Alexandra K.

Hi! I’m an experienced and enthusiastic tutor specialising in GCSE English Language, English Literature, and General Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). I also teach Geography, Economics, and Business Administration, offering students both strong academic support and confidence-building strategies. I’m passionate about helping students break down difficult ideas, improve exam technique, and achieve grades they didn’t think were possible. What I Specialise In 🎓 English Language (AQA Expert) • Paper 1 & Paper 2 structure and timing • High-level analytical writing • Understanding writers’ methods • Model answers, mark-scheme breakdowns, and strategies to jump a grade quickly English Literature • Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, An Inspector Calls, Poetry • Essay structure, theme analysis, key quotations, and exam-ready paragraphs Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) • Clear explanations of tricky concepts • Memory techniques for content-heavy topics • Exam practice focused on command words and application Humanities & Business Subjects • Geography – physical & human geography, case studies, exam technique • Economics – micro, macro, diagrams, and real-world application • Business Administration / Business Studies – planning, marketing, finance, exam writing 🌟 Success Stories Here are a few examples of the progress my students have made: • GCSE English Language student: improved from Grade 4 to Grade 7 in 8 weeks through structured practice and targeted feedback. • Biology student: moved from Grade 5 to Grade 8 after focusing on exam command words and simplifying complex processes. • Chemistry student: gained confidence with calculations and improved two grades by developing step-by-step problem-solving methods. • English Literature student: went from writing short paragraphs to producing full, high-level essays, eventually achieving a Grade 9. • Geography student: improved exam timing and case-study recall, boosting their mark by 25%. Parents regularly tell me their children feel more motivated, more confident, and more prepared after just a few lessons. My Teaching Style⭐️ • Friendly, patient, and clear explanations • Lots of exam practice, model answers, and personalised feedback • I teach students how to think like examiners • Strong focus on confidence, planning, and understanding why answers score marks • I tailor lessons to match each student’s ability, school curriculum, and goals 🎯 What Students Can Expect With Me By the end of our lessons, students typically: • write higher-level answers with confidence • understand exactly how to hit the mark scheme • improve grades quickly and consistently • feel motivated and supported • learn efficient revision and exam techniques 📩 Looking Forward to Meeting You Whether your child needs to boost confidence, improve grades, or push towards top marks, I’m here to help. I make lessons engaging, structured, and fully tailored to each student’s needs.

🤩 Meet Your New Favorite English Teacher Hello! I'm a friendly, patient, and supportive English teacher on a mission to help students of all ages confidently reach their language goals. I believe language learning should be an enjoyable, personal, and rewarding adventure, not a chore! What to expect in class: I create a positive and relaxed learning environment where you'll feel completely comfortable to speak, experiment, and grow. My lessons are engaging, practical, and focused on real-life communication. Whether your focus is boosting your conversation skills, perfecting your pronunciation, strengthening your grammar, or simply building unshakeable confidence, we'll get you there together. My Commitment to Your Success: Education & Qualifications 🎓 My formal education is dedicated to the field of language and early childhood development, ensuring I provide lessons that are both engaging and professionally grounded. I hold a Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education (NQF 5) from STADIO Higher Education . I am currently a registered full-time student at STADIO Higher Education pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching (NQF 7). I completed a 120 Hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate from TEFL Universal , providing me with strong practical skills for teaching English as a foreign language to all ages. I hold Provisional Registration as a Student Teacher. My training covers lesson planning, classroom management, student development , and specialized English areas like free talk, daily talk, travel English, reading, and phonics. I am committed to ongoing professional growth so I can provide the most effective, motivating, and high-quality lessons to every student.

I am known by my peers to be a highly enthusiastic, young healthcare student with a positive attitude towards learning. I have a keen interest in helping pupils excel in their studies by making it easier for them to reach their goals through an adaptable teaching style to meet each student’s needs. Besides academia, I am someone who is passionate about learning languages, as well as playing sports like Badminton and playing guitar. I love trying new things and I am always up for a challenge that may come my way. At university, I was a student representative for 2 years, hence I have experience of being a leader.

I am a final year biotechnology student at the University of Nottingham who has a passion for science and writing. Subjects I tutor: Biology - Primary and GCSE Chemistry- Primary and GCSE History- Primary and GCSE Maths- Primary 11+ Exam board experience: - AQA - Edexcel - KS1-KS3 curriculum - 11+ Languages: English (fluent) Preferred student age group: Primary/KS3/GCSE Grade 9 in GCSE Maths, Chemistry, Food Tech, French, Media, English language Grade 8 in GCSE Biology, History, English Literature and Physics I understand the struggle of not being where you want to be but by changing the way I revised and how I viewed failure, it enabled me to achieve these grades and I hope to motivate my students to do the same. If you're looking for someone who can support your child to become an all round student and learn to tackle their challenging subjects with confidence, I hope you consider booking a session with me ❤️