Find Your Perfect English Language Tutor In Leeds

Hi, I’m Larissa! I’m a naturally chatty, friendly and supportive person who loves helping students feel more confident in their abilities. For me, tutoring is about helping students work towards the grades they’re aiming for while also building their understanding, confidence and enjoyment of the subject. I want students to feel comfortable asking questions and find an approach that works best for them. I’ve supported younger students during sixth form as well as tutoring my younger brother and family friends’ children. One of the things I’ve really enjoyed is seeing students become more confident as they start to understand a topic that they initially found difficult. Being able to make that difference is a big part of why I love tutoring. Academically, I achieved an A* in English Literature and Language A Level, an A in Psychology and Grade 8s in the GCSE subjects I tutor. I’m now in my second year of university studying English Literature and Film Studies and I’m working towards a first class degree. I know that every student is different, so I like to keep lessons relaxed and encouraging while making sure they are tailored to each individual student. Whether you’re looking for help with essay planning, practising exam questions, understanding difficult content, building confidence or improving your exam technique- I’m happy to adapt our sessions. We can focus on whatever works best for you and your goals. All of my own exams were with AQA. I’m therefore particularly familiar with the AQA specification, mark schemes and exam style. Most importantly, I want you to feel comfortable and at ease during our sessions. I’ll always encourage you to ask questions, have a go and build your confidence along the way. Outside of university and tutoring, I enjoy running, climbing and watching and making films. I’d love to help you feel more confident in your subject and work towards the grades you’re aiming for. I look forward to meeting some of you soon!

Hi! I'm currently studying Social Sciences at UCL, with a strong academic interest in both Psychology and Economics. I achieved a First Class grade in my first year and continue to build on that foundation through interdisciplinary research and applied learning. At A-level, I studied Psychology, Biology, and English Language, developing a solid understanding of both scientific analysis and critical thinking — skills I now bring to my tutoring. I'm passionate about helping students feel confident in their subjects, and I aim to make complex ideas clear and engaging. Whether you're working towards top grades or just looking to boost your understanding, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

I am a first-class Mathematics and Statistics student with over 6 years of formal tutoring experience. I have supported learners of different levels, helping them strengthen core skills, improve exam performance, and build confidence. I enjoy breaking down complex ideas into simple steps and making lessons engaging. Outside academics, I love problem-solving activities that keep my analytical skills sharp, which I bring into every tutoring session.

I am a highly experienced English tutor with over five years of teaching both English Language and Literature across all levels and major exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, and IB. I have worked with students of all ages—from children to adults—both individually and in groups. In addition to academic tutoring, I also teach English as a second language. I have taught learners from across the world, including China, Hong Kong, and Poland. I provide tailored support for non-native speakers, from structured lessons to high-level conversational practice designed to mirror native speaker fluency. Whether supporting young learners or adult professionals, I help students gain confidence, accuracy, and natural flow in their spoken and written English. My sessions are interactive, engaging, and adapted to each student’s needs. I provide all necessary materials, offer written feedback on every homework assignment, and maintain detailed lesson notes to track progress. Parents receive regular updates to ensure transparency and consistent development. Academically, I hold two First-Class degrees from Russell Group universities: a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature from the University of Edinburgh (2020), and an MA in Shakespeare Studies (Distinction) from King’s College London, delivered in collaboration with Shakespeare’s Globe. During my undergraduate studies, I led the Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS) for English Literature students at the University of Edinburgh. Since 2021, I have worked at King’s College London and also work as a freelance writer. My strong academic foundation, global teaching experience, and commitment to student success allow me to support learners in achieving excellent results and developing a genuine appreciation for English.

Hi, I'm Abhijay, a recent Economics and Finance Graduate from Queen Mary, University of London, where I graduated with upper second-class honours. I consistently finished top 10% of my cohort and have 2 years of experience tutoring Maths, Physics and Economics up to GCSE level. I use online resources as well as subject-specific syllabi to tutor my students. I also play cricket in my spare time and have spent the last 5 years coaching part-time.

I am a Law student at King's College London who graduated from the International Baccalaureate (IB) program with high distinction, specialising in Mathematics and English at the Higher Level. I have received awards for outstanding performance in standardised tests, further demonstrating my strong academic foundation. Additionally, I am well-versed in the A Levels and IGCSE curriculum, enabling me to support students across various educational systems. With extensive experience teaching students aged 9–17 in a range of subjects, I excel at tailoring my teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and needs. As an engaging and adaptable educator, my primary goal is to enhance the academic performance and confidence of every student I work with. I am committed to providing a supportive and effective learning environment to help your child achieve their full potential.

