One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Chris will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
Chris
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Chris will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
- Hourly rate £50
- Response Time 1h
- Number of students 50+
£50/hr
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- English
- Creative writing
- 11 plus
- Writing
- School Entrance Exams
Exam-focused and Effective English Teaching for All Levels and Ages: 11+ , GCSE and EFL.
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Chris will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
About Chris
I am an enthusiastic and effective teacher of English Language and Literature for all ages between 9 and 18. My main areas of teaching are for students preparing to take 11+ and 13+ admissions exams to grammar and independent schools and for GCSE and A-level English exams. Please see below for some of the feedback.
I have worked in education most of my life, as a teacher and educational manager. My most recent positions were as Programme Director at Oxford Royale and Academic Director at Bellerbys College, London. I was also Academic Head at the British Council in Budapest. I am now semi-retired from the management side of education and mainly involved in teaching and tutoring.
I am a results-focused teacher with success in helping students achieve entry into secondary schools or attain good grades in GCSE and A-level English. The best advice I can give parents and students is to plan ahead and allow enough time for additional support and tutoring to be successful.
I also understand the importance of reliability and trustworthiness in choosing a tutor for children. I have enhanced DBS checked certification (2022) and I have completed training courses as a Level 3 Child Protection and Safeguarding Lead and as an Advanced Level 4 Child Protection Safeguarding Officer.
Please let me know exactly what you need and what your aims are and I will do my very best to help and motivate you!
Latest reviews and feedback:
School Admissions:
'Chis is one of the best tutors we have ever had. My daughter recently went through the process of Sixth Form admissions and Chris was helping her to get prepared for interviews and as a result, she has got offers, including scholarships, which we are very pleased with. If you are looking for a tutor to help your child to be prepared for one the most difficult parts of the school admission process - you do not need to keep searching, you just have found the best one.'
(My son) 'is continuing to exceed expectations, despite the lockdown and current affairs. He has been encouraged by his school to sit a couple of his GCSEs as early as next year. He is in Year 8. I just wanted to let you know that he credits you highly, he still remembers and utilises all that you have taught him. Thank you again.'
GCSE English:
'Today was edexcel's results, and guess what, i got a high 9 in literatureeeeee!!! I was very very very very happyyyyy!! Thank you so much for everything!'
'Chris is an excellent tutor. With his support, hard work and diligence, my dyslexic 16 year old achieved an A grade in GCSE English Language, up from borderline C/D term work. I can highly recommend. Subject: English (GCSE) Outcome: Grade A in GCSE'
Entry exam preparation 11plus:
Successful entry to Christ's Hospital School. 'Chris is helping my son to prepare for his entry exam to a private boarding school. Chris is very knowledgeable and has a lot of advice and experience in getting children prepared. Chris is also helping my son with interview techniques. We are so grateful for all the help. Thank you so much.'
'Thank you for all your support to make a little boy's dream come true.'
Successful entry to James Allen Girl's School. 'Great news, thanks for all your help!'
Successful entry to City of London Girl's School. 'I got home..last night with great news..she has her first choice. She is ecstatic!'
Successful entry to Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. 'Thanks so much for helping achieve this.'
11+ Creative Writing
(My son) 'has mentioned on more than one occasion that he now 'gets' what creative writing is about and looks forward to the lessons.'
(My son) 'enjoys your sessions (it’s no mean feat to get a 9 year old boy to enjoy English lessons!)'
'Thank you very much for all your effort and energy put into teaching (my son).
He has made a great progress with you and feels a lot more confident about his abilities- thank you for that.'
Entry Exam Preparation 13+
'Professional and knowledgeable. Chris has been helping my daughter with her English. He has been great, his method of teaching suits my child and she is happy. I do recommend Chris and I rate him highly.'
Homework and feedback:
'Thanks very much for your prompt and professional comments. Very appreciated and impressive'
University Admission:
'Chris was a true professional. He was on time. He came prepared. His extensive knowledge, experience and polite and gentle manner, was a guiding force throughout the session. My daughter lacked confidence and was becoming despondent due to lack of clear input with regards to her personal statement.
Thanks to clear and informed input from Chris, she was able to produce a genuinely powerful personal statement that previously she was grappling to construct. Part of the success of the session was Chris's ability to draw out, and verbalise her skills in such a way that it was a clear demonstration of not only his command of the English language, but his competency in enabling his tutee to realise the range of their potential.This was further guided by the extensive experience he has had within Education and industry, which further elevated the session.'
University :
- University of Manchester - BA Hons English and American Literature [2.1]
- University of Wales - Masters in Finance [First Class]
- Open University - Certificate in Business Administration [Pass]
School :
Hymers College
A Levels
- English Literature [A]
- History [B]
Hymers College
GCSEs
- English Literature [A]
Hymers College
AS Levels
- English [A]
- History [B]
Prizes and Scholarships :
Published book for advanced English language learning for Hungarian students of English and American Literature: 'An Introduction to English and American Literature' (Konvyeshaz press)
Other Qualifications :
Certificate in Business Administration: MBA studies - Open University
Teaching Qualifications: RSA CELTA and DELTA and PTLLS Certificate (Preparation of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) - English Language
Level 3 Child Protection for Designated Safeguarding Lead - July 2015
Level 4 Advanced Designated Safeguarding Officer - October 2016
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My lessons are well-prepared and tailored to the needs of students. I will provide focused tuition during the lesson and give homework, if requested.
Lessons are structured towards an agreed aim, whether school examinations, such as GCSEs or entrance tests, such as 11+ or 13+, or a general intention to improve English writing and speaking skills.
