Testimonials
Sophie Theakston, mother of Year 11
Tara was absolutely brilliant with our son, Sid. English is such an important, foundation subject, but one that requires confidence and a little “unlocking” in some children. Tara managed to make their literature lessons engaging and fun and Sid really looked forward to their weekly sessions. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent needing that little extra boost and support for their child’s English GSCE.
Sid, Year 11
Tara was really helpful for me in the lead up to my GCSEs. It was great to have the one to one guidance on my literature and she made the subject more interesting. I feel so much more confident going into my exams now. Thanks Tara!
D - English Literature A Level, Year 13
Thank you! You are one of the best teachers I've ever had. Your passion and fast talking and love of literature are so wonderful. I've genuinely had a lot of fun in your classroom. You're kind and dedicated and your comments on my work are always so thoughtful. You put so much effort in and I'm really lucky to have been taught by you. Thank you, D
Ivan, GCSE student
Thanks for being such a great teacher and making us feel like Set 1!
Mrs M, parent of Year 10 student
Tara has been tutoring our daughter, who is in the first year of her GCSEs, for almost one year now. We are extremely impressed by her professional approach and commitment. The fact that our daughter wakes up at 8am on Saturdays for her lesson is testament to Tara's excellent ability to teach and her mastery of her subject. She's always kind and understanding while being serious at her job. Tara comes very highly recommended by us.
Mrs E, Year 10 parent
Tara came highly recommended by my son’s school where she worked previously. Ben is in year 10 and had been struggling with English, drifting down the sets over a few years which had dented his confidence. After an ADHD diagnosis we wanted to get him some extra support. Tara is the only tutor he’s had for anything that he doesn’t complain about having to do the sessions with! She has really helped rebuild his confidence.
Ben, Year 10
Tara has helped me structure my writing and given me easier ways to remember things. She is super nice and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help with English.
Shereen, Year 11 and A Level student
Dear Miss Whiteson,
Thank you for teaching me patiently and always being helpful, considerate and supportive! I really enjoy your lessons as I have learnt so much from you. I feel so grateful to have you as my English teacher, teaching and guiding me through GCSEs. Thank you for providing me with so many different opportunities to participate and contribute during lessons. Despite being a rather quiet and reserved student, I still feel included and engaged in every discussion. Thank you for bringing so much passion to our lessons and being such a great teacher!
Best wishes, Shereen
E, Year 11 student
Dear Miss Whiteson,
I want to thank you so incredibly much for getting me through my GCSE courses. I got off to a bit of a rocky start but you picked me up and have supported me over the last two years which I will forever be thankful for and I only hope that I can make you proud with my exam results. I've learnt a lot in your class, and I might not miss having to write endless essays every weekend, but I will definitely miss how much faith you have had in me, even when I continue to moan and lose faith in myself.
Thanks again, it's been great.
Mrs W, parent of Year 11
Tara is completely brilliant in every way - she has transformed by son's attitude to English Literature.
A gem.
JH, parent of twin year 11s
Hi Tara, I just wanted to say thank you so much for your work with Z & B to prep them for their English language exams. They’ve never grumbled about doing the sessions with you, which is a miracle for teenagers! They’ve got their last English language exam this morning and they have both appeared more confident, and said that the sessions have helped loads. Thanks again, J.
LT, Colleague, 2023
As a colleague, Tara has a well established reputation as an outstanding practitioner. Tara takes a professional and diligent approach to all aspects of school life. Over the years I have witnessed how Tara is able to enthuse all age groups of children with her imaginative methods s and I learnt a lot from her when we worked together. Tara runs her classroom with care and patience, delivering content to individuals and groups of children thoroughly so that they feel safe and supported. Tara has high expectations of all students in terms of their behaviour and achievement and promotes these ideals positively. Tara forms good relationships with her students and her classroom always has that wonderful combination of a friendly and purposeful environment. Tara is by far the most organised person I know – her planning on a daily, weekly and termly basis is exemplary and her subject knowledge impressive. Tara is a warm, nurturing soul who will always go the extra mile for her pupils and colleagues.
DR, Colleague, 2023
Tara is an outstanding professional who gives incredible care and diligence to the work that she does. She is fully conversant with policy, procedure and exam specifications. Her knowledge of exam technique is excellent, and she really understands what it is that examiners are looking for in performance. This is reflected in her outstanding exam results, with students of completely mixed ability. She fully understands how to access higher grades and her teaching reflects this. Tara has written schemes of work for all age groups and her passion for English runs through these in abundance. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her to any student, of any level, with a desire to improve their performance in English.
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