Tutor profile - Dominic

Dominic is an extremely motivated and passionate English teacher who strives to bring out the very best in all of his pupils. He is a friendly and enthusiastic tutor who believes that pupils of any ability have the potential to succeed academically with the right opportunities and environment. He is willing to adapt his approach to suit the needs of different learners and to provide creative and engaging ways for pupils to progress. Dominic forms a tailored approach to tutoring which takes into account the needs and challenges of each student. He has experience working with students with a wide range of academic abilities and those with special educational needs, from A-Level English Literature students vying for a place at top universities in the country, to students with complex learning needs looking to develop their functional literacy skills.

Dominic is a self employed English Tutor who works with primary, secondary, and international students. He tutors students preparing for the 11+ and other Common Entrance Exams, where he has received up to date training, and those preparing for their GCSE and AS/A-Level English exams, where he can tutor the AQA, IGCSE Edexcel and Cambridge (CAIE) specifications. He has experience of working with students across the state comprehensive, grammar, and private sectors, including a number of students at some of the highest ranked prep and independent schools in the country such as Ludgrove School, Sydenham High School and Dulwich College. He has extensive experience of working with ESL pupils and students with a range of special educational needs including dyslexia, autism and SLCN.

He was previously Head of English at a large, mixed secondary school in East London. During this period he delivered exceptional GCSE and A-Level English results and led on transforming the Key Stage 3 English curriculum. He taught English Language and Literature to students aged 11-18 at secondary schools for 9 years and has worked as an AQA English Language examiner.

Dominic’s strong academic background allows him to go above and beyond the scope of the English curriculum and to offer first-rate tutoring of academic reading and writing skills. He achieved 1st class honours in BA Politics at the University of Leicester and completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School. He was awarded the PGCE in English from Canterbury Christ Church University and achieved QTS whilst training on the competitive Teach First Leadership Development Programme.