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James G.

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160 lessons taught

Helped over 21 students

£22 - £30 per class

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Henry B.

As Henrys mum I am very happy with how engaged Henry is during his session and he always enjoys it. This is the breakthrough we needed to support Henry so we are very grateful.

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+8 months of exp. teaching at GoStudent

Hi there. James here, from South Africa. I taught in London in Walthamstow for my probationary year in 1991, and then in Johannesburg and Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa for a total of 21 years. I have taught Cambridge A Level History and England and South Africa's English and History curricula. I am also a published researcher, poet, and author. I enjoy cross-country running. I like NETFLIX mystery series. I regularly get out wilderness walking and cross country swimming. Since February 2025, I tutor English and Religious Studies for GoStudent. I battled with learning difficulties at school. However, I did very well after school, because I knew that English opens doors. So, I set goals. Then I achieved a B.A (1985) and a B. Ed (1996) degree, at Wits University in Johannesburg. I did a Ma...

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11+

A Levels

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National 5

Adults

Languages spoken

Spanish

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English

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Highest level of education

Doctorate (PhD)

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ADHD

Anxiety

Physical disability

Reading disability

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Reading

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5.0

5 reviews

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Henry B.

As Henrys mum I am very happy with how engaged Henry is during his session and he always enjoys it. This is the breakthrough we needed to support Henry so we are very grateful.

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Luke S.

Very good, feel very involved with the lesson, helps understand things that your not quite sure on, overall a great teacher.

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Amreen K.

very focused. my daughter really enjoyed his lesson. she made a good understanding with James.

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Tandi I.

Itayi is looking forward to his next lesson. He enjoyed the first lesson.

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James G.

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30 min. trial lesson

+8 months of exp. teaching at GoStudent

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