Experienced tutor and teacher
A-Level | GCSE | EPQ

Rupert Sims

Helping students become more confident, capable and independent — and achieve the grades they are capable of.20+ years' teaching experience | GCSE & A Level specialist | Grade 9 and A/A* results

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For a taste of my teaching, take a look at my videosOr see my channel: www.youtube.com/@lsfc7429

What I teach...

GCSE English Language and Literature
A Level English Language / Literature / Language and Literature
EPQ / essay writing / academic skills
EFL/ESOL

Testimonials and results...

Rupert is an amazing teacher who really helped me improve my analytical and essay writing skills in English Literature. His encouragement and engaging lessons took me from consistent C’s and D’s to receiving an A in my final A-Level exams. His enthusiasm for the content and ability to help us see past surface-level interpretations fostered my own passion for the subject and influenced my decision to do English Literature at university. I would highly recommend him as a tutor to anyone looking to further their understanding of texts and essay writing.” [Aneesah F]

I studied A Level English Language in just one year after failing another course. Rupert really turned things around. The pace was challenging, but he was able to break down complex areas of the course and make sure I understood not only the content but how to apply it in an exam. He quickly identified the areas I needed to improve and gave me very focused feedback on my writing and exam technique. His knowledge, encouragement and high expectations gave me the confidence to take on the course in a year and achieve an A. [Yousra]

Before working with Rupert, I was struggling a bit and my parents were concerned.... He was very good at identifying exactly what I needed to work on and explaining things in a way that made sense to me. Over time I became much more confident and started to understand how to produce the kind of answers needed for the top grades. I went from getting 5s and 6s to a Grade 9 in Language and a Grade 8 in Lit, which was beyond what I had originally expected. I think those lessons really set me up for the future - my A-Levels and beyond. [Max B]

Rupert was a great teacher who really helped me improve my confidence in English Literature after I struggled at the beginning of the course with a different teacher. Though his lessons were challenging, I was always encouraged to improve my essay writing skills and develop more refined arguments by digging deeper into different interpretations. I made significant progress in his lessons, particularly in poetry as this was the area I found the most challenging. I ended up achieving an A* in English Literature thanks to his teaching and I would highly recommend him to those seeking to improve their essay skills and textual analysis. [Grace N]

Who I help...

I work with students across a wide range of abilities, including those who:Have lost confidence in English
Want to move up by one or more grades
Are targeting Grades 8–9 or A/A*
Need focused exam preparation
Want to develop stronger analytical and essay-writing skills
Are preparing for university or competitive applications - like Oxbridge

Make contact

Tuition available online. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and current availabilityI am happy to have a short, informal conversation with parents or students before lessons begin to discuss goals and establish whether my approach would be a good fit.

English Teacher & Tutor
GCSE | A Level | EPQ | Academic WritingEmail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rupert-sims-996577131
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lsfc7429
No: 07940511223Enhanced DBS