Private IB English Language and Literature Tutors

James B holds a BA in Culture, Heritage and Gaelic, Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, RSA/Cambridge Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English with Distinctions, SQA Certificate in Teaching Further Education and a Trinity Certificate in TESOL. He has taught in the British Council registered Cultura Inglesa/Cultura Britanico schools in Chile and Brazil where he became a Cambridge FCE/PET Oral Examiner as well as The Mackay School, Chile's top private school where he taught IB and IGCSE. In the UK James was a lecturer in English as a Foreign Language, covering teacher training courses, FCE, CAE, CPE, English for HND Business and Hospitality , as well as curriculum and international onboarding exam development. More recently, James has had success online and in person with IB prep, 11 plus, 13 plus, IGCSE, A level, IELTS and UKISET independent school entry.
James believes in the advantage of the individualised approach that tutoring allows to create a learner centered plan that ensures exam success.

Hi! I've been teaching IB English Language and Literature for a number of years now. I offer personalised one-to-one tutoring designed to help your child reach their full potential — whether that's pushing for a 7 or building confidence towards a 5. Every student is different, so I focus on identifying individual strengths and working on the areas that will make the biggest difference to their score.

Ji-in Y is a student at University of Toronto, studying Computer Science, Mathematics, and Game Studies. Ji-in graduated from Marymount Rome with a 44 in the IB, achieving a 7 in Mathematics AA HL and a 7 in English A Lit HL. Having tutored for over 2 years, Ji-in has helped 7 students through their high school and IB journey. Importantly, Ji-in focuses on working with students who speak English as a second language, and thus, improving their confidence in English regardless of the subject being taught.

Kanz M is pursuing a degree in History, Politics and Economics at University College London UCL with a track for a First Class degree. She graduated in 2024, achieving a Bilingual Diploma and 3/3 IBDP points with an overall score of 41/45. Kanz took History HL, and Economics HL getting 7/7 in both her HL's, while also taking Maths Analysis and Approaches HL and achieving a 6/7. For the last 2 years, she has worked with students across the globe, believing that each student should have a tailored and bespoke approach to work on their weaknesses and maximise their strengths and confidently apply their knowledge.

Katherine is a highly accomplished IBDP English A Literature and Language and Literature specialist. With over eight years of dedicated teaching experience in the classroom and in personalised tutoring settings, she has established a strong reputation for transforming her students' understanding and performance in the rigorous IB English courses. Katherine's expertise is underpinned by her professional credentials, including serving as a former Head of English at a prestigious international school teaching the IB. Her previous experience allows her to bring a deep knowledge of the curriculum demands and assessment requirements, allowing her to guide her students to their highest potential grades. Parents often comment on Katherine's remarkable quality for raising confidence in her subject, a testament to her student-centred, empathetic approach that encourages critical thinking and fosters intellectual curiosity.

Lana E Tutor Profile

About me

My name is Lana E.
I am a mother of four and a resident of Maidenhead since 2000; you may see me cycling around it on my bike.
I am avid tennis player, a poet and regular at St Mary’s Church.
I am a qualified teacher and have been teaching since 1992.
Life motto: The best is yet to come!

Approach to tutoring

BA in English Language and Literature, MA in Linguistics.
Author of a bespoke curriculum and textbook for English language centred on critical thinking and project based learning.
I view learning as one of the best things life can offer, and take that approach to my students.
It’s a journey of discovery of ourselves and the world around us and formal education is just one of its segments.
Learning is a two way street and for me as a tutor it is essential to find out how a student learns and understands the subject before I tailor-making a course that would suit the needs.
Whether it is a preparation for an exam or following a regular curriculum, it is vital that a student is motivated to learn.
Often, students underperform due to the lack of confidence which can be caused by various reasons.
In my many years of tutoring experience, I have found that building a student’s confidence is a key to success.
When working with SEND students, I have developed a unique tutoring style which includes music and songs, audio cards for vocabulary and non-verbal communication, a sequence of shorter activities in order to keep focus and interest.
There is no greater satisfaction than seeing an initially withdrawn student blossom, sing and realise their potential, almost always moving towards the next stage of education, rejoining schools and colleges.

Teaching experience

I have over 35 years of teaching and tutoring experience.
I specialise in teaching English (GCSE, IB), EAL, English for Functional Skills, Levels 1 and 2, but can also help with maths.
I am also a SEN tutor with over 7 years of experience.

Career Aim

To bring the English language and literature to life by imparting its knowledge and beauty. To help students gain confidence and achieve the next level. To remain an unforgettable teacher.