Testimonials
'I would highly recommend Selena to any student looking to strengthen their English skills!'
My daughter took English lessons with Selena for three years, both before and during her GCSEs. She used to struggle particularly with essay writing, but Selena explained concepts very clearly, made learning enjoyable, and was always patient and supportive. Over time, my daughter’s confidence in writing improved significantly, and she performed much better at school — achieving good grades in her exams. I would highly recommend Selena to any student looking to strengthen their English skills!
Anushka (parent)
'Her tuition impacted not only my children's English abilities and results... but also their all-round work ethic.'
Selena has tutored both of my children for their English GCSE exams. My son is also currently having tutoring sessions with her for their English Literature A-level.
Selena is an excellent English teacher, tutor and mentor. My children are very different. Selena has used her many years of experience of teaching English to be able to adjust how she works with my children in order to get the best out of them. Her tuition impacted not only my children's English abilities and results... but also their all-round work ethic. She has high expectations - which she encourages her tutees to apply across all their subjects.
My children truly enjoy their sessions with Selena - 'she makes English fun'. She is passionate about English literature and is also passionate about sharing that love of books with young people. I can't recommend Selena highly enough.
Mairead (parent)
'Her passion for English is infectious, she doesn’t just teach it, she brings it to life.'
Having Selena as my English tutor genuinely changed everything for me. Before our lessons, English felt difficult and overwhelming, but she completely transformed my perspective. She made me fall in love with the subject in a way I never expected. Her passion for English is infectious, she doesn’t just teach it, she brings it to life.
Every lesson with her inspired me to read more, write more, and truly appreciate how powerful and beautiful English can be. My grades improved massively thanks to her guidance, but more importantly, so did my confidence.
As a person, she is honestly exceptional. She cared about me as a student and as an individual. She was patient, encouraging, and always knew exactly how to explain things so they finally made sense. I found myself actually looking forward to our lessons, which says it all.
She was more than a tutor, she was a mentor, a motivator, and someone who genuinely wanted the best for me. I’m so grateful for everything she did. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Eleanor (student)
'My daughter was able to reach her full potential.'
Amazing woman, amazing teacher! I cannot thank Selena enough for her dedication and hard-work teaching my daughter A-Level English. The depth of knowledge she passed on during the limited time they had in their English lessons was extraordinary. My daughter was able to reach her full potential with Selena's help!
Silvana (parent)
'Selena is a very professional and result oriented tutor.'
Selena is a very professional and result oriented tutor. My son had to sit a scholarship exam in Y8 and Selena designed an effective learning programme, though very intensive, that allowed him to obtain an academic scholarship. Currently he continues his session with Selena aimed at preparation for the GCSE.
Gleb (parent)
'The transformation was remarkable.'
I cannot recommend Selena highly enough as an outstanding English tutor. She worked with my son in preparation for his GCSE exams over the course of just a few months and the transformation was remarkable.
From the very first lesson, Selena carefully assessed my son's level and quickly identified the gaps in his knowledge. She then created a clear and structured plan, focusing on what and how he needed to study in order to significantly improve his performance. Selena's teaching style is exceptional. Her lessons were not only engaging and effective but instilled discipline and inspired a genuine appreciation for the subject.
Beyond being an excellent tutor, Selena is a wonderful person who truly cares about her students and their success. My only regret is that we did not find her sooner.
Diana (parent)
'I was confident that I would excel.'
Selena was an amazing English tutor who helped me immensely with my GCSEs when it seemed like I wasn't going to pass English. Just after a few months with her I was confident that I would excel. Selena was an absolute lifesaver who pushed me in the right direction and kept me motivated for success while explaining everything really well. I am truly thankful I had her as my tutor as without her I doubt I would be this confident about my grades and ability.
Azuolas (GCSE student)
'Selena emphasised the importance of discipline and thoroughness.'
Selena taught me from secondary school through to A-level and her impact on me was transformational. She was encouraging, enhanced my confidence and writing skills, and emphasised the importance of discipline and thoroughness. The skills she taught have become immensely useful for my Finance degree.
Chelsea (A-Level student)
'I am now pursing English at A-Level.'
Selena is a wonderful teacher who really helped me to excel in my English GCSE. Thanks to her I am now pursuing English at A-Level. Selena's motivation ignited my passion for English and truly helped me to excel compared to the rest of my class.
Steven (GCSE student)
'Selena doesn’t just focus on academic success; she teaches discipline, self-motivation, and a mindset that extends far beyond exams.'
Working with Selena during my English A-Level was one of the most transformative experiences of my academic journey. She has a rare combination of patience, constructive criticism, and encouragement that makes her stand out as an exceptional tutor.
Selena’s patience is invaluable. No matter how many times I struggled with a concept or needed clarification, she never rushed me. Instead, she carefully broke things down, ensuring I understood fully. This patience allowed me to approach challenges with confidence rather than fear, and it completely changed the way I learn and process information.
What makes Selena truly unique is her ability to be positively critical. She doesn’t sugarcoat feedback, but she delivers it in such a constructive way that it feels empowering rather than discouraging. Instead of feeling like I had failed, I always walked away knowing exactly how I could improve. This approach helped me not only strengthen my writing and analytical skills but also develop resilience and self-awareness.
Selena’s encouragement was just as impactful to me. She consistently reminded me of my potential and pushed me to stretch beyond my comfort zone. Even when I doubted myself, she believed in me, and that belief helped me start believing in myself too. She has a gift for recognising strengths in people that they often don’t see in themselves.
Most importantly, Selena pushes you to be the best version of yourself. She doesn’t just focus on academic success; she teaches discipline, self-motivation, and a mindset that extends far beyond exams. Because of her, I did not only grow as a student but also as a person.
Selena’s influence genuinely changed my life for the better. I feel more confident, capable, and prepared to face challenges in all areas of my life. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone who wants to grow, excel, and become great. She is more than a tutor — she is a mentor who inspires real change. It is something truly beautiful, and I do not exaggerate in saying she is the greatest of all time!
Sean (student)
'Selena's support and encouragement helped me appreciate and enjoy English Literature much more than before.'
Selena is an excellent English tutor who always made the lessons engaging and easy to follow. She explains everything clearly and gives really helpful feedback on essays and exam techniques. Her support and encouragement helped me appreciate and enjoy English Literature much more than before.
Preya (student)
'This energy is so infectious and really makes you leave each lesson feeling positive.'
Selena was honestly such a breath of fresh air, she is so passionate about what she teaches and really wants her students to do well. This energy is so infectious and really makes you leave each lesson feeling positive. I couldn’t recommend Selena enough!
Freya (student)