Mary

Enhance your child's chances by using an elite tutor
50 years English Language and Literature teaching experience at a prestigious UK independent school; urban boys' Secondary Modern; HOD English, Middle school; HOD Further Ed College,
National examiner in GCSE and A level Drama. GCSE English Language
Offers face to face in own home or tuition - on Zoom /FaceTime
Teaching Certificate (Distinction)
B.Ed Hons in Education, English and Drama.
Postgrad Diploma in Linguistics
MA in Elizabethan, Shakespearian and Jacobean Drama

Tutoring Experience

5 years in boys’ Sec Mod, 4 years in Prison Education, 4years English HOD in middle school, 10 yrs Filton College HOD, 4years self employed lecturer/ Education consultant, 10 yrs 2nd in English Dept and Director of Drama in Independent school, 6 yrs Adult Ed Service (Northumberland) A level and GCSE English, 2 years Basic English for Adults, 9years exam English tuition.

Tutoring Approach

I have successfully taught from basic English to undergraduate level. Each student is assessed and taught individually, paying attention to preferred learning style.
Assessed as outstanding (Grade 1) by Northumberland Adult Learning Service on two separate observations.
TESTIMONIALS- - extracts from many more.
..."Mary is punctual, articulate, knowledgeable and, most importantly, approachable. Despite my initial disbelief and issues, I have achieved a first class Honours degree in Criminology. This is largely due to Mary's help. I can never thank her enough and could not have achieved this without her expert tuition." Josh K, Heaton
"I can highly recommend Mary as an English tutor. She tutored my daughter in the year before her exams and helped her improve two grades, to Grade 9 in both Language and Literature...If you are looking for extra support in a caring and encouraging atmosphere, Mary will be ideal." Claire T, Ponteland
"Firstly I would like to thank you for putting me in for the higher tier GCSE.I would never have thought I could get an 'A'. I was amazed. All the way through secondary school I never once passed any English exams and was often told I never would. THANK YOU. " Diane Marie
"I can unreservedly recommend Mary Kemp for English tuition....Mary is a very knowledgeable and inspiring teacher who has taught my children so much more about English than how-to simply pass their exams. Much to my delight, they both achieved Grade 9s in English Language and English Literature, which is definitely a result of their time with Mary." S.B.King. Ponteland
"Mary became one of our most celebrated practitioners, a professional of consummate ability whose willingness to go above and beyond the extra mile made such a difference in our school. With umpteen generations of children fledged to adulthood through her various academic programmes, Mary had that expertise developed through years of outstanding practice that gave her both the confidence and authority to deal with even the most vicarious of customers. Individual known personally for charismatic personality and outstanding academic expertise." Headteacher, last school post before "retirement".