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Ryan H

Tutor in Derby

I am a qualified and active secondary French and Spanish teacher. I have experience teaching at all levels, including upper KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 and IB. I have relevant and recent experience working with students with SEND and also EAL students. I have...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE (Distinction) Liverpool John Moores University (2012). BA (Hons) Spanish, First Class, Queen's University Belfast (2011). BA (Hons) French, First Class, Queen's University Belfast (2011).
Katie E

Tutor in Derby

I am a fully qualified teacher, and experienced tutor, that specialises in neurodiverstiy and special educational needs. I have worked with students in nursery to year 9. I have a thorough understanding of the curriculum and what objectives they hav...
£40.00 to £48.00 ph
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BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified teacher status (QTS) Bangor University (2015). DipHE Level 5 diploma Child Psychology (2020)
Silke K

Tutor in Derby

I am a native German speaker and fully qualified teacher with many years of experience teaching German to every level of learner, from beginner and holiday to business, GCSE and A-Level, from small children to adults. Furthermore, I am a Sociology te...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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BA University of Sheffield PGCE Birmingham University
Becca M

Tutor in Derby

I have been a secondary teacher for the last decade. During that time, I have worked as Assistant Head of English and Literacy Co-ordinator (5 years), mentoring a range of trainee teachers and leading many professional development opportunities - inc...
£42.00 to £50.00 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE Secondary Education, University of Nottingham (2013). BA (Hons) English Literature, Cardiff University (2012).
Rebecca H

Tutor in Derby

Qualified and experienced KS1 teacher in the Derby area. Seven years of teaching experience, including teaching and administering the Year 1 phonics screening test as well as preparing children for SATS. I have worked with a range of needs and will e...
£40.00 to £46.00 ph
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PGCE Primary. BA (Hons) Education Studies.

Tutor in Derby

Fully qualified and vastly experienced English Teacher, recently teaching at Noel-Baker Academy and Longdon Park School, currently offering home tuition. An award winning professional, who was Highly Nominated in Most Inspirational Teacher category a...
£46.70 to £60.00 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE Secondary English, Nottingham Trent University (2007). 1st Class BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing, Derby University (2005).
Jennifer M

Tutor in Derby

I have almost 15 years of teaching science, specialising in chemistry at GCSE and A-level, across three different schools. I love teaching and supporting students to reach their full potential; I have always had excellent results across all abilities...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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NPQSL (senior leadership in education) (2020). CSciTeach (Chartered Science Teacher, ASE) (2019), PGCE, University of Bath (2007). BSc (Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery, University of Bath (2006)
Evie M

Tutor in Derby

I have been a qualified secondary teacher for five years and currently work at Ecclesbourne School in Derbyshire teaching Year 7 to Year 13. My degree and PGCE speciality is History, and I can offer tutoring for Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level. I also...
£40.00 to £53.30 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE History, University of Nottingham (2020), Distinction. BA (Hons) Ancient History, University of Nottingham (2019), First Class.
Sarah R

Tutor in Derby

Qualified and experienced Primary teacher of 10 years. Teaches all core subjects within the Primary National Curriculum, from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, across all ages and abilities. Provides support for home-school...
£40.00 to £46.00 ph
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Qualified Teacher Status. BEd (Hons) Primary Education in Creative Arts, Derby University (2012).
Clifford O

Tutor in Derby

I am teaching/lecturing full time in construction/civil engineering. I have a 1st Degree in Building Engineering, Technology and Management, and a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering from Imperial College London. Also, I am near completion of a ...
£42.00 to £48.00 ph
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PhD Research University of Portsmouth (ongoing). PGCE Mathematics, University of Portsmouth (2012). MSc Structural Engineering (Merit), Imperial College London (2009). BSc (Hons) Building Construction Management, Technology, University of Jos (2000).
Georgia-Mai W

Tutor in Derby

I have a Masters in Special Education and work in a SEN school with students aged 11-16. Therefore, I have much experience working with SEN students with multiple disabilities. I enjoy teaching using individual approaches for each child. I am current...
£40.00 to £48.00 ph
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EdD Autism Education, Strathclyde University (ongoing). MA Special Education, Derby University (2022). PGCE Primary Education, Bishop Grosetesste University (2021). BA Musical Arts, Salford University (2020).
Stephen C

Tutor in Derby

I have been a Psychology and Sociology Tutor for over 25 years. My experiences have been in the classroom and in private tuition, whether face-to-face or online. During this time, I have taught lessons in groups and on a one-to-one basis. The tutorin...
£42.00 to £50.00 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE (PCET) Greenwich University (2003). MSc Applied Behavioural Sciences, Huddersfield University (1999). BSc (Hons) Behavioural Sciences, Huddersfield University (1994).
Dominic C

Tutor in Derby

Compassion, patience and a child-centred approach are my core values in teaching, and as a qualified and experienced teacher of children with SEND I am able to apply these in my daily practice. Having qualified with a specialism in teaching children ...
£40.00 to £46.00 ph
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NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture, George Spencer Teaching School (2023). Level 6 Diploma/Qualified Teaching Status, Derby University (2021). BA (Hons) Product Design, Nottingham Trent University (2014).
Valerie J

Tutor in Derby

Qualified and experienced Chemistry teacher, recently Head of Chemistry at Repton School. Teaches Chemistry and Science from Prep and Key Stage 3, through to GCSE and IGCSE; teaches Chemistry to A Level across all the major Exam Boards. Can support p...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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PGCE Chemistry, University of Hull (1984). BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Hull (1983).
Kelvin S

