Welcome to Upstart English Tuition
My mission is simple: to boost your confidence; to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your English exams; and hopefully to instil a lifelong love for the subject in you.
Let's achieve your potential together.
ABOUT ME
Abel Guerrero
Based in the lovely Cumbrian market town of Ulverston, September 2020 sees me begin my eighth year of teaching English at GCSE and A Level, offering private tuition for most of this time.
I'm very proud of my consistent track record of exam success with students of all abilities. For example, in Summer 2019, I was delighted to have my A Level Literature class achieve an
A*-C pass rate of 90.9%, against a national average of 70.9%.
Take a moment to look at my Testimonials, below. Whilst my subject knowledge is very broad, I specialise in the areas students - and many English teachers - find tricky: Shakespeare, Victorian Literature, and Poetry.
I hold a First Class BA (Hons) in English Literature, achieving a 'First' in every module and exam, and was awarded the English Faculty's Staff Departmental Prize on graduation.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
I offer bespoke, skills-based English tuition, designed to complement - not undermine - your existing studies, build your confidence, and help you deal with ANYTHING the exam paper throws at you ...
FACE TO FACE
TUITION: £25/HOUR
GCSE / A Level; Language or Literature
I can offer high-quality tuition in Ulverston or very close by, at a mutually convenient location or your home. You can be reassured that like all qualified teachers, I am DBS background-checked, with further training in Safeguarding Children and Young People.
STUDY BUDDIES: get together with your friends for small, intensive sessions, and reduce the amount you pay per person. Ask for details.
ONLINE TUITION:
FIRST LESSON £12.50/HOUR
GCSE / A Level; Language or Literature
No matter where you live, we can meet online at a pre-scheduled time to work on your English skills and prepare you for success in your exams or coursework.
Let's chat about your requirements.
ESSAY MARKING SERVICES
FROM JUST £5 (GCSE)
GCSE / A Level / Degree
Of course I won't write your essays or coursework for you, but I do offer a forensic marking service that provides a detailed commentary on your work, based on the Assessment Objectives your exam board or faculty has set.
Contact me for examples of how I can help you polish your work.
COMING SOON ...
TEXTBOOKS
Upstart Press - the only English textbooks you'll need.
I'm currently developing a range of comprehensive, skills-based textbooks for GCSE and A Level.
Ask for a free sample, and for updates as and when they become available.
BOOKINGS and PAYMENT: Please contact me using the form below for further enquiries or to make a booking.
I welcome payment in advance for my services via PayPal.
TESTIMONIALS
‘special mention should go to the wonderful Mr Guerrero who J has been lucky to have had as his English teacher for both GCSE and A Level. He has been a great mentor for J, nurturing his confidence and instilling a passion for English which has been the highlight of J’s education to date. He is one of those special teachers that students remember all their lives, so thank you.’ - Parents of J (GCSE and A Level)
‘Mr Guerrero deserves a huge thank you for the major impact he’s had on S. I’ve never known her to feel at such ease with a teacher, for her to actually be able to speak up within class or to feel comfortable to approach a teacher and ask for help’ - Mother of S (A Level)
‘The best teacher I’ve ever had / will ever have … there is no chance anyone else on the planet could make me understand, and dare I say, enjoy Shakespeare!’ - N (GCSE and A Level)
‘you have inspired me so much … thank you for shaping my love of literature into what it is today - my dream to study it at university was an impossibility, and with your belief in me, it is now a reality.’ - B (GCSE and A Level)
‘Your teaching has really made a difference to me.’ - C (GCSE)
‘more than anything … Thank you for not giving up on me when I’d given up on myself.’ G (A Level)
