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MJ
- Rate R1121
- Response 1h

R1121/h
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- Spelling
Experienced London Head of Year and PGCE English Teacher Helping GCSE Students Secure Grade 4 and Above in English Language and Literature
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- Spelling
Lesson location
Recommended
MJ is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About MJ
I am a fully qualified English teacher (PGCE – Merit, University of Sussex) and current Head of Year with extensive experience teaching and leading KS3 and GCSE English. Previously a KS3 English Coordinator, I designed engaging schemes of work and have had a significant positive impact on SEND and disadvantaged students, supporting their confidence, literacy, and academic progress.
My particular strength is helping students who find English challenging achieve a Grade 4 or above. I use a structured, step-by-step approach, breaking down exam requirements into clear, manageable strategies. Lessons focus on modelling strong paragraph structures, guided writing practice, retrieval exercises, and targeted, actionable feedback. I combine pastoral care with high academic expectations to build confidence, motivation, and independence.
My lessons are suitable for:
KS3 students needing literacy and confidence support
GCSE English Language and Literature students
Students targeting Grade 4+ or those who have previously underperformed
Those needing clarity, structure, and confidence in reading, writing, or exam technique
Lesson structure and methodology:
60-minute sessions (longer 90-minute sessions for exam-year students available)
Feedback always given
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +9
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I am a fully qualified English teacher (PGCE – Merit) and current Head of Year with extensive experience teaching KS3 and GCSE English Language and Literature.
My strength lies in supporting students who find English challenging and helping them secure a Grade 4 and above. I use a structured, step-by-step approach that breaks down exam requirements into clear, manageable strategies. Lessons typically last 60 minutes and focus on modelling strong paragraph structures, guided practice, targeted feedback, and building confidence in reading and writing.
My lessons are suitable for KS3 students and GCSE pupils, particularly those working towards a secure pass or needing focused exam preparation.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
MJ is a hardworking tutor who is dedicated to his job. He really helped me and I would highly recommend!
I got to know MJ when he began tutoring my son in year 10, who was preparing for his GCSE English Literature and Language exams. At the time, my son was struggling and had very little confidence in the subject, so we were looking for someone who could both support his learning and encourage him.
What I appreciated most about MJ’s teaching style was his patience. He explained concepts in a way that was easy to understand and always took the time to make sure my son fully understand the material before moving on. MJ was also very flexible and happy to adapt his approach depending on what my son needed most in each session.
Over the course of the tutoring, I saw my son’s confidence steadily improve. One thing that stood out was how MJ would adjust the lessons to focus on the areas my son found most difficult, breaking things down step by step until they became manageable.
Thanks to MJ’s support, my son successfully achieved 7’s in both his GCSE English Literature and Language exams, I would highly recommend MJ to any parent looking for a patient, supportive, and effective tutor who genuinely wants to help students succeed.MJ has been an incredible tutor for my son during his Year 11 GCSE preparation. When my son first started working with him, he was really struggling with English and was consistently on the 3/4 borderline his assessments. MJ quickly built his confidence and helped him understand how to approach the exam questions.
Through MJ’s clear explanations, structured lessons and patient support, my son’s understanding improved dramatically. He now feels much more confident analysing texts and structuring his responses. He is now consistently achieving Grade 7s in past papers.
MJ is supportive, encouraging and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English GCSE results and confidence.See more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- R1121
Package rates
- 5h: R5606
- 10h: R11213
online
- R1121/h
travel
- + R10
free lesson
The free first lesson with MJ allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
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