Hello, I'm David! I have been tutoring full time and delivering outstanding results for over 18 years. I specialise in targeted GCSE exam preparation for the AQA, Eduqas, OCR, and Edexcel exam boards. Though I am new to this website I have over a hundred five star reviews on other platforms.

Here are some of my student's most recent results (earlier years can be found at the bottom of this page):

(Grade on the left is the student's grade before lesson one, grade on the right is the confirmed GCSE result)

GCSE English (2026)

• 2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 7 (A)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE English (2025)

• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 9 (A**) (He achieved the highest mark at his high school!)
• 2 students from a 1 (F) ----> 4 (C)
• 2 students from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE English (2024)

• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 8 (A+)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)

And some recent testimonials:

'We are incredibly grateful for the support our son received from David as his English Tutor and would wholeheartedly recommend him. It was a big ask and challenge to help Sebastian move up two grades in such a short term……he did it thanks to a supportive and encouraging learning environment and helping him to build not just his skills but confidence too. Couldn’t be happier with the outcome'

'Our son works well with younger teachers, who understand current education system and a teenager's way of thinking. Our son struggled with basic English Language, could not structure an essay without overthinking it and using words he didn't understand. It has been several months of learning with David, and our son has had a homework. He has written it in 30 mins, we were dying from laughter! It was full of humor, really well structured and followed to the step what David has taught him! The way David has transformed Igor's way of thinking about English language is incredible! He has received his mock exams grade of 5 in November! He was failing it before this. We are looking forward to GCSE exams now! Thank you David'

'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Would highly recommend David, absolutely amazing from start to finish sent a boy that struggled academically and no confidence. Now because of him he’s achieved grades he’s needs for the next step in life, also so much more confidence too. Thank you 🤗'

Why do parents choose me?

- All my lessons are individually tailored for each student. Everybody learns differently with unique strengths and weaknesses so the same topic will be taught drastically differently from one tutee to the next
- An emphasis on confidence building alongside learning
- 36 five star Facebook Reviews (100% recommended)
- 14 years on 'First Tutors' with 100% five star feedback
- I have marked thousands of papers across every exam board
- I have an Honours Degree in English Language BA (Hons)
- I own an Enhanced DBS certificate
- I have tutored for a wide range of abilities including students with SEN (dyslexia, autism, ADD and many more)
- This is my dedication, my full time role and what I absolutely love to do. This is not a side hustle as it is for so many other teachers, this is my passion!
- Let me show you what I can do! The first lesson is free

I have a strong belief that for people of all ages learning can be fun, and if you relish the process, you are much more likely to learn something!

I also believe that a hugely understated part of any teachers role is to give a student confidence, as when belief is established, the student's results tend to rapidly improve as well. Therefore my extremely enthusiastic approach to tutoring is vital in building a students confidence and them skyrocketing upwards in levels.

I believe that I have a serious advantage in that I am a relatively (!) young teacher. I know exactly the kind of pressures and stress that pupils are under and I feel like I know when a tutee needs gentle encouragement and when a metaphorical kick up the backside is required! I also tend not to talk down to students as many teachers prefer to do- I've seen that when I treat pupils with respect, they treat me the same way.

Here are the rest of my student's GCSE results:

(Grade on the left is the student's grade before lesson one, grade on the right is the confirmed GCSE result)

GCSE English (2023)

• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 9 (A**)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE English (2022)

• 2 students from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
• 1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE English (2021)

• 1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 2 students from a 4 (C) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
• 1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)

GCSE English (2020) All exams were cancelled due to the pandemic

GCSE English (2019)

• 2 students from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B)
• 1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A)
• 1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 5 (C+/B-) ----> 8 (A+)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE English (2018)

• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 6 (B)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 6 (B)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 5 (C+/B-)
• 1 student from a 2 (E) ----> 4 (C)
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)

GCSE English (2017)

• 1 student from a 3 (D) -----> 6 (B+/A-)
• 1 student from a 4 (C) ----> 7 (A) 
• 1 student from a 3 (D) ----> 4 (C)
• 1 student from a 1 (F) ----> 3 (D)