Ben

5 (15 reviews)

Rate €52
Response 1h
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Number of students Ben has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Ben has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (15 reviews)

€52/h

Enthusiastic, supportive English tutor with student-focused approach and over 7 years' experience

English
English Literature
School Entrance Exams
13 Plus
International Baccalaureate

Lesson location

- online

Super Prof

Ben is one of our best English tutors. High-quality profile and excellent qualifications, organised and responsive to lesson requests, appreciated by their students!

About Ben

Hi, I'm a tutor of English and Maths, based in Clapham. I’ve been tutoring for the last seven years, on this site and with some of the best professional agencies in London.

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Please see my personal website at:

benthompsontutoring.co.uk

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I graduated from the University of Edinburgh, where I studied English Literature from 2010-2014. I also have a Cambridge CELTA teaching qualification, and have taught English as a foreign language in the UK and abroad.

In the past seven years, I have worked with students of all different abilities, helping some to push for A*/Level 9 grades, and others to raise their grade from a fail to a pass.

This experience has given me a great awareness of the areas that different students find difficult, and the best ways of tackling these specific problems. When taking on a new student, my first task is to assess their current level and the style of teaching that will most benefit them.

I can then tailor my lesson around their needs, to make sure they are engaged and motivated by the subject. My lessons are always personalised on an individual basis, and I’m constantly looking for new and innovative methods of teaching, to find the best way of connecting with each individual student.

I really believe in the power of tutoring to boost a young student’s confidence, and help them find their potential. I think that this original and personal approach has helped my students to achieve highly at school and for their exams.

My goals as a tutor are:
1. To motivate my students and raise their belief in their own ability
2. To ensure they have covered the syllabus and achieved a thorough understanding
3. To support and encourage their independent study skills with revision plans and techniques

Please get in touch if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help.

A-LEVEL & IB: Please note my rate for A-level/IB support is £50/hour.

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Late Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel a session that has already been booked, please get in contact as soon you can. I will always try to rearrange for a different time if possible.

For cancellations with under 24 hours notice, a £20 charge will apply (if the session cannot be rearranged).

University :
- University of Edinburgh - English Literature MA [2:1]

School :
King's College School Wimbledon
GCSEs
- English [A*]
- English Literature [A]
- Maths [A*]
- Advanced Maths [A]
- Religious Studies [A]
- French [A*]
- History [A*]
- Italian [A*]
- Latin [A*]
- Drama [A*]
- Science [A*]
King's College School Wimbledon
IB
- English Literature [7]
- Maths [6]
- History [7]
- History of Art [7]
- Physics [7]
- French [5]

Other Qualifications :
Full CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages)

Full CRB (DBS) check 2020 + Update Service

About the lesson

Having studied English at university, I'm passionate about sharing my enthusiasm for the subject.

Of course, English is a critical part of the curriculum, and a necessary qualification. But it can also teach key skills that will serve students in their other subjects and throughout their lives.

Many students nowadays struggle with the distractions of phones and social media. I place a big emphasis on the importance of regular reading. Without this, it's very hard for students to learn to appreciate subtleties of language, and to express their ideas clearly.

I always encourage students to talk about what they're reading outside the classroom, and to look for the ways that language is used all around them.

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5 (15 reviews)

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Christine
- 5
Perfect! Subject : English
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Christine

Perfect! Subject : English
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Eugenie
- 5
Perfect! Patient and adaptable
Ben tutored my daughter in both English Literature and Language. A few weeks after she started her lessons with him, her results and confidence in English have raised. Unfortunately she was preparing for her GCSE when Coronavirus happened. Then, Ben has been very adaptable and patient considering the situation, switching to on-line lessons, starting preparing her for the next step and trying to motivate her hence the very difficult situation. I am extremely grateful for Ben's commitment.
Subject : English
Outcome : Unfortunately the GCSE exams have been cancelled
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Eugenie

Perfect! Patient and adaptable
Ben tutored my daughter in both English Literature and Language. A few weeks after she started her lessons with him, her results and confidence in English have raised. Unfortunately she was preparing for her GCSE when Coronavirus happened. Then, Ben has been very adaptable and patient considering the situation, switching to on-line lessons, starting preparing her for the next step and trying to motivate her hence the very difficult situation. I am extremely grateful for Ben's commitment.
Subject : English
Outcome : Unfortunately the GCSE exams have been cancelled
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Lauren
- 5
Perfect! Very calm, very approachable and easy to talk to.
My 12 year old is really enjoying his lessons with Ben.
Subject : English
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Lauren

Perfect! Very calm, very approachable and easy to talk to.
My 12 year old is really enjoying his lessons with Ben.
Subject : English
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Lauren
- 5
Perfect! Very calm, very approachable and easy to talk to.
My 12 year old is really enjoying his lessons with Ben.
Subject : English
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Lauren

Perfect! Very calm, very approachable and easy to talk to.
My 12 year old is really enjoying his lessons with Ben.
Subject : English
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Ines
- 5
Perfect! Subject : English
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Ines

