- DBS
5.0 (7)
Lizzie B.
University of East Anglia - MA Creative Writing (Prose)Friendly and approachable Cambridge graduate and PhD student, committed to making English accessible to all
- Tutor for 10+ years
- Replies in < 9 hours
- 18 repeat students
- 321 hours taught
£45/ hourSEND
Graduate
- DBS
5.0 (5)
Laura M.
University of Warwick - BA English Literature (Hons)Expert English Tutor Specialising in GCSE Preparation
- Tutor for 6+ years
- Replies in < 23 hours
- 12 repeat students
- 160 hours taught
£65/ hourSEND
Graduate
- DBS
4.9 (10)
Kayleigh H.
University of Leeds - BA Criminal Justice and CriminologyProfessional playwright and published poet offering support with GCSE English Language and Literature.
- Tutor for 5+ years
- Replies in < 4 hours
- 53 repeat students
- 575 hours taught
£39/ hourSEND
Graduate
- DBS
5.0 (5)
Fintan D.
Royal Central School of Speech & Drama - MA Performance Practice & ResearchExperienced English Tutor and Professional Playwright and Poet.
- Tutor for 4+ years
- Replies in < 15 hours
- 10 repeat students
- 131 hours taught
£39-60/ hourSEND
Graduate
- DBS
5.0 (1)
Joel H.
Lancaster University - BA Politics w/ English MinorEnglish GCSE Exam Preparation Tutor/ TEFL Qualified
- Tutor for 2+ years
- Replies in < 3 days
- 3 repeat students
- 33 hours taught
£35/ hourSEND
Graduate
- DBS
5.0 (1)
Jake D.
New to the platformUniversity of Oxford - BA History and EnglishEnglish tutor, graduate of Oxford University.
- Tutor for 1+ year
- Replies in < 1 hour
- 2 hours taught
£30/ hourGraduate
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