Former Head of English | AQA Examiner | 14+ Years Experience | Proven Grade Improvement Specialist

My students consistently make excellent progress, often exceeding their predicted grades.

Recent A-Level results

• Students typically improve by one to two grades.
• One student improved from a predicted E to a B.

Recent GCSE results

• Two English Language resit students improved from Grade 3 to Grade 7.
• Four students progressed from Grade 6 in English Literature mocks to Grade 9 in their GCSE.
• One student improved from Grade 6 in English Language mocks to Grade 8.
• Another student exceeded a predicted Grade 3 to achieve a Grade 7 in English Literature.

I also support students with additional challenges, including low confidence, ADHD and poor attendance, helping them rebuild self-belief and achieve their potential. For 11+ preparation, I have helped students strengthen their comprehension skills and secure places at highly competitive independent schools.

What parents and students say

“We used Dee to help prepare our child for his GCSEs. She was wonderful and really helped him grow in confidence with his literature. We couldn’t have been happier.”

“I enjoyed my English lessons with Dee and gained confidence in writing essays. The lessons helped me improve my grammar, spelling and creative writing skills, which prepared me for my 11+ exam.”

Whether your child is aiming to pass GCSE English, secure Grades 7-9, prepare for the 11+ or 16+, or achieve top marks at A-Level, I know what it takes to get them there. I’ve helped students gain places at leading independent schools and prestigious universities, including Cambridge, while also supporting those who have lost confidence in English to achieve results they didn’t think were possible.

As Head of English, I transformed outcomes at a struggling inner-London school, improving GCSE English results by 17% within one academic year—an achievement recognised nationally by Sky News. I’ve also led a successful department at one of the country’s highest-achieving state schools, giving me experience of supporting students across the full ability range.

Above all, I believe that every student can succeed with the right guidance. My lessons are challenging, engaging and supportive, helping students develop not only stronger grades, but also the confidence and independence to flourish beyond the classroom.

I specialise in GCSE English Language and Literature (AQA and Edexcel), AS and A-Level English Literature, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entrance preparation, and GCSE English resits.

Over the past 14 years, I’ve worked with students of all abilities—from those striving for a pass to high-achieving students aiming for the very top grades. As an AQA examiner, I know exactly what examiners reward and use this insight to help students write with greater clarity, sophistication and precision.

My students have consistently:

• Improved from below a pass to Grades 6-9 at GCSE.

• Achieved strong AS and A-Level results.

• Passed GCSE English resits at the first attempt.

• Secured places at leading independent schools and universities, including Cambridge.

I also have extensive experience supporting students with English as an Additional Language (EAL), helping them build confidence through clear explanations, carefully structured lessons and personalised support.

Every student is different, so every lesson is tailored to their individual needs, goals and learning style.

My teaching focuses on simplifying complex ideas and building confidence step by step. I combine my classroom experience with examiner expertise to help students understand not only the content, but also exactly how to apply their knowledge in examinations.

Lessons are interactive and engaging, using live annotation, model answers, speeches, readings and a range of multimedia resources to keep students actively involved. I provide live marking throughout lessons, targeted homework, detailed feedback and clear next steps so that progress is always measurable.

What you’ll receive:

• A personalised learning plan with clear objectives.

• Interactive online lessons via Zoom, Skype or Google Meet.

• Live marking and immediate feedback.

• Tailored homework and progress tracking.

• PowerPoints, revision materials and PDF resources to support independent study between lessons.

My aim is simple: to help students become confident, independent learners who enjoy English, fulfil their potential and achieve results that open doors to future opportunities.