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Marienna
- Rate $94
- Response 24h
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Number of students Marienna has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Marienna has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$94/hr
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- English
- Reading
- English Literature
- Test prep
- Essay Writing
Marienna: published writer offering fun, supportive & participatory English & Communications tutoring, all levels
- English
- Reading
- English Literature
- Test prep
- Essay Writing
Lesson location
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Marienna is one of our best English tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Marienna
I am a writer, accredited journalist and communications expert with over fifteen years’ experience. I have published articles in outlets like the Guardian, the Independent, the i Newspaper and Al Jazeera and am currently writing my first book, which enables me to be available on a flexible basis for online tutoring.
Over the course of my career I have also worked as a one-to-one writing, public speaking and storytelling coach as well as a participatory educator commissioned by organisations like INQUEST, Farrer & Co and Friends of the Earth to deliver educational workshops on a range of topics including leadership development.
As a communications advocacy expert, one of my strengths is breaking down what seem like complex subjects into relatable and understandable chunks and another is supporting people to see and realise their full potential. Many of the individuals I have worked with in the past who started off saying to me “I can’t write,” or “why would anyone want to hear what I have to say?” have gone on to appear on national television, write for national newspapers and even speak in parliament on behalf of their communities or even win changes to UK law.
Plato said that the storytellers rule the world and while that has unfortunately not quite been my experience - we can certainly help shape it!
- My Qualifications
My DBS check certificate is available on request.
I also hold two first class degrees from the University of London. My undergraduate degree was in Politics & International Development from the SOAS (the School of Oriental & African Studies,) where I graduated in the top 5% of my class. Years later I returned to Birkbeck College as a mature student on a scholarship to study for my MA in Creative Writing.
- Subjects & Level
I teach secondary - adult students up to and including undergraduate level, currently in the following subjects: English (language & literature,) communications, public speaking, essay writing, critical thinking.
- Availability
Flexible Monday-Friday 9.00-20.00 and on Sunday afternoons, including school holidays.
About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +4
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Diploma
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
If you find yourself bored in class - or struggling to keep up - it's usually because you've not been getting the right support, but we will work as a team to figure out how to help you flourish.
My tutoring sessions are designed to be fun, supportive and student-centred. This is essential because different people learn in different ways and we are all at our best in a learning environment where we feel understood and safe to ask questions and make mistakes. Sessions will be participatory and structured in a way that works for you. My fifteen years’ experience working in youth, adult and public education in the charity sector and also as a participatory educator have taught me that students work best when you have a say in how you work towards the long-term goals that matter to you.
That’s why I co-create a study plan with individual students over our first couple of sessions and leave a few minutes at the end of each session to reflect on how things are going. I will encourage you to feedback on your experience of our sessions and we will make changes as we go to make sure you have the best possible experience.
I am a very patient and caring person and I am very passionate about the English and communications subjects I teach, which are ultimately all about stories: understanding other peoples’ and finding effective and powerful ways to tell our own. These skills are essential in education and work but also in life. So, while I can help you prepare to give your best to any coursework or exams that stand between you and your goals, I am also a firm believer in education for everyone and for its own sake.
This is why I enjoy teaching all levels including adults and people with learning differences. I have informal experience supporting young people who are neurodivergent and if you have any specific learning or accessibility needs - whether or not you have a formal diagnosis - please don’t hesitate to reach out and have a chat with me about these before booking your first session.
There is no such thing as a stupid question so if you’d like to find out more, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
In the two years she tutored my sons she was a great help to them in their KS3 and GCSE English and History studies. I found Marienna to be a very reliable and effective private tutor. She has a great understanding of her subjects which is clear from her teaching. With her guidance they both achieved the highest grades andwe feel lucky to have her to call upon when we need to.
Marienna tutored me online via skype through my A-levels to help with coursework and essay writing. She has a really good way of working with me to help me pick out my own arguments and make them clear and strong. She was always very patient and understanding in our sessions and flexible about when we worked and for how long. I found it easier to work in half-hour slots so that's what we did. I always looked forward to our lessons and they definitely helped improve my grades.
I needed public speaking training for an inter-collegiate competition with our debating society. I loved debate but once there was an audience I'd lose my voice - sometimes literally! In just a couple of sessions Marienna was able to get at the root of that and help me overcome that fear. We did lots of body work, lots of laughing. I learned stress-management techniques I've also found really useful in job interviews since. And she came to support me on the day which meant a lot.
“I highly recommend Marienna as an English tutor. Nathan was struggling with KS3 English when I reached out for tutoring. I was immediately impressed by her approach, by how much she listened to me as well as the dedication she showed my son. What I was able to tell her about his learning style and challenges at school became a core part of her approach as a tutor and her passion for the subject really brought it to life for him. His grades are improving - and so his his attitude!
“While Marienna was tutoring me through A-level politics I discovered such a passion for the subject that I'm now studying it at Southampton University. She was so supportive and really helped me to think critically for myself. As well as providing support for coursework and exam revision, she was with me every step of the way through the process of applying for university. I'll always be grateful, she helped set the course for my whole career.
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Rates
Rate
- $94
Pack prices
- 5h: $387
- 10h: $774
online
- $82/h
Details
My standard charge is £35/hour for a remote session and £40 in person plus travel, with discounts available for block booked sessions. I also offer a sliding scale for unwaged or low income students. Get in touch to find out more.
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