Ben

Tutor profile - Ben

Ben

7 Plus, 11 Plus, Other School Entrance, Geography & History

Like all our tutors, Ben is a qualified teacher Like all our tutors, Ben holds a degree from a top University Like all our tutors, Ben holds a full, clean criminal records check

Ben's biography

Ben is a dedicated and passionate educator with 10 years of classroom experience both in class and tutoring, specialising in preparing students for 7 plus, 9 plus, 11 plus, and 13 plus examinations. Skilled at fostering a fun and supportive learning environment and implementing tailored strategies to ensure success in these competitive exams. Many students he has taught have successfully gained scholarships and entrance to some of the most prestigious independent schools in London.

Ben aims to provide personalised and tailored tutoring sessions to prepare students for 7 plus, 9 plus, 11 plus, and 13 plus examinations. Through tutoring, he develops comprehensive lesson plans and study materials specifically designed for these exams, and he excels in teaching verbal and non-verbal mathematics.

Ben employs effective teaching methods to enhance student's critical thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills. He closely tracks student progress and adjust teaching strategies to address areas of improvement.

Successfully tutored numerous students for 7 plus, 9 plus, 11 plus, and 13 plus examinations, resulting in high achievement and admission to prestigious schools.

Ben utilises targeted practice materials and mock exams to simulate test conditions and improve students' confidence. He also provided encouragement and guidance on exam techniques and strategies to optimise performance and achieve exceptional results.

Overall, Ben want the tutoring sessions to be fun and a safe environment for the student to feel comfortable in their learning as well as them feeling empowered to go on to achieve their full potential.

Ben's availability

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School entrance experience

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

As part of Ben's classroom teaching, more and more families look at different options for their children each academic year. It is part of his role to help guide them through the examination process of their chosen school.

Ben has successfully helped individual pupils study and prepare for interviews and examinations whilst gaining places and scholarships to the following schools:

Dulwich College
Dulwich Preparatory School
Kings Preparatory School
Allyen's school
St Pauls Preparatory School

Each student that Ben tutors will be given a tailored approach so that he can understand their learning styles and create a safe, relaxed learning environment that harnesses the best results fo them.

Ben's qualifications

Ben qualified to teach Primary education in 2014, and holds a QTS from Department of Education.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
University of Lincoln BSc Social Work 2008

Subjects tutored:

7 Plus

11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning)

Other School Entrance (4 Plus, 9+, 10+ English, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 10+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, 12+ English, 12+ Maths, 12+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ Non-Verbal Reasoning and CAT4)

Geography (KS3)

History (KS3)

Here's where Ben can teach

Croydon

  • Croydon, Addiscombe, Shirley, Addington, New Addington, Forestdale, Waddon (CR0)
  • South Croydon, Sanderstead, Selsdon, Addington (CR2)
  • Purley, Kenley (CR8)
  • Thornton Heath (CR7)
  • Warlingham, Chelsham, Farleigh (CR6)
  • Coulsdon, Chipstead, Woodmansterne (CR5)
  • Caterham, Whyteleafe, Chaldon, Woldingham (CR3)