Claire W.

Hello! My name is Rifnas Siyathdeen, and I am a dedicated tutor with 10 years of teaching experience supporting O/L and A/L students. I help learners build strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and academic confidence across their subjects. I have taught students following UK Local, several USA State syllabi, Cambridge, Edexcel, American, and Indian CBSE curricula. I believe every O/L and A/L student can succeed with the right guidance and encouragement. That’s why I use real-life examples, visual aids, interactive activities, and step-by-step explanations to ensure students truly understand concepts rather than memorizing them. I’m patient, friendly, and committed to helping students move from confusion to confidence. My goal is to make learning enjoyable, motivating, and tailored to each student’s individual needs, and I look forward to supporting you in achieving your academic goals. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and a Master’s Degree in Accounting. I also hold a TEFL certificate, which has strengthened my ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt my teaching to students of different backgrounds and language levels. Over the past 10 years, I have developed professionally by tutoring students from various academic systems, including Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel, UK Local, American curriculum, USA State syllabi, and Indian CBSE. I have also supported students with mild Autism and ADHD, which has taught me how to adapt lessons to match each student’s individual learning style and abilities. My educational background, combined with hands-on experience, allows me to simplify complex concepts and teach in a way that truly connects with learners, helping them gain confidence and succeed in their studies.

Please note: My availability is currently open for Summer 2026 during my university break (available to start immediately), so I'll have more flexibility than usual. Due to other summer commitments, my availability and lesson times may vary week-to-week, but I'll always communicate this and we can figure out suitable time slots together. My availability may reduce when I return to university in October, but this is something we can certainly discuss nearer the time if you do wish to continue your tutoring after the summer. Thank you and I look forward to working with you! My Subjects: KS1 and KS2: English and Maths KS3: English and Maths KS4/GCSE: English Language, English Literature, and Maths Exam Board Experience: GCSE Maths - Edexcel GCSE English Language/Literature - AQA A Level Maths - Edexcel A Level English Language/Literature - AQA English Literature Text Experience (If you study different texts to the ones listed below, it is still possible that I could deliver lessons on them, but I would not have personally studied them at GCSE/A Level so I couldn't guarantee that I would offer the same level of experience/support as I would be able to for the texts below): A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (GCSE) An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley (GCSE) Macbeth by William Shakespeare (GCSE) Othello by William Shakespeare (A Level) Power and Conflict - Poetry Anthology (GCSE) Pre-1900 Love Through the Ages - Poetry Anthology (A Level) Regeneration by Pat Barker (A Level) The Wipers Times by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman (A Level) Unseen Poetry (GCSE and A Level) Unseen Prose (A Level) Up the Line to Death - Poetry Anthology (A Level) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (A Level) My Qualifications: GCSE: Grade 9 - Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Design and Technology, French, Geography Grade 8 - English Language, English Literature (studying Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol, Power and Conflict poetry, and unseen poetry) A Level: English Language - A English Literature (studying Wuthering Heights, Pre-1900 Love Through the Ages poetry anthology, Othello, unseen poetry, Regeneration, unseen prose, The Wipers Times, Up the Line to Death) - A Maths - A Languages: English, French at GCSE grade 9 level SEND Experience: I completed work experience in a SEND primary school, helping teachers with general responsibilities around the classroom and working with students to complete activities. Preferred Student Age Group: GCSE About Me: Hi! I’m Lorien, and I’m currently studying at university after recently completing my A Levels. I now attend the University of Cambridge to study English Literature. I love both English and Maths, and studied both at A Level. In English, I enjoy reading into a text and finding deeper meanings to better understand the writer’s intentions and message. In Maths, I enjoy working through difficult questions, and using my problem solving skills to reach the answer. My hobbies include reading and writing, ice skating, and anything creative. I have worked with young people previously, volunteering as a Young Leader and, more recently, a Unit Helper in Girlguiding. I was also a reading ‘Super-tutor’ in my school’s reading programme, designed to help Year 7 students boost their confidence and skill in reading, meaning I would step in to cover for any tutors who were absent when they planned to meet with their assigned tutee, and I oversaw the running of the programme as a whole. I really enjoy seeing students develop and become more confident in their own abilities as tutoring progresses, and would love the opportunity to work with you and help you to achieve success in your studies! I attended a high school in the North East for my GCSEs, achieving Grade 9s in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Design and Technology, French, and Geography, and Grade 8s in English Language and English Literature. I stayed at my high school to complete my A Levels in English Language, English Literature, and Maths, and achieved three Grade As. I now attend the University of Cambridge studying English Literature.

I’m currently studying sociology at the University of the West of England in Bristol to become a teacher of sociology in the future! I love music- especially dance music- as well as animals (definitely a dog person!) and nature. My free time is usually spent going out with friends, playing video games, and going on walks. I am currently studying at UWE Bristol. Prior to this I studied at KLB at A-Level and GCSE. I have A-Level qualifications in sociology, psychology, and English literature. During my gap year I spent time working at my old secondary school/sixth form and have a year’s experience in tutoring both 1 on 1 and in small groups

been tutoring for over 4 years from primary school standard to IB standard. All the resources I use are made by myself for each students particular needs and I always aim for students to achieve top grades. I am available to tutor all the subjects in my profile to GCSE level I also tutor Geography HL, English Literature SL and Mathematics A&I SL at IB level I completed 11 different GCSE subjects in the year 2020 and moved on to complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in my time at 6th form (the IB is an equivalent of A-Levels but with 6 subjects instead of 3). I studied: chemistry, Biology, Geography, Maths, Chinese and English Literature in the diploma!