The Scholarly Avis 

David has been working with my son for only a few months now, but already has managed to help with the confidence he needed as he approaches his 11+ exam this year. The sessions with David are always focused, well planned and enjoyable. David had prepared and shared a lot of material with us upfront, covering the key and advanced concepts that they go through during the sessions. My son always looks forward to the sessions with David due to the positive tutor-tutee relationship that has been built, in a very short time. He also often finishes their session feeling motivated and smiling. Both his writing and reading comprehension skills have improved a lot. I am hugely grateful to David for the attention, amazing and positive attitude, and the feedback he is always sharing with my son, but also with me, keeping me in the loop, and less stressed about the exams. I thoroughly recommend Davis as 11+ tutor.

David possesses a unique teaching style that focuses on rooting out the areas that candidates drop marks. For the GCSE course, he has perfected his instruction of all aspects, from the engaging story telling required of the creative writing, to the developed analysis necessary for discussing language and structure. His essential GCSE materials provide candidates with the key rubrics for attaining the top grades for the English Language GCSE. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for to raise their general English level and simultaneously attain top marks at GCSE. Thank you. -Alex (Year 11)

David tutoring our son is the best experience with a teacher that we have ever had.
Apart from being a very dedicated and thorough tutor, he is an absolute pleasure to interact with, always prompt in communication and punctual.
Even with online lessons, he manages to create an environment where my son stays fully engaged; he provides the appropriate support, necessary materials and the expert guidance for my son to overcome his barriers.
A very skilled tutor, David is very methodical in his approach and provides clear instructions, which are very appreciated by my son, who feels he is learning a lot.
In my son’s words, David is ‘fun, easy to understand, but at a very advanced level at the same time’.
We are extremely pleased with David’s work and cannot recommend him enough!

David has been a fantastic tutor to my son over the last few weeks as he prepares for GCSE's this year. After a disappointing result in mock exams in February we contacted David through First Tutors. From the first session my son felt very comfortable working with David and has improved significantly since then. He looks forward to his sessions and is feeling much more confident and prepared. I would highly recommend David to others, he is easy to contact and communicate with and clearly has deep knowledge of how to respond to GCSE exam questions which he shares in a really accessible manner.

David is truly an exceptional tutor. From our first meeting, he put both my daughter and I at ease by explaining simple strategies related to her GCSE exam board and how they could work together to achieve her goal of a higher grade.

After only one lesson, my daughter had a lightbulb moment and everything that she had been taught at school over the course of the last two years made complete sense. David is able to help students break everything down to the lowest common denominator, which then allows them to strategically put all their building blocks in alignment so that they can answer or tackle any question put in front of them. This is a true life skill which David teaches with ease and competence.

Above all lessons are fun, engaging and David quickly builds up a rapport with his students so an hour of English becomes a thing of joy rather than something to be dreaded.

If it was possible, I would give David 6 out of 5 stars! He truly is the best tutor you or your child could ever wish for.

Our daughter has been learning English with David for almost two years now. We are currently attending an international school and preparing for the highly competitive 11+ entrance exams for top UK independent schools.

Throughout this time, David has consistently demonstrated clarity in his teaching and a strong sense of responsibility. His explanations are always clear and precise, enabling our daughter to engage in meaningful conversations and deepen her understanding of the English language. She enjoys the lessons and is able to learn effectively under his guidance.

One of David’s greatest strengths is his ability to identify specific areas where our daughter needs improvement and to design tasks that help her consolidate her learning. He tailors his teaching to suit her evolving needs, ensuring steady progress.

He also has an excellent sense of pacing in his lessons. David strikes a fine balance between allowing our daughter the space to explore and express herself freely, while also offering timely reminders and structure whenever she becomes less focused. This thoughtful approach has helped her stay motivated and confident in her studies.

Thanks to David’s support and professionalism, we feel much more assured as we approach the 11+ English assessment. His dedication has made a real difference, and we are truly grateful for his guidance.

David has been excellent at helping my daughter with English Language. She used to be quite stressed and blocked. Other tutors and methods didn't seem to work but David has certainly managed to increase her confidence and unblocked her potential.
She finds David extremely helpful.
David has also shown flexibility with his time and is willing to do additonal time when I have ask.
Both mother and daughter are very happy with David

We decided to get a tutor because our son was struggling with English and had low confidence in his ability. Luke has been having intensive holiday lessons with David, and already we can see a huge difference. He’s engaged throughout the whole lesson (a first!) and always comes away cheerful and excited to share what he’s learned. David is a fun and patient tutor, and it’s clear he knows exactly how to work with his students to bring out their best. We can’t recommend him highly enough for anyone looking to improve their child’s English - and quickly too!

We were incredibly fortunate to find David at such an important time, with our daughter now preparing seriously for her GCSEs. Even after just a short time working with him, the difference has been remarkable!

David has an exceptional ability to connect with his students and explain things in a way that just clicks. He’s not only helped sharpen her essay writing and improve her analytical thinking, but he’s also reignited her interest in the subject, something no school teacher had managed to do. His calm, thoughtful approach and clear expertise have boosted her confidence beyond what we thought possible. We truly couldn’t recommend him more highly.