Tutor in Derby

Qualified and experienced teacher with experience teaching Business, Economics and Maths. I have taught GCSE and A-Level Business and delivered vocational business qualifications such as BTEC. I also have three years of experience teaching KS3 maths....
£42.00 to £50.00 ph
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PGCE Business, Derby University (2020). BA (Hons) Business, Sport and Education, Nottingham Trent University (2012).
Lamorna M

Tutor in Derby

I am a qualified teacher, DBS certified, specialising in KS2 and KS3 education (Junior age 7-11 and Secondary age 11-14). My specialist subjects are English and Maths. My teaching experience varies from KS2 and KS3, across various curriculum subject...
£44.00 to £48.00 ph
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Qualified Teacher Status. KS2/3 Education specialising in English and Drama, Brighton University (2010).
Phil M

Tutor in Derby

I am currently working full time in Nottinghamshire at an OFSTED Outstanding rated secondary school as a Teacher of Science, with a specialism in Chemistry. I have 9 years of teaching experience, covering Key Stage 3 Science, GCSE Combined Science an...
£66.70 to £66.70 ph
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Qualifications
MA Education, University of Nottingham (2018). PGCE Secondary Science: Chemistry, University of Nottingham (2013). BSc (Hons) Chemistry, Loughborough University (2008).
Amanda O

Tutor in Derby

As an experienced, qualified secondary science teacher, I have helped 1000s of students reach their potential and excel across the sciences. I have worked in secondary schools as a science teacher, teaching KS3 and KS4 combined sciences plus GCSE Bio...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE Secondary Sciences, Nottingham Trent University (2019). BSc (Hons) Biology, Derby University (2016).

Reviews for tutors in Derby

5.0

Evie was a great guide in helping our son with his GCSE History. She got to know what methods helped him understand the content best and then planned her tutoring to match that which meant he was always engaged. She helped get him a grade higher than his expected school target, very happy. Mr Morris
Derby

Evie is personable, patient and creative in her teaching. She was easy to work with and it was clear she is very passionate about History! Miss A Sharp
Derby

Georgia-Mai was fabulous with my daughter. My daughter has autism and needs a kind and caring teacher to lead her through the learning process at her own pace. Georgia did this wonderfully and really brought my daughter out of her shell. Mrs Penbury
Derby

How are Derby schools performing?

We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Derby (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.

Derby primary school performance:

The Derby area has 50 primary schools (one of the top being Griffe Field Primary School with 32% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Pupils’ achievement is outstanding and by the end of Key Stage 2, their attainment is well above average in both English and mathematics. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage make good progress from starting points that are usually average. Although the content of pupils’ writing is exceptionally good, their handwriting and presentation are not up to the high standard expected by the school.”

The Derby local authority has an average of 61% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 8% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

 

Derby secondary school performance:

The Derby area has 28 secondary schools (one of the top being Landau Forte College with 59% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Attainment is high across the college, including in the outstanding sixth form. Students make rapid and sustained progress from their various starting points. Students’ academic and personal achievements prepare them exceptionally well for the next stage of their education and their future lives.”

The Derby local authority has an average of 38% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 91% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Derby Ofsted ratings:

63% of Derby schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 15 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

Tuition with a qualified teacher at your home in Derby costs £46ph. Online tuition with a qualified teacher costs from £40ph. Create your own small tuition group in Derby and tuition costs from £17.50 ph.

Because we only ever work with qualified and experienced teachers in Derby, you will always get a highly experienced teacher who is safe, reliable and up to speed with the current curriculum and exam requirements. There is no excellent learning without excellent teaching, and our teachers are expected to teach in a way that inspires and motivates. We have over 20,000 talented teachers providing tuition, chosen for their broad range of experience, professionalism, academic specialisms, passion, and dedication to their students. We only ever offer qualified teachers as tutors, as we believe professional teachers provide the highest quality of tuition.

Location
Home Tuition: Involves a teacher coming to your home in Derby to provide one-on-one instruction. This offers convenience as you don't need to travel. Online Tuition: This can take place anywhere with an internet connection. Small Group Tuition: Typically with between 2 to 4 children, and often occurs in a physical location such as your home, though it can also be online.

Individual Attention
Home Tuition: Offers the highest level of individual attention, as the tutor focuses solely on one student. Online Tuition: Still allows for one-to-one attention, but it may be slightly less personal than home tuition due to potential distractions. Small Group Tuition: Offers less individual attention as the tutor must divide their time and attention among multiple students.

Cost
Home Tuition: This tends to be more expensive because it involves one-on-one teaching, and the tutor is required to travel to your home, in Derby. Online Tuition: Often more affordable than home tuition as your tutor does not need to travel but may still cost more than small group tuition. Small Group Tuition: Generally, this is the most cost-effective option, as the costs are shared among several families.

Flexibility
Home Tuition: Offers flexibility in terms of scheduling and curriculum, as your tutor will only be working with your child. Online Tuition: Provides flexibility in terms of location and may offer a wider selection of tutors. Small Group Tuition: Lessons will be more difficult to schedule as lesson times will have to fit in with other families.

Interaction
Home Tuition: Offers in-person interaction, which can be beneficial for students who learn better through face-to-face communication. Online Tuition: Provides interaction through video conferencing tools and chat, which can be engaging but may not suit everyone's learning style. Small Group Tuition: Allows for peer interaction, which can benefit collaborative learning and discussions.

The choice between home, online, or small group tuition in Derby depends on your preferences, budget, and the student's specific educational needs. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, so it's essential to consider these factors when deciding.
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