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Haydn
- Rate $94
- Response 1h

$94/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- English Literature
- Test prep
- Classics
- Essay Writing
Qualified English and Media Studies teacher and examiner with two Master’s degrees teaching GCSE and A-Level online.
- English
- English Literature
- Test prep
- Classics
- Essay Writing
Lesson location
Recommended
Haydn is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Haydn
I studied English Literature at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2022, before going on to complete two Master’s degrees. My research focused on the Harlem Renaissance, particularly the work of Langston Hughes — something I’m always happy to talk about (possibly for longer than intended).
Since graduating in 2024, I’ve trained as a teacher while tutoring and publishing my own annotated and scholarly editions of classic texts, including American literature and Shakespeare. This means my teaching is always grounded in both academic research and current exam expectations.
Alongside this, I have several years of tutoring experience and work as an examiner, so I understand both how students learn and how their work is assessed.
In lessons, I aim to keep things focused but relaxed. Students tend to work best when they feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, so I try to create an environment where that comes naturally. At the same time, I’m clear and direct about what needs to improve and how to do it.
Outside of teaching, I’m a big sports fan, spend a lot of time running and in the gym, and my three dogs tend to make the occasional appearance.
I am fully enhanced DBS checked.
About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +7
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My lessons are structured, focused, and tailored to how each student learns best.
I specialise in GCSE and A-Level English and Media Studies, working with students who want to improve their understanding, build confidence, or push towards top grades. I have over six years of tutoring experience and also work as an examiner, so my teaching is always aligned with how marks are actually awarded.
There are two main ways I deliver lessons.
For content-based sessions, I start with a clear outline so you know exactly what we’re covering — whether that’s a poem, text, Media CSP, or a specific exam skill. We break everything down step by step to make sure understanding is secure.
For exam preparation, we work from real exam questions. We break down the question, look closely at the mark scheme, plan a strong response together, and then you write. I guide you through the process and give clear, direct feedback on what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs to change to move your work up a grade.
Lessons are typically 60 minutes. Progress is tracked through regular feedback, clear targets, and ongoing check-ins so you always know what you’re improving and why.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Haydn’s lessons helped me understand how to write better answers, not just remember more content. He showed me how to structure my essays, how to analyse quotes properly, and how to avoid losing marks. The lessons were clear and actually enjoyable, and I went into my exams feeling much more prepared.
Haydn has made a real difference to my son’s confidence in English. Lessons are structured, focused and easy for him to follow, but they never feel dry. He explains things clearly, gives practical advice on how to improve, and helps students understand what examiners are actually looking for. My son now approaches English with far more confidence and knows how to build a proper answer.
Haydn has taught both my children — my daughter through her GCSEs and A-Levels, and my son through his GCSEs — and I honestly can’t recommend him enough.
The difference in their confidence and results has been brilliant. He’s been a huge support to both of them, and they’ve always felt comfortable working with him.
I’ve also recommended him to friends, and he now teaches their sons as well — including students with autism — and they’ve all had really positive experiences.
He’s reliable, patient, and just really good at what he does. We’ve been very lucky to have him.Haydn has been tutoring my son, Thomas, for the past three years and the difference has been incredible. His confidence has grown so much, and his grades have improved far more than we expected.
English was something Thomas always struggled with, but now he approaches it completely differently and actually feels confident going into exams, which has made a huge difference.
I’ve recommended Haydn to several other parents, and he now teaches some of Thomas’s classmates too — all of them have said how good he is.
He’s reliable, easy to get along with, and clearly knows how to get the best out of his students. We’re genuinely so glad we found him.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- $94
Pack prices
- 5h: $421
- 10h: $818
online
- $94/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Haydn will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
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