Hi, I'm Sara. I offer one-to-one tutoring in English Literature and Language, Business, and History - subjects I'm genuinely passionate about and love helping students engage with at a deeper level. My approach isn't about memorising mark schemes or rote-learning generic answers. It's about building real understanding, developing your confidence, and finding what makes each subject click for you personally. I work with students at A-Level and GCSE level, tailoring every session to fit where you are right now and where you want to be. Whether that's improving your essay structure or analysis, mastering key concepts, or preparing for an exam, we'll build a plan that works for you. Prior to my degree I took two gap years, in which I gained in-person experience teaching English as a foreign language. I'm currently in the third year of my BSc Social Sciences degree at University College London (UCL), one of the UK's leading universities. You can be confident that the knowledge and skills I bring to each session are up to date, academically rigorous, and genuinely informed by what it takes to succeed at a high level. Going through both my GCSEs and A Levels in COVID years, I know what good (and bad!) e-learning can look like. I believe the best tutoring is when no question is too basic, curiosity is always encouraged, and progress happens naturally. If you'd like to find out more or book a first session, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

I’m Lucy, a 25-year-old Law Graduate who works in Property Law. As you can imagine, I do a lot of reading! I love English and received an A Grade in English Literature at A Level. My real passion is for helping students to enjoy English as much as I do- it doesn’t always have the best reputation for being fun. My goal is to help students make sense of these subjects not only so that they can pass exams but also be able to apply their knowledge in their own lives and enjoy doing so.

