Michael

You or your child will benefit from tutoring by:

• an experienced tutor of people at primary, GCSE, A-level, Oxford Entrance and undergraduate essays. a successful graduate of University College London, best school for English in the UK
• a professional writer, with around 15 years' experience producing journalism, marketing copy and creative writing
• a sensitive and friendly guy that kids like a lot, helpful and friendly but focused on the task.
• a well-read individual, good at helping your child understand the relevance of what s/he is studying
• a down-to-earth person who will be able to find common ground with your student.

Students say:

"Avi got an A on the presentation. He wanted to ring you and thank you."
"The A-level English exam was good. I knew what to find when I opened the paper and how to answer it."
"We are really grateful for what you have achieved and all the work you have put in!" Mother, Poplar

Cancellation policy: please note, I need 24 hours' notice for a cancellation or the full fee is due. Your understanding is appreciated.

Tutoring Experience

I have been helping people one-on-one for many years from primary school age through to adults.

I have supported people through:

7+, 8+ AND 11+ ENGLISH ENTRANCE EXAMS
common entrance exam
creative writing
comprehension
verbal reasoning
non-verbal reasoning
vocabulary
grammar and spelling

GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
presentations
Shakespeare
poetry, plays and novels

A-LEVEL ENGLISH

Shakespeare
set-texts
exams

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
ESSAYS - ENGLISH WRITING AND PROOFREADING ALL
CV IMPROVEMENT AND JOB TRAINING

Tutoring Approach

Patience, encouragement and firmness.
First and foremost, results - what are we trying to get to? What's the deadline? What does the pupil need to improve?
So we know what to work on, I will always have pupils show me what they know (from spelling through to what goes on in a play or who characters are) before I create a lesson plan in my head.
After this, I believe students should be supported as they put the extra work in to achieve their goals. I get on well with my pupils and they like to please me and they try their best. And in exchange I give them my patience and attention as we try to improve their skills in various areas.
As far as possible, I use past papers and regular tests which I mark as in the real exam.
I've got a good sense of humour which I can use to inject a bit of fun when pupils are tired.
My creativity helps me tackle questions that the pupil is having trouble grasping.