David - English tutor - London

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David

  • Hourly rate £75
  • Response Time 24h
  • Number of students 50+
David - English tutor - London
  • 5 (22 reviews)

£75/hr

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  • English
  • 11 plus

An experienced, successful and highly rated tutor, preparing children for 11+ in English, Maths and Reasoning, and supporting children aged 8-14 who need to improve or be more challenged.

Lesson location

    • At David's house: London

    • Online
    • at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from London

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About David

(Last updated: October 2023)

Hello, I am a successful tutor with many years of teaching experience, both in the classroom and in private tuition. I have spent 8 years as a full-time qualified teacher and then 8 years as a tutor with over 5,000 hours of lessons taught. I am currently teaching a range of pupils from Year 4 to Year 8, from both state and independent schools. Some of my pupils are aiming for 11+ or other competitive exams while others are getting some extra help to give their learning a boost and develop more confidence in their abilities.

Over the years my students have received multiple offers from a wide range of schools, including Alleyn's, Benenden, City of London, Dulwich College, Emanuel, Epsom College, Francis Holland Regent's Park and Francis Holland Sloane Square, Harrodian, King's Wimbledon, JAGS, RGS Guildford, St Dunstan's, St Mary's Ascot, St Paul's, Sevenoaks, Streatham and Clapham, Sydenham High, Tonbridge, Westminster, Wimbledon Girls and Woldingham.

I have done short-term (2-6 weeks) in-person tutoring engagements in Croatia, France, Italy and Dubai, and have tutored students who were online in Europe, North America and UAE. I welcome enquiries about lessons from abroad and from homeschoolers too.

I hold a current DBS certificate, which is renewed annually.

My extensive experience of teaching children in Years 5 and 6 means that I am especially qualified to support children working towards 11+ and secondary transfer tests. I have very good subject knowledge of the primary and 11+ curriculum and beyond, and have worked extensively with children on their English and Maths, helping them to make progress whatever their age or ability. As my references show, I have also successfully supported children with learning difficulties and special needs like dyslexia.

I can support home schooling and also assist adult conversational and EFL practice. Please ask me about availability during the school day and office hours.

I have been a qualified teacher since 2007 and worked as a full-time primary school class teacher in both Key Stage 1 and 2, mainly in Years 5 and 6. I have been tutoring children since 2014, teaching children from Year 1 up to Year 10.

I like to use my knowledge and experience to help people to learn and make progress, and I get a great sense of achievement out of that. As a teacher, I have learned how to use my skills to get the best out of students - a positive relationship is important, as is a sense of humour!

I have also worked for City of Westminster Archives on its educational projects, teaching local school children about WW1 and Remembrance, the Napoleonic Wars and the Anglo-Saxons, and I was the MCC's Community Teacher at Lord's Cricket Ground, helping to deliver its community education programme to local schools.

Away from teaching, I am married and we have 3 sons. I love sport, especially cricket and rugby, the arts, reading and all those things that enhance our lives.

University :
- University of Sussex - BA Hons History
- Courtauld Institute of Art - MA History of Art
- University College London - Diploma in Archives Administration
- London Southbank University - PGCE Teaching (Primary) [Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)]

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Adult
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    Secondary

    Adult

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I'm a teacher of English, Maths and Reasoning to children aged 8 to 14. Often, teaching will be in preparation for 11+ assessments in the UK, but I also support pupils who need either to catch up at school, or have special needs, or who would benefit from being challenged more than they are at school; sometimes, my pupils just need help with their homework!

Lessons are usually one hour long, taking place after school from Monday to Friday, or on Saturdays. Most of my lessons are online, or in-person if students live close to me in Camberwell.

I welcome students from outside the UK. I have undertaken teaching assignments in France, Italy, Croatia and Dubai. I have also taught students online who were in the UAE, continental Europe and the USA.

Lessons should be engaging and also enjoyable, but also productive. Doing homework is recommended, especially for those preparing for 11+, although the workload is always set with the blessing of the parent.

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Rates

Hourly rate

  • £75

Pack prices

  • 5h: £375
  • 10h: £750

online

  • £60/h

Details

In person rates can vary according to travel times. Please enquire.

I try to be as flexible as possible about missed lessons, but I do ask that parents always keep me as up to date as possible.

I do not expect lessons to continue automatically during the holidays, but can usually accommodate those who want to maintain their schedule, especially if entrance exams are coming up; the autumn half-term and Christmas holiday periods are always busy! There can also be more flexibility over lesson times during the holidays.

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