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Ollie Blackwell

★ 5.0

English and Sociology Specialist

Newcastle, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Ollie has over 7 years' of One-2-One Online Tutoring experience.
Ollie graduated with his Bachelors of Social Science in Politics and Sociology at the University of Manchester.
Ollie was awarded a first class grade for his dissertation that examined the impact of Covid-19 on GCSE educational experiences and achievement.

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Ollie Blackwell is a GCSE English tutor and Sociology tutor offering online tutoring; a University of Manchester social science graduate with 7+ years of 1-to-1 experience, delivering exam-focused lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Jannat Suleman

★ 5.0

Qualified English, Science, and Mathematics Teacher

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacherHigh performing tutor

She is a full time tutor and a qualified English teacher with QTS and a PGCE in Secondary English.
Actively working within UK state secondary schools and with local authorities.
Completed her bachelor’s in English Literature.

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Qualified English teacher (QTS, PGCE) and gcse english tutor; also a maths tutor for GCSE Maths plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Full-time UK secondary teacher providing lesson reports and optional homework.

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Roxanne Buckland

Qualified English Teacher

Yorkshire, United Kingdom

£40.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacher

Holds 12 years of tutoring experience working with KS2 to A-level cohorts, working in both mainstream and special needs schools.
Holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status.
Holds Bachelors of English with Honours in English Literature.

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Roxanne Buckland is a GCSE English tutor and AQA examiner with PGCE/QTS and 12 years’ experience from KS2 to A level, including SEN support; she delivers personalised lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Kalina Vasileva

English and TEFL Specialist

Glasgow, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Holds a Masters of Arts in English Language from the University of Glasgow (with 5 PGDE modules).
Holds over 10 years' of experience in English teaching.
Kalina has lived in the USA and UK for over 15 years' and has a neutral English accent.

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Kalina Vasileva is an English tutor and TEFL specialist with an MA in English Language (University of Glasgow) and a TESOL certificate, with 10+ years’ experience preparing learners for IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge exams. Teaches ages 5+ to adults, incl. Business English.

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Match Me With an AS Level English Language Tutor

Latimer helps parents compare AS Level English Language tutors before committing to paid lessons. Use the tutor shortlist to look at profile detail, price, availability, qualified-teacher status and DBS information, then arrange a free introductory meeting or contact Latimer with the student’s subject, level, exam board and main concerns.

Why choose Latimer for AS Level English Language?

Families looking for an AS Level English Language tutor need more than a generic English tutor list. Latimer helps you compare tutor fit, exam-board fit, price, safety information and lesson format in one place. AS English Language often sits close to A Level English Language support, but the right tutor should still be able to discuss the student’s actual AS paper, weak skills and exam board.

Compare tutor background, price, availability and profile details before enquiring.
Use A Level context only where it helps you understand AS support and progression.
Focus on clearer analysis, confidence, feedback and study routines rather than grade promises.

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How to compare tutors and start safely

A good enquiry process should make the next step feel low pressure. Browse the shortlist, open tutor profiles, compare price and background, then message the tutor or Latimer with the subject, level, exam board and the student’s main concern. Latimer’s current process allows families to arrange a free introductory meeting before paid lessons begin.

Ask whether the tutor supports AS English Language specifically, not only English Literature or general English.
Use the introductory meeting to check communication style, exam-board confidence and fit with the student.
Discuss after-school, evening, weekend or holiday availability with the tutor rather than assuming an immediate start.

Before enquiring: Shortlist tutors by English Language or English, AS/A Level, price, availability, qualified-teacher status and DBS information.
Introductory meeting: Use the free meeting to test fit before paid lessons and agree what the first few lessons should cover.
First lesson: Plan a diagnostic around exam board, terminology, text comparison, timed writing, confidence and recent work.
After lessons begin: Agree how homework, written feedback, lesson reports or parent updates should work for this student.

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Pricing, tutor tiers and what affects fit

Latimer tutors set their own prices, and Latimer publishes typical bands by tutor background. For A-level students or graduates, university students or graduates, teaching assistants and full-time tutors, the published typical band is £20–£30 per hour. For current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers, the published typical band is £25–£50 per hour. Latimer also states: “The price we present is the price you pay.” Check the tutor’s current profile before booking because pricing is tutor-set and can change.

A strong subject specialist may be a good fit for confidence, weekly accountability and affordability.
A qualified teacher or examiner may be worth considering for specification detail and mark-scheme precision, where available.
Do not assume every English Language tutor is an examiner or qualified teacher; check the profile and ask directly.

