Dr Karen O'Rourke Independent tutor

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Dr Karen O'Rourke - outline of services

Clear, purposeful tuition through motivation and understanding

Subjects and services offered:

 

11+ grammar school preparatory tuition in English, mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning (specialising in and covering the CEM (University of Durham) entrance tests for the 'premier-league' foundation grammar schools which charge no fees in  Birmingham, Walsall and Warwickshire. Tuition for these schools takes place in a group of five students or fewer.)  

 

 

11+ for independent and public schools in English, mathematics and reasoning  for ‘common entrance’ preparatory tuition (for fee-paying schools. Individual tuition or tuition in a group of five students or fewer.)

 

 

GCSE English (OCR and AQA syllabi)  

 

Note that I do not give assistance in the preparation of examination coursework.

 

 

A-level English / English Literature / English Language and Literature for the International Baccalaureate (‘IB’).

 

Note that I do not give assistance in the preparation of examination coursework.

 

 

Proof-reading service for  postgraduate theses.   

 

I am prepared to offer assistance only at the 'writing up' proof-reading stage.  Please see my other website, drkarenorourke.co.uk , for further details.

 

How to contact 

Dr Karen O’Rourke:

Note before you call me that there are NO vacancies for children in Year Six, so please do not call me to enquire about this age group.

NEWSFLASH! 1st August, 2010 FAST-TRACK YEAR FIVE 11+ GROUP FROM SEPTEMBER, 2010

If your child is a bright spark, is in top groups for English (literacy) and mathematics (numeracy) at school, and you're keen to support them in a planned programme of work to prepare them for premier-league grammar schools in Birmingham, Walsall and Warwickshire, please call me before September, 2010 to enquire about an assessment for entry into a proposed Year Five fast-track group from September, 2010. 

TELEPHONE: (0121) 554 1220

SKYPE VIDEO CONFERENCE:

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(free to call on broadband)

Please call Dr Karen O’Rourke on any to have an informal discussion without further obligation. (There is an answering machine Monday to Friday after 3.30pm. Kindly use this facility as I always return calls to landline telephones.)  I shall be happy to discuss details of my availability and to quote my current fees.