Nesta

4.9 100+ students

PGCE Qualified Teacher | IB English A Examiner

With 18+ years in UK, PGCE qualification and teaching experience in international classrooms, I specialise in English for GCSE, A-Level and the IBDP. As an IB English A Examiner, I know exactly what markers look for. I teach SL & HL and support IAs. My students routinely secure 6–7s at IB and A*/A at GCSE and A-Level.

Teaches:IB English A-Level English GCSE English

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Qualifications

Examiner:IB DP English A

PGCE Qualified:English

Degree Qualifications:BA English (Hons) | First Class

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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’m a PGCE-qualified teacher with over 18 years’ experience teaching English across the UK and a top international school. I’ve taught GCSE (AQA), A-Level and IB English A at SL and HL, working with native and EAL learners. As an IB Examiner, I translate mark-scheme expectations into clear steps. Successes include moving an IB 5 to a 7, an AQA GCSE 6 to a 9, and an A-Level B to an A*. I also coach the IO and HL Essay.

Tutoring Approach

I start with a diagnostic to pinpoint strengths and gaps, then build a plan around the exact assessment demands. We close-read, annotate purposeful quotations, craft sharp theses and develop analytical paragraphs with secure structure. I model top-band responses, co-write with students, and move to independent timed practice using mark schemes and examiner commentary. For IB, I guide the IO and HL Essay from topic choice to final polish. Every lesson ends with clear targets and feedback you can act on.

Testimonials

"Nesta was absolutely brilliant with Joseph, when he first started he lacked understanding and confidence. To be honest, English was his least favourite subject. Within weeks, his English teacher at school was commenting on a new-found enthusiasm for the subject and improved subject knowledge. Nesta is a really special find - her passion, patience and lovely sense of humour make her an awesome tutor."

Parent of an IB English Student