Hi and welcome to Wren Tutoring. I’m Lauren, and I offer 1-1 English tutoring for ages 11-16 with a specialism for the AQA English Literature and Language exam specification at GCSE.
About Me
Having been a qualified English teacher in secondary Education since 2020, I know that the classroom can have a wonderfully dynamic and creative atmosphere, but sometimes students just need a little bit more.
Whether you are seeking private tuition to build your confidence, to supplement your study of English, or to propel you to exam success, I have 1-1 tutoring sessions available that put you at the heart of your education.
Questions that my students have asked me over the years
Why did you become a teacher?
I decided that I would become an English teacher in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. I’ve always been the type to be proactive and get stuck in, so when lockdown was announced I was determined that I would do my bit.
What is your favourite book?
For a very long time now my favourite book has been One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez - while I don’t believe a booklover’s identity can be built around one book alone, this is the one book that I will come back to every year.
Have you written anything yourself?
Yes, I have. Somewhere in the world is a small selection of short stories and poems that I had published several years ago, but I have always wanted to be a novelist. I’ll do it one of these days, I’m sure of it!
My Services
There is no one way to learn, and thus I aim to be as flexible as possible with the tuition that I offer. I specifically offer English tuition for ages 11 - 16, with a specialism for the AQA English Literature and Language exam specification at GCSE.
1-1 Sessions
With 1-1 sessions (both online and in person), you can expect tuition which is tailored to the individual needs of your young person. This includes revision schedules, specified reading lists, the setting of independent tasks and much more.
Group Sessions
My online group sessions enable a flexible approach to learning with a weekly session available for year 11 students. Each group has a maximum capacity of 6, ensuring higher engagement and quality of learning.
Pricing
| Session Type | Session Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 in-person at the client’s home | 55 minutes | £40 |
| 1-1 online | 55 minutes | £35 |
| Year 11 online group | 55 minutes | £25 |
Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 - 8:00pm: 1-1 tuition | 3:30 - 8:00pm: 1-1 tuition | 3:30 - 8:00pm: 1-1 tuition | 3:30 - 8:00pm: 1-1 tuition | 3:30 - 6:30pm: 1-1 tuition |
| 6:30 - 7:30pm: Year 11 Online Group |
Reviews
We found Lauren via Facebook after our son achieved 2s for English in his mock exams. After assessing his work Lauren made a structured plan with him. Her calm and organised approach along with her knowledge of all papers and question style enabled him to go on to achieve a 6 in English Literature and 4 in Language. I am in no doubt her guidance with exam technique helped him secure much higher grades than predicted in other subjects too.
– Sam
We were really pleased with the progress and results that our daughter achieved having had tutoring from Lauren. She adapted her style and materials to meet our daughter’s needs. I have no hesitation in recommending Lauren.
- Alison
We approached Lauren when my son's year 10 mocks were a grade 4 in both English language and literature. With Lauren's support my son achieved a grade 6 in language and 7 in literature in his GCSE Exams.
- Vanessa
We have been absolutely delighted with our son’s progress since starting lessons with Lauren. She is a fantastic tutor who is patient, encouraging, and really understood how to bring out the best in our son. The improvement in our son’s grades has been remarkable, increasing by several marks and giving him much more confidence in his English. The lessons are well structured, engaging, and tailored to his individual needs. We are extremely grateful for all the hard work, support, and dedication. We would highly recommend Lauren to any parent looking to help their child improve their English and achieve better results.
- Laura
I cannot recommend Lauren highly enough! My daughter worked with her for over a year leading up to her GCSE’s. The transformation in my daughter’s confidence and academic ability grew during this time. Lauren has a deep understanding of the GCSE English curriculum and has a very calm and patient teaching style. She identified my daughter’s strengths and areas for improvement and tailored every lesson. Thanks to Lauren's input, my daughter achieved an amazing Grade 9 in Language and a Grade 8 in Literature, this far exceeded her predicted grades.
- Tanya
Lauren was recommended to us by a friend to help support my daughter in building her confidence ahead of her English exams, and we were certainly not disappointed. From the outset, Lauren created a structured, personalised plan tailored to my daughter's individual needs. Each session was carefully planned and provided a wealth of resources, alongside exam-style questions that helped her develop both her subject knowledge and her understanding of exam techniques and expectations. Lauren's calm, professional approach, combined with her consistency and encouragement each week, significantly increased my daughter's confidence as she prepared for her exams. We are extremely grateful for Lauren's support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding English tutor and mentor.
- Christina
Contact
If you are interested in exploring English tutoring further, please use the email below to get in touch:
