Testimonials
I pride myself on the rapport I build with both parents and students, and am always delighted to hear how I have been able to make an impact on their education.
Recent praise from parents
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"Cressida is tutoring my year 9 daughter in English. After only two lessons Cressida gave us the most detailed assessment we have ever had from any of her teachers in reports or verbally. Cressida has been able to identify where my daughter struggles and excels in English and has identified some very specific areas to improve and is now providing very tailored tutoring for her needs. Cressida was able to put my daughter at ease from the initial online meeting and my daughter enjoys working with her. I am so pleased we found Cressida in year 9 and feel the tailored tutoring she is doing with my daughter now will reap huge benefits and give her the confidence and skills to succeed in her GCSE course starting next year. I can’t recommend Cressida enough."
- Viv - parent of Year 9 student
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"Cressida has been tutoring my daughter, who is in Year 7, since September, after being recommended to me. In this short time I am seeing an improvement in her and how her confidence is growing every session. Cressida is such a kind and caring lady who really has taken her time to get to know my daughter, planning the lessons around her interests but at the same time helping her to improve in her English skills and confidence."
- Tracey - parent of Year 7 student
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"After searching for a tutor we found Cressida to help my daughter who is retaking English Language GCSE this November. Three sessions later my daughter (who is dyslexic and struggled throughout school) said, ‘She is one the most understanding teachers I have ever had and at last I have a plan on how to tackle creative writing which I find so difficult.’ Following her last session Cress has rekindled her enthusiasm and she now has hope for the retake. The sessions are on line and initially we were both reluctant to try this. However, they work really well and are easy to set up. She is an excellent teacher and I thoroughly recommend her."
- Carolyn - parent of GCSE student
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"Cressida has been tutoring my son for GCSE English since the start of lockdown. In this time I have seen a tremendous difference in his approach to his work and understanding of the subject. She is so very friendly and approachable and really engages pupils with her relaxed and understanding approach."
- Jill - parent of Year 11 student
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"Cressida's unique and engaging teaching style helped my daughter to stay focused and positive throughout her A Level course. Her guidance helped her to develop her writing and analysis skills to a brilliant standard and to achieve her longed-for A grade. What she learnt from Cressida has really set her in good stead at university too. She is a teacher we won't forget, and I highly recommend her as a tutor."
- Kelly - parent of A Level student
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"It is impossible to think of a more dependable and supportive educator than Cressida. She has the ability to ignite a passion for literature in her students. Her sessions were relaxed, varied and creative so that my daughter often didn’t realise how hard she was working! Her confidence grew the more she was encouraged to express her thoughts about texts. This not only had a huge impact on her English Literature essays and helped her achieve the B grade she had been sure was way beyond her reach, but boosted her essay skills for all her A Levels."
- Lynn - parent of Year 13 student
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"Cressida is a fantastic support to my daughter as she prepares for her A-level English exams. She is extremely knowledgeable and her approach is one of respectful direction which suits my daughter who initially lacked confidence and wasn’t really sure where she needed to improve. My daughter was excited to work with her from their first introductory conversation! As a parent I am always kept up to date. I am aware of how my daughter is progressing, what she needs to do to move forward and how I can assist her at home. My daughter describes Cressida as 'really helpful and really clear. I always understand how to take the next steps to improving my work.'”
- Michaela - parent of A Level student
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"Cressida and I began working together at the beginning of my Access course in Social Sciences in September. It’s been many years since I left school and her help resulted in a merit for my first assignment in English Language and more confidence that I will be ready for University next year. Cressida has the unique ability to illustrate your strengths and work with your weaknesses but with a positive and supportive attitude.”
- Amanda - mature student
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