Kiera

Kiera is a Cambridge graduate and writer. She has QTS and has worked as both a primary teaching assistant and secondary languages teacher in schools. She teaches across the age range. Her approach to tutoring is gentle and fun. She also has experience working with students with SEN.

Kiera teaches: 11+ English, 13+ English, 13+ French, GCSE English, GCSE French, GCSE Spanish, AS/A Level French, IB French, Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT), Special Educational Needs, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Oxbridge Preparation

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for Keira, the amazing tutor who has been working with my son. Her dedication and passion have made a significant impact on his English learning journey, and we couldn't be more thankful for her wonderful guidance.

Parent of Year 6 student

About Kiera:

Experience
Biography
Approach to Tutoring
When not tutoring

Experience

With over six years of experience and 450 hours of teaching, .

I am equipped to expertly prepare students for the 11+ and 13+ English school entrance exams, with many securing places at prestigious institutions including Westminster, Harrow, Shrewsbury, Kings College School, Wycombe Abbey, Godolphin & Latymer, Salem, Saint Paul’s, City of London, and Brighton College School.

I tutor GCSE/IGCSE French and English across various examination boards, including CIE, AQA and Edexcel.

My adaptable teaching methods cater to a wide age range and different learning styles. Including, for EAL learners and those transitioning from international schools to UK independent and boarding schools.

With a Master’s in creative writing, I excel in guiding students through creative writing and organizing their thoughts.

As a passionate linguist, I use evidence-based techniques to enhance language learning. Many of my students have achieved remarkable progress, including one who improved from a 5 to a 7 in French oral after just a few lessons.

Biography

Approach to Tutoring

When not tutoring

What clients say about Kiera:

“She enjoyed her first lesson with Kiera lots. Kiera can help her build a strong foundation in French.”

Beginners French Student, Hong Kong

“Kiera is lovely with (student), and he looks forward to his lessons every week. “

English 13+ and EAL Student, Egypt

''Kiera is a very warm and positive teacher and quickly found ways to engage with (Student) in a productive manner.''

English 11+, Switzerland

“In French she received a 7 and I think the short spurt of work she did with Kiera for her mock oral really helped”

GCSE French Student, London

“She enjoyed her first lesson with Kiera lots. Kiera can help her build a strong foundation in French.”

Beginners French Student, Hong Kong

“Kiera is lovely with (student), and he looks forward to his lessons every week. “

English 13+ and EAL Student, Egypt

''Kiera is a very warm and positive teacher and quickly found ways to engage with (Student) in a productive manner.''

English 11+, Switzerland

“In French she received a 7 and I think the short spurt of work she did with Kiera for her mock oral really helped”

GCSE French Student, London

“She enjoyed her first lesson with Kiera lots. Kiera can help her build a strong foundation in French.”

Beginners French Student, Hong Kong

“Kiera is lovely with (student), and he looks forward to his lessons every week. “

English 13+ and EAL Student, Egypt

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