Sally Gaye

Richmond and Sheen based GCSE, 13+ 11+ 7+ including entrance exams.
Sorry I don’t cover Wimbledon or Putney Hill

I am a Cambridge University Certified English Language, Literature and Creative Writing, A/S A level tutor. I cover from primary school age 6 -11, second language and bi-lingual families, as well as the entrance exams for the selective Grammar and independent schools.

I tutor the Exam essay questions for English Language and Literature - A Level & GCSE structuring content for reading interpretation, scope a reasoned argument, learn terminology, academic and literary style and planning paragraphs in essay writing. We prepare the English GCSE, A level and entrance exam preparation tasks together, to understand how to analyse and interpret questions, plan modes of writing, understand reading tasks & comprehensions, learn critical thinking techniques to write essays. Develop verbal reasoning strategies, synonyms for new vocabulary, creative writing topics to identify different stories, styles and narrative voices. All in a fun and interesting way!

For full time home school arrangements please message me directly on here for curriculum and time commitment.

Revision GCSE and A level students must know or be prepared to re-read their set texts. The lesson is spent on exam questions and preparation.

I aim to help each student understand the task and learn in different ways to analyse to also structure how to write well.

Additionally, I offer special training for the Tiffin and Surrey consortium 11+ selective grammar and independent schools. We cover: Reading comprehension and interpretation, vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning & Creative Writing

2024 GCSE RE SITS Richmond area - in person - GCSE & A level English Language and Literature: Analyse, Discuss & Plan Exam Questions by ascertaining the Academic arguments and point of view - Structure and plan a level 6-9 or B to A focussed Writing response - Academic discourse and register - structured argument and analysis in paragraphs aligned to the examiner mark scheme - experienced Cambridge University qualified English Language and BA Hons Literature and Political History Teacher and Tutor of 18 years

Focus on discourses and texts for PEE and PETAL Paragraphs for exam essay writing in OCR, AQA & Edexcel English - GCSE to 6/7/8/9 and A level English Literature and Language Grade to upgrade B A A**exams

I welcome Second Language families for English support, Dyslexia friendly and ADHD Learning support

I have been supporting 10/11+ entrance exam training for 10 years for Richmond-upon- Thames, Putney, Wimbledon

Book Now: Summer Intensive to Get Ahead during holiday for term time study - with the GCSE and A level exam practice by writing essays and embedding ideas and quotes for Grade 8/9 or A/B. Book now for run up to Easter Intensive revision

GCSE and A level History, English Language and Literature: analysing the question, understanding selected texts, planning a question and synthesised answers, structuring essay writing with the in lesson edits, checking those against the Assessment objectives and mark scheme to get up to speed quickly

Lessons are dynamic, engaging and structured to learn exam study technique, critical and reasoning analysis in relation to answering questions to write succinct and focussed paragraphs for the essays.

Tuition is a big commitment for any family, hence I am delighted to offer an initial no obligation discussion and brief learning needs assessment to see if there is a good fit. Lessons are energetic, dynamic and action focussed on different aspects of academic study to the required levels from the curriculum syllabuses. All pre arrangements include a complimentary half hour parent consultation. All hourly fees include up to 1 hour pre- planning, sourcing study materials and monthly updates with quarterly verbal feedback.
My tuition offer stands out as it is bespoke and adjusted to each tutee; bi- lingual, dyslexia, ADHD diverse learning styles and second language speakers welcome. Most certainly it is not a standardised course that produces the same results for all - but designed to your child’s learning needs in a personalised tuition arrangement. My enthusiasm and passion for the art of teaching is geared towards instilling a love of Learning and an enthusiastic curiosity to find out more around the subjects in theme based investigations independently of lessons.
We maintain a consistent focus on development of ideas from analytical perspectives into academic exam essays to university dissertations and creative and discursive writing from reading widely for rich content and detail. A real challenge in these days of technology and distractions. But tutees say they enjoy lessons as they focus on them. I am committed and dedicated to each child as an individual who brings their unique talents and abilities to each lesson.