Perfect! Subject : English
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Surendran
- 5
Perfect! Helpful and amazing tutor
At the start of year 11 my son was predicted a 6 and a 7 in english langauge and literature. After contacting Ben and arranging weekly sessions he helped my son with the parts he found difficult and increased his confidence in English. My son along with the help of Ben managed to achieve two grade 9s in english language and literature. He was also very kind and polite and i definetly recommend him for GCSE english.
Subject : English
Outcome : 9 : english literature
9 : english language
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Surendran

Perfect! Helpful and amazing tutor
At the start of year 11 my son was predicted a 6 and a 7 in english langauge and literature. After contacting Ben and arranging weekly sessions he helped my son with the parts he found difficult and increased his confidence in English. My son along with the help of Ben managed to achieve two grade 9s in english language and literature. He was also very kind and polite and i definetly recommend him for GCSE english.
Subject : English
Outcome : 9 : english literature
9 : english language
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Jane
- 5
Perfect! Subject : English
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Jane

Perfect! Subject : English
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Molly
- 5
Perfect! Super kind
Ben helped my son achieve a 9. He went from low confidence to the top score with Ben’s gentle guidance. He really enjoyed Ben’s company and never resented the lessons.
Subject : English Literature
Outcome : My son got a level 9 in English Literature and enjoyed his lessons with Ben
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Molly

Perfect! Super kind
Ben helped my son achieve a 9. He went from low confidence to the top score with Ben’s gentle guidance. He really enjoyed Ben’s company and never resented the lessons.
Subject : English Literature
Outcome : My son got a level 9 in English Literature and enjoyed his lessons with Ben
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Lesley
- 5
Perfect! Fantastic tutor
Fantastic tutor - have a son who was struggling a bit in English and Ben has made a huge difference, as noted by his English teachers at school. Ben is conscientious, explains themes and ideas clearly and well is patient and punctual. Even more importantly my son has enjoyed the lessons. Highly recommended.
Subject : English
Outcome : Taking GCSE next week
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Lesley

Perfect! Fantastic tutor
Fantastic tutor - have a son who was struggling a bit in English and Ben has made a huge difference, as noted by his English teachers at school. Ben is conscientious, explains themes and ideas clearly and well is patient and punctual. Even more importantly my son has enjoyed the lessons. Highly recommended.
Subject : English
Outcome : Taking GCSE next week
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Lesley
- 5
Perfect! Subject : English
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Lesley

Perfect! Subject : English
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Lesley
- 5
Perfect! Subject : English
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Lesley

Perfect! Subject : English
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Kirsten
- 5
Perfect! Ben has helped our daughter make progress with her GCSE maths very quickly, and has given her more confidence in her abilities - highly recommended!
Subject : Maths
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Kirsten

Perfect! Ben has helped our daughter make progress with her GCSE maths very quickly, and has given her more confidence in her abilities - highly recommended!
Subject : Maths
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Kirsten
- 5
Perfect! Subject : Maths
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Kirsten

Perfect! Subject : Maths
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Bhakti
- 5
Perfect! an amazing set of GCSE results!
Ben tutored my daughter in both English Literature and Language as well as Maths at GCSE level. He is an enthusiastic, hard working and supportive tutor who helped my daughter achieve 2 A*'s in English and a 5 in Maths. She had a very negative attitude towards maths in general and was at a grade 2 at the beginning of the year.However, with the hard work and dedication from Ben she was able to pass.
Subject : English Literature
Outcome : A great set of results and would 100% recommend Ben for kids who struggle in maths.
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Bhakti

Perfect! an amazing set of GCSE results!
Ben tutored my daughter in both English Literature and Language as well as Maths at GCSE level. He is an enthusiastic, hard working and supportive tutor who helped my daughter achieve 2 A*'s in English and a 5 in Maths. She had a very negative attitude towards maths in general and was at a grade 2 at the beginning of the year.However, with the hard work and dedication from Ben she was able to pass.
Subject : English Literature
Outcome : A great set of results and would 100% recommend Ben for kids who struggle in maths.
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Micci
- 5
Perfect! First lesson
My teenage son has been very negative towards having a tutor so I took my time to find someone I thought would be a good fit. I didn't need to worry, from the first meet I could tell that my son was going to be happy. Ben understood what we wanted out of the lessons and also got my son on board. Upon asking my son's opinion after the first session, he said the lesson was 'good' and he told me what he had taken on board. From a reluctant student that is the highest praise! I'm so relieved and pleased.
Subject : English
Outcome : Stopped looking for a tutor, we found Ben and will happily continue.
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Micci

Perfect! First lesson
My teenage son has been very negative towards having a tutor so I took my time to find someone I thought would be a good fit. I didn't need to worry, from the first meet I could tell that my son was going to be happy. Ben understood what we wanted out of the lessons and also got my son on board. Upon asking my son's opinion after the first session, he said the lesson was 'good' and he told me what he had taken on board. From a reluctant student that is the highest praise! I'm so relieved and pleased.
Subject : English
Outcome : Stopped looking for a tutor, we found Ben and will happily continue.
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