Madeleine P - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

“You're a great role model for my daughter who finds you very inspiring”

Parent

11+ English and Maths: ISEB and public school exams, including pre-tests. My students have gained places at Westminster, Dulwich College, Eton, Shrewsbury, Tonbridge, Caterham, Oundle, Wycombe Abbey, St Mary's Ascot, Godolphin & Latymer, St Paul's Girls, Notting Hill & Ealing, Putney High, Wimbledon High, Latymer Upper and Francis Holland.
13+ English: My students have received offers from City of London Girls, Wallingford and North London Collegiate.
16+ English: my students have been offered places at Ardingly, Bromsgrove and Sevenoaks.
GCSE/IGCSE English (AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, Cambridge International)
GCSE/IGCSE History (AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, Cambridge International)
A Level English (AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR)
A Level Classical Civilisation (OCR and Cambridge International)

As a private tutor I've worked with students in their homes and online, including supporting children taking time out of school for illness or personal reasons. I also offer EPQ support and love discovering new topics!

I was born and raised in London, ten minutes from my local library (almost close enough!). After taking my A-Levels in English Literature, History, and Classical Civilisation, I studied at St Hilda's College in Oxford. Here I gained a 2:1 in English Language and Literature, earning the Neilsen Scholarship for outstanding results in my first year exams. I was Secretary of the University Drama Society and tutored other students in dissertation technique and for the Old English and Medieval papers.

I now work as a full-time writer and tutor, and specialise in writing for young audiences, including writing my own CBBC series and adapting novels by Sir Philip Pullman and Lauren Child.

“My son was offered a place at Harrow today! Thank you so much for all your hard work, it is greatly appreciated”

Parent

“The sessions Madeleine had with my daughter were hugely helpful on the verbal reasoning and English subjects. My daughter's really enjoyed the sessions and it has clearly been a big help for her”

Parent

“My son hugely enjoys his lessons with Madeleine, and thanks to her warm, cheerful and encouraging teaching style, his confidence in Maths has soared!”

Parent

“Thank you so much for the session last week. My daughter really enjoyed it and thought you got along really well. She is thrilled to have you on her team!”

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I believe a tutor's role is both academic and pastoral: they unlock the subject for the student and help rebuild their confidence. My approach is cheerful and methodical, celebrating the student's strengths and fixing their weakness with practical study techniques and exam skills. I particularly enjoy tailoring the lessons to the student's interests, making studying relaxed and fun! My goal is to make the student feel secure and able to walk into the exam room knowing they'll do their best.

I write for children and teenagers, and I created the CBBC show 'Girl Troop vs Aliens'.

With many years of enthusiastic reading under my belt I love discussing students' favourite books and can recommend stories for any interest and age group. I'm a keen student and enjoy a bit of extra studying - I'm currently working on my Spanish A Level!

I've been part of Girl Guiding UK for twenty years, including working in America on a camp exchange programme. I currently lead a Ranger unit where I support the girls' work on community action programmes.