Online English Language Tutor Jonathan

Jonathan

Jonathan

BA in English and MRes in International Politics MRes in International Politics

5.0

$81/hr

Dedicated to Excellence: Award-Winning Tutor Leading Students to Success, with 20+ Years of Expertise and Over 37,000 Lessons Delivered Across 43 Countries

Jonathan
5.0
181 classes

University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick - BA in English and MRes in International Politics - MRes in International Politics

Dedicated to Excellence: Award-Winning Tutor Leading Students to Success, with 20+ Years of Expertise and Over 37,000 Lessons Delivered Across 43 Countries

Recent Students: 8
Total Hours: 180
Last Online:
All-time Students: 30
Total Classes: 181
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Recent Students: 8Total Hours: 180Last Online:
All-time Students: 30Total Classes: 181Signed Up:

About Me

►► TUTOR SUMMARY ◄◄

Award-winning teacher ♦ 20 years’ experience in the UK’s toughest classrooms ✦ Expert in /KS3/GCSE/A Level/Degree level ✦ English, Maths, History, and 11+ specialist ✦ University of Warwick prize-winner ✦ MRes/PGCE trained+QTS status ✦ Head of Dept; Advanced Teacher ✦ ”Super Tutor” with 37k lessons across 1k students in 43 countries✦ Ed consultant sought by media (BBC Radio) ✦ Mentor to property investors-developments totalling £14 million


►► MY STORY ◄◄

I am currently a grade-one “outstanding” teacher and have delivered KS3, GCSE and A Level English, Maths and History in secondary school for 20 years, with my results far surpassing national pass rates. Due to these outstanding results, I served as Head of Department; being awarded a grade 1 “outstanding” rating for 6 years. Furthermore, I also have extensive experience as “Advanced Practitioner”-turning around failing cohorts in the UK’s toughest classrooms, as well as being a GCSE and A Level examiner.

Moreover, due to being an outstanding education professional, my advice has been sought for media appearances on education, whilst also being head-hunted to tutor Premiership footballers, Olympic athletes, and the family of a Nobel Prize winner-which was humbling.

Furthermore, in also being an accomplished property developer with my own UK portfolio and co-founder of a former property company alongside my partner, I mentor Year 11 students on entrepreneurship, and how to begin their own investment journey, which sees me guide some of the UK’s brightest new generation of business leaders.

In my spare time, I am involved in pre-research for the start of my future PHD in International Relations, which will analyse the geopolitics of potential conflict in East Asia. Furthermore, I enjoy travelling in Tuscany with my young family, supporting Manchester United, and playing the PlayStation :)

Tutor Experience

With over 20 years' experience turning around some of the UK's toughest classrooms, and tutoring over 37,000 lessons to students across the globe, I specialise in delivering world-class online education in English, Maths, History, International Relations and entrance exams, from KS2 to postgraduate level.

At my institution, English and History pass-rates received a 25% upwards leap and tutoring grades in my subjects have been outstanding, so the vast majority of my students pass with strong grades, entering prestigious institutions. Recently, my tutees enjoyed superb results with 96% attaining their target grade, and 68% exceeding this, entering prestigious institutions such as University of Heidelburg, Oxbridge and Bromsgrove School, as well as world-class employers like Rolls Royce.

Finally, in having built my own UK property portfolio currently valued at £3.1 million, I have mentored many young entrants into property investing, guiding their purchases to the value of £14 million. Furthermore, I have also been an informal mentor to UK gang members, tasked with persuading them to leave lives of criminality, which has been among the most rewarding roles of my career.


►► SELECT PARENT FEEDBACK ◄◄

--“I could not have wished for a better tutor for my son! I cannot praise Jon's
enthusiasm for his subject, motivational skills and professionalism enough.”

--“The biggest testimonial comes from my son, who now looks forward to and
enjoys his weekly visit! praise indeed from a teenager!”

--“He is heavily in demand which speaks volumes in terms of his reputation and
is super knowledgeable and prepared for all elements of the syllabus.”

--“He went from a predicted a 4/5 to an 8 !!! We were extremely pleased and
put this down to Jon's ability.”

Topic Expertise

Besides enjoying superb results, my pupils benefit from a relaxed yet challenging atmosphere, and this has shown to bring academic growth, which is always pleasing. Moreover, strengthening self-esteem and exciting my students' minds, I seek to provide them with only the finest education.

Regarding lessons, I strive to be on the cutting-edge of education in use of technology, resources and methods. Therefore, my tutoring expertise currently exhibits “blended learning” techniques:

---Industry-standard video-conferencing and presentational packages such as Miro-used by brands like Coca Cola and Nike to power collaborative learning

---Powerful virtual learning environments, resourced by educational companies such as Twinkl and Century Tech, to help every one of my learners maximise their potential.

