With a PGCE and QTS, I pursued a career as an English teacher for the better part of ten years. Truly. From marking the GCSEs I have honed the exam technique preparation in which I specialise. In October 2024, I left classroom teaching to research and write a book. I have a clear DBS on the update service, and am a full member of our professional body, TTA.
Tutor Profile
Teaching Experience
I have taught in schools in Barnet including QE Boys, St Michael's Grammar School, and Hendon school, as well as having tutored in North Finchley throughout.
Tutoring Approach
My watchwords are fun and conscientiousness. Combining that seemingly paradoxical pairing works for me, for my pupils, and for life in general. We learn best when we are enjoying ourselves.
Qualifications
PGCE
PGCert · Goldsmiths University of london · 2017
Conflict Security and Development
Masters · Sussex University · 2012
Journalism
Masters · City University, London · 1994
Middle Eastern Studies
Masters · Brandeis University, Massachusetts · 1993
Near Eastern Studies
Bachelors · Manchester University · 1991
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JosephFirst Tutors
In my opinion, Audrey is an exceptional and outstanding tutor. With my son’s English Language and Literature GCSEs fast approaching, I only wish we had found her sooner. Her teaching style is positive, motivating, and highly engaging. Her verbal feedback is clear, thorough, and delivered with genuine kindness and encouragement. The high standards she sets, alongside her perceptive feedback, ensure that the targets she shares with my son are both concise and achievable. As a result of Audrey ’s support, my son’s confidence in his written abilities is growing rapidly. The fact that he has requested additional lessons is a real testament to her skill and professionalism. Audrey ’s expertise in text analysis, evaluation, and vocabulary has been especially invaluable for my son’s exam preparation. He benefits from the practical strategies, advice, and techniques drawn from her extensive experience teaching and assessing GCSE English. I also appreciate her follow-up emails with lesson materials and her flexibility in offering both in-person and online sessions. As a retired primary school teacher with nearly 30 years of experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Audrey as a private tutor.
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It's also lovely to teach such a keen and willing pupil. I have great confidence in his GCSE prospects. Only a few weeks to go!
CANFirst Tutors
We couldn’t be happier with Ms ! She is an incredibly experienced, inspiring, and motivating teacher who builds such a fantastic connection with her students. Our daughter, Yağmur, used to feel quite anxious about her GCSE English, but thanks to Ms ’s structured, organised, and supportive approach, she now feels so much more confident and positive. Ms truly goes above and beyond—not only does she support Yağmur brilliantly, but she also gives us, as parents, very helpful advice and guidance. This has made a huge difference to us as a family throughout this journey. We are so grateful for all her support during this important GCSE period. She is an outstanding teacher, and we wholeheartedly recommend her!
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Yagmur is pretty special too! It's such a pleasure to support a gifted pupil and watch her thrive.
JoanneFirst Tutors
My daughter enjoys the sessions and seems to be progressing well. Will be continuing through to gcses
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I'm so pleased you see it that way. We're working through the paper and the techiques needed to get full marks, and the path is clear to maximising your daughter's success.
PaulineFirst Tutors
Audrey was a fantastic tutor and she really helped my son with his GCSE English in the run up to the exams and was very flexible in making herself available.
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It felt great that I was able to help.
KateFirst Tutors
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