Kate
Private Tutor in Eastleigh (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Sep 2014 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 20 Nov 2025
My Summary
About Me
I’m Catherine, a qualified English teacher and experienced online tutor based in Hampshire. In 2019, I founded English Home Studies and now specialise in helping students aged 9 - 16 with KS2, KS3, GCSE, 11+ and 13+ English.
I have a BA (Hons) in English, a PGCE in Secondary Education (English), a TEFL certificate and over 25 years of teaching experience.
I’m calm, patient and supportive and am used to working with anxious learners, reluctant writers and students with additional needs.
I offer fully tailored 1:1 online lessons that focus on building confidence as well as improving grades, using clear explanations, step-by-step modelling and lots of practical exam-focused practice.
My Experience
I have over 25 years of experience teaching English, both in secondary schools and as a private tutor and regularly support students with KS2 and KS3 English, GCSE English Language and Literature and 11+ and 13+ entrance exams.
I’m very familiar with current exam requirements and mark schemes and use real exam-style questions, model answers and past papers in my teaching.
I have extensive experience adapting lessons and resources for students with a range of learning differences and work with those aiming to pass their exams with a grade 4 or 5 to high achievers targeting grades 7 - 9.
My Qualifications
BA (Hons) in English
PGCE in Secondary Education (English)
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate
25+ years of teaching experience (secondary schools and private tuition)
Specialist in KS2, KS3, GCSE, 11+ and 13+ English
Experienced with AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas GCSE English Language and Literature
Experienced in supporting students with Edexcel ADHD, autism and other learning differences
ICO registered and committed to strict data protection and confidentiality.
My Availability
I teach online only, so I can work with students from anywhere in the UK.
My typical availability is after school and early evenings on weekdays but I also have some daytime slots for home-educated students.
Availability does change across the year, especially around GCSE exam season, but I keep a waiting list and let parents know as soon as a suitable space becomes free.
Please message me with your child’s year group, exam board (if GCSE) and preferred days / times so I can let you know my current availability and the next possible start date.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 20/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Tutoring from £35.00 per hour
My current fees for 1:1 online English tuition are:
KS2: £35 per hour
KS3: £40 per hour
GCSE, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams: £45 per hour
All lessons are 60 minutes and include:
* Tailored lesson planning
* Homework tasks
* Written feedback
Please contact me to discuss your child’s needs and I can confirm the most suitable option and availability.
My Documents
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