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What Our Clients Say

It has been our great honour to support our students and mentees for so many years and in so many ways. Below are some of our testimonials. 

‘Before Joanna started helping me with my English I was set to fail my English GCSEs, but with her help she helped me become more confident in myself and my abilities with English. She is a lovely, kind, funny person and her teaching methods definitely helped me to get passes in both English literature and language. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for help and her patience in getting me through some very tough months.’

English GCSE

Matt was incredibly helpful in supporting me to succeed with my Oxbridge application, especially with essay writing and last minute interview prep!’ Etta, successful Cambridge applicant, English

Oxbridge interview/application

Sian taught my children, aged 7 and 12, during the summer of 2018. She quickly engaged them with creative lessons using books, games, films, and activities. Both already had good English, but under Sian’s guidance their vocabulary, reading, and confidence grew noticeably. She is friendly, supportive, and diligent, and I was delighted with the progress they made. I highly recommend her as an excellent English teacher.

Parent, 2019
Having Naomi as my mentor for the past six months has been an incredible help in so many ways. Her advice was always delivered with kindness and thoughtfulness, which made me look forward to applying what I learnt in our sessions.
Some of the most valuable lessons I gained from her include how to tailor my CV to each job I apply for, the importance of writing a strong cover letter, and how to read and use job descriptions to my advantage. She also guided me on how to connect with people in industries or companies I am interested in, how to make the most of LinkedIn, how to identify useful courses to improve my chances, and introduced me to free platforms offering training and hiring opportunities. In addition, she supported me through mock interviews, which gave me the chance to practise and grow my confidence.
I deeply appreciate her support and the fact that she gave 100% of her time and energy to something that was entirely voluntary. Her guidance was always tailored to my needs, and I was impressed by how much she knew about the opportunities and tools available to jobseekers in general.
Thanks to her, I now feel confident continuing this journey on my own. The knowledge and encouragement she shared have made me better prepared and more optimistic as I work towards securing a new role in today’s competitive job market. – Stefania
Careers mentee

‘Thank you for exceeding my expectations for helping me understand what is required of me in my much feared subject (English), by not only delivering outstanding lessons during our tuitions but for giving me the tools to help me better understand how to answer exam questions. Thank you for your patience and flexibility to cater for me given that I am away in boarding school and not at home. Matt’s dedication to see me do well was evident in every lesson that he taught. I really, really appreciate the excellent support.’
Andrew, iGCSE English

IGCSE student

I got my English Literature results and I’m so happy! Thank you so much for everything you have done for me!

IGCSE student, 90% A *

Sian prepared my 13-year-old daughter, Kira, for entrance exams to competitive UK boarding and specialist music schools — and she was offered places at all of them. Working to a tight deadline, Sian created a tailored programme covering English, verbal reasoning, and interview skills. Her expertise, motivation, and ability to connect with students transformed Kira’s confidence and performance. Warm yet professional, organised, and committed, Sian is an outstanding tutor whom I recommend without hesitation.

Parent, 2023

Strategia was a huge help to us. Not only was the tutor so committed, helping to bring our boy’s philosophy grades up from an E to an A/B, but she was also a source of motivation which helped him get through the hardest parts of his revision and exams. Her mentorship was an inspiration and kept him focused. We would highly recommend.

Parent, Harrow School, 2023

‘Before Joanna I lacked confidence in my English abilities and I was predicted a grade 6. However, Joanna really turned things around for me and I received two 8s in my English GCSEs. I would strongly recommend Joanna as she helped me to feel exceptionally prepared for my exams and I looked forward to her sessions every week.’

English GCSE

Sian has been working with our family since 2012. My son was nine years old when he began lessons with her, and my daughter was just five — both complete beginners at the time.

At first, they had intensive lessons. Sian used a variety of materials to give them a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. Very soon, she was able to design lessons in line with the British curriculum, and I was delighted to see their rapid progress.

Sian has taught the children at our home in Moscow as well as at our summer home in France. During the summers, she spends more time with them, playing games, doing arts and crafts, and engaging them in creative activities — all of which they have greatly enjoyed.

The children adore their lessons with Sian and continued via Skype until last year. As teenagers, they began to request lessons tailored to their individual interests, and Sian always adapted her teaching accordingly. For example, last year my daughter asked for Art History lessons to complement her Fine Art classes after school, while my son preferred to focus on current affairs in his sessions.

