One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jim will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
Jim
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jim will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
- Hourly rate £63
- Response Time 4h
- Number of students 50+
£63/hr
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- English
- English Literature
- Creative writing
- 11 plus
- School Entrance Exams
Oxford MSc and PGCE Proven results @ 11+/GCSE/AL/IB English/Drama/Creative Writing/Presentation & interview coaching
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Jim will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
About Jim
Hello there! I am a warm, committed and approachable tutor - good at puns. In spite of this I've been reassured my sense of humour isn't cause for concern.
I am an Oxford postgraduate (St Anne’s College) and a fully qualified teacher (School Direct PGCE) and I am currently a Head of Department at an independent school in Sussex and an associate examiner for AQA. I was recently awarded a masters in Creative Writing (with distinction) from University of London. I originally trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before training to teach in the state sector. I was graded outstanding for my PGCE and after two years was made second in department at Wellington College, one of the UK's leading co-educational public schools. I now live in Sussex and I am a father to two boys.
I offer online lessons for 11+ - GCSE - AL/IB English/Drama and sessions in creative writing, public speaking, communication/presentation skills, drama school admissions and interview technique. I also offer a marking and feedback service for undergraduate and postgraduate assignments and dissertations. For a more detailed breakdown - read on!
I am a curious person and think fostering genuine enquiry in my tutees is inseparable from the learning process, consequently I educate by aiming to instil deep interest and unfettered enthusiasm. I have a wide-ranging knowledge of all major syllabi including common entrance (11+) preparation for English (this year I helped a student achieve three offers, one an academic scholarship to Godolphin and Latymer school). I'm available for SATS support for KS2 & 3; GCSE/iGCSE and AS/A2 Level English Literature & Drama (Cambridge, AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and OCR). In addition I have successfully tutored the international baccalaureate in both English and Theatre.
I coach acting, audition technique, diction, voice, elocution, public speaking, interview technique and presentation/communication skills from a beginner to an advanced level. (I can support tuition of LAMDA, Trinity Guildhall and the RADA Shakespeare Certificates.)
I studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) graduating with a first class degree accredited by King's College London. I hold QTS and have a PGCE (Master's level) from Goldsmiths, University of London, for which I was graded 'outstanding'. I was recently awarded distinction in my master's in Creative Writing and Education from Goldsmiths. I am now Director of Drama at Eastbourne College. Prior to training to teach I taught LAMDA at St Paul's Girls' School (13 - 18) for two years and also at Magdalen College School in Oxford before that.
I offer an editing and proofreading service for academic essays/dissertations at BA and Masters level. I am able to provide an edit and full report on your undergraduate essay. (Please note I only offer this service to undergraduates/graduates who are studying arts-based degrees.)
I have led presentation workshops and individual sessions for employees of large companies such as BP, Pfizer and KPMG, or for youngsters who may benefit from confidence building. I have had a number of interview technique tutees whose prudent parents are keen to prepare them for future internships and entry-level positions in industry. I also specialise in the coaching of prospective drama school entrants: students of mine have gone on successfully to obtain places at RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA and Central School as well as achieving recall auditions at most major drama schools, including the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
My devotion to teaching ran in parallel with directing, acting and production work for many years and I find my experience as a professional artist has enriched my practice. As artistic director of UrgentTheatre, a company dedicated to the production of short drama. (Feel free to Google!) I was hosted by all leading off-West End venues including RADA Studios, Theatre503, Southwark Playhouse, The Arcola and Finborough Theatres.
In my spare time I love nothing better than to read. I write poetry and children's fiction. I'm in the process of submitting poems to magazines for publication. Oh - and I'm unbeatable at crosswords! (and puns).
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
University :
- King's College London - BA (Hons) Acting [1st]
- University of London (Goldsmiths) - PGCE [M-level pass]
- Goldsmiths - MA Creative Writing and Education [Distinction]
School :
History
AS Levels
- History [A]
A Levels
- English Literature [A]
- Drama [A]
- Psychology [A]
Prizes and Scholarships :
Won scholarship to RADA to complete degree (above, accredited by King's College).
Other Qualifications :
Former member of NYT (National Youth Theatre of Great Britain)
Fully Qualified Teacher
MA student 2019-21 (Education and Creative Writing)
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
English teacher at London.
Review
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Perfect! Great Tutor! Patience and Enthusiastic
Jim is a great tutor. He is very patience, enthusiastic and engaging. He helps our 10-years old son prepare for an interview for boarding school. Our son has improved his interview skills significantly since he started with Jim. We are very pleased and will continue to use Jim to help our son preparing his interview.
Subject :
Outcome : Not yet known. Interview in Spring 2021.Perfect! Superb tutor
Jim has been helping my 11 year old son in communicating better his ideas, building his self confidence and the art of debating. My son really enjoy the lessons and he is now challenging us when he debates :-) so we highly recommend Jim.
Subject : English
Outcome : Lessons rebooked and far happier childPerfect! Professional and enthusiastic tutor!
Working with Jim has been a great experience for my son, who is not as confident in his English studies as he would like. Jim makes learning exciting and interesting for him, so that the subject is no longer a chore and the work is not just something to get through. My son looks forward to the tutoring sessions. Something I certainly never thought possible. Jim is giving him the confidence he needs while boosting his skill set. A winning combination.
Subject : English
Outcome : My son is now studying English with more enthusiasm and confidencePerfect! An absolutely brilliant teacher
Jim's help has been invaluable. He is not only a great teacher, but he is passionate and inspired. He brought warmth and care to his lessons, and made English interesting. It was the inner drama teacher in him which came out and inspired my daughter and the rest of the family. Really, we have been very impressed by Jim.
