John G - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

“I certainly and wholeheartedly recommend John as a tutor.”

Parent

11+ English & Maths
13+ English & Maths
GCSE English & Maths
A Level English, Maths & Further Maths
IB Maths
Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning

With a strong foundation in secondary school teaching and a full-time tutoring career since 2015, I bring over a decade of experience helping students succeed across a wide range of subjects. I specialise in English Language, English Literature, Maths, Further Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning – supporting learners through key academic milestones such as 11+, 13+, GCSEs, and A-levels.

I’m well-versed in the demands of all major exam boards, including AQA, OCR, Edexcel, IB and IGCSE, and I’ve had considerable success preparing students for ISEB Common Entrance exams as well as competitive admissions for leading independent schools such as Eton, Sevenoaks, Brighton College, Lancing College, and Harrow.

Every student learns differently, and I take pride in creating tailored lessons and bespoke resources to meet individual needs. My aim is always to build confidence, close gaps in understanding, and help each student reach their full academic potential.

Throughout the academic year, I work both online and in person – offering lessons in students’ homes and delivering in-school support. I’m especially committed to educational equality, and I partner with local schools to provide affordable, high-quality tuition for disadvantaged students. I also have specialist experience working with neurodivergent learners, particularly those with ASD and PDA, ensuring they receive the structure and support that helps them thrive.

My work has also taken me internationally, delivering intensive residential tuition in locations such as New York, Dubai, Italy, Austria, and remote parts of Scotland. These immersive programmes are ideal for families seeking expert guidance in the UK curriculum, especially when preparing for entrance exams or GCSEs.

I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Linguistics from Queen Mary University of London, and trained as an English teacher through the prestigious and highly selective Teach First programme. This allowed me to earn my PGCE while teaching full-time, followed by a Master’s degree in Transformational Leadership in Education, which I completed with Distinction.

Since then, I’ve worked extensively with students preparing for GCSEs, A Levels, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams, teaching English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As a fully qualified teacher, I now work full-time as a private tutor — teaching in students’ homes, online, and in partnership with schools to deliver high-quality academic support. I also provide international residential tuition for families seeking expert guidance within the UK curriculum.

With a strong academic background and years of hands-on experience, I understand how to support students as they build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve their best. My approach is responsive, encouraging, and always tailored to the individual — whether we’re mastering tricky topics, preparing for exams, or building long-term academic skills.

“I got in contact with John when my son was in Year 9 and struggling with literacy. He was having difficulties with reading, spelling and grammar. I wanted someone who would go back over the basics to help him secure a more solid foundation and then support him to develop his literacy skills. This is exactly what John did – took him back to basics and then really built on these to enable him to develop broad literacy skills of a high standard. His progress with John was evidenced by an immediate improvement in grades. I would highly recommend John as a tutor.”

Parent

“John is an outstanding tutor. He has worked with our son for more than two years with incredible patience and dedication, while inspiring a calm atmosphere. Our son has autism, ADHD and oppositional defiance disorder, so seeing such a high level of engagement in his lessons is something I rarely see. Somehow John captured him from the very beginning and has always managed to work really well with him. Where there have been problems, John has been persistent and firm, but also kind, caring, and understanding of our son’s needs. Our son achieves brilliantly with John, not only in Maths and English, but also in increasing his attention skills, his ability to persevere and his engagement with new material, which he is very anxious about, in a confident way.”

Parent

“From the moment John walked into our home with a deck of playing cards 3 years ago, I knew he was the right teacher to help us with the KS3 maths curriculum. Our 15 year old son has classic autism with delayed verbal and conversation skills. In addition he presents with severe anxiety in a school environment and we have been homeschooling for the past 3 years. We are very grateful to John. He has been the backbone to our son’s development.”

Parent

“We needed the help of a tutor to prepare our daughter for common entrance. With English not being her first language, she needed help on all fronts, and was not excited about having to study in her holiday time. John was able to motivate her, encourage her and prepare her successfully, both in Maths and in English. He filled gaps in her grammar, helped her with reading and comprehension and taught her how to write with a structure. Thanks to him she has not struggled in her first term at boarding school. John was very pleasant company, respectful, polite and extremely professional. I will most definitely ask him over again when the time comes for our other children.”

Parent

My extensive and balanced experience in education allows me to provide tailored tuition that genuinely meets the unique needs, goals, and learning styles of each individual student. I take a collaborative approach, working closely with both students and families to build a strong foundation of trust and shared purpose as we work towards meaningful, aspirational outcomes.

I believe that long-term success comes from thoughtful planning, consistent support, and a clear understanding of each student’s strengths and challenges. My tuition is underpinned by industry best practices — including regular progress tracking, personalised lesson planning, formative assessment, and responsive feedback — all designed to help students grow in confidence and ability.

Open, honest communication is central to my work. Whether it’s adapting to evolving academic demands or helping students stay motivated and organised, I ensure that each step of the learning journey is clear, focused, and purpose-driven. My goal is not just academic improvement, but developing independent, self-assured learners who are equipped for long-term success.

As I tutor full-time, I am commited to ensuring my students have everything they need on a week-by-week basis.

However, when I am not teaching, you can find me reading non-fiction (present interests include, but are not limited to: Chaos Theory, Iterative Theories of Identity, Self-Sufficiency) or poetry.

I am also fairly outgoing, and I value and cherish my relationships with friends and family, so I spend a large proportion of my free time outdoors with the people I care about.