Teacher & author providing outstanding academic tuitions in English, Classics and History up to University level. Professional English Language teacher working with a range from B1 - C2. Specialising

Christie is a keen enthusiastic teacher. He genuinely takes interest in his students’ learning and development. He inspires his students. He prepares for his sessions. He is just an amazing teacher

Christie came on the scene when my son had 7000 words to go of his 8000 ( min) word dissertation, and only 4 weeks left to do it in ( little of the background research completed either!).
First and foremost, he talked a lot of sense into him about not wanting to look back on this part of his life with regret, that he didn’t ‘give his all’, and secondly, he motivated him by breaking frown the daunting task into bite-sized pieces that could be tackled, with daily mutually agreed goals.
My son is not the easiest person to motivate and academia was probably not the right path for him, but he was a long way down the road and it would have been foolish to fall at the last hurdle..
He got the work in on time and managed to produce 13,000 words - and for someone with a reading/writing disability, this was a tremendous feat.
I was delighted with the relationship Christie developed with him to get him motivated and keep him on task. Although his subject was English, being a sportsman himself, and a graduate of English and a generally responsible, thinking, all-round person, I think he would be able to turn his hand to any subject and assist someone who’s struggling with the mechanics of organisations, application and finding motivation.
I would recommend him to anyone with a son similar to mine - and to those with dissilmilar children too!

Christie came on the scene when my son had 7000 words to go of his 8000 ( min) word dissertation, and only 4 weeks left to do it in ( little of the background research completed either!).
First and foremost, he talked a lot of sense into him about not wanting to look back on this part of his life with regret, that he didn’t ‘give his all’, and secondly, he motivated him by breaking frown the daunting task into bite-sized pieces that could be tackled, with daily mutually agreed goals.
My son is not the easiest person to motivate and academia was probably not the right path for him, but he was a long way down the road and it would have been foolish to fall at the last hurdle..
He got the work in on time and managed to produce 13,000 words - and for someone with a reading/writing disability, this was a tremendous feat.
I was delighted with the relationship Christie developed with him to get him motivated and keep him on task. Although his subject was English, being a sportsman himself, and a graduate of English and a generally responsible, thinking, all-round person, I think he would be able to turn his hand to any subject and assist someone who’s struggling with the mechanics of organisations, application and finding motivation.
I would recommend him to anyone with a son similar to mine - and to those with dissilmilar children too!

With Mia, Christie is able to meet her at her current level and engage with her on her passion for Classical myths and Gods. He assists her with her maths and has helped her gain confidence in her school work across the board. Her grades have been excellent after her tuition with Christie, she’s often very relaxed and a little bundle of light. I’m very grateful to Christie for his presence, flexibility and incredible general knowledge. Brilliant!

With Mia, Christie is able to meet her at her current level and engage with her on her passion for Classical myths and Gods. He assists her with her maths and has helped her gain confidence in her school work across the board. Her grades have been excellent after her tuition with Christie, she’s often very relaxed and a little bundle of light. I’m very grateful to Christie for his presence, flexibility and incredible general knowledge. Brilliant!

Christie is Ava’s Uncle, and he has been giving time to tutor her and her sisters, Mia and Maddison during the COVID-19 quarantine. As a parent, I’m always concerned the girls aren’t fully engaged with their academic work, and even more concerned that their emotional and personal development is being neglected. Since Christie began the tuitions with the girls this fear has been entirely relieved. He works with Ava to help her understand the subject in a way that leaves her motivated, confident and relaxed.

Christie has now been tutoring my daughter for a while. She has always loved literature and writing intermittently. She has talked of how Christie's influence has been profound. The discussions she has on literature are beyond what she is able to engage in with teachers and has deepened her passion for literature. He has encouraged reflection and widened her perspective not only on literature but outside of that as well. He has been able to move her to see past her writer's block and revived her previously faltering opinion of herself as a writer. She is able to talk to him about her insecurities and yet has increased in self esteem through his thoughtful support. She would not be in the place where she is now without his mentoring. Christie understands what the students need and takes into their emotional environment and other influences to help them develop not only academically but as people. He goes beyond any tutor I know in terms of the thought he puts into his lessons and the detailed feedback he gives parents for each lesson. You would be incredibly lucky to have Christie as a tutor!

Christie is an extremely likeable individual who your children will find it easy to bond with and respect. He has gifts of empathy which many tutors lack; he is intellectually gifted, and will be highly motivated towards your children's success. There is no easy way to say this, but he is not a nerd. He is someone your children will be able to relate to, whose success they may want to emulate. His specialism is English, but I'm sure his patience and skill will make him adept at teaching and assisting at any subject like maths or the sciences. Anything that requires diligence, patience, attention to detail, mixed with a bit of passion will be perfect.

If you are looking for a tutor who will inspire and motivate your children to excellence and confidence then look no further.

Christie was my student for A Level Classical Civilisation and History.He is intelligent, imaginative and original and would, I am sure, fulfill his personal statement. Happy to recommend him.