Sandy East-Bland English Tutor

🌊It can be ridiculously tough when things don’t turn out the way you wanted them to. 🌪️It can be completely baffling because you worked so, so, so hard. ⛈️It can be beyond frustrating because you know you did your best with what you knew at the time and you kept going even through the boring stuff. 🥱 Frankly, it can hurt a LOT because you know you deserve so much more than this. 😫

✋🏻Stop. 🫁 Deep breath. 🏔️ It’s time to try a new way…

If you or someone you know is looking to resit your English GCSE this summer then I can help. Ping me a message and let’s get the best level possible for you or your child. 😊 *

💫✨ Here’s to embracing this second or third or fourth chance!

💫✨ To dusting yourself off!

💫✨ To remembering that you are constantly changing and evolving!

💫✨To trying a different option! 💫✨

☀️BRIGHTER DAYS ARE COMING!☀️

PS My little motivational message was created with the intention of reminding you that whatever you put on a page can have a huge impact. It doesn’t need to be perfect; please observe the wonky edges of the letters and shapes, plus the scruffy table! It’s clear, it’s bright and it definitely beats a blank page! Big 🫶🏻 to my collection for making this rainy arvo a bit more colourful!

* Please be aware that I only have 3 day time slots left and no afterschool or weekend slots .

And that’s a wrap!
It’s been brilliant working with your superstars and they should all be very proud of themselves. I hope you all have a restful, relaxing and fun-filled Christmas and/or winter break! 💫💫💫

I’ll be teaching again on the 29th and 30th December. If you would like to book in any sessions then please let me know tonight or from the 28th December onwards. Thank you.🙏🏻

Wishing you all the best!
Sandy ✨

And that’s a wrap!

It’s been brilliant working with your superstars and they should all be very proud of themselves. I hope you all have a restful, relaxing and fun-filled Christmas and/or winter break! 💫💫💫

I’ll be teaching again on the 29th and 30th December. If you would like to book in any sessions then please let me know tonight or from the 28th December onwards. Thank you.🙏🏻

Wishing you all the best!
Sandy ✨

The return to school can be a LOT. Some of you might be buzzing with determination to embrace the weekend. Some of you might simply be taking it all in your stride. Some of you might be feeling like Woody is here and longing to snooze and hide away…

However, you’re feeling right now please remember to take good care of yourself and those around you. You all know how important it is to do the following but I’ll remind you anyway:
• Get out into nature and fill up your lungs!
• Move your body in any way that feels good for you. Walking, dancing, stretching and swimming are just some of the options to choose from.
• Stay hydrated. Boring but so, so easy and one of the best ways to improve your mood.
• Have fun and laugh with your best people!

Finally, I’d like you to also think about at least 3 things you’re grateful for this week. If you’re feeling stuck then look to the people around you. Have they helped you in any way? Is there something you’ve done that you feel you wouldn’t have been able to do 3 months ago? These 3 things can be as small or big as you like!

What are you thankful for? Please feel free to share! 😊

I love working with young people and guiding them towards discovering just how capable they are! Nothing feels better than the moment when they realise that everything you told them about how brilliant they are is true! Advaith is a bright, respectful and brilliant young person who consistently applied himself and it paid off. Total star.

Here’s what Advaith had to say about our sessions:

Sandy was incredibly supportive and patient, and her tutoring played a major role in helping me achieve excellent results in my English GCSEs. She tailored her lessons to focus on the areas where I lacked confidence, which greatly improved my essay structure and analytical skills. Her emphasis on continuous practice helped me develop the ability to infer and analyse with ease, while also providing thorough guidance on literary texts. By the end of each session, I was genuinely proud of what I had learned. These sessions gave me the confidence to approach every exam head held high. This was all thanks to Sandy’s guidance.

Resitting your English GCSE? Then I can help! I’ll guide you through every question and provide you with everything you need to secure the level you’re aiming for. I’ll make sure you feel super prepared and confident throughout the whole process.

Feel free to check out the link in my bio for more information and to contact me directly. I look forward to hearing from you! 😊

And what a year it’s been! There was a lot of hard work, a lot of laughter and a lot of progress. I’ve been simply amazed by the resilience and determination of so many of my students.

If I’ve worked with the young person or young people in your life then I’d love to hear from you and/or them! Please feel free to comment, message or leave a review on my FB page about how you found the sessions. I look forward to hearing from you!😊

September is here and changes are coming. How are you feeling? What are you hoping for?

I could tell you all about the many ways in which I can support the young person in your life through their English and English Literature GCSEs but my former student, Lewis, has written this lovely testimonial and I think you’d much rather read his kind words than mine:

“I had the pleasure of working with Sandy while preparing for my GCSEs, and I can confidently say she played a huge role in helping me improve my grades. Sandy was incredibly supportive throughout our time together and consistently went above and beyond; not just in English, but also by offering helpful guidance in other subjects whenever I needed it.
Her dedication to my progress was clear from the beginning. She was always willing to offer extra sessions if I ever needed more reassurance or wanted additional help. She helped me gain a much deeper understanding of the core English texts, which really boosted my confidence going into the exams.
What stood out most about Sandy was how much she genuinely cared about my wellbeing. She always made sure I was feeling okay before we began a lesson, putting me first and making the learning experience feel comfortable and supportive. Her friendly and approachable nature made it easy to ask questions or share any concerns, and she was always happy to offer advice whenever she could.
I would highly recommend Sandy to anyone looking for a tutor who is not only knowledgeable and effective, but also truly caring and committed to your success. I will always be incredibly grateful for her help over the period that I had her teaching me and would hope that her other students also see her as an amazing tutor.”

Looking for some support with your dissertation? Are you finding your academic writing projects stressful? Do you simply need some support with the technical stuff? Then I can help! 🙌🏻

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