Additionally booking the 7+ to 11+ and GCSE and A level initial consultation and skill review to check current skills and mock exams projected levels at half normal fees.

All lessons include pre preparation of up to 1 hour and selection of relevant materials.

In 7- 13+ we cover VR, Vocabulary, Applied Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing and Interview Skills

If needed I can support *** Flexible immediate last minute *** 11+ January 2024 interviews for successful candidates from Independent schools for Kingston Grammar, Francis Holland, Sloane Square, Lady Eleanor Holles and St. Paul’s

I qualified in 2007 as a Cambridge University English Language teacher with a BA Hons Degree in Literature, History and intercultural studies.
I welcome recently arrived Bi Lingual tutees and families. I also have 17 years in depth experience with supporting Brazilian, Latin American, Chinese and Asian families into gaining places in the top local Richmond area schools - all potential tutees’ parents receive a welcome first consultation complementary to establish needs and concerns.

I have a 90 % success rate for St Paul’s - Hampton Boys - Kings College - Epsom College - Ibstock Place and the Surrey Grammar Consortium

I offer 1-1 in person local tuition and on line via Skype or Teams in all English exam components: Verbal Reading, Reading comprehension and Creative Writing and interview practice

Based in Sheen covering Richmond, Barnes to Putney and Wimbledon - free trial does not apply to home visits as it applies to the initial 1 hr assessment and consultation

Specific questions and answers to develop the problem-solving and critical thinking skills for the 11+ formats at the interviews in the in person annual December 2024 and January 2025 assessments.

These require Interview practice as you will be tested on your weakest subject to show how you deal with challenges; discuss your personal hobbies, interests and breadth of reading, as well as current affairs and confidence in expressing opinions

Since I qualified in English Language teaching with Cambridge University in 2007 and have taught over 2,000 hours internationally and in London. Additionally, I have been teaching the academic English Cambridge exams as well as the British curriculum for 17 years. I returned to the area 2011 and have been tutoring across South West and Central London in Schools and Universities for the Independent exams for the 7 to 11+ 13+ and IB, GCSE and A level for 17 years. I find that the weakest areas are nuance and inference in comprehension and deductive reasoning. We also work in widening the child’s range of semantically themed vocabulary by a focus on learning new vocabulary, creative writing structures and formats using tried and tested methods. Lessons are individualised to each student to build their confidence in using new synonyms, techniques and ideas.

Based in Richmond area I am delighted to also offer the A level, GCSE History, English & Literature mock grade improvers sessions for exam paper questions and intensives.

January 2024 start for the 7+ 8+ 10+ 11+ year 7 and 13+ in English VR, Verbal Reasoning, Persuasive, Discursive and Creative Writing and applied Reading comprehension, for top local schools:

• St Paul’s
• Hampton Court
• Kings College Wimbledon
• Wimbledon High
• Ibstock
• Westminster
• The Godolphin and Latymer
• Guildford High
• Sloane Square

All Stage 2 11+ exam training in Reading Comprehension and Creative Writing with 15 mins Interview skills for Independent Schools at SW14 or on line

English for 11+ 13+ intensive to Improve on Creative and Discursive Writing, Vocabulary and Interview Scores

I am passionate about inspiring children and young people to enjoy their subjects, by supporting understanding, comprehension of reading topics, analysing together to - Organise ideas in mind maps, summarising ideas and to feel confident to write with conviction - whether a creative story for entrance exams, or complex discursive essays in exams, English Language, Literature and History

Being a children’s story writer myself and academic essayist, I love helping students to structure their work in new ways to support memory and understanding.

