Joseph

4.7 110+ students

PGCE Qualified Teacher | Examiner | University of Oxford

I am a specialist ISEB Pre-Test and 11+ tutor with extensive experience preparing students for to go to St Paul’s School, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, and Caterham. Having taught in London schools and supported entrance assessments for years, I help students master the full range of skills needed for both the ISEB Pre-Test and the 11+ exams, including English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Teaches:ISEB Pre-Test 11+UK School Admissions

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Qualifications

University of Oxford:Dphil Anthropology, MSc Visual, Material & Museum Anthropology

ISEB Pre-Test:Qualified Online Teacher

11+:Qualified Online Teacher

Additional Qualifications:BA International Relations & Modern History

Vetted Tutor

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 worked closely with KS2 students preparing for selective school entry through both the ISEB Pre-Test and the 11+. My classroom teaching and examiner experience allow me to break down complex reasoning tasks, strengthen literacy and numeracy foundations, and teach clear strategies for tackling challenging question types. Many students I have worked with have significantly improved their scores, moving from uncertainty to confident, consistent performance, and I have successfully prepared students to go to St Paul’s School, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, and Caterham.

Alongside academic preparation, I support families with the full admissions journey. Drawing on my experience on admissions panels, I guide students through timed practice, unfamiliar question formats, and effective exam routines, ensuring their performance reflects their true ability on assessment day.

Tutoring Approach

My approach centres on clarity, confidence, and steady skill-building. Lessons are fully personalised to each child’s learning style and goals, using targeted practice, worked examples, and structured modelling to build secure understanding. I teach practical strategies such as elimination methods, pattern recognition, efficient reading, and mental arithmetic techniques to help students excel under timed conditions. Every student receives tailored resources, ongoing feedback, and a clear study plan, creating a calm, supportive, and highly effective pathway to success in both the ISEB Pre-Test and the 11+.

Testimonials

"Choosing Joseph for the ISEB Pre-Test was the best choice we made. He understood how our child learns and made lessons clear and encouraging. Their scores improved quickly, and they became so much more confident. We’re truly grateful for Joseph’s patience and support."

Parent of student, Scarlett H

"Joseph has been a huge help with our child’s 11+ preparation. He made the harder parts of English and maths feel manageable and kept lessons positive and encouraging. Our child became much quicker at reasoning questions and went into the exam feeling calm and ready. We’re really pleased with the improvement."

Parent of student, Chris W

"Joseph’s calm, supportive teaching made a big difference to our child’s ISEB Pre-Test preparation. He helped them practise under timed conditions and taught simple strategies that worked. Our child feels more confident now, and we’re very thankful for Joseph’s help."

Parent of student, Elisha B.