Testimonials

“Jill has been an exceptional teacher for my daughter. Her engaging style made the lessons incredibly interesting and enjoyable. Furthermore, her constant encouragement creates a positive atmosphere in which students are inspired to actively learn. She is very thorough and takes time to ensure understanding among her students. Her support over the past two years has given much confidence to my daughter in both English Language and Literature, allowing her to achieve grades that she was proud of. I am extremely thankful to The English Tutor for her expert guidance and support.”

“Thank you, Jill, for your amazing efforts in helping my son achieve the grade we were aiming for. My son mentioned that your explanations of topics were easier for him to understand than those he was offered in school. You gave him work to do in his own time to reinforce the learning in the lessons. You have amazing energy, positivity and dedication. Your help has been greatly appreciated by us.”

“When we first decided to find an English tutor for my daughter, our expectations were modest. She had achieved a grade 5 (C) in her English Language GCSE, and we were desperate to improve this in a retake to broaden her university options. After receiving a recommendation for The English Tutor, I can confidently say that few decisions have had a more positive impact on my children's education than choosing The English Tutor as an English tutor. Previously, my daughter had little interest in English Language, but under The English Tutor's guidance, she became far more engaged than I ever expected. I had the opportunity to sit in on some of the lessons and was astounded by the extent to which The English Tutor imparts a true passion for English. Each week, The English Tutor would meticulously review the previous week's work, addressing any areas of concern to ensure that weaker students could keep up, while also providing targeted guidance to others on how best to navigate the tricky GCSE mark scheme and maximise their scores. As a result, my daughter achieved a grade 8 (A*) in her retake. I have now also enrolled my son in The English Tutor's English classes in preparation for his GCSEs.”

“I contacted The English Tutor after my daughter received grades that were much lower than expected. Within 2 months, working with Jill, my daughter went up by 3 grades. I honestly cannot thank The English Tutor enough. Her knowledge of the curriculum, her patience and how she continuously checked that my daughter understood concepts, was exemplary. She always taught at the highest standards. The English Tutor never held back in encouraging and motivating my daughter either, and checked up on her after results day. I would highly recommend The English Tutor — she's much more than a tutor — she is a trusted professional who cares for the students she teaches.”

“The English Tutor was recommended to us by a friend when we realised that our daughter, Isabel, urgently needed additional support with English at the end of Y7. In the two years since The English Tutor has been tutoring Isabel, we have seen a dramatic improvement in Isabel's English results. This in turn has had a positive impact on Isabel's confidence in her ability to succeed in English, which has been of great benefit generally. Jill's experience as an English teacher means that she understands exactly what knowledge and skills Isabel needs to master for GCSE purposes, and she is highly effective as a teacher in making this information accessible to students who would otherwise find the study of English daunting. Her willingness to work with texts that reflect the particular interests of a student ensures maximum engagement with lessons. The English Tutor's tuition has been a game changer for us, and we wholeheartedly recommend her.”

“The English Tutor has been teaching English literature and English language to our sons for the last 5 years. Literature is considered a challenging subject especially when English is not the first language. The English Tutor has made the learning throughout enjoyable for our sons. The English Tutor builds a strong rapport with her students and the way she teaches the complex topics is clear and engaging. We have recommended The English Tutor to other friends too and they are all happy with her style of teaching. We are very glad to hear our older son's GCSE results. He has got 9 in both literature and language exams — the breakdown marks are quite high. The English Tutor is easily approachable, organised, punctual and gives thorough and honest feedback. I strongly recommend The English Tutor as an English tutor.”

“I would like to say a huge thank you for helping my son with his GCSEs. He used to find English very challenging due to various difficulties with his SEN. His confidence boosted enormously after attending lessons with you and he could always communicate with you about his difficulties. You made special accommodations for his last minute requests prior to his exams which helped him a lot with his high levels of anxiety. He achieved 8 in English language and literature and a distinction in English speaking. He believes that he couldn't have achieved it without the help and guidance of an amazing teacher like you. Thank you.”

“As a parent, I couldn't be more grateful for the impact The English Tutor has had on my child's education during her GCSE English course. My daughter wanted to improve her grade in English Literature, so I contacted Jill, and after speaking to her it was clear that she is deeply committed to her students' success, both academically and personally. My child has grown in confidence, developed stronger analytical thinking, and has consistently improved under her guidance. The English Tutor's communication with us was excellent, and her encouragement and feedback has made a real difference. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as a teacher. My daughter got grade 9s in both English Literature and English Language which wouldn't be possible without her guidance. I would highly recommend her.”

“My son was not getting the support he needed in his English class. He was rapidly approaching his GCSEs and he needed support quickly. I approached The English Tutor and she registered my son in her private group classes. In a short space of a few months my son rapidly gained confidence and actually started to enjoy the subject. He did well in his English exam and I am very grateful for The English Tutor's teaching style. The English Tutor brought the subject to life and my son always says how great a teacher she was to him. Thank you The English Tutor, I cannot thank you enough for instilling in my son a love for the subject that his class teacher couldn't do for him.”