My life long love of books, reading and adventures, led to me studying English Literature and Language full-time - having studied A levels and my degree from Nottingham with a specialist area in Child Development. History and Political affairs became part of my deeper interests, whereby I selected complementary subjects in History, Medieval verses, 19 th century poetry, prose and drama as well as Modern, Post - Modern and American Literature. I have a Masters in Anthropology and folklore and spent 7 years living in Brazil, Cuba and Colombia in fieldwork and participatory research. I speak Spanish and Portuguese and dance the traditional folk traditions

I am pleased to invite tutees to study after school in the Richmond area or on line.
Apologies, I am no longer offering Tiffin Grammar school stage 1 exams - I offer stage 2 creative writing training based on the classics and VR, writing, and comprehension for Surrey consortium

Why not get ahead during the colder days in GCSE and A level English Language and Literature or History with my personal tuition record of improving from level 3 to 8 and U to A/B - in daily planning, support
for critical reading and exam writing - on line or in person

I have annual success rates of 100% - improving mock grades by 1 level at least but usually 2 with organised work planning, in GCSEs and AS/A Levels in English Language and Literature, History, Government and Politics - to support exam training in reading to write exam questions to achieve level 6-9 and AS/A Level B/A*/A**.

I tutor the detailed content of the curriculums as a home schooled arrangement - our focus is always on understanding the question in context, answering concisely and writing exam questions according to the mark scheme from the exam papers.
We collaborate together, to academically plan essays, writing and editing to improve by iteration in formative learning to gain an improvement and if required a Grade A* A** for English, History and Government Politics @ A level and University level Academic Essays

Book in now for the complimentary consultation and trial lesson. All levels welcome.

11+ Tiffin waiting list 1 place left will be awarded to top student gained by free 2 hour selective assessment - if successful 4 bonus 11+ mock exams awarded a included in the programme

Learn Reading comprehension interpretation, Analyse and Discuss Exam Questions ascertain the Academic arguments and point of view - Structure and plan a 95% Creative Writing response or an Academic Essay in the correct paragraphs aligned to the examiner mark scheme with experienced Cambridge University qualified English Language and BA Hons Literature Teacher and Tutor of 18 years

** Book Now in pay in advance to secure 2024 March Rates ***

***Fees increase 7.8 % 1 April

Easter Holiday intensives in AQA & Edexcel English GCSE to up-level to 6/7/8/9 and A level English Literature and Language Grade B A A**exams

I welcome Second Language families for English support, Dyslexia friendly and ADHD Learning support

10/11+ entrance exam training for 10 years for Richmond-upon- Thames, Putney, Wimbledon

Book Now: Easter Intensive to Get Ahead during holiday and term time study with the GCSE and A level exam practice by writing essays and embedding ideas and quotes for Grade 8/9 or A/B. Book now for run up to Easter Intensive revision

GCSE and A level History, English Language and Literature: analysing the question, understanding selected texts, planning a question and synthesised answers, structuring essay writing with the in lesson edits, checking those against the Assessment objectives and mark scheme to get up to speed quickly

Lessons are dynamic, engaging and structured to learn exam study technique, critical and reasoning analysis in relation to answering questions to write succinct and focussed paragraphs for the essays.

Tuition is a big commitment for any family, hence I am delighted to offer an initial no obligation discussion and brief learning needs assessment to see if there is a good fit. Lessons are energetic, dynamic and action focussed on different aspects of academic study to the required levels from the curriculum syllabuses. All pre arrangements include a complimentary half hour parent consultation. All hourly fees include up to 1 hour pre- planning, sourcing study materials and monthly updates with quarterly verbal feedback.
My tuition offer stands out as it is bespoke and adjusted to each tutee; bi- lingual, dyslexia, ADHD diverse learning styles and second language speakers welcome. Most certainly it is not a standardised course that produces the same results for all - but designed to your child’s learning needs in a personalised tuition arrangement. My enthusiasm and passion for the art of teaching is geared towards instilling a love of Learning and an enthusiastic curiosity to find out more around the subjects in theme based investigations independently of lessons.
We maintain a consistent focus on development of ideas from analytical perspectives into academic exam essays to university dissertations and creative and discursive writing from reading widely for rich content and detail. A real challenge in these days of technology and distractions. But tutees say they enjoy lessons as they focus on them. I am committed and dedicated to each child as an individual who brings their unique talents and abilities to each lesson.

Additionally booking the 7+ to 11+ and GCSE and A level initial consultation and skill review to check current skills and mock exams projected levels at half normal fees.

All lessons include pre preparation of up to 1 hour and selection of relevant materials.

