Private IB English Language and Literature Tutors

Alex is a second-year Economics student at University College London on track for First-Class Honours, after having graduated from Vienna International School with the IB Diploma, scoring 44/45 points.

Alex is natively fluent in Spanish, German, and English and proficient and Russian and French, allowing him to accommodate students to their preferred language. This is reflective of his teaching style: Alex places a large importance on adaptability and catering to students' particular needs, which often is the lacking factor in the classroom. Having been in the IB system his entire life, Alex is comfortable working with a diverse range of students and appreciates their individual requirements.

Since attending University, Alex has received multiple offers for internships within finance & investment banking with an acceptance rate of <1%, and hence is also keen to discuss career plans and post-IB development with his students.

Alex's full IB Diploma breakdown is as follows:
HL Mathematics - 7
HL Economics - 7
HL Psychology - 7
SL Biology - 7
SL French B - 7
SL English A: Lang/Lit - 6
ToK - A
EE - B

Anna Kyryk is a current undergraduate student at the University of Bath, pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. She has recently graduated with an IB Diploma, achieving 43 points total, with a 7 in HL Maths AA, Physics and English A. She believes in an individual approach to each student, getting to the root of all the content and ensuring the student obtains an intuitive and conceptual understanding. She is also confident in going through students' past paper answers and is happy to share tips as to how approach assessments in a way that aligns with IB examiners' expectations. She is also a current social secretary for her university archery club, so she is an outgoing and engaging person!

Carl Plummer, a published author, has an Upper Second Honours Degree in Literature and Modern History. He has taught IB DP for over 13 years (English Lang B, English Lang A Lang/Lit, English Language A Literature - all at HL and SL, while supervising many EEs, and was head of TOK for many years) and has completed numerous workshops to keep up-to-date with teaching skills and IB policy. Carl does plenty of preparation for classes, always has extra materials available for students (often involving history for context), and is firm with homework and homework marking.

Dexter Haywood is an IB English A & B specialist, IB Examiner, and IB Workshop Leader with over a decade of international teaching experience. Having marked official IB assessments and trained teachers in the Diploma Programme, he brings a rare combination of classroom expertise, examiner insight, and curriculum leadership to his work with students.

As an IB Examiner for English A: Language & Literature, Dexter understands precisely how top marks are awarded and helps students approach the Individual Oral, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the HL Essay with confidence and clarity. His students have consistently achieved outstanding results, including raising predicted grades to final 6s and 7s, while maintaining a 100% pass rate in Cambridge and IELTS examinations.

Beyond the classroom, Dexter has authored major sections of Kognity’s IB Language & Literature digital textbook and designed IB-aligned resources for Revision Village, two of the most widely used platforms supporting IB students around the world. His work has helped shape the learning experiences of thousands of students internationally.

Formerly Head of English at Colegio Suizo de México, Dexter has taught and led programmes across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This global experience allows him to connect with students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds and adapt his teaching to each learner’s needs.

Known for his structured, supportive, and engaging approach, Dexter specialises in turning complex tasks into clear, practical strategies that students can apply with confidence. His aim is not only to help students achieve exceptional academic results, but also to develop the independence, analytical skills, and self-belief that will serve them far beyond the IB.

Dimitrios graduated from the IB Diploma Programme at the Costeas-Geitonas School in Athens with the cohort's top score of 43 points. His exceptional performance granted him direct admission to the Technical University of Munich where he will pursue his Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at a top-25 university worldwide. Dimitrios was a national finalist in the National Olympiad for Astrophysics and Astronomy and has founded and lead his school's aerospace engineering club. He is also very passionate for the humanities, where aside from complementing his science-heavy curriculum of Math and Physics HL with English and History HL, he has also successfully completed a selective honours programme in International Relations by the University of Amsterdam. Dimitrios wants to help students excel in the IB by adapting to their needs and learning methods, but also by providing structured support and guidance all along the way. He would be very happy to have a chat about any possible collaboration!

Dr Hana is a medical doctor who graduated from medical school with Honours, placing in the top decile of her cohort. Before medicine, she achieved an outstanding 43/45 in the IB, including 7/7 in both Biology HL and Chemistry HL, and was named Class Valedictorian.
With over six years of tutoring experience and more than 100 students taught, Hana brings both expert scientific knowledge and a genuine love of teaching to her lessons. She knows first-hand that students can completely transform academically with the right support. Her strength is making difficult concepts feel simple, building confidence, and teaching students how to think rather than simply memorise. She wants every student to leave her lessons thinking, “I can actually do this.”