Since 2020, Tutoring Heroes has provided outstanding English tutoring in Guernsey to over 150 students across Key Stage 2, 3 and GCSE.
Our expert tutors began giving small classes to students in Cobo Community Centre, to provide additional learning support to primary and secondary school students. However, the Covid-19 pandemic soon led us to move to online classes.
Whilst this was initially a shock, and a move we had not anticipated, it turned out to be a huge positive for our students, who now benefit from private lessons with their own English tutor. Previously, our English tuition sessions were conducted 3-to-1, with each tutor dividing their time between three students.
Progressing to online tutoring has allowed each private tutor to cater for individual students and focus on their learning journey and deliver English lessons that are tailored to their subject knowledge, requirements and interests.
With even more personalised support than before, students are now making faster progress, achieving learning outcomes sooner, and gaining so much more confidence in the process. The benefits of students having dedicated time with their own expert English tutor are evident, and plentiful. This is why we’ve decided to keep conducting English tuition in a 1-on-1 online setting, even after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.
The switch to online tutoring has also afforded students and families other benefits. Moving lessons into a remote setting has meant we can provide families with not only the most skilled and inspiring English tutors in Guernsey, but brilliant tutors from across the UK. We always take the time to find the right online tutor for every new student, and we now have an even bigger talent pool to draw from.
We’re extremely proud to have received excellent feedback from families since switching to online courses. Parents are finding it easier to encourage students to engage with sessions and stick with a learning programme, when they can participate in lessons from the comfort of their own home, at a class time of their choosing.
Whether a student has basic knowledge levels or is an advanced student, our private lessons can provide exactly the right English support. We can help Year 2 students to summarise events in a text, or help Year 11 students with their analytical skills. Our English tutors have a proven track record of supporting students with their English from primary and secondary schools across the island, including Castel and La Houguette Primary Schools, and Les Beaucamps and Guernsey Grammar Secondary Schools.
Please take a moment to read some of our parent testimonials to get a feel for why parents rate so highly the English support we provide their children!
Why go with Tutoring Heroes for your child’s English tutoring?
Meet some of our tutors
Paige
Paige is currently studying a BA in English at the University of Exeter after which she plans to complete the PGCE in Secondary English; her long-term goal is to return home and take up a teaching position back in Guernsey. Paige is often complimented by our students and their parents for her patience and ability to break down complex literary texts so that students can better understand the techniques used, and effectively evaluate and compare texts.
Paige specialises in supporting GCSE students; she understands that GCSE English can be challenging, so she aims to simplify complex concepts and break them down into manageable parts. She provides clear explanations, offers practical examples, and encourages students to ask questions to enhance their understanding. Paige is a huge believer in the interconnectedness of the mind and body and so it is no surprise that she loves meditation, yoga and going for long runs.
Grace
Grace is an experienced and inspiring English tutor with a strong background in English literature. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Warwick, where she developed a deep understanding of literary analysis, critical thinking, and effective writing skills. Having supported many students in Guernsey over the past three years, Grace is acutely aware that every student has unique strengths and learning styles, and as such she tailors her teaching approach accordingly.
Grace enjoys helping students across all key stages, whether it be helping younger students with phonics rules and spelling patterns to enhance their reading and writing accuracy, or supporting older students to prepare for their GCSE English Language and Literature exams. Crucially, she is highly skilled in tutoring essential exam techniques, how to analyse past papers, and how to develop effective revision strategies so that students can optimise their performance when it comes to their exams.
Outside of academia, Grace enjoys immersing herself in the arts. She particularly loves going to the theatre, where she can witness the magic of live performances. Her all-time favourite play is “Les Misérables,” a timeless masterpiece that was of course written by Victor Hugo during his exile in Guernsey. Grace’s enthusiasm for the arts shines through in her teaching, as she incorporates creative approaches to engage her students and foster a love for literature.
Reece
Reece is currently completing a BA in English and Philosophy at the University of York. He’s an enthusiastic and dedicated English tutor who loves teaching and helping young learners develop their language skills. With several years of experience tutoring students in both Guernsey and York, Reece understands the unique needs of primary school students and tailors his lessons to suit their individual learning styles.
Reece encourages active participation and engagement in the learning process through interactive activities, games, and discussions. He strives to make learning enjoyable and meaningful, fostering a lifelong love for English. Reece is skilled at explaining grammar rules and punctuation marks in a clear and understandable way and loves to help students build a strong vocabulary through engaging activities and exercises. In his leisure time, Reece loves walking in the great outdoors and enjoys the contrast of the Yorkshire dales to the Guernsey coastline.
