Daniel S

English specialist with an emphasis on building confidence for school or work, helping students get the best from exams and interviews, and developing winning essay, writing and communication skills.

I am available anytime between sessions for email and telephone queries.

The timetable shown is a guide only – please message me to find the right time to suit you.


INTRO

I have been a tutor for more than five years teaching English language and literature at all levels for all school grades up to university and beyond as well as for adults and visitors from overseas. This includes business writing and creative writing. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and showing my students ways to learn deeply and effectively.

I have worked professionally in publishing and finance too, and as a journalist. I am the author of two books, a novel and a travel guide, and many short stories and articles.

I also teach interview and presentation skills, invaluable for school entrance and getting ahead in business, and generally great for building confidence.

APPROACH

I am friendly and humanistic in my approach, that is, I engage as directly with my students as possible to foster a warm and open environment that allows deep learning.

With effective and lasting ways to improve results, I help my students gain the skills they need to flourish and to achieve the highest marks. At the same time, they will often become more confident and enthusiastic about what they are studying, an attitude that can spread to other subjects too.

If creative writing is your aim, we can focus on that. I have twenty years’ experience of professional and creative writing and of the difficulties (and solutions thereof!) of getting what’s in our head (and heart) onto the page.

If passing your exams to the very best of your ability is the plan, then ditto, we can focus on that.

And if you just need to get ahead in class or in the office, or to face down any demons you may have, then we can do that. English is nothing to be afraid of, and it has a great deal to celebrate.

STUDY:LIFE

I specialise in helping my students prioritise what to focus on and to see improvement quickly. I often receive feedback saying how I helped students to feel positive about learning, which is a lovely compliment.

As a writer, I have two books published and a regular series of newspaper columns. For a number of years, I was the director of a publishing company based in London. All in all, this means I have a lot of practical experience on both sides of producing and appreciating texts. This understanding is core to my teaching and lets me help you to engage with English in a more rounded and useful way.

We will take time at the beginning to carefully evaluate your needs and to decide exactly on the best course for you to take.

INTERVIEWS & PUBLIC SPEAKING

I am a trained interviewer and have conducted more than 200 interviews in a corporate setting as well as reviewed thousands of CVs. As a tutor, I help young students and adults alike to pinpoint what to focus on in their interviews and to practice and feel confident for the big day. I also know a great deal about how to craft ace personal statements and introduction and query letters.

I also specialise in teaching public speaking and presentation, helping you to get up in front of other people to deliver with self-assurance and poise, and even to enjoy it!

SKYPE

Lessons over Skype are a highly effective way to keep on top of study. I offer half hour and one hour Skype classes, as well as video feedback for your work, essays, writing, etc. You can see a feedback video example here: https://youtu.be/S6ulRUJhW0c

I look forward to hearing from you and to helping you get the most from your lessons.

Please get in touch with any questions you may have or to discuss your requirements. I am available seven days a week and am based in Central and North West London.


Thank you.