In 7- 13+ we cover VR, Vocabulary, Applied Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing and Interview Skills

If needed I can support *** Flexible immediate last minute *** 11+ January 2024 interviews for successful candidates from Independent schools for Kingston Grammar, Francis Holland, Sloane Square, Lady Eleanor Holles and St. Paul’s

I qualified in 2007 as a Cambridge University English Language teacher with a BA Hons Degree in Literature, History and intercultural studies.
I welcome recently arrived Bi Lingual tutees and families. I also have 17 years in depth experience with supporting Brazilian, Latin American, Chinese and Asian families into gaining places in the top local Richmond area schools - all potential tutees’ parents receive a welcome first consultation complementary to establish needs and concerns.

I have a 90 % success rate for St Paul’s - Hampton Boys - Kings College - Epsom College - Ibstock Place and the Surrey Grammar Consortium

I offer 1-1 in person local tuition and on line via Skype or Teams in all English exam components: Verbal Reading, Reading comprehension and Creative Writing and interview practice

Based in Sheen covering Richmond, Barnes to Putney and Wimbledon - free trial does not apply to home visits as it applies to the initial 1 hr assessment and consultation

Specific questions and answers to develop the problem-solving and critical thinking skills for the 11+ formats at the interviews in the in person annual December 2024 and January 2025 assessments.

These require Interview practice as you will be tested on your weakest subject to show how you deal with challenges; discuss your personal hobbies, interests and breadth of reading, as well as current affairs and confidence in expressing opinions

Since I qualified in English Language teaching with Cambridge University in 2007 and have taught over 2,000 hours internationally and in London. Additionally, I have been teaching the academic English Cambridge exams as well as the British curriculum for 17 years. I returned to the area 2011 and have been tutoring across South West and Central London in Schools and Universities for the Independent exams for the 7 to 11+ 13+ and IB, GCSE and A level for 17 years. I find that the weakest areas are nuance and inference in comprehension and deductive reasoning. We also work in widening the child’s range of semantically themed vocabulary by a focus on learning new vocabulary, creative writing structures and formats using tried and tested methods. Lessons are individualised to each student to build their confidence in using new synonyms, techniques and ideas.

Based in Richmond area I am delighted to also offer the A level, GCSE History, English & Literature mock grade improvers sessions for exam paper questions and intensives.

January 2024 start for the 7+ 8+ 10+ 11+ year 7 and 13+ in English VR, Verbal Reasoning, Persuasive, Discursive and Creative Writing and applied Reading comprehension, for top local schools:

• St Paul’s
• Hampton Court
• Kings College Wimbledon
• Wimbledon High
• Ibstock
• Westminster
• The Godolphin and Latymer
• Guildford High
• Sloane Square

All Stage 2 11+ exam training in Reading Comprehension and Creative Writing with 15 mins Interview skills for Independent Schools at SW14 or on line

English for 11+ 13+ intensive to Improve on Creative and Discursive Writing, Vocabulary and Interview Scores

I am passionate about inspiring children and young people to enjoy their subjects, by supporting understanding, comprehension of reading topics, analysing together to - Organise ideas in mind maps, summarising ideas and to feel confident to write with conviction - whether a creative story for entrance exams, or complex discursive essays in exams, English Language, Literature and History

Being a children’s story writer myself and academic essayist, I love helping students to structure their work in new ways to support memory and understanding.

My life long love of books, reading and adventures, led to me studying English Literature and Language full-time - having studied A levels and my degree from Nottingham with a specialist area in Child Development. History and Political affairs became part of my deeper interests, whereby I selected complementary subjects in History, Medieval verses, 19 th century poetry, prose and drama as well as Modern, Post - Modern and American Literature. I have a Masters in Anthropology and folklore and spent 7 years living in Brazil, Cuba and Colombia in fieldwork and participatory research. I speak Spanish and Portuguese and dance the traditional folk traditions

I am pleased to invite tutees to study after school in the Richmond area or on line.
Apologies, I am no longer offering Tiffin Grammar school stage 1 exams - I offer stage 2 creative writing training based on the classics and VR, writing, and comprehension for Surrey consortium

Why not get ahead during the colder days in GCSE and A level English Language and Literature or History with my personal tuition record of improving from level 3 to 8 and U to A/B - in daily planning, support
for critical reading and exam writing - on line or in person

I have annual success rates of 100% - improving mock grades by 1 level at least but usually 2 with organised work planning, in GCSEs and AS/A Levels in English Language and Literature, History, Government and Politics - to support exam training in reading to write exam questions to achieve level 6-9 and AS/A Level B/A*/A**.

