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“Tristan was very helpful, kind and dedicated. He had great insight into my son and what he needed and adjusted his lessons accordingly. We were very happy with his tutoring and would recommend him highly.”

Parent

I have been tutoring since April 2012 and have worked with dozens of students aged 6 - 18.

At 11+ and 13+, I have excellent knowledge and experience with current ISEB curricula and have helped students get into such schools as:

Godolphin & Latymer
St Pauls
St. Pauls Girls
Winchester
Wellington
Rugby
Oakham
Merchant Taylors'
St Mary's Calne
Cheltenham College

Alongside teaching English and Modern Languages at these levels, I have also tutored Maths, Sciences and Humanities up to GCSE level.

AT GSCE and A Levels, I have taught all of AQA, OCR, WJEC and Pearson Edexcel curricula. I have particular knowledge of Shakespeare and poetry, and have experience in teaching numerous GCSE and A Level set texts including:

Wuthering Heights
Animal Farm
Of Mice & Men
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
DNA
Lord Of The Flies
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Frankenstein
The War Of The Worlds
Great Expectations
Jane Eyre
An Inspector Calls
Pride & Prejudice
The Handmaid's Tale
Things Fall Apart
A Christmas Carol
Our Country's Good
The Recruiting Officer
A View From A Bridge
Silas Marner
The Merchant of Venice
Crime and Punishment
Journey's End

and many more.

As a professional writer, I have a particular knowledge and passion for creative writing, and have helped numerous students with creative writing for their exams.

I have particular experience working with students outside of the school system, home-schooling students who have been excluded or have physical and behavioural problems, including ME and ADHD, and I have worked hard and successfully to engage them in their studies.

I attended Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, where I received an A grade in English, Spanish and Theatre Studies at A2 Levels, and an A in French at AS Levels.

After graduating from the University of Bristol, where I studied Drama & English and received a High 2.1 degree, I trained as an actor at LAMDA.

Following my studies I worked for several years in theatre production with such companies as Shared Experience and Soho Theatre. Since 2011, I have been working full time as a professional writer and have had my work performed at such Theatres as the Globe, Southwark Playhouse and Soho Theatre.

“Tristan was beyond wonderful and proved to be the perfect fit. Tristan did good work with our son and he liked him a lot and ended up by looking forward to his visits.”

Parent

“Tristan came to our home this morning to meet my daughter and give her an introductory lesson. I wanted to take this opportunity to say how incredibly impressed I was with his infectious enthusiasm, manor, tone and knowledge of the subject. An inspiring teacher and role model for any student. We feel very lucky.”

Parent

“Tristan has been excellent and I would have no hesitation recommending him. Tristan is a very up-beat character and he has shown great empathy and ability to engage with my son who is going through a difficult time. He has helped him not only with his English but also generally in lifting his spirits.”

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My first aim with my lessons is to create a relaxed and informal atmosphere where my student and I can work.

Many of my past students have felt enormous pressure from teachers, exams and league tables, and I aim to create a safe environment for them to practice, experiment and make mistakes - as I honestly believe that it is only by making mistakes that we can learn from them and improve.

I bring my own genuine love of learning to each lesson (in particular English and Modern Languages), and I aim to imbue my students with my passion and enthusiasm.

I aim to discover each student's passions and loves; what makes them tick; and how they learn, so that I can tailor my lessons to their individual skills and needs.

WRITING
I work as a professional writer, specialising in theatre. I have had work performed at Soho Theatre, Southwark Playhouse, Bush Theatre, National Theatre Studio and Roundhouse.

In Sep 2017, my play BOUDICA premiered at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre; in 2018, my musical TEDDY will tour the UK before returning to London, and I most recently had my New York premiere adapting FRANKENSTEIN for the stage in Jan 2020.

TRAVELING
I have traveled through Cuba, Mexico and Spain developing and improving my Spanish, likewise France developing and improving my French.