English tutor & more · Havant
Felicity K.
Highly experienced retired English teacher offering expert tutoring, additional learning support and home-school tuition.
English tutor & more · Havant
Highly experienced retired English teacher offering expert tutoring, additional learning support and home-school tuition.
About
Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified retired English teacher with a passion for stories in almost any genre, in almost any form. I have nearly thirty years teaching experience and have taught in secondary, further and higher education establishments. I enjoy reading and writing and going to the theatre. I also love the great outdoors, and when I'm not teaching I like to go camping with my dog, Nancy. I love new ideas, knowledge, all animals, science-fiction, sunshine and travelling.
Tutoring Experience:
I have an excellent track record of helping students make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding results. For the past twelve years, I have worked as a private tutor, supporting students of all ages and abilities. Most of my GCSE students make significant progress, typically improving by two or three grades, with many achieving even greater gains. I have also helped students with dyslexia achieve grades 6 and above at GCSE, home-educated students gain grades 7 and above in their GCSEs and IGCSEs, and A-level students secure A and A* grades in both English Language and English Literature. Whatever a student's starting point, my aim is always to build confidence, develop skills and help them achieve their full potential.
Tutoring Approach:
I am patient, supportive, approachable and believe strongly in the value of a good rapport between tutor and tutee. I am very good at quickly identifying specific weaknesses and areas for improvement which, in conjunction with an in-depth knowledge of the KS3, KS4 and KS5 syllabi, often produces significant and rapid improvement. I believe very strongly that teaching and learning should be creative and active and not be about the passive absorption of facts. I take a keen interest in current educational ideas and the processes of the mind, and endeavour to incorporate an understanding of how we learn into everything I do.
Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
£45–£55/hr · 4 subjects · 11 levels
Subjects & pricing
Discount
A discount of 5% is applied to any prepaid block of ten lessons.
Languages
- English Native
- French Conversational
Qualifications
Higher education
- MA (Hons) Creative English · Bath Spa University · 1997 Bath Spa University · 1997
- BA (Hons) History · University of London · 1989 University of London · 1989
Teaching qualification
- QTS English · University of Southampton · 2003 University of Southampton · 2003
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- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Liz
Fliss was a great tutor and really supported my son in the year running up to his GCSE’s. Fliss was patient and provided the encouragement that my son needed to achieve great results. Would highly recommend Fliss as a tutor.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Liz. I'm so pleased for him. It's great to see all the hard work pay off.
- Aug 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Katie
I would totally recommend Felicity for tutoring. My daughter was finding English GCSE literature/language extremely hard. Felicity helped her break things down, new techniques for answering exam questions and did this in a relaxed and positive way. My daughter went on to get a grade higher in her exams than she was expected to achieve. Felicity has a fantastic knowledge of her subject and is able to use this to help others.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Katie. She worked really hard and it paid off! No more Jekyll and Hyde or Macbeth - ever!! All the very best in the future.
- May 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Ramla
Felicity is an excellent English teacher. She helped prepare my son for his IGCSE English papers 2023 (Edexcel board). My son felt confident and feels he has done really well. Once we receive his grades will add to this feedback. Felicity is kind and patient and very knowledgeable on the subject. I would recommend Felicity to anyone who is looking for extra help in English Language and Literature.
Felicity K. replied
Hello Ramla, Thank you for your kind review. Helping your son has been a pleasure. I'm very much looking forward to hearing about his results in August. Best wishes, Fliss
- Mar 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Schnel
Felicity is an expert tutor in English and English Literature. My son has grown in confidence and we’ve seen an improvement in his assessment grade. We are working with Felicity one year early, to ensure my son gains a 9 in English. We are really happy with his progress.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you for the feedback, Schnel. It's great to hear his confidence is improving. He's doing really well so far.
- Feb 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Fiona
Felicity is fantastic! She has really helped to re-engage my teenage son in a subject he used to really enjoy. She provides regular updates and I feel the work she is doing with my son is having a real impact.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you for the fabulous feedback, Fiona. You've brightened my day! He's a great student. It was all there already!
- Jan 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Serena
Fliss has been fantastic working with our son. He has grown in confidence already and really enjoys every session.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you so much, Serena. I've really enjoyed every session too! It's great to have such an enthusiastic student. See you later today, Fliss
- Oct 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Rizwan
If there was any rating beyond 5 , I would rate Felicity that. Very patient and interact very nicely with students. My daughter scored 9 in GCSE this year. Thanks a lot lot.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Rizwan. I consider myself very fortunate to have such wonderful students!
- Oct 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Elizabeth
Felicity taught my son English and this improved his confidence just after 2 lessons. She has good knowledge of the subject and she’s efficient.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Elizabeth. I'm so pleased he's feeling more positive now. All the best, Fliss
- Jul 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Eric
Felicity built an excellent rapport with my son and is friendly. The sessions are well structured and tailored to my son’s individual needs. Such as animal and plant. She has helped to boost his confidence. Overall we are very happy with Felicity's teaching and feel very fortunate to have found her through this site.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Eric. It's great to have a student who shares my passion for the great outdoors!
- Jun 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Damini
She is a very good tutor. But unsure if she is the right tutor for my daughter.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Damini. Good luck in your search for a tutor.
- Jun 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Gosia
I really enjoy my weekly lesson with Felicity. A great teacher, very friendly who adapts teaching materials to my needs and skills. An hour per week well spent. Highly recommended.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you for the lovely feedback, Gosia! Looking forward to next week! Fliss
- Jun 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Harriet
Felicity is an excellent tutor, I am a student on a gap year not currently in school and with solely her tutoring and guidance I was able to complete my English Language A level. She has been incredibly helpful, is very responsive, knowledgeable and supportive. I am very grateful for her help and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a kind and experienced tutor.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Harriet. It's been a pleasure and you've done brilliantly! Good luck at university!
- Apr 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Gosia
We are delighted with the high level of professionalism and detail in the tutoring which Felicity provides, in an environment which positivity encourages engagement and learning.She is clearly very knowledgable and experienced with the exam board requirements and through the lessons our daughter had with Felicity - sadly cut short by the Coronavirus - her grades improved from Level 6 to Level 9 in her mock exams which is testament to the results-driven guidance provide by Felicity . We would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Felicity and wish her every success for the future.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Gosia. I've really enjoyed teaching Emily. She has such a positive, proactive approach to study! It's such a shame she's being denied the chance to show off her skills, especially her prosody. Please let me know how she gets on. Best wishes, Fliss
- Mar 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Jane
My 16 year old son was struggling with English as he lacked confidence. However, Fliss listened to him and took the time to understand exactly what he found difficult. She concentrated on the areas he needed help with and we were very happy with the improvement she helped him to achieve. He became much more confident in his understanding of what was needed and his teachers all noticed this improvement which was reflected in his grades. In his mocks he was given a 3/4 but with the tuition his predicted grade increased to a 7.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Jane. I'm so pleased with Joel's progress. He's worked so hard and come on so much. Excellent determination and focus! Can't wait to see him on the big screen!
- Mar 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Subrata
Felicity is a very supportive and dedicated teacher. My Son took GCSE triple Sciences and Maths but needed support with English Literature and Language. He scored 8 in Language and we were very happy having found Felicity early on. My son was out of school due to underlining health issues for quite some time and depended on Felicity to catch up with school work. We will definitely recommend her to one looking for support with the subject.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Subrata. He's a very bright student. Excellent understanding of the writer's craft. I hope he's getting on alright at college. All the best, Fliss
- Mar 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Isabelle
Felicity was passionate, enthusiastic and very helpful. She was fantastic for my daughter whilst studying for her English Language and Literature GCSE Exams. Floss engaged my daughter; vastly increasing her knowledge, not only in the subject matter but also in what each paper was looking for. We loved having her at the house and can’t thank her enough for all her help. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you so much, Isabelle. I loved coming to you! I sometimes work in Guildford now and think of you when I'm passing. All the best, Fliss
- Mar 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Rick
Our daughter finds interactions with teachers at school to be stressful and she was struggling with various aspects in her English lessons. She found it difficult to get the help she needed to understand the subject from her school. We found Felicity about 8 months ago and have engaged her services on a regular basis since then. Our daughter enjoys her lessons with Felicity and finds her help and advice to be very supportive. Consequently her ability and self confidence in the subject has grown during a very important phase of her education. Felicity is an excellent tutor and I highly recommend her.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Rick. She's doing so well and possesses so many strengths! Just a bit of encouragement needed. Have a lovely Easter! Best wishes, Fliss
- Nov 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Aoi
She is just EXCELLENT! My 12 years old daughter is enjoying her English lesson with Felicity very much!
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Aoi! I'm so pleased she's enjoying her English lessons. It's very exciting having a student so far away and I love hearing about the flamenco and tea ceremony lessons. Have a great weekend!
- Sept 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Amanda
My son achieved a 5 in English Literature and a 4 in English Language which we are all delighted with, my son especially. This achievement is mostly down to the additional support and tutoring that he received from Felicity. I can thoroughly recommend Felicity to anyone seeking tutoring in English Literature and English Language.
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Amanda! I'm so pleased he did it. He put in a praiseworthy and dedicated effort and thoroughly deserves his English-free further education experience!
- Aug 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Laila
Fliss has been an absolutely brilliant tutor during the run up to my A Level Literature exam, she helped me to improve my exam technique to access the higher marks and developed my confidence with the subject. Fliss enabled me to achieve an A in English Literature, which was the grade that my university applications required. I am so grateful for all of Fliss’ help, I will miss our weekly sessions and I would highly recommend her
Felicity K. replied
Thank you, Laila. I too will miss our sessions. I especially loved all the Coleridge. In fact, so inspired was I that I went off to the West Country to walk a bit of the Coleridge Way! Have a great time at Warwick!