Andrew Y - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

“Very good and very professional! An expert in his field and exactly what we were looking for!”

Parent

Over 20,000 hours teaching, tutoring and examiner experience in both private and state education
Assisted over 10,000 students during 14 years of teaching and tutoring
Member of The Tutors Association, fully qualified, practicing teacher with a PGCE and QTS, hold BA (Hons) and MA (Econ) in the subject I teach (Sussex and Manchester Universities)
Trained to teach in Institute of Education (UCL)
Went to Highgate School for Boys, Teacher Training done in QE boys (Regularly Top of League Tables and Consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted), regularly help pupils at Eton, Cheltenham Ladies and many more top schools and taught at best IB school in the world (ANI)
A-level, AS level, International A-level (GCE) (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, Eduqas (WJEC), Cambridge)
GCSE, iGCSE (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, Eduqas (WJEC), Cambridge)
IB (International Baccalaureate) (Trained at ANI, rated Best IB school in the World)
Pre-U (Cambridge)
Experience with Common Entrance (CE, ISEB) exam including Harrow scholarship (and others) with my most recent candidate getting the highest mark in History and second highest in Philosophy and Ethics
Previously Education chairman for Highgate School Old Cholmelians Education Committee
Worked with Select Committee for Special Education Needs, was Research Assistant to Estelle Morris MP (Secretary of State for Education) and helped develop SEN Code of Practice
Worked for Holocaust Education Trust in House of Lords
Helped create piece on The World Tonight (BBC Radio 4) about unfairness of exam cancellation arrangements 2020
UK and International teaching experience
Initiated reform of New Zealand Foreign Teacher Registration process
Author of the successful book “How to Write Any Essay and Get a Top Mark”
Philosophy for Children trained continually take part on Continuing Professional Development (e.g. Safeguarding, Pedagogy, Subject knowledge and Assessment training)
Worked in Private and Public sector prior to beginning teaching career up to management level
Experience of many top london schools, including: St Paul's, Westminster, Marlborough, Beadales, Eton, Harrow, Godolphin and Latymer and Wycombe Abbey.

Hi, my name is Andrew and I’m a fully qualified experienced senior practicing teacher with 19 years experience in teaching, and 16 years experience as a tutor. I’ve been an examiner since 2009 and worked for Ofqual as a subject expert for a number of years. I also have extensive SEN experience, and understand SEN, being dyslexic myself.

My broad experience in life, teaching and examining allows me to quickly identify where students need the most assistance, helping them to build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

I strive to be approachable and reassuring in order to create an atmosphere where my students feel comfortable sharing their challenges, and ensuring they know I’m there to help.

My specialism is offering subject knowledge enhancement and exam skills including more focused tutoring for those crucial moments like exams, assessments and coursework however I also offer long-term, general tutoring for students who need broader support throughout the school year.

Helping students gain a better understanding and connection to their subject is very rewarding and I’m proud that my tutees report a 2-grade improvement on average with 80% achieving an A* or the grade they were looking for.

Here are a few key facts about me:

recent 6th Form school teacher (PT);
specialise in teaching & learning and exam & study skills, essay marking service and quality assurance, course revision, SEN specialist;
specialise in common student problems such as: feeling lost / confusion; loss of enthusiasm; difficulties with understanding concepts; challenges with existing teacher; issues writing essays; problems with exams; wanting to get an edge / improve / excellence;
I provide added value and am proactive e.g. I have an open door communication policy, I am always thinking about how I can help further and I send extra curriculum material after most sessions to consolidate and expand your learning as necessary;
home schooling and private candidate support.

Levels:

A-level, Pre-U, IB, International A-level (KS5)
GCSE, iGCSE (KS4)
Undergraduate/MA/PhD/Adult learner
CE/Scholarships/ISEB (KS3)
Special Educational Needs and Home schooling
Other needs considered

“Andrew helped my daughter refine her essay writing technique so she was confident going into her theology A-level exam, and scored the A * grade she wanted. She now also has the skills to plan and write undergraduate level essays - Thank you Andrew!”

Parent

“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you once again for this past year of teaching. Not only have you taught me how to properly write essays, apply structure, exhibit knowledge and evaluation and formulate a coherent argument, a skillset which I will certainly be using in the very near future, but it is solely through your teaching that I have re-discovered my passion for philosophy and theology, for which I cannot thank you enough.”

Parent

“The lesson with Andrew went really well. My daughter thought he was brilliant and he is clearly hugely experienced and organised. Thank you for finding him.”

Parent

“ I got my results back today for RS and I got an A*! I'm really really happy it's fantastic news and I wanted to say thank you so much again for all your help and encouragement I can't describe how grateful I am!”

Parent

Once we are in contact, we will work out a plan of action and a regular session time in the first session. You will receive regular updates on how the student is doing. We will focus on knowledge acquisition, other support and what to do with all this knowledge, i.e. how to write excellent essays or answer questions or whatever your situation requires.

Here’s what I can help you with:

Teach you the course and help with essays and exams
Support with questions and emergencies including educational consultancy
Send extra information about the course from an extensive database of resources gathered over the years and that contains enough help to get you an A* on any of the subjects I teach, this includes a collection of essays from over 16 years of teaching to refer to and use
Use of the best technology (AV equipment, Ultrafast wired Broadband, Online Whiteboard and other enhancements)
Produce a report about the student’s progress regularly and advise on further actions

I can also help you with:

Course knowledge, comprehension, revision, full teaching or catch-up
Essay advice, structuring, feedback/marking, editing and improving
Exam preparation and success
EPQs
Theory of Knowledge
Extended essay writing
TOK Presentation
UCAS
Career advice, work experience support, interview practice
Undergraduate PHD and essay structure help and edit
Support throughout university
Masters PHD dissertation support
Providing education consulting, SEN advice and support in disputes with school / university
Other needs catered to, just ask!

I have been tutoring online since 2016 and it has always proven to be extremely effective. I’m happy to now offer all my classes online which allows you to get the most out of our lessons, I am able to devote the time I would be travelling to and from you to provide a better service. I use the best technology (e.g. up to date HD Audio Visual equipment, ultrafast wired broadband, online whiteboard, screen sharing, a document camera and other enhancements) and I provide an exceptional learning experience that cannot be matched by face to face tuition.

I’m available online for your convenience from Monday to Friday and on weekends (during peak times) from 9AM to 9PM.

I like to listen to podcasts, watch sci fi movies and play xbox with my wife. We also like to go for walks with the dog. We both live in between Warminster and London and are committed to being here for the next five years at least.