English Language and Literature at GCSE. Qualified teacher with 13 years' experience in UK secondary schools Online or at home in Oxfordshire

After changing school from the English to Scottish systems half way through A levels, my son wanted to continue with A level History in addition to his new studies. We were keen to find a tutor who could teach the full syllabus and support him with his dyslexia. Marianne not only met our expectations but so much more; from excellent communication and fast responses to well structured and comprehensive lessons, focussing on our son’s strengths and abilities. We could not recommend Marianne higher.

Marianne is an excellent tutor. My daughter was doing online school and needed help with her GCSE English. She failed her mock but ended up with a grade 7 after tuition with Marianne. She would never have achieved that without Marianne's help. Marianne knows exactly what the exam board requires and was able to focus my daughter on the best way to answer each type of question. She boosted her confidence and was very caring and supportive in her approach. I have no hesitation in recommending Marianne as a tutor.

Marianne tutored my son for 12 months leading up to his GCSE exams; he was failing his mocks but with her help he obtained an A and a B / Grade 7 and Grade 6. She offered both in person and virtual lessons which were well planned and creative.

We cannot praise Marianne highly enough! She worked miracles with our son, who is dyslexic, and helped him get a 9 and 8 in his English and History GCSEs, which we never thought possible. She is patient and encouraging and goes well beyond the call of duty by liaising regularly with his teachers so as to coordinate and complement what he is taught at school. She clearly takes a keen interest in how the child progresses and offers support outside of lessons as well. If your child is struggling with History or English then Marianne is definitely the answer!

I highly recommend Marianne as an A Level History tutor. They were instrumental in helping my daughter develop a strong process for structuring answers to exam papers. Marianne also ensured she had a comprehensive understanding of all the subject content. This combination of skills has made a significant difference in my daughter's confidence and preparation for her exams.

Marianne has been a fantastic tutor for my daughter studying for her A level in History. She is knowledgable on the curriculum and was extremely helpful in teaching her essay planning. I would highly recommend her.

Real care and attention. Tutoring is to the point, knowledgeable and effective. Ability to understand the pupil and guide to practical results. Always well prepared. True professional.

Marianne is an amazing teacher, very kind and caring. She went above and beyond to help me with the grades I was aiming for my GCSE’s in English Literature and Language. I have enjoyed every single lesson and I can highly recommend her as a tutor. 10 out of 10.

Marianne is exactly the tutor I was looking for to help me get my nephew through GCSE. She has a huge amount of experience, both in exactly what the examiners are looking for and in the issues that 15 year olds face in their GCSE's, Her lessons use all sorts of techniques to engage my nephew, which is all too necessary, and I look forward to working with her.

Marianne is a patient and caring teacher, that helps students with their weakness and strengths in English, she makes sure that before we move to another topic we understand the concepts and she has different ways of teaching the same topic to make sure that all of our skills and being tested and everyone understands it before moving on.

Rating : 5/5

Marianne helped me develop my analytical skills by breaking down difficult questions into easy steps. She keeps the subject interesting with further context too!