I tutor the detailed content of the curriculums as a home schooled arrangement - our focus is always on understanding the question in context, answering concisely and writing exam questions according to the mark scheme from the exam papers.
We collaborate together, to academically plan essays, writing and editing to improve by iteration in formative learning to gain an improvement and if required a Grade A* A** for English, History and Government Politics @ A level and University level Academic Essays

Book in now for the complimentary consultation and trial lesson. All levels welcome.

Tutoring Experience

I bring 18 Years successful post qualified Cambridge University English Language Teacher and a BA Hons., Degree in English Literature, Language and Child Development from Nottingham.
I support exams and scholarship entries for the 11+ and Common Entrance Exam tuition and Cambridge entrance examination and interviews.

Last year I achieved in collaboration thr level 9 required for the professional level university points requirements at GCSE & also A*|A** at A Level English Literature

Independent and Grammar Selective Entrance exam training encompasses all skills across 10 + 11+ 13+ for Verbal and Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Vocabulary, Figurative Language techniques for Creative Writing and Reading Comprehension skills to KS2/3/4

Specific reading analysis, summarising and academic synthesis and writing skills for essays and analysis for GCSE and A levels

My recent tuition experience in English Language , Literature & History has helped tutees to go up level from 4 to 6 in GCSE.
In A level History, English Linguistics and Literature we moved from U to A* A** with mind mapping, tabling and writing essays that answer the questions.

I am proud of my contribution to the tutees successes over the last 10 years spent in Richmond Upon Thames as a 7+/11/13+ tutor - and 20 years as a University Academic English Writing tutor, Lecturer and exam assessor - your skills will improve and progress is certain as the work gets done with me

I offer expert tuition as a Cambridge University Qualified English Language, & Literature Teacher covering second language Pluri/bi- lingual families and needs for Cambridge exams and university entrance - IELTS Academic 7-8 and CAE 85% +.
I have gained Top Results as a principal Cambridge University English Tutor supporting the Sports, Arts & Academic Schools for 11+ 13+ such as Bradfield, Cheltenham, St Paul’s, Kings, right on College, City, Lady Eleanor Holles, Winchester

I offer student centred learning and their own personalised bespoke training in the reading, writing , creativity and critical skills required for the Private and Independent School Entrance Exams

As an English and Primary school Tutor I bring a BA Hons @ Nottingham University in ENGLISH & CHILD Development - Masters at Westminster, University in PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING PSYCHOLOGY

Post Graduate certificate - Cambridge University English Language Teaching - and English Literature Higher level Studies - 17 years English Language and Literature teaching using the English literary classics for the top independent and grammar 11+ Entrance Exams with excellent results in process and vocabulary for Creative Writing.

We also Focus on reading and writing from The Literary Classics, & Figurative Language using pathetic fallacy, personification, metaphor, and simile to name but a few literary techniques. This is missing from the current contemporary curriculum is, but is an absolute prerequisite to any success in any of the English exams, whether that be up to 11+, GCSE, A-level or even for a Russell Group university.

Winter break is time to get ahead in GCSE and A level English Language and Literature and History with my personal tuition record of improving from level 3 to 8 and U to A/B - in daily planning, support
for critical reading and exam writing - in person

I am no longer accepting Tiffin stage 1 grammar school training. I train for the stage 2 applied reading and thinking and creative writing. I also have one space left for the Surrey consortium for the coming exams in 2024. I had success with 2 boys@ Wilson and Wallington, and 1 @ Sutton and the 2 @ Nonsuch girls Grammar School.
*** Home School Programme- Catch Up Study - ADHD & Dyslexia students Welcome***

I guarantee a great trial lesson. Therefore I pledge to refund the first lesson, if Student does not learn and enjoy it. If parents aren’t satisfied after the first lesson, then I’m quite happy to give a full refund.