Student, graduate, teaching assistant or full-time tutor: Typical Latimer band currently published as £20–£30 per hour; suitable for many students who need regular practice and feedback.
Current or retired teacher, examiner or lecturer: Typical Latimer band currently published as £25–£50 per hour; may suit families prioritising classroom or assessment experience.
Best-fit question: Does the student need confidence, terminology, writing feedback, exam-board precision, high-level extension or a steady homework routine?
Commitment: Latimer describes lessons as pay-as-you-go, with invoices after lessons and no packages, starting fees or long-term tie-in.

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Online lessons, local searches and lesson format

Many families search for an AS Level English Language tutor near them, but Latimer’s model is online first. That can be a strength for this subject: a student can annotate texts, compare passages, review timed paragraphs and discuss language debates with a tutor who fits their exam-board needs, rather than being limited to the nearest local option. In-person tutoring may be possible where a family and tutor happen to be close by, but Latimer does not promise local in-person coverage in every town.

Useful online tasks include shared document annotation, screen sharing, mark-scheme review and written feedback.
Online lessons can fit sixth-form timetables, after-school slots and exam-season revision blocks.
Parents can ask about in-person options, but should compare tutor suitability before assuming local availability matters most.

Online one-to-one tutoring: Best for national tutor choice, flexible scheduling, document annotation and repeated feedback loops.
In-person tutoring: May suit students who strongly prefer face-to-face work, but depends on local tutor availability.
Group course or school intervention: Can be cheaper or already available, but is usually less tailored to one student’s board, writing habits and confidence.
Self-study and free resources: Useful for practice, but weaker where the student needs diagnosis, accountability and individual feedback.

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Tutor credentials, DBS checks and realistic expectations

Tutor profiles can show different kinds of reassurance: degree subject, tutoring experience, qualified-teacher status, examiner experience, DBS information and any relevant SEN or access-arrangement experience. Latimer’s public pages state that tutors are DBS checked, and its DBS page says checks usually include the Children’s Barred List. GOV.UK explains that an enhanced DBS check with barred lists includes whether the applicant is on a barred list for the role. DBS information matters, but it should sit alongside sensible online lesson routines, parent awareness and direct communication.

Use qualified-teacher or examiner wording only where the tutor’s profile supports it.
Ask how the tutor gives feedback, sets homework and keeps the student accountable.
A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but no tutor can guarantee a particular grade.

Qualified teacher: Useful when a family wants classroom or specification experience; confirm it on the profile.
Examiner experience: Useful for mark-scheme precision where available; do not assume every tutor has it.
DBS checked: Use Latimer’s DBS wording together with GOV.UK context on enhanced checks and barred lists.
Outcome language: Look for a tutor who promises a clear process, feedback and support, not a guaranteed result.

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What AS Level English Language tutoring can cover

AS English Language tutoring needs to be specific. In England, reformed AS and A levels are linear and assessed at the end of the course, and AS is decoupled from A Level in the old modular sense. AQA’s AS English Language has two AS papers: Language and the Individual, and Language Varieties, each worth 50% of AS. OCR’s AS English Language H070 also uses two examined components worth 50% each, although OCR has published a withdrawal timetable for H070 with final first teach in September 2026 and final assessment in Summer 2027. Because board structures and availability can differ, parents should mention the exam board early.

Text analysis and comparison: spotting language features is only the start; students need to explain patterns, meanings and effects.
Language diversity and context: students may need to discuss audience, identity, power, gender or situation depending on the board.
Directed or original writing: students need to plan purposeful writing with audience, form, tone and language choices in mind.
Terminology, data and argument: tutors can help students turn observations into precise, supported paragraphs.

AQA AS example: Paper 1 Language and the Individual; Paper 2 Language Varieties; each worth 50% of AS.
OCR AS example: Exploring language and Exploring contexts; OCR H070 has a published withdrawal timetable.
Cross-board caution: Detailed Pearson Edexcel, WJEC/Eduqas or CCEA AS English Language structures should be checked from current board pages before detailed claims are made.
Tutor-fit question: Can the tutor explain the student’s exam board, paper structure and weak skills in plain English?

GOV.UK AS and A level reform AQA specification OCR qualification page OCR AS specification

Exam technique, mark schemes, mocks and past papers

Many AS English Language students understand class content but lose marks because they struggle to turn observations into analytical writing under time pressure. A tutor can make that process visible: diagnose the mark loss, model an answer, practise a shorter response, use the mark scheme, then repeat with more independence.

Review a mock by separating knowledge gaps, analysis gaps, timing problems and confidence issues.
Use past papers with mark schemes rather than simply doing more papers without feedback.
Build from short, low-stakes paragraphs to timed responses and full-paper practice.
Teach students to read the question, choose evidence and explain why a language choice matters.

Mock review: Break down marks, timing, question focus, terminology and paragraph quality.
Past-paper strategy: Use limited papers carefully and save some for timed checks nearer the exam.
Mark-scheme language: Teach what an answer needs to do, not just what it needs to mention.
Revision timeframes: Plan 12-month, 6-month, 3-month, 6-week and last-minute approaches without promising outcomes.

