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Simon
- Hourly rate £50
- Response Time 1h
- Number of students 5
£50/hr
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1st lesson free
- English
- English Literature
- Creative writing
- Test prep
- Essay Writing
Enthusiastic and easy-going English tutor based in Edinburgh - National 3/4/5, Higher, Advanced Higher
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About Simon
Hello! I’m Simon. I’m an enthusiastic and easy-going English tutor with over three years’ experience helping students at all levels of the Scottish curriculum to achieve their learning goals. I would love to use my passion for literature and the English language to help you in any area of your coursework, from getting to grips with the reading material and writing essays to organising your portfolio and preparing for the exam period.
If you haven’t had a tutor before, it might help if I gave an example to illustrate just how useful it can be. In 2019 I was approached by a student who was determined to sit the Higher English exam but whose busy timetable meant he was unable to fit structured English classes into his week. He and his family asked if I could, in effect, take on the role of his English teacher. We agreed on a learning plan for the year, and after only a couple of hours’ tuition each Sunday he went on to achieve an A – with no “classroom time” at all. Of course, this was an extreme situation, but I hope it shows something of how valuable it can be to have some additional, personalised support to help guide you through the syllabus.
So if you’re looking for a head-start at the beginning of the school year, needing a little extra help working your way through the course, or stressing over your upcoming exams (I remember the feeling well!), I’m here to help. If you have any questions or would like to discuss availability, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Some testimonials from previous students:
"I can honestly say that I looked forward to every session with Simon. Everything we did in the lessons was always fun and engaging but, more importantly, extremely informative on the subject. It felt like I learned more about the subject in a couple of hours with him, than I would have in a couple of weeks of school lessons. Simon is such a nice, funny and friendly guy. He was able to plan out the entire learning year quickly and was always adapting the plans to make them more focused and personalised to me. I couldn’t recommend Simon more highly as a tutor and I wish there had been someone like him for all my subjects. Not only did I gain an A in my Higher English, but I enjoyed achieving it." Rory S
"Simon provided excellent tutorial support for my daughter prior to her English Nat 5 exam. He has a great easy-going personality which made the lessons fun and relaxed. Working with him for 2 months prior to the exam greatly increased my daughter’s confidence. As a result, she was very well prepared by the time of the exam. I would not hesitate to use him again in the future and would recommend him to others for English tuition." Lynda S
"Simon has been an excellent tutor for my 15-year-old son. His passion and interest in his subject is infectious and engaging, and I think would inspire even the most uninterested tutee - going wider than purely attaining exam results." Maria H
"I booked Simon for two hours for some last-minute revision before my Higher English exam. I was feeling very unconfident and was struggling with my revision. When he arrived he had already planned our session to make the best use out of the little time we had and he had also brought loads of revision material for me to complete. Over the two hours we covered everything I struggled with, he gave me valuable tips for the exam and left me with tons of helpful worksheets that I utilised over the weekend before my exam. After my session with Simon my confidence and morale was boosted and I felt much more secure in my abilities. I wish I’d had Simon as a weekly tutor over the course of the year!" Amy S
"Simon assisted my son in passing his Higher English exam. He was very methodical in dealing with Cailean, who has dyslexia. They covered a lot of work in each lesson, that enabled Cailean to understand and retain the information needed to go confidently into his exam. Simon puts an extraordinary amount of work into each lesson, with planning, revision and discussion on what they will work on the following lesson. Highly recommended. Absolutely 5 stars." Elizabeth L
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- Primary
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- GCSE
- +8
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I think it’s much easier to study something if you can find a way to relate it to your own experiences. With this in mind I’d be keen to get to know your interests and outlook on life so that we can frame the coursework in a way that feels relevant and – fingers crossed – enjoyable! It’s also important we work at a pace you’re comfortable with, so at each stage I’ll make sure we aren’t skipping over anything you don’t completely understand or wasting time on a topic you already know in-and-out.
Everyone has a learning style that suits them best and I would make sure to use the methods that work for you. I would plan our sessions around your requirements, covering any part of the syllabus. This might involve a general conversation about the texts you’ve been given, looking over specific issues in your homework and essays, or focusing on exam preparation. In addition to the material you’re given in class I’ll be able to arrange exercises specifically tailored to your individual needs. Whichever approach we decide to take, my knowledge of the subject and fun but focused approach to learning will help to build your skills and confidence and ensure that you achieve the best possible grade at the end of it all.
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5 (7 reviews)
Perfect! Prior to commencing tutoring with Simon my son was feeling overwhelmed with English Higher and was falling behind in class. However, after the first session with Simon his confidence had lifted and he had regained an enthusiasm for the subject. He looks forward to his sessions with Simon and is extremely positive about how Simon is helping him.
- Simon's response :Ethan has been a pleasure to tutor. In our first few lessons he's made it clear that he has a really good sense for identifying and analysing a wide variety of writing techniques, and he has already built up an excellent understanding of the texts he has been assigned this year. If he continues to apply the same enthusiasm and insight to the remainder of his Higher course, I'm sure he will achieve a grade that he'll be very proud of.
Perfect! Spot on! Simon is so personable, easy going, knowledgable, with excellent understanding of the course, and brilliant at communicating. A tutor to inspire.
- Simon's response :Rosie and Beth were a delight to tutor - I was really impressed by how quickly they took to the lesson material and am confident they will excel in their coursework through the year.
Perfect! Absolutely brilliant thorough and methodical. My son totally got it and they bonded well.
- Simon's response :I was really impressed by Cailean's passion and knowledge. It's clear he has all the right ideas - once we've gone over some techniques for getting them down on the page in the exam I'm confident he'll be able to achieve the grade he's after!
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4
Simon has been tutoring my child now for several months and he has been great. At the beginning he took the time to understand my child and what approach worked best for tutoring them. My child didn't like the more structured approach that some of the more national organisations adopted, and really likes the flexibility that Simon offers e.g. the flexibility to focus on the areas where they need to work on, whilst still ensuring everything is covered. Simon is very encouraging of my child and goes above and beyond, and it is because of all this that I would recommend him as a English tutor.
Simon is a very organised and easygoing tutor who helped my daughter very much in preparing for her English exam. Simon immediately put my daughter at ease. He planned exercises each week for my daughter to work on and discussed helpful strategies and tips on how to achieve maximise points for exam questions. I have no hesitation in recommending Simon as a tutor.
Simon has tutored my 15 year old son in English for almost a year.
He was always punctual, well prepared and pleasant for my son to work with. He has developed a good rapport with my son and is an inspiring teacher.Simon gave my daughter weekly tuition prior to her Nat 5 exams. He came to the house and was very pleasant with a relaxed manner which really set my daughter at ease. He had a plan that he worked through with her but amended it as needed. He was well prepared for each session and set homework which he would go over with her. His 1-1 support gave my daughter confidence prior to the exam and ensured she was well prepared.
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £50
Pack prices
- 5h: £250
- 10h: £500
online
- £50/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Simon will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
Details
If you need to cancel a lesson I would be grateful if could give me 24 hours' notice, otherwise I will have to charge for the missed lesson.
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