"Hello! I'm Mrs Glasson..."

Only outstanding English teachers make outstanding English tutors.

I am a former grammar school child, parent, and teacher. I have been an English teacher for over 30 years. My students consistently achieve some of the best results - GCSE, A Level, and 11+ - in the country. I was an 11+ examiner, and I have written and marked entrance exams for independent schools.

Honestly, can you think of anyone better qualified to guide you and your child along the 11+ journey? Wouldn't you like your child to benefit from my expertise? Try the free lessons and enrol in one of my acclaimed 11+ classes. Try my mock tests. No one knows the selective standard like I do. How can you, unless you have taught at a grammar school?

Therefore, only MY tests can prepare your child for the REAL exams - by assessment, but also with detailed feedback in the form of outstanding English lessons!

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Mrs Glasson

Qualifications and Life Experience

"A respected academic who is passionate about her subject."

My subject expertise has been praised throughout my career. Anyone who has ever been taught by me or observed me teach will agree, I really know AND love my subject! Leading by example, I will inspire your child. With my enthusiasm and skill, I can help your child to maximise their potential.

  • BA Honours degree in English, University of Stirling: 1989

  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification: 1990

  • Post Graduate Certificate of Education in English, Didsbury School of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University: 1994

  • Experience of teaching English in the comprehensive, independent and grammar sectors: 1995 - 2020

  • After graduating, I worked in the City for a year before heading off to teach English in Japan for 3 years. As well as giving me an excellent knowledge of grammar and its significance to ‘mainstream teaching’, TEFL taught me how to make the complex accessible - and fun!

ENGLISH. For the 11+, for school, for home, FOR LIFE!

I am the proud mother of two stellar English students. My son is a Cambridge graduate. I taught him ‘A’ Level English Literature. My daughter (a brilliant lyricist and award-winning- poet) has a BA Honours degree in English. She is completing a Masters in Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham.

"Education! Education! Education!" Tony Blair - and my dad!

My passion for English comes from my parents to whom I owe my love of learning.

“Read and read and read some more!”  Roald Dahl - and my dad!

Read widely. Dream big. Work hard. My Parents.

“Nothing will work unless you do.”   Maya Angelou.

English is amazing! It holds the keys to the world around us and to the realms of our imagination.  It is about who we are and who we can become. English is more than an  exam subject. It is not just about “learning things”. It’s about life!   Maya Glasson.

“English has a pre-eminent place in education and in society… pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually. Literature, especially, plays a key role in such development”   ‘National Curriculum In England.'

From Eleven Plus to ‘A’ Level; at Key Stages 2,3,4 and 5, the results of my pedagogy are evident and well documented. They speak for themselves.   Maya Glasson.

Sutton Grammar School
Mrs Maya Glasson
Teacher of English
2008 - 2020

Kind words from my former employer...

Maya Glasson has been an SGS stalwart and a good friend during her twelve years of teaching at Sutton Grammar school. From her first day, initially as a part time English teacher skilfully juggling work while raising her two children, Maya has been an outstanding member of the English team.

Maya is passionate about English Literature -  especially the works of Orwell, Dickens, Chaucer and Shakespeare - often placing well chosen quotations around her classroom for the edification of others.

Pleasingly, Maya’s focus on raising vocabulary and teaching to the assessment objectives contributed to many excellent results for the exam classes (on one occasion producing nineteen As Level A Grades from a class of twenty students).

Although she enjoys pushing the brightest to achieve their best (with her own children attending top universities) Maya’s expertise with weaker students - something that she nurtured during her time at Greenshaw High School and as an EFL teacher in Japan - meant that she was very good at turning things around for underperforming students. Often, such students would achieve A* for GCSE English in spite of much lower  target grades.

Of course, like all of the school’s staff, Maya has frequently supported extra-curricular activities. She would attend many English outings and theatre trips, and she greatly enjoyed organising and competing in ‘Staff Cross County’ (an annual fundraiser for local charities). She will be sorely missed.

Questions from parents...

How do I know you can help my child?

What makes you different from other tutors?

  • Read the reviews!
    Speak to the parents of my students.
    Look at my social media and watch my videos.

    My results and teaching ability are proven and easily observed.

    Whether studying for the 11+ or consolidating Key Stage 2 skills for secondary school, your child will benefit from my expertise.

    It is well known that my students learn 'ambitious words' that put them far ahead of others. Your children will be inspired. They too, can become confident, independent learners.

    To quote a satisfied parent, your children "will be taught creative writing in a way that will change the way they write for ever”.

Based on 30 years of experience and an absolute passion for English, my lessons are inspiring and challenging.

Inspire to teach. Aspire to learn!

It is the job of every teacher to nurture study skills. Independent learners are successful learners. I teach your children how to set themselves targets, and how to improve in English.

 My lesson-focused pre-lesson research tasks mean that students are encouraged and involved. They arrive to lessons prepared and confident; they are fully invested in their learning.

My enthusiasm and knowledge can guide your child along the path enjoyed by my many successful students. Give your child the same chance. Give your child the best opportunity for success!

Try the free lessons. Enrol today. See you on Zoom!