English tutoring in BathGCSE English Language & Literature | KS3 | 11+ & 13+Qualified teacher • Senior GCSE Examiner • 15+ years' experience
Helping students achieve their potential
My aim is not simply to help students achieve a better grade. It is to help them understand what they are capable of, develop the skills and confidence to achieve their potential, and enjoy the subject along the way.
what to expect
Building ConfidenceConfidence is at the heart of effective learning.I create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and challenging themselves. As confidence grows, so does progress.PersonalisedEvery student is different.I begin by getting to know each student and assessing their strengths and areas for development. This allows me to tailor lessons to their individual needs and goals.Inspiring a love of EnglishI'm passionate about English, reading and creative writing, and I love sharing that enthusiasm with my students.Many students arrive feeling that they simply aren't “good at English”. Seeing their confidence grow — and their attitude change — is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
Why Choose Me?
Experience:15 years of experience.Senior GCSE English Language Examiner, marking examination scripts for nine years.Helping students understand not only what they need to know, but how to communicate their ideas effectively and confidently under examination conditions.Strong subject knowledge is important, but so is knowing how to approach an examination. Exam technique, question analysis, time management and a clear understanding of the mark scheme can make a significant difference to a student’s
performance.My aim is to demystify the examination process, build confidence and give students the skills they need to approach their GCSE English exams with greater understanding and self-belief.
PricingLessons are £50–£65 per 60-minute session, depending on your requirements.Every lesson is tailored to the individual student, with weekly homework and personalised feedback to help students make consistent progress.Reduced rates are available for home-schooled students, with discounts for advance payment.60-minute, individually tailored lessons
Weekly homework, reviewed at the start of each lesson
Enhanced DBS checked
References available
Over 100 five-star reviews available to viewFull Terms & Conditions will be provided before lessons begin.
ABOUT
• SENIOR GCSE EXAMINER
• ENGLISH TEACHER WITH QTS/PGCE
• EXPERIENCED TUTOR
• BUILDING CONFIDENCE & ACHIEVING POTENTIAL
Hello, I’m Michelle.I'm a Senior GCSE Examiner, teacher and English tutor, passionate about helping young people become confident, capable English students.I know that English can feel daunting, particularly when confidence is low. My approach is supportive, encouraging and tailored to each student, helping them understand what they need to do — and believe they can do it.Qualifications in education:Qualified and experienced Secondary English teacher — PGCE and QTS.Experienced Senior GCSE English Language examiner with 9 years’ examining experience.
15 years of private tutoring experience, with a strong record of helping students achieve their goals.CELTA certificate - Certificate in Teaching English to Adults.Certificate in Counselling skills – supporting students through interpersonal relationship skills, empathy and understanding.Certificate in Autism awareness – everyone is unique and has their own learning style; working to support the individual.Tailored tuition based on each student’s individual strengths, needs and targets.GCSE exam preparation including focused exam technique, practice and feedback.KS3 English support designed to develop confidence, skills and a strong foundation.11+ and 13+ preparation for entry to leading schools.Experience with AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel and iGCSE specifications.Experience supporting students with a wide range of learning needs and abilities including ASD, Dyslexia and ADHD.
Reviews
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here's what some of my satisfied clients have to say.
OLENA
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Michelle has been an absolutely wonderful tutor for my son. From the very first lesson, it was clear how dedicated, patient, and genuinely caring she is.
English is not my son’s first language, and we were quite anxious about his exam. In a short space of time, Michelle helped him improve his skills, believe in himself, and feel truly prepared.
I would highly recommend Michelle. She is an exceptional tutor, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for professional support and genuine care when learning English.
YEN
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As of recently, my son has received his results from his GCSEs. Michelle has been more than impeccable not only boosting his grade from a 4 to a 9 in language and 7 in literature, but also his confidence towards the subject. I would definitely recommend Michelle to all parents who feel their child’s English may need support. She has experience and knowledge to ensure the top 7-9 grades.
LOUISE
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Ellie was thrilled beyond words to have been awarded a clean sweep of the highest possible grades so 9s in all the English syllabuses But as you can imagine she is most proud of her 9 in English Literature and her 9 in English Language. We would both like to sincerely thank you for your fabulous tutoring - at all times you were hugely organised, and explained things patiently and clearly. You demystified English for Ellie - in your sessions with her, the pace was reassuring, everything was always easy to understand.xt
NANCY
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Since meeting with Michelle in just a few weeks, our son has grown in confidence and tells us he has learnt a lot and got a much better understanding of how to cope with learning English and demonstrating his knowledge & skills. Michelle offers her own well prepared teaching materials and she has a relaxed and innovative approach to tutoring, really taking time to get to know the student and gearing her teaching to their learning style. Now we have received some very positive feedback from our son’s English teacher from school and he was really happy to receive his first grade A mark for his Spring term end exam. Well done! We know we have chosen the right person to support our son in learning his English and would highly recommend Michelle.
ROSALIND
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Two months of weekly tutoring with Michelle resulted in two grades improvement and GCSE English resit success!
SUBASINI
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Michelle had helped my son to achieve Grade 8 in English Language and Grade 9 in English Literature.
SAMUEL
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Michelle tutored my daughter for a few months and helped my daughter to improve from a 6 in English Literature and 7 in English Language to both 9s in her final GCSE results.
VERA
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Michelle is an amazing teacher, extremely professional and passionate. I'm so happy that I have found her. I really recommend. The lessons have been an absolute game-changer for my daughter's GCSE preparation.
VIOLET
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Helped me greatly with improving my GCSE English skills overall especially my English language over the years. Thank you so much! Enya :)
LIZ
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Michelle has been the perfect GCSE tutor for my daughter Anna ... her grades were sitting at a 5 pre tutoring with Michelle and having just received her GCSE results on Thursday we are absolutely delighted that Anna has achieved an 8 In English language and a 7 in English Literature .Michelle is a kind reliable and organised tutor who highly motivated and encouraged Anna to achieve her full potential.Anna has been so inspired with Michelle’s tutoring that she has decided to study English literature at A level . Which is phenomenal. Thank you Michelle for all your dedication support and enthusiasm with Anna’s tutoring it is very much appreciated…L&R
SHELLEY
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Great tutor, helped to change grades from a grade 3 to a grade 7. Would highly recommend and worth the cost.
HELEN
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Michelle is an excellent tutor and she has guided my daughter with her patience and expertise on English. My daughter enjoyed the lessons with her, started to have a direction at the study and finally obtained 9 in both English Language and English Literature in GCSE. I would like to thank Michelle much, as she really knows the character of a student and helps improve step by step.
JENNIE
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Michelle is an excellent tutor. My daughter went from disliking English to it becoming one of her favourite subjects. She helped my daughter achieve her best and two 9’s in her GCSE.
Get in touch
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