I am a Graduate Entry Medicine student at the University of Nottingham with a degree in Biomedical Science and over five years of tutoring and teaching experience. During this time, I have worked with well over 250 students across both one-to-one and group settings, supporting learners with different abilities, academic backgrounds and ambitions. My experience ranges from helping students rebuild confidence in subjects they find difficult to supporting high-achieving students aiming for the very top grades and competitive university courses. I offer tutoring across a broad range of academic and admissions-focused areas, including GCSE and A-Level Mathematics and Sciences, alongside specialist support for students interested in Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry and other competitive STEM degrees. I can also support students with university admissions preparation, including entrance examinations, interview and MMI preparation, personal statements, application strategy and developing the communication and critical-thinking skills required for competitive healthcare applications. For GCSE and A-Level students, my teaching goes far beyond simply working through a textbook. I can provide full-course teaching, targeted topic support, revision programmes, exam preparation, past-paper practice, mock preparation and intensive support before important assessments. Whether a student needs help catching up, moving from Foundation to Higher level, strengthening a particular topic or pushing from a good grade towards an 8, 9, A or A*, I build sessions around the specific outcome they are working towards. One of my greatest strengths as a tutor is being able to identify exactly where a student's difficulty begins. Sometimes the problem is not the topic they are currently studying, but a missing foundational skill from several months or even years earlier. I therefore take time to diagnose misconceptions and knowledge gaps before rebuilding the topic in a logical and manageable way. This prevents students from simply memorising a method temporarily and instead helps them understand why it works. My lessons are highly personalised. I do not use exactly the same lesson structure for every student because students learn differently. Some students benefit from visual explanations and worked examples, while others improve most through questioning, guided problem-solving, repetition or challenging exam-style questions. I adapt my teaching style, pace and level of difficulty according to the student's needs while still maintaining a clear structure and purpose for every session. I place a strong emphasis on active learning. Rather than spending an entire lesson talking at a student, I encourage them to think, explain their reasoning, attempt questions and teach ideas back to me. This allows me to check whether they genuinely understand the material rather than simply recognising an explanation when they see it. Mistakes are then used constructively to identify exactly what needs to be improved. Exam technique is another major part of my tutoring. Many students know significantly more than their examination results initially suggest because they struggle to translate their knowledge into marks. I therefore teach students how to interpret command words, recognise common question structures, identify what an examiner is looking for, structure answers effectively, show appropriate working, manage their time and approach unfamiliar questions without panicking. For students approaching mocks or final examinations, I can create a more intensive and targeted programme based around their weakest areas. This can include topic-by-topic revision, timed questions, past papers, error analysis and repeated practice of the types of questions that are costing them marks. Rather than simply completing large numbers of questions, I encourage students to understand why mistakes happened and how to prevent the same mistake appearing again. I also work with students who are currently struggling with confidence. A student may have convinced themselves that they are "bad at Maths" or "not a science person" after repeatedly finding certain topics difficult. I try to change that mindset by breaking challenging material into achievable steps and allowing the student to experience consistent progress. As their understanding improves, their confidence usually follows. At the other end of the spectrum, I enjoy stretching ambitious students who are targeting the highest grades. For these students, sessions can focus on more demanding problems, unfamiliar applications of familiar concepts, higher-level reasoning and the subtle details that separate a strong answer from an exceptional one. My aim is to ensure that students are not simply comfortable with routine questions but are prepared for the more challenging questions that often determine the highest grade boundaries. Alongside traditional academic tutoring, I provide specialist support for students considering Medicine and other healthcare careers. As a Graduate Entry Medicine student who has personally navigated the competitive medical admissions process, I understand that successful applications require much more than good grades. Students may need to balance academic work with admissions tests, work experience, extracurricular activities, personal statements and interviews, and I can help them approach this process strategically. For UCAT preparation, support can include developing approaches to the different question types, improving speed and accuracy, identifying weaker sections, reviewing practice performance and building an effective preparation strategy around the student's test date. Rather than relying solely on completing question banks, I focus on helping students understand the reasoning and time-management strategies behind their performance. I can also support graduate applicants preparing for the GAMSAT, including structured preparation across the different sections, development of reasoning skills, essay preparation and approaches to tackling unfamiliar scientific information. Graduate Entry Medicine applications can be particularly complicated because different universities use different admissions criteria, and I can also help students think strategically about their wider application. For medical, dental and healthcare interviews, I provide preparation for both traditional interviews and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). This can include communication stations, ethical scenarios, motivation for Medicine, teamwork, NHS-related discussions, role-play, data interpretation, prioritisation and challenging follow-up questions. I aim to help students develop genuine confidence and structured thinking rather than memorising rehearsed answers that can sound unnatural in an interview. I can also help students develop broader academic skills that benefit them across several subjects. These include revision planning, effective note-taking, active recall, spaced repetition, exam planning, independent study, time management and learning how to analyse their own mistakes. My medical and biomedical science training has required me to process large volumes of complex information efficiently, and I use many of the principles I have developed through my own education when helping students improve the way they learn. Parents and students can therefore use my sessions in several different ways. Some students work with me regularly throughout the academic year, while others need short-term intensive support before mocks or final examinations. Some require full teaching of a subject, while others primarily need help with specific weaknesses, exam technique, admissions preparation or confidence. Whatever the starting point, I begin by understanding where the student currently is, what they are aiming for and what is preventing them from reaching that goal. From there, I can structure our sessions around clear priorities and continuously adapt them according to their progress. My overall aim is not simply to help students complete homework or achieve a better mark on their next test. I want students to develop the knowledge, confidence and problem-solving ability to become increasingly independent learners. A successful student should eventually be able to approach an unfamiliar question, break it down logically, recognise which knowledge or technique is required and trust themselves to work towards the solution. I also take the professional side of tutoring seriously. I aim to be punctual, prepared, reliable and communicative, while creating a supportive environment in which students feel comfortable asking questions and admitting when they do not understand something. Parents should feel confident that sessions have a clear purpose and that their child is receiving structured, personalised support rather than simply completing worksheets for an hour. Whether a student is trying to rebuild their foundations, improve by several grades, prepare for GCSEs or A-Levels, aim for an 8/9 or A/A*, strengthen their study habits, prepare for an admissions test or compete for a place on a demanding healthcare course, I aim to provide the level of structure, challenge and individual support needed to help them progress.

I graduated with a First from Oxford last year for my undergraduate History BA. I am really passionate about teaching and this year I have engaged in a variety of teaching roles, including volunteering as an English teacher for 3 months in Nepal. I have tutored History and Geography A level, alongside English Lit and Language GCSE for over 3 years. My tutoring style primarily revolves around teaching technique based essay writing improvements, and my students are able to massively boost their academic performance by focusing on these core skills. I am keen to provide a personalised experience tailored to each individual student which best suits their individual needs and learning approach. As a graduate in History, I am extremely experienced in essay writing (having to had to write weekly essays over 3 years). Thus I am well equipped to provide useful feedback and tips for any aspiring humanities student. I always like to be available to any of my students outside of sessions in case they have any queries or requests for content.