Gary - English tutor - Peasedown Saint John

1^st lesson free

Gary

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $40
Response 5h

5 (4 reviews)

$40/h

1^st lesson free

English
Reading
Literacy
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UK ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER-Tutor-Mentor * Adults & Kids * 35 years experience * UK & Global * Hons Degree +TESOL *

English
Reading
Literacy
Spelling

Lesson location

- online

About Gary

I am on WeChat & WhatsApp. Message me so we can discuss you or your child.

I have been a Private Tutor for 35 years.

I have never been like any other teacher I know.

After 3 and half decades of Teaching &Tutoring, I remain vigorous & excited to see my students week after week, month after month and year after year.

Between 2002-2022, I lived in New Zealand, China and then Portugal, teaching locally in top private & public schools (and hundreds of kids privately as a tutor).

These days my teaching is 100% ONLINE.

Previously, fully analogue; I am now 100% digital, yet I remain old-school in some vital ways.

My Bachelor of Education degree (a 4 year course) led to 10 years teaching in Britain, before pivoting to 15 years teaching internationally in New Zealand then China, before pivoting again to 7 years online teaching after gaining a TESOL certificate.

My private students are my world: They stay with me for years - It's not an exaggeration. I have taught entire families across generations.

As a great listener, a details person and an innovator, I set class content at the level of the student, rather than make the student fit the curriculum; A CHILD-CENTRED APPROACH to EDUCATION.

For this last reason specifically, I often work with students who don't fit the mould.

# Students & parents love me & I love them
# 5+ yrs teaching online
# 35 yrs a private tutor, mentor, qualified UK teacher, guide
# English teacher on 3 continents
# 3 years working with adults (Business mentoring, etc) around the globe
# 10 yrs living China

About the lesson

* Professional & skilled
* Adaptable & flexible
* Intuitive & empathetic
* Patient & positive
* Friendly & personable

For classes I use Tencent VOOV / Zoom / WhatsApp video and WeChat

The very First Trial Class is FREE. I use it to get to know a potential student and their motivations (or lack).

For 2025 and as a new teacher at this site, I will offer those who purchase a block of 10 or more classes an extra class to be added for free at the end.

I set minimum rather than maximum session lengths. Most classes are 50-55 minutes, but some run between 25 minutes (for young English language foreign students) to easily 2 hours for occasional long-form adult engagements: I don't charge more for those. Some students require (and expect) exactly 1 hour. That's fine, too.

Often, sessions end due to next class scheduling, my need to walk a dog or where a student hasn't the time.
Mostly, in my mornings I see Kids in China; who find me by word of mouth; and Adults all over Europe the rest of the time. I teach some sporadic lessons in the afternoons as time zones require. I see UK-based kids and adults after school, in the evenings & at weekends.
A number of Chinese kids have been with me every week for 5 years; between ages 5 to 18. Adults tend to do a year or two (at most) toward a specific aim - but not always; 2 adult ladies have been learning English and having mentoring with me since 2022.
Also. with 1 adult foreign male I was his study partner for 18 months (5 nights a week) towards his MBA (in English). I have now been teaching his daughter every Saturday and Sunday for 2 years. I helped them arrive and to acclimatise to life in the UK from Ukraine in 2022.

I devise a bespoke curriculum using general collected and invented materials for each student category. This usually lasts a minimum of ten sessions or so. After that, the direction of travel and delivery of content for each student is unique.

As a great listener, a details person and an innovator, I set the content at the level of the student, rather than make the student fit the curriculum. For this reason, I often work with students who don't fit the mould.

I tutor every day of the week; 2 - 4 hours a day. I have spaces for maybe a maximum of 4 more at the moment.

Students are unique; teachers ought to be, too.

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

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Jing

Gary taught both of my sons English since they were 6 years old and we’ve known him for about 12 years now. He’s such a knowledgeable and motivating teacher who really knows how to connect with kids. My boys always enjoyed his lessons and made great progress with their English.

