Experienced English tutor providing online tuition to pupils of all ages

I am a fully-qualified and experienced teacher in English language and literature, at GCSE and A level with over twenty years' experience in teaching pupils at all levels in independent schools, and as a private tutor. Ecently I have trained younger pupils for entrance examinations to the schools of their choice. At the start of the tutoring process with each new student, I gauge the needs and current ability of the student, in order to tailor lessons to their needs. I have, since starting private tuition, a large number of references from satisfied parents who tell me that one of my main strengths is encouragement. I have been told that my approach helps put students at ease. I aim to build a sense of self-esteem in my students and show them that they can indeed reach their potential. I teach online on Zoom; this ensures continuity should there be an interruption to face-to-face lessons. I set and mark homework, and return it before the next lesson. I encourage students to see the importance of homework done consistently; in this way a lot of ground can be covered, far more than in one hour's tuition a week.