He is particularly good at explaining the dynamics of stories, how character description should work, how you can hint at action, economy of words, the backstory, etc. My daughter (previously scoring in the 20% range and TBF had more help than just Jim), has gotten through to both CLSG and Latymer interviews. Jim not only helped shepherd this process, he really cared. Truly a great tutor.
I only wish the teachers in her school were half as good!
Subject : 11+ School Exam Preparation
Outcome : Through to (upcoming) interviews at CLSG and Latymer.Perfect! English Outcome
Further to my previous review, my son achieved 9's in English Language and English Literature. Jim deserves a huge amount of credit for taking a child lacking in confidence in the subject to the highest achievable outcome within 8 weeks. Thank you
Subject : English
Outcome : English Language 9; English Literature 9Perfect! Excellent English GCSE Tutor
Jim has been tutoring my son for the past 8 weeks in the run up to English GCSE examinations. He's punctual, enthusiastic, up to date on exam specs and my sons confidence has really soared as he felt English was his weakest subject. I would definitely recommend Jim to other GCSE students.
Subject : English
Outcome : English exams are next week but confidence is upPerfect! Very Happy
After various failures with speech therapists, my idea was to get Jim to help my son with a short course of elocution lessons with the aim of getting clearer speech. He was really professional, extremely knowledgeable and he has now taught my son HOW to better pronounce the consonants that he was having trouble with. He also helped with all aspects of speaking as well as nerves. And he did it all with a combination of being friendly yet teaching at the same time, he got that balance perfectly right. I'm so grateful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Subject : Elocution
Outcome : Knows how to pronounce correctlyPerfect! Easy going, dedicated and reliable
Jim seems to be working wonders with my son. Early days but I'm hopeful there will be a favourable outcome. He has an excellent manner about him and he teaches my son in a way that makes the hour pleasant and not a chore! No mean feat with a boy who doesn't enjoy English at school!
Subject : English
Outcome : Will post again after the GCSE results!Perfect! Subject : English
Perfect! First lesson went great
Jim did a great job of putting my shy son at ease and gave us some great advice on where to head in terms of Drama preparation. My son has taken a real shine to him and we're looking forward to more classes with him.
Subject : Acting
Outcome : All good - we're looking forward to working with him!Perfect! Tutoring for a trilingual boy
Jim has been tutoring our 11 year old son in elocution since early april. As our son is growing up trilingual he has trouble enunciating correctly. Ever since Jim has taken him on we - and others - have seen a clear progress. His school and his english tutor have seen an improvement in him right from the get-go. At a school function in july we had the big surprise. Our son had to say a couple of lines together with other english speaking boys and we were very nervous. But he spoke with such clarity, confidence and emphasis we were blown away. Other parents complimented us on our sons speech. Thank you very much Jim. Our son loves working with you. You make it fun and pressure free and with such results.
Subject : Elocution
Outcome : We'll continue counting on your help.Perfect! Excellent Tutor
Jim has been tutoring my eleven year old for the past three months and has now started tutoring my fourteen-year-old son as well. Jim has managed to keep them engaged making their lessons fun and interesting. Jim always comes prepared with good quality course materials as well as providing useful, detailed and relevant feedback at the end of each session. I would definitely recommend Jim to tutor both primary and secondary school children.
Subject : English
Outcome : Both my children’s knowledge and understanding continues to improve.Perfect! Excellent Tutor. Excellent Results.
Jim has been coaching our 13 year old son in acting for the past 3 months. We have seen his confidence grow considerably in this time, and he has greatly improved his acting skills. Jim has recently coached him for an audition for a part in a feature film, which he got. Excellent preparation, advice and tips. A highly recommended tutor. Thanks for your help Jim.
Subject : Acting
Outcome : Confidence, and improved acting skills.Perfect! Creative Writing for my son's 11+
Jim coached my son for six months in English, in particular creative
writing. Although my son is bright, he lacked focus, structure and
sometimes ideas. We were preparing him for 11+ exams and in the area we live
in, competition for school places is particularly fierce. Jim did a
sterling job. So much so, my son sat 3 entrance exams and received 3
offers, one with an academic scholarship. Jim helped my son enjoy English
and taught it in a fun, interactive way and really made my son think 'out
of the box’. Jim is reliable, punctual and brilliant at what he does, he
brings a great deal of personality into the coaching sessions which
doesn¹t allow the child to get bored. I will definitely be contacting him
again when it¹s my daughter¹s turn to go through the dreaded 11+ process!
Subject : Creative writing
Outcome : Preparing for 11+ exams in SeptemberView more reviews
Recommendations
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Jim has been working with our son for a few months. Our son has a talent and passion for acting and is struggling to engage in the academics and how english underpins the acting. Jim is a real find and talent with the ability to break down the practical skills need to achieve good results in English Lit As but more importantly motivate and communicate the relevance and usefulness of literature for acting. His English results and confidence have improved and his performance. Being non acting parents we became stuck as how to help our son move to the next stage to fulfil his aims. Our son already feels Jim's tutoring was what he needed and we think he will look back and see Jim's influence as a turning point for him. Would highly recommend Jim.
Jim tutored my son for a RADA audition . He was punctual , reliable and full of enthusiasm , encouragement and positivity . He gave my son great confidence and prepared him very well for his audition . We would have no hesitation in recommending Jim as a tutor
Jim is an engaging and creative tutor, always looking for ways to make his lessons more interesting.
I have had the pleasure of working with Jim for the last ten years and have witnessed his passion for theatre and his ability to motivate young people into sharing it. His most recent venture with me was in the preparation of piece of theatre for the Edinburgh Fringe. As a tutor he ensured that all the students appreciated the educational value behind the project; as a director he ensured that all students fulfilled their potential on stage. He is a great teacher.
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