Gary has a lovely, encouraging way of teaching that makes learning fun and builds confidence. I’d happily recommend him to any parent looking for a kind, reliable, and inspiring tutor!

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Jing
Gary taught both of my sons English since they were 6 years old and we’ve known him for about 12 years now. He’s such a knowledgeable and motivating teacher who really knows how to connect with kids. My boys always enjoyed his lessons and made great progress with their English.

Gary has a lovely, encouraging way of teaching that makes learning fun and builds confidence. I’d happily recommend him to any parent looking for a kind, reliable, and inspiring tutor!
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Алина

I’ve been working with Gary for almost four years, and I truly value our lessons. He is flexible and adaptable, always adjusting his teaching style to fit the student’s needs. With Gary, you can discuss anything - from the weather to psychology - and the learning process always feels engaging and meaningful. He supports you throughout your journey and keeps you motivated.

I would definitely recommend him as a teacher who will guide you and help you grow over the long term.
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Алина
I’ve been working with Gary for almost four years, and I truly value our lessons. He is flexible and adaptable, always adjusting his teaching style to fit the student’s needs. With Gary, you can discuss anything - from the weather to psychology - and the learning process always feels engaging and meaningful. He supports you throughout your journey and keeps you motivated.

I would definitely recommend him as a teacher who will guide you and help you grow over the long term.
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Fm

I highly recommend Garry as an excellent English teacher. He is professional, patient, and truly dedicated to helping his students improve. Garry’s lessons are always engaging, well-structured, and adapted to the individual needs of each learner. His positive attitude and encouragement make learning enjoyable and effective. Any student would be fortunate to have Garry as their teacher.

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Fm
I highly recommend Garry as an excellent English teacher. He is professional, patient, and truly dedicated to helping his students improve. Garry’s lessons are always engaging, well-structured, and adapted to the individual needs of each learner. His positive attitude and encouragement make learning enjoyable and effective. Any student would be fortunate to have Garry as their teacher.
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Raquel

Gary is very funny and his classes are really interesting. He keeps you entertained and focused, so you end up learning without even realizing it.
He’s the best English teacher :-)
Ivan (10 years old)
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Raquel
Gary is very funny and his classes are really interesting. He keeps you entertained and focused, so you end up learning without even realizing it.
He’s the best English teacher :-)
Ivan (10 years old)
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5h: $194
10h: $369

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$40/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Gary will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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The more you commit to classes, the better will be your progress; and the better will be our connection. Also, the less you will pay!

The TRIAL CLASS is Free (30 minutes) : 1 standalone session costs £30

BLOCKS
5 sessions (*paid for at the start of a block) = £145
10 sessions* = £275
15 sessions* - £395
20 sessions* = £510
30 sessions* = £720
40 sessions* =£900

MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS are available using A) Direct Transfers (to my Monzo a/c), B) QR codes/ links sent to you and paid using your preference at my website, or C) Paypal (F&F) . The whole globe is covered with these options. Revolut/ Alipay / WeChat Pay / Unionpay / Visa / Mastercard / and many, many more.

If you CAN'T MAKE IT to a scheduled class, but INFORM ME me at least 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE - no problem: We can simply continue in your usual slots(s) next time.

If you tell me between 5 days and 24 hours before the scheduled class, you can reschedule by choosing from 2 or 3 alternate slots in the same week.
BUT, If you tell me less than 24 hours before a scheduled class without a VERY GOOD REASON - the affected class will be forfeited.

(Annual or school Holidays are exempted anyway, as are up to 5 days per year for sickness. You'd be surprised how many kids want to see me in their holidays)
Also, I know some parents know they can trust me as A STAND_IN CHILDMINDER - and many parents use me for this exact purpose (after they have vetted me, of course) so they get on with other chores or whatever without the need to take time out of their day to drive to me, which is better for the environment too; bonus!)

UK ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER-Tutor-Mentor * Adults & Kids * 35 years experience * UK & Global * Hons Degree +TESOL *

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Gary's Video

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