13/07/2026
Seeking peace of mind when choosing a tutor?
When you're investing in your child's education, qualifications and experience matter.
Look for a tutor with:
✔️ Years of teaching experience
✔️ Strong reviews and recommendations
✔️ An enhanced DBS certificate
✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE
✔️ A degree in the subject they teach
✔️ The ability to think on their feet and adapt to a student's changing needs
These aren't just credentials to list on a profile, they provide reassurance that your child is in safe, experienced hands with someone who can respond effectively when challenges arise.
With over 20 years' teaching experience, a BA in English, a PGCE, an MSc in Education, Chartered Teacher of English status, and an enhanced DBS certificate, one of the greatest strengths I bring to tuition is the ability to assess, problem-solve and adapt quickly.
Today was a perfect example.
I'd carefully planned a Year 12 session on 'A Doll's House', following my tutee's request from the previous lesson. They logged on and immediately explained that they'd just been told about an unexpected assessment on 'Hamlet'.
Within minutes, the session was completely reshaped. We shifted our focus to critical interpretations, key quotations, and exam techniques for 'Hamlet'. By the end of the hour my student felt significantly calmer, more confident, and well prepared for their assessment.
That flexibility doesn't come from a lesson plan, it comes from decades of classroom experience, current examiner knowledge, and years of supporting students with a wide range of academic needs.
When choosing a tutor, don't just ask what their qualifications are. Ask whether they have the experience, subject knowledge, and adaptability to provide the right support when your child needs it most.
My evening tuition slots for the next academic year are already fully booked, but I currently have availability for daytime tuition.