---Judicious use of AI powered apps and programmes, to help explore key educational concepts, mark schemes and model answers

---Fully personalised lessons, tailored to topics and levels being explored by the learner at school

---Interlocking homework provided, to consolidate concepts and themes explored within each lesson

---Innovative approaches, from using computer games as stimulus for creative writing (used as exemplars by UK exam boards), to debating issues affecting all young people for speaking and listening tasks, such as: “How Will AI Change Humanity?”

---A friendly and engaging approach to learning, seeking to make it fun, yet intellectually rigorous at all time

In light of this dedication to using Smart tech to deliver first-class education, throughout my teaching career, I am known for never leaving any learner behind, whilst using creative methods in covering the curriculum in enjoyable ways.

Needless to say, I passionately believe that education should be a joy, and I always do my best to ensure this for each and every one of my students, both in the classroom and online.

*Enhanced DBS certified

Client Reviews

Thank you for all your help!

- UCAS

Extremely helpful as always!

- UCAS

Despite my last minute request, Jonathan went above and beyond to provide the guidance I needed, giving me the confidence boost to submit a polished application. I'm very grateful for this support.

- UCAS

Jonathan is exceptionally kind and helpful. Really got me started with momentum for my UCAS statement. Highly rec for those that need help to get started!

- UCAS

Jonathan was fantastic in helping me with my UCAS personal statement. He really knows his stuff and made my statement sound perfect. I can't thank him enough, and I'd definitely recommend everyone to go to him if they need help with theirs.

- UCAS

With Jonathan’s experience, knowledge & advice, my son has been able to produce a UCAS form & personal statement that he is happy & confident to submit to his university of choice. I would highly recommend.

- UCAS

Jonathan is an incredible tutor. He's really knowledgeable on the subject of International Relations and invested in his teaching. Would highly recommend.

- International Relations

Went through personal statement and really helped in improving the way it sounds. Jonathan is great!!

- UCAS

A great positive lesson refining skills and technique for GCSE English, very pleased

- English Language

Very experienced teacher giving confidence and guidance for GCSE work.

- English Language

Testimonials

In having five star ratings on a variety of social media sites and tutoring platforms, I am truly blessed to have worked with many fantastic parents and students across the globe.

Below are just a selection of testimonials from parents/students in my tutoring practice:

⦿ “Jonathan is fantastic and my 15 years old have a big turn round about his view of education. Now he can't wait for his lesson!”

⦿ “I could not have wished for a better tutor for my son! I cannot praise Jon's enthusiasm for his subject, motivational skills and professionalism enough.”

⦿ “The biggest testimonial comes from my son, who now looks forward to and enjoys his weekly visit! praise indeed from a teenager!”

⦿ “I have nothing but praise for Jonathan.”

⦿ “George is totally happy to see him which is a miracle at 3pm on a Saturday!”

⦿ “Jon is a fantastic teacher best tutor I have ever had.”

⦿ “AMAZINGLY helpful, nice and very cooperative.”

⦿ “Thanks soooo much Jon, Ashleigh passed, she won't be doing retakes and is feeling incredibly relieved.”

⦿ “We feel lucky to book a place with him early on as he seemed to be full booked before December.”

⦿ “Never passed an English test before in my whole life then came to Jonathan with very little time for my first GCSE exam and managed to get an A for English literature and a B for creative writing. 10/10.”

⦿ "Jon has a unique ability to get students onboard in a short amount of time. He is quick to establish a rapport, building on trust and confidence which makes an ideal platform for focused learning”.

⦿ “He is heavily in demand which speaks volumes in terms of his reputation and is super knowledgeable and prepared for all elements of the syllabus.”

⦿ “Jon, thank you for all the effort and time you have shown me. The friendship and chats we had shall last a lifetime. He is one of the best tutors I’ve ever had.”

⦿ “He went from a predicted a 4/5 to an 8 !!! We were extremely pleased and put this down to Jons ability.”

⦿ “I wish we had found him earlier! We highly recommend him!”

⦿ “He is helpful and gifted at tutoring kids so they understand exactly what they need to change or improve on. We will be using Jon for all of our children.”

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Qualifications

--PHD (Pending) in International Relations at LSE/Kings College-I am currently engaged in preliminary research for a doctoral study explore the geostrategic relationship between the USA and China, in an era of superpower decline.

--MRes (Distinction) in International Security from University of Warwick-won academic award for writing an “outstanding and genuinely original dissertation” that represented: “an important contribution to existing literature in the field of International Relations”.

--PGCE (Distinction) in Post-Compulsory Education-ranked in the top 2 trainee teachers in my year’s cohort, with outstanding feedback in academic and practical assessments

--BA (Hons) in English/History from University of Birmingham-received special award for achieving academic excellence despite coming from the bottom 5% of UK families in terms of socioeconomic poverty

--A Levels (A* in all subjects taken): prize winning student in my sixth form for most inspirational pupil, and was in the top 2% of the UK for my academic results, including 100% in key modules

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