Review
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Perfect! Chris is one of the best English teacher
He told my son on what he needed to improve or if he needed to improve at all
We are very happy with him
Thank you for everything Chris
We are going to keep in touch
Subject : EnglishPerfect! Professional and knowledgeable
Chris has been helping my daughter with her English (year 9), he has been great, his method off teaching is suits my child and she is happy I do recommend Chris and I rate him highly.Perfect! Excellent
Subject : EnglishPerfect! Excellent tutot
Chris helped our daughter with around 10 English sessions in advance of her independent school entrance exams JAGS, CLSG, Alleyns etc. His patient and reassuring style helped our daughter fall back in love with English give her the confidence to step up a level in the exams.
Subject : English
Outcome : He really brought up her exam technique and confidence and she received offers for 2/3 of her applied for schools including her preferred choice.Perfect! Very helpful
Chris is very good at explaining things in a way that my son can understand. His tutor sessions have been very helpful.
Subject : EnglishPerfect! Highly recommended
Chris is an excellent tutor. With his support, hard work and diligence, my dyslexic 16 year old achieved an A grade in GCSE English Language, up from borderline C/D term work. I can highly recommend.
Subject : English
Outcome : Grade A in GCSEPerfect! Highly recommended
Chris is an excellent tutor. With his support, hard work and diligence, my dyslexic 16 year old achieved an A grade in GCSE English Language, up from borderline C/D term work. I can highly recommend.
Subject : English
Outcome : Grade A in GCSEPerfect! Highly recommended
Chris is an excellent tutor. With his support, hard work and diligence, my dyslexic 16 year old achieved an A grade in GCSE English Language, up from borderline C/D term work. I can highly recommend.
Subject : English
Outcome : Grade A in GCSEPerfect! Ideal Tutor
Chris is an approachable & focused tutor who helped me pass my exam for aat. He was available whenever i needed further assistance, allowed me to choose the sessions & chapters to suit me and changed my way in preparing for exams by use of practice questions and reading textbooks in terms of questions that would be asked in the exam.
He guided me where i was struggling and built my confidence and understanding on sections where i was failing. Well recomended.
Subject : Accounting
Outcome : Successful!Perfect! Entry exam preparations 11plus
Chris is helping my son to prepare for his entry exam to a private boarding school. Chris is very knowledgeable and has a lot of advice and experience in getting children prepared. Chris is also helping my son with interview technics. We are so grateful for all the help. Thank you so much.
Subject : 11+ School Exam PreparationPerfect! Great Tutor..
Chris has been great, supporting my 16yo son towards his Eng Lit/Lang exams. Patient but structured, really am pleased with his approach and style. My son seems more confident in the topic now, thanks
Subject : English
Outcome : Excellent Tutor, prepping son for summer GCSEsPerfect! Subject : English
Perfect! Very kind, patient and professional
Chris is a very good tutor: patient, friendly and professional, he is always encouraging the student to build confidence in learning English-his enthusiasm during the tutoring is very impressive.
Subject : SEN
Outcome : Strong recommendationPerfect! Very professional
Chris is a professional teacher. He has helped a lot with my business assignment. Chris has demonstrated his proficiency in business theories, English language and solving accounting problems. We have found a common language quickly and the atmosphere was positive throughout the lessons. I would definitely recommend him as a tutor!
Subject : Business Studies
Outcome : I have successfully passed my assignments with a lot of positive reviews from my teachers.Perfect! Subject : English
Perfect! Review for Chris H
Chris was a true professional. He was on time. He came prepared. His extensive knowledge, experience and polite and gentle manner, was a guiding force throughout the session. My daughter lacked confidence and was becoming despondent due to lack of clear input with regards to her personal statement.
Thanks to clear and informed input from Chris, she was able to produce a genuinely powerful personal statement that previously she was grappling to construct. Part of the success of the session was Chris's ability to draw out, and verbalise her skills in such a way that it was a clear demonstration of not only his command of the English language, but his competency in enabling his tutee to realise the range of their potential.This was further guided by the extensive experience he has had within Education and industry, which further elevated the session.
Subject : University Entrance
Outcome : I would definitely recommend Chris wholeheartedly.Perfect! I think Chris is agood persone and his very Polite .He teach for my son a lot of teciniqe ihope when continue with Chris my son get a good gread thank you so much.
Subject : English LiteraturePerfect! Subject : English
Perfect! Subject : IELTS
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Chis is one of the best tutors we have ever had. My daughter recently went through the process of Sixth Form admissions and Chris was helping her to get prepared for interviews and as a result, she has got offers, including scholarships, which we are very pleased with. If you are looking for a tutor to help your child to be prepared for one the most difficult parts of the school admission process - you do not need to keep searching, you just have found the best one.
Chris is teaching me English for IELTS and English for Law. The lessons are well prepared and really useful. I recommend him to snyo e wanting to get better at English.
I worked with Chris from 2005 - 2014. We were responsible for delivering A level, Foundation and Undergraduate Accounting programs. His ability to engage students, and encourage them to enjoy mastering each accounting topic, is commendable. He is an excellent teacher/tutor.
Chris is a great teacher. He cares, he motivates and he keeps you awake :-)
He taught me proficiency level English. I very much enjoyed his teaching style as he made it so much fun and easy, I didn't feel it was an effort. I must have learnt a lot though, as I passed my Cambridge proficiency exam with great results.Made the poems clear, showed me what to look for and helped me with structuring my essay writing - a really good teacher.
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- £50
Pack prices
- 5h: £250
- 10h: £500
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- £50/h
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