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Nicola

Nicola

Private English Tuition in Salisbury

TOP GRADES: 2024 2 x 8 IGCSE, 2023 IGCSE 2 x 9 grades; GCSE 2 x 8 grades plus 7 +6 ; IGCSE A Eng. + B Lit. Overall success: GCSE 9 pupils at Grade 9 ; IB 2 top Grade 7 HL English Language and Literature, 5* HKDSE (=A for A Level) and top grade IELTS Academic plus grammar school & university entrance tests to British + international students. 37 years teaching experience mainly leading independent school and grammar school plus comprehensive schools; I set high standards, regular homework. 8+ years as tutor. 15 years experience as Examiner/ Moderator at GCSE, A Level and IB ; 2 published York Note GCSE Study Guides: 'Far From the Madding Crowd' 1997 sold 10,000 + copies, 1998 'Absent Friends' Alan Ayckbourn. DBS, Safeguarding both current plus testimonials available. I read widely classic and modern literature, visit theatre often, attend literary festivals & volunteer at local theatre and Arts Centre. Above all I enjoy meeting young people.

Tutoring Experience

I've taught many syllabuses: IGCSE, GCSE, A Level Literature, IB HL Language and Literature, IELTS & HKDSE. Since retiring tutored over 75 pupils: GCSE+ IGCSE English and Literature, A Level, IB, adults for professional examinations, KS3 pupils, students with mild dyslexia, 12+ entry grammar + independent school 6th form entry. I teach online in UK and abroad with past papers & my own resources subscribing to 3 online broadsheet newspapers. EXAM RESULTS include home school A Level girl A grade for Cambridge uni place

Tutoring Approach

Initial discussions with pupils are essential determining specific needs and goals; my lessons are planned carefully with a variety of different activities and approaches. Technical accuracy in spelling & punctuation are both vital: I use web programme Quizlet setting regular weekly spelling & vocabulary homework and Commonlit site plus longer written assignments submitted and marked in advance. I require payment by BACS 2 days in advance of each lesson and a deposit of one week's tuition, which is refunded as the last lesson is free. 24 hours notice for cancellation is essential in which case I will try to arrange another lesson in that week. Regular weekly feedback for parents and pupils is provided with constructive suggestions to help my students achieve their potential; I know entry to Russell group universities is highly competitive requiring a high English GCSE grade.

LanguagesEnglish (British), Italian, French
AvailabilityWeekdays (all times)
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Qualifications

University of Birmingham1976PGCE English/Literature Secondary Level
University of Birmingham1974BachelorsBA Honours English Language and Literature

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