just about content—it’s about mastering what examiners are looking for.
I help students to:
• Plan effectively and structure ideas clearly
• Choose and analyse quotations that support arguments
• Write with fluency, accuracy and formal precision
• Hit assessment objectives with depth and insight
• Develop strong timed essay skills without sacrificing originality
In English, I encourage students to form their own interpretations rather than rely on memorised notes. In History of Art, we build thematic essays and tackle unseen analysis with confidence and visual insight.
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SEN experience:
I often tutor students with learning difficulties, such as autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, as these are frequently the students that, despite being fantastically intelligent and creative, are struggling in certain areas at school and require individual support. This is usually in subjects like creative writing, comprehension, spelling and punctuation. We work on adapting the class to suit their learning style and focus on rebuilding their confidence, which is often low due to feeling like they’re underperforming in a traditional classroom setting.