Hollie

7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance & English

My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Hollie even though English is her least favourite subject. She learnt a lot in a short space of time and got a scholarship at her first choice school.

Parent of 11 Plus student (St Mary's Ascot)

Hollie's biography

As a former Head of English of a top independent school, Hollie has successfully supported over 150 pupils to achieve 11+, 13+ and scholarship places at highly competitive schools across the country. In addition to entrance exam preparation, Hollie supports pupils in the general teaching of English, including skills of creative writing, comprehension and grammar.

Hollie is a friendly and engaging teacher with a primary PGCE, BA Honours degree in English and qualified teacher status. With extensive experience in teaching pupils from 7-13 in ISEB entrance exams, including 13+ scholarship level, Hollie's style of teaching offers differentiated learning support to enhance pupils' skills, confidence and capabilities in English.

Hollie's availability

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School entrance experience

Hollie has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

City of London Freemen's School

Guildford High School

Highgate School

James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS)

King’s College School Wimbledon

Lady Eleanor Holles School

Royal Grammar School, Guildford

Royal Russell School

Sherborne School

Sherborne School for Girls

St Edward's Oxford

St John's School, Leatherhead

Wimbledon High School

Winchester College

Woldingham School

Worth School

Through my role as Head of English and a private tutor, I have supported over 150 pupils achieve 11+ and 13+ school places, including scholarships to Epsom College, Eton, St John's and Worth.

Hollie's qualifications

Hollie qualified to teach Primary education in 2015, and holds a PGCE Primary from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London.

University name	Name of degree	Year of graduation
Royal Holloway University	BA Hons - English	2012

Subjects tutored:

7 Plus

8 Plus

11 Plus (English and Verbal Reasoning)

13 Plus (English and Verbal Reasoning)

Other School Entrance (9+, 10+ English, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ English and 12+ Verbal Reasoning)

English (General, KS1, KS2 and KS3)

Hollie has written the following

Six Spring Stories for the Easter Holidays

With spring finally on its way and longer days ahead, this selection of seasonal classics will keep young minds engaged, offering a sugar-free indulgence in between the Easter eggs! Rather than focusing on contemporary works, we've suggested some classic stories which are so important for 11+ candidates to read!

AuthorHollie-LouiseRead2 minutes

The 12 books of Christmas for 11 Plus candidates

Hollie suggests some festive fables which 11 Plus Candidates should be able to tackle in Year 5 ahead of their exams. Our take on "The 12 Days of Christmas"... "The 12 books of Christmas!"

AuthorHollie-LouiseRead2 minutes

Six Spooky Stories for 11 Plus Students

In this blog, Hollie suggests six spooky stories that 11 Plus candidates should be able to tackle in Year 5 ahead of their exams.

AuthorHollie-LouiseRead2 minutes

Here's where Hollie can teach

Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN1)

Hollie

Tutor profile - Hollie

Hollie

Hollie's biography

Hollie's availability

School entrance experience

Hollie's qualifications

Subjects tutored:

Hollie has written the following

Six Spring Stories for the Easter Holidays

Six Spring Stories for the Easter Holidays

The 12 books of Christmas for 11 Plus candidates

The 12 books of Christmas for 11 Plus candidates

Six Spooky Stories for 11 Plus Students

Six Spooky Stories for 11 Plus Students

Here's where Hollie can teach

Tunbridge Wells

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