Featured Tutors
We work with a brilliant group of independent tutors at the Bright Stars Education Hub!
Take the hard work out of finding a private tutor and give us a call instead! We can refer you on to one of our DBS checked, successful tutors!
Victoria Carlin
Director - Bright Stars Education
Tutors KS1, KS2 and 11+ as well as co-running 11+ club and 11+ Prep Club.
“Tutoring children is the best job! It allows me to work with children and see them be inspired and gain in confidence in their learning.
Rachel Atkins
Director - Bright Stars Education
Tutors KS1, KS2 and 11+ as well as co-running 11+ club and 11+ Prep Club.
I love tutoring as it has allowed me to use my skills and training to continue to do a job I love but in a way that also works alongside my family.
Ros Marsh
EYFS and Key Stage 1
“Since qualifying as a teacher in 1993 I have worked in a number of Essex schools and have extensive school-based experience in EYFS and Key Stage 1. In 2018 I left the classroom and have been tutoring, Maths and English, 1 to 1 and in small groups ever since.
Liz Hoskin
Key Stage 2
“I enjoy tutoring having been doing it since 2014. I aim to give my children confidence in their academic work. And achieve their potential. I enjoy being able to respond quickly to a child’s needs, be they academic or emotional.
Jenny Allen
Key Stage 1/2 and 11+
“I have been teaching for over 13 years in a number of Essex schools. I have experience teaching in every year group within Primary. I love tutoring children and having the opportunity to work with them 1:1.
Debbie Bernard
KS1 and KS2
“I taught in the primary sector for nearly 30 years and decided to take early retirement in 2022 and I have been tutoring with Bright Stars since 2019. I have taught children of nursery age right through to Year 6. Most of my experience had been in Early Years and KS1.
Sherry Franklyn
Key Stage 3/4
“I have worked in Education for over 20 years. My teaching experience has been in mainstream schools and special schools. Initially working in primary education moving to secondary in later years.
Nicola Farmer
Key Stage 2 and 11+
“I recently qualified as a teacher and I have mainly taught in KS2. I believe one of my greatest skills is the ability to establish good working relationships quickly and I always seek to maintain high levels of professionalism.
Shelley Jones
Key Stage 1/2 and 11+
“I have a wealth of teaching experience and working in primary schools for many years. Having worked with all age groups I enjoy seeing the “light bulb” moments when a child understands what they are doing.
Jessica Tullett
Key Stage 1/2
“I have been a teacher for over 10 years and absolutely love my job. I really enjoy helping children reach their potential and watching them learn and develop their skills and confidence. I have experience across KS1 and KS2
Farzana Cooper
Key Stage 2 and 11+
“Deep down I always knew that teaching was the career for me but it just took me a little longer than others to realise. After I achieved my BA Honors degree in Fashion Design, I knew that teaching was the avenue that I wanted to explore.
Hayley Marchant
Key Stage 3/4
“I’m a highly qualified Secondary school English teacher, with over 25 years experience (I can’t believe I’m that old!)
I teach years 7-11 both online and in person for pupils based in Hockley and Rayleigh.
Edward Blundell
Key Stage 3/4 Maths
“Having been a Mathematics enthusiast since primary school I am currently in my final year at Essex University. I achieved excellent results at A Level as well as the school's Mathematics Award and a Dean's Award at the end of both the first and second year of my Maths Degree.
Tutors – Why they love tutoring