Tutoring Approach

Lessons are interactive, creative and dynamic with all tasks discussed and done together.
We plan and practise the skills in 7 & 11+, English Language and Literature 11 +, GCSE and A level questions and answers - to get up to speed quickly with assessment objectives and exam content snd sample questions.

I keep lessons dynamic, discussion based with bespoke and carefully selected exercises in reading and writing to help scaffold action based learning and cement newly acquired skills. The aim is always to engage the student to enjoy the subject and develop their confidence by learning in a fun, collaborative and productive way. I have a range of my own materials as well as examiner reports , mark schemes and exemplar answers to support developing higher grades. All depending on the individual student need and the subject.

My fee payment preference is in person at the first lesson in person in cash or monthly by BACS with a holding deposit. Cancellations can be re arranged with 48 hours notice and 24 hours due to seasonal holidays or other illness. Late cancellations less than 24 hours will be charged at full fee rate.

I listen to all my student needs and design lessons around their gaps and skill sets - and parent challenges, identify knowledge, skills and English gaps - then design each lesson in collaboration with the family or guardian by assessing individual student current and needed English and Essay writing needs and skills.
I create the practical exercises and tools to learn together - how to read for gist, meaning and detail - how to write from novels and comprehension texts - I craft each lesson according to entrance exams 7+/11/13+ as well as GCSE English Language and Literature

A level grades - Grade A achieved from U for entrance to LSE, B for Kingston Art School for Film & Imperial in long term regular 1-1 tuition.

I offer tuition in English essay writing and academic skills in reading for critical analysis for structuring in depth essays, references and writing academically, tuition for as we’ll as cater to the international students in IELTS and IB diploma for English

All skills are developed with the aim of securing the desired grade or a place at a local grammar or independent school or going onto one of the top universities including the Russell Group

Depending on the age of the student, I use both reading texts and writing workbooks - as well as visual cues, mind maps, and story boards to support diverse learning needs, reading aloud, text analysis, vocabulary - all depending on the individual learning style and needs of the student. Therefore, all sessions are bespoke and fully comprehensive. I utilise the latest pedagogy in language acquisition, dynamic action learning tasks to develop problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking in my specialised Academic Training Programme. When needed, Parents are given a weekly and monthly task schedule for the 11-13 + English reading and writing with steps and goals that students can follow in order to catch up due to needing extra support for ADHD, dyslexia and Autism spectrum as well as ESOL English is a second language and bi-lingualism

The Study Timetable divides tasks and time management to ensure completion. This explorative and discovery learning approach is achieved by embedding dynamic exercises, on-line 11+ Bond assessments, research, accelerated study techniques for memory and homework completion.
Ongoing support for parents with timetabling and revision planning.
A particular focus on succeeding in exams by studying literacy, formal and classic literature forms of English in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Training for entrance to the grammars /academies as well as Cambridge and Oxbridge university essays, interviews and exams.
Tutorials follow the Cambridge academic protocols, therefore focus on critical thinking, debate, and structuring exam essays into a logical and coherent argument.
- Students achieve scholarships with consistent practice and study

- Students with specific learning needs for Exam and English support in dyslexia, and ADHD are particularly welcome
- Specific academic materials developed for Nuero-Divergent learning styles and personal student preferences

My only prerequisite is that students do the homework of reading, planning and produce the writing that’s necessary for me to give meaningful editing feedback, because if they don’t produce the homework then writing is not graded and lessons lack consistency to ensure successful outcomes

The terms and conditions are all lessons must be paid in BACS advance or in cash on the day. Any cancellations less than 48 hours will be charged in full. However, I ask for 48 hours notice so we can rearrange absences when I have free slots.
Late cancellations on the day or after 5 pm are charged at full rate.
Full time intensive English language courses paid and booked in advance for intensive daily language study will not be refunded as hours booked can’t be replaced.
So far all daily lessons have been taken by students with our prior arrangement of any time changes.