A practical first lesson and first-month plan

Parents often want to know what they are paying for beyond vague reassurance. A useful first session can combine a recent piece of work, a confidence check, a short terminology audit, a text-comparison task and a clear plan for the next few weeks. Tutors may also agree homework, written feedback or parent updates where that suits the student.

Lesson 1: diagnose paper knowledge, text comparison, terminology, timed-writing habits and confidence.
Lesson 2: model one key skill and practise it with guided feedback.
Lesson 3: try a timed paragraph, directed-writing task or language-diversity question.
Lesson 4: review homework, track progress and adjust the plan with the student.

Diagnostic: Look at recent classwork, mock feedback or a short answer to identify the first skill gap.
Skill model: Show how to move from feature spotting to precise analysis and supported interpretation.
Practice loop: Use short tasks, feedback and revision habits to build independence rather than dependency.
Parent update: Agree how much reporting is helpful for a sixth-form student who also needs independence.

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Compare AS Level English Language tutors

Use the filtered tutor search to compare profiles, or contact Latimer with the student’s subject, level, exam board, budget, availability and main concerns. The more specific the enquiry, the easier it is to identify a tutor who can support AS English Language rather than broader English alone.

Browse the filtered tutor shortlist first.
Contact Latimer if you want help narrowing the options.
Mention AS Level English Language and the exam board when enquiring.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How do I choose an AS Level English Language tutor?

Start by checking that the tutor explicitly supports AS Level English Language, not just general English or English Literature. Then ask about the exam board, paper structure, language analysis, directed or original writing, timed responses, feedback style, price, availability and whether a free introductory meeting is available before paid lessons.

Can an A Level English Language tutor help with AS Level?

Often, yes, especially where the specification is co-teachable or the tutor has strong AS/A Level English Language experience. The important point is to keep the enquiry specific: say AS Level English Language, give the exam board if known, and ask which AS papers or components the tutor can support.

How much does AS Level English Language tutoring cost with Latimer?

Latimer publishes typical bands by tutor background. The current public guidance lists £20–£30 per hour for A-level students or graduates, university students or graduates, teaching assistants and full-time tutors, and £25–£50 per hour for current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers. Tutors set their own prices, so check the current profile before booking.

How does online AS Level English Language tutoring work?

Online lessons can work well for this subject because the tutor and student can annotate texts, share documents, review mark schemes, practise timed paragraphs and discuss language debates together. Latimer is online first; in-person support may be possible only where the family and tutor are close enough and both agree.

Which exam board details should I mention?

Mention the exam board as early as possible, along with the student’s current paper, mock feedback and main concern. AQA and OCR show different AS structures, and OCR H070 has a withdrawal timetable, so board-specific fit matters.

Can tutors help with mocks, past papers and timed writing?

Yes. A useful tutor can review mock feedback, separate knowledge gaps from timing or analysis problems, model paragraph structure, use mark schemes and set targeted practice. Past papers are most useful when they are reviewed carefully rather than simply completed in bulk.

Is English Language different from English Literature?

Yes. AS/A Level English Language focuses on how language works in texts, contexts, data and purposeful writing. English Literature is a different qualification focus. A tutor may cover both, but do not assume that from an English profile; ask directly about AS English Language support.

Can tutoring support homeschool students or private candidates?

Tutoring can support subject preparation, routines, feedback and confidence. Exam entry is separate: JCQ says private candidates make entries through an approved centre and pay fees, and English Language can involve coursework or NEA requirements that the centre must accept and submit where relevant.

Can a tutor help with access arrangements or SEND-aware routines?

A tutor can help a student practise routines, timing, organisation and confidence around their normal way of working. Formal access arrangements are handled by the school or exam centre. JCQ describes access arrangements as support that lets candidates access assessment “without changing what is being tested”.

Are Latimer tutors DBS checked?

Latimer’s public pages state that tutors are DBS checked, and its DBS page says checks usually include the Children’s Barred List. DBS checks are one part of safer tutoring; parents should also know when lessons take place, understand the platform being used and keep communication clear.

Is it too late to start before mocks or exams?

It is not automatically too late, but the goal should be realistic. Short-term tutoring is best used for diagnosis, mock review, timing, mark-scheme understanding and high-priority writing practice. Longer-term weekly support is better for rebuilding confidence and habits.

Is Key Stage 5 English Language the same as AS Level English Language?

Key Stage 5 is a broad sixth-form label, while AS Level English Language is a specific qualification. It is safer to use AS Level English Language and the exam board when choosing a tutor, because broad Key Stage 5 wording can hide important course differences.

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