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Old Fashioned Library

GCSE English, 11 Plus & Entrance Exams Tutor for Heanor

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My name is David, and I provide a high-level English tutoring service for Heanor families who are aiming for excellence. As a fully qualified teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and over 20 years of professional experience, I focus on the sophisticated skills required by the UK’s leading academic institutions. I help students develop a deep understanding of text analysis and a high level of technical accuracy in their writing. This approach is essential for any pupil looking to stand out in the competitive world of grammar and independent school admissions, as well as those aiming for top-tier GCSE results.

I offer tailored preparation for students aiming for places at the competitive secondary schools in the Derbyshire area. My expertise covers the 11+ and 13+ entrance exams, as well as the rigorous analytical skills required for GCSE and IGCSE English success. By drawing on two decades of experience, I provide a clear and effective path for students to bridge the gap to elite secondary education. This commitment to quality has resulted in many local families seeing their children secure first-choice places and gain a significant boost in their academic confidence and overall communication abilities.

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If you want a serious professional who can lift a student immediately, who knows the board requirements for doing well, and who can tailor tuition to the precise needs of the kid, then David is the man. My son is bright, but he was not well taught in English. David turned it all around within a matter of weeks and set him on track to a great GCSE grade. Don't mess around - go with David. Highly recommend.

David

David tutored our daughter  for 11+ English. I always found him to be very professional, organised and methodical in his approach. He always had a good supply of appropriate material that challenged her and pushed her to the next level. The two of them clicked very quickly and our daughter progressed very well. David is friendly and related well with her. Our daughter really enjoyed her sessions with him. She was accepted by all the top private and grammar schools that we applied to.

Priti

David has been helping my son prepare for his 11+ exams. We got started with extra tuition quite late, however already during this time I have noticed a big difference in my son’s attitude and study technique. He has significantly improved his creative writing and also his understanding of how to tackle verbal and non-verbal reasoning style questions. David is helpful and accommodating as a teacher and I am very happy to recommend him and his approach to teaching.

Ahmed

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