She really is someone who likes to teach, in the little time we had to prepare for my exam, everything I could learn with her was very helpful.
Thank you Javier. So glad that we managed to get the pass you needed for your SWELT exam in less than two months. Feel free to contact me, when you start your degree. You are a talented student who will go far! Best of luck.
From Paula
Gemma was extremely helpful, engaging and Inspirational. I would definitely recommend her as she has a keen passion and talent for her subject. In particular, I feel she would be hugely beneficial to anyone undertaking a creative writing project. Gemma was patient, approachable and thought provoking.
Many thanks for the review, Paula. The initial meeting was extremely positive and I am excited to assist with your PGCE.
From Rhodri
Highly recommended - Gemma has been excellent with my son. He has slight speech and language issues and as a result wasn't fully engaged in school at times. He saw Gemma to help build his confidence and some core skills ahead of applying to college and he never once attended a session reluctantly which I was concerned about with a tutor. Gemma was understanding, honest when needed but her individual approach to what worked for him was very much appreciated. I'm delighted to say he starts college in September. Thanks again Gemma.
Rhodri's son was a pleasure to teach. I am over the moon that he has found the confidence within himself to pursue his dream career. Thank you both so much for your cooperation, dedication and determination. Best of luck to you both!
From Julie
Gemma helped to raise my daughter's A level English results from a predicted C grade to an A. She directed her to interesting further reading to improve her understanding on context and critical appraisal. She developed an excellent relationship with my daughter and encouraged her to believe in herself more.
Thank you Julie. I hope Scarlet is excelling in her endeavours which I’m sure she is!
From Janina
Expensive 1 hour tuition cost me £80. Gemma does not like feed back. I do not recommend her.
This feedback is unfair and to be quite frank- bogus. I did not charge Janina £80 for a hour. It is preposterous and an outright lie.
Janina, or Joanna (which was the other name she gave) came for the first session where she paid £30, as stated on my price list, and was very happy to return as I had prepared ample resources to support her learning. When we rearranged the following session, Joanna then phoned to tell me she had a delivery and wouldn't be able to come at the allotted time.
She informed me that she would give me a call to check if I was free. She did not call, but instead turned up two hours after the time-slot, by which time I was otherwise engaged. However, I accommodated Joanna, and then she refused to complete the Official Initial Assessment I'd prepared for her. She then instructed me to produce alternative resources, which I did, and she seemed happy as she gladly paid me £30 on completion of the session. I then emailed her with all of the relevant links to support her grammar, and learning as I do after every session with all of my clients.
I then received a phone call from her husband at 8.30pm on a Friday night, telling me that I was unprepared and unprofessional. I tried to explain that this wasn't the case as I'd prepared the test, which Joanna had requested at our previous session- and that she'd refused to complete it, and that she had arrived two hours late.
I also pointed out that if Joanna was that unhappy with the service, then she wouldn't have paid for the sessions at £30 each. I then informed her husband that I thought it best that Joanna did not to return as I felt insulted and threatened by him; and terminated our arrangement immediately.
From Yahya
Miss Gemma she is excellent teach, also the subject better discussion. Many things used to discus laptop, bored and books.
Yahya is a Post-graduate adult learner, and is an excellent client, as he is eager, considerate and respects my ability to deliver a high-quality bespoke service. Since our initial consultation, I have built a scheme of work to accommodate his learning needs. After our first meeting, I supplied Yahya with an Initial Assessment which gave me an indication of his learning level. I have then stripped back the English language, using engaging grammar activities, which I have explained in detail. I have also provided ample online activities to practice at home. Yayha has had three sessions with me, at my fully-equipped office, since last Thursday and has another booked for next week. Many thanks for your feedback Yayha- I will endeavour to provide a high-quality service to help you achieve your full potential.
From Yolanda
Gemma is an excellent tutor, who helped my daughter with English language and literature in the months preceding the GCSE exams. She is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional in her approach, and my daughter felt at ease with her from the first lesson, was motivated immediately and eager to come back. She feels that Gemma is an enthusiastic tutor who gives explanations which are both helpful and easy to understand, and lots of creative ideas. My daughter achieved good GCSE results and we’re hoping Gemma will continue helping her wither A levels. I recommend Gemma very highly.
Thank you Yolanda,
Your daughter was a pleasure to teach and I'm very happy that she will be taking English at A-Level, and has decided to continue tuition with me this year. I am very passionate about further development via education, and with a positive approach to the work I believe that anything is possible! Thank you Yolanda, look forward to seeing you soon.
From Abdi
We have only one hour tution with Gemma as she didn't have a CRB check and she insisted that I should leave when she is teaching my son who is only 16 yrs. for that reason we had to leave.
I feel that this clients feedback is slightly skewed as I felt that he was finding reasons so that he wouldn't have to pay the full fee. As my office is a small room I asked that the client would sit outside. I left the door wide open throughout the lesson. With regards to the CRB, I do have one but as I'd just moved to a new hoouse I couldn't find it at that moment in time. As a skilled professional with industry experience I feel my fees are more than reasonable. I am unhappy that this client decided not to continue with me as I'd prepared a bespoke week by week scheme of work for his son and provided him with a tuition folder, as he left very positive and his son seemed eager to continue with me.
From Maeva
Gemma is a very good tutor, who pays attention to the specific needs of her tutees, who knows how to make work more fun and who provides useful materials for practicing at home.
Thank you Maeva. It is a pleasure to work with you.
From Jane
Friendly and enthusiastic approach. Great rapport with my daughter positive and encouraging.
Happy to help. Thank you Jane.
From Peter
First meetng positive.Tutee likes her Tutor which is important .Needs are quite specific and I am hopeful that Gemma can deal with the nitty gritty that Danielle needs to make fuller use of her potential .Peter Norman
Gemma established an excellent working relationship with my grandaughter.She is very adept at identifying individual needs and setting relevant,rigorous but attainablle targets.There is no doubt that my grandaughter would not have gained her A level Grade necessary for entry to her first choice University without Gemmas focussed help. Her longer term contrib ution to my grandaughters future was to develop a more positive cheerful approach to the challenges facing her It reflects Gemmas own outlook on life
Gemma proved to be a very good Tutor for my Grandaughter Danielle.She establishes an excellent working relationship with her Tutee identifies individual needs and provides rigorous meaningful yet attainable targets.Without Gemmas help Danielle would not have achieved the Grade needed to gain her place in her first choice University.Gemmas lasting contribution to Danielles future was to help develop her self confidence and a positive attitude to challenges
It was a pleasure working with both Peter and Danielle and I hope Danielle goes on to get the best of her academic self at university.
From Fosia
Gemma is a professional teacher and I highly recommend to anyone who wants one to one tuitions. She is very kind, enthusiastic and at the same time a firm teacher who has knowledge of the subject she is teaching. My daughter leant a lot form Gemma. I was impressed with the techniques she used and my daughter left the lessons smiling and looking forward to her next lessons. My daughter is now more confident in the areas which were once her weakest after having lessons with her. Gemma has helped my child pass her entry exams. She has provided the support and encouragement my daughter needed.
Fosia's daughter is a dedicated student with a thirst for knowledge and approaches each lesson with enthusiasm which has enabled her to pass her entry exams.
I believe that genuine encouragement, consistent support and a steady teaching pace (tailored to learner ability) is key to improving learning and boosting confidence levels.
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