Isobel

5.0 20+ students

Qualified Online English Tutor | PGCE Teacher & IB English A Examiner

I am a PGCE-qualified English teacher, IB examiner and former Head of English with over 10 years of teaching experience. I specialise in IBDP English A SL/HL and GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Literature. Holding a Master's in Education and a BA in English Literature, I combine academic expertise with personalised teaching. My IB students achieved a class average of 6.80 in 2026, reflecting my commitment to helping students achieve their potential.

Teaches:IB English A IGCSE English GCSE English

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Qualifications

International Baccalaureate (IBDP):Qualified Online Tutor (English A Standard Level & Higher Level)

GCSE & IGCSE:Qualified Online Tutor (English Language, English Literature)

Qualifications:PGCE-Qualified Teacher | Master's in Education, Institute of Education, University of London | BA English Literature

Professional Experience:IB Examiner | Former Head of English | 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

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Personally Interviewed

Our tutors go through a rigorous selection process, having been interviewed to assess their teaching skills and subject knowledge. They have extensive tutoring experience with a track record of success, helping students achieve their academic goals.

Tutoring Experience

I have over 10 years of experience teaching IBDP and GCSE/IGCSE English, including serving as Head of English at an international school and working as an IB examiner. I now provide personalised one-to-one tutoring, supporting students with literary analysis, essay writing, examination preparation and Extended Essays. My experience includes helping students strengthen their foundations, develop advanced writing skills and prepare confidently for resit examinations.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring approach is structured, supportive and tailored to each student's academic goals. I create personalised learning plans that complement school lessons, adapting sessions around upcoming assessments, teacher feedback and individual challenges. Through guided literary analysis, essay practice and constructive feedback, I help students refine their writing, strengthen critical thinking and develop effective examination techniques in a welcoming environment.

Testimonials

If you’re in your last few years of high school, she's definitely someone I’d recommend. She’s insanely experienced with the IB exams, with a huge amount of resources that are really useful. She’s a really strong essay coach and understands the IB papers from the inside out. Plus, she has a great sense of humor, which makes working with her a lot more enjoyable.

IB English A Student

Isobel is an amazing tutor! She has helped me with my gcse revision and I have improved a lot ☺️

GCSE English Student

Isobel is a fantastic tutor. She customizes every lesson to align with my needs, which has significantly improved my English skills. Her extensive familiarity with the IB allows her to anticipate my upcoming school assessments and tailor each session to prepare me effectively. Overall, I highly recommend her to any student looking for support with IB English.

IB English A Student

I've had a really positive experience with Isobel so far! She is friendly and well-prepared and I like how she adapt the lessons to my needs. The atmosphere is relaxed, so it's easy for me to speak and ask questions. I'm happy with my experience and I definitely recommend her!

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