Over the past 32 years, I have privately tutored all manner of students, including both school pupils and adults. I had only ever anticipated tutoring children of school age for SATs
exams (11 and 14-year-olds), GCSEs (16-year- olds) and entrance exams for private schools. However, after tutoring a man in the navy who needed an English qualification, and coaching a
Spanish final year student for her re-takes, I decided to make myself available for adults as well.
I am happy to travel to local destinations and my hourly fee is very reasonable when compared to what other tutors or tuition centres are charging. Tutoring in a more relaxed
environment, in familiar surroundings over a cup of coffee, is often more preferable to the usual more formal, impersonal setting of a school or college.
Step 1
Have a good look at the info on this website to determine whether you feel that you could benefit from my teaching experience to secure your success.
Step 2
Contact me with any questions you still want answered. I am happy to be contacted here, by phone, e-mail or Facebook –
whichever is easiest!
Step 3
I would then arrange an initial meeting gratis, to establish your specific requirements and work alongside you to organise a programme of study. At the same time, I would explain the
hourly and half-hourly fee which is determined by the examination level being studied.
Step 4
We would set aside a regular lesson, usually once a week, to focus on the material to be studied and look forward to a successful outcome!
"Since both of my boys have had Mr Old, their confidence has grown and although reluctant to read, both of them have taken up reading for pleasure. This is unbelievable."
Nicola Jones, Gosport
"Mr Old, I just wanted to text you to say how much Zach enjoys your lessons. He speaks very highly of you and often comes home telling me about his English lessons."
Louise Evans, Fareham
"The Enrichment Literature Group excursion to Dorchester was a great success. Mr Old had planned his Thomas Hardy walk with precision and even we parents learnt something."
Gill and Kevin Thomas, Southampton
"As well as being a great teacher, you supported me when I felt helpless. Even when my own parents didn’t understand me, you were there when I needed a shoulder."
Luke, Southampton
"Thank you, Sir, for 1. Being a great tutor, 2. Being a huge support in English, and 3. Being a good friend when I needed somebody to listen."
Simon Clarke, Southampton
"Thank you for helping me achieve an A in my English Controlled Assessment on T.S. Eliot poetry"
George Pook, A-Level Student, Portsmouth
"Mr Old – you’re the best!"
Cams Hill English Class
Fareham, Hants
"Mr C Old is a remarkable teacher. He knows when to have a laugh but also when to take control and get teaching."
Lauren Powell
"Mr Old, Oldy for short, is someone who cares more about the pupils than himself."
Brandon Harper
"Mr Old is a life saver. He goes out of his way to help not only me but the entire 27 pupils in our English class"
Will Southwell
"OCR Examining Board is writing to you personally to thank you for the valuable contribution you have made to recognising the outcomes and attainment of thousands of young people over a
twenty-year period."
OCR Chief Executive
"I have been advised by the external assessor for Threshold Applications, Mr Douglas Wright, that you have demonstrated the quality of teaching for promotion to Upper Pay Spine, Point 3.
The Chairman of Governors, is delighted with your success and looks forward to working with you and the English Department in the future."
John Freeman
Head Teacher, Grove Park School
"I was asked by the Board of Governors to write to you and personally thank you for the outstanding results achieved by the boys in your class in last year’s summer GCSE examinations for
English Literature. Your diligent approach to teaching is a real asset to the school."
Jennifer Machin
Chair of Governors, Weston Park Boys’ School
"Mr Old, thank you for allowing me to observe your English lesson today. I thought that many of the questions you were asking pupils were both stimulating and challenging. Even more
impressive was the high level of response from the students. I was also encouraged by the amount of preparation you put into the lesson and it was delivered with confidence and
sincerity."
Deputy Head, Lesson Observation
"The teacher and students have fostered a wonderful learning environment which in turn, enables each student to feel comfortable, to feel confident and to flourish. What was a GCSE
revision session with a very able group felt more like an A/S Level study tutorial."
Dr Michael Staples
Deputy Head
"I could see from the start that you were the English Department’s greatest asset."
Pam Wheeler
AQA English Advisor
"I consider myself very fortunate to have met Mr. Old as he helped me so much with my English. Due to him I have improved my vocabulary a lot and he patiently showed me how to spell or
pronounce every word I found difficult. Due to my fluent and confident use of English, people were surprised to know that I have been in this country for one year only."