I am thrilled to see that both my children are now fluent and articulate in English, able to express themselves with confidence.

I wholeheartedly recommend Sian as a tutor.

Parent 2012 onwards

Dear Naomi, I would like to share my happiness. My daughter finished school with gold medal, scored 41 points at IB, and got an unconditional offer to UCL. Thanks a lot for your support.

Parent of IB student, 2023

Naomi began tutoring our daughter Kyla in Year 11 for GSCE English Literature when we moved to Malaysia from England and her school was unable to support Kyla because they followed a different Exam Board and Syllabus than the one she was being taught in England. Kyla was very anxious at first as she did not feel that studying on her own with just a weekly tutorial from Naomi would be sufficient for her to pass the exam. Slowly but surely Naomi developed Kyla’s confidence in her abilities and not only did she pass but she was awarded an A*. Naomi is not only a brilliant tutor but she became very much a life coach and mentor to Kyla and helped her in so many other ways than just helping her pass an exam. We cannot recommend her highly enough. A brilliant tutor and an inspirational person.

Kevin, Dewi, and Kyla, 2023

We have been working with Sian since 2015, and she continues to support our family today. Thanks to her expertise, my child’s English exam scores improved dramatically — from 40 to 80 — in a short space of time. Sian successfully prepared us for admission to Marlborough College and is now guiding us through the demanding Common Entrance exam, including French, where results have exceeded expectations.

Sian’s individual approach, deep knowledge of UK school requirements, and willingness to liaise with teachers make her an exceptional tutor. She is also warm, intelligent, and kind — qualities that have earned the trust and affection of both parents and children.

Parent

Excellent experience with Strategia. Very professional, a lot of patience too. The tutor has engaged well with our son and has motivated him.

Parent 2022

We want to express our gratitude for the incredible guidance and support you provided to Isaac during his preparations to study in the UK. Your dedication, passion, and exceptional teaching skills have had a profound impact on his academic journey. Thanks to your classes, he is now thriving as an academic scholar at Harrow, and we couldn’t be happier with his progress. Isaac would always look forward to these classes, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! Your unwavering commitment to Isaac’s education has made all the difference and for this we are truly grateful.
Thank you so much!

Maggie Wong, parent of Harrow scholar
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‘Before Joanna started helping me with my English I was set to fail my English GCSEs, but with her help she helped me become more confident in myself and my abilities with English. She is a lovely, kind, funny person and her teaching methods definitely helped me to get passes in both English literature and language. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for help and her patience in getting me through some very tough months.’

English GCSE

Matt was incredibly helpful in supporting me to succeed with my Oxbridge application, especially with essay writing and last minute interview prep!’ Etta, successful Cambridge applicant, English

Oxbridge interview/application

Sian taught my children, aged 7 and 12, during the summer of 2018. She quickly engaged them with creative lessons using books, games, films, and activities. Both already had good English, but under Sian’s guidance their vocabulary, reading, and confidence grew noticeably. She is friendly, supportive, and diligent, and I was delighted with the progress they made. I highly recommend her as an excellent English teacher.

Parent, 2019
Having Naomi as my mentor for the past six months has been an incredible help in so many ways. Her advice was always delivered with kindness and thoughtfulness, which made me look forward to applying what I learnt in our sessions.
Some of the most valuable lessons I gained from her include how to tailor my CV to each job I apply for, the importance of writing a strong cover letter, and how to read and use job descriptions to my advantage. She also guided me on how to connect with people in industries or companies I am interested in, how to make the most of LinkedIn, how to identify useful courses to improve my chances, and introduced me to free platforms offering training and hiring opportunities. In addition, she supported me through mock interviews, which gave me the chance to practise and grow my confidence.
I deeply appreciate her support and the fact that she gave 100% of her time and energy to something that was entirely voluntary. Her guidance was always tailored to my needs, and I was impressed by how much she knew about the opportunities and tools available to jobseekers in general.
Thanks to her, I now feel confident continuing this journey on my own. The knowledge and encouragement she shared have made me better prepared and more optimistic as I work towards securing a new role in today’s competitive job market. – Stefania
Careers mentee

‘Thank you for exceeding my expectations for helping me understand what is required of me in my much feared subject (English), by not only delivering outstanding lessons during our tuitions but for giving me the tools to help me better understand how to answer exam questions. Thank you for your patience and flexibility to cater for me given that I am away in boarding school and not at home. Matt’s dedication to see me do well was evident in every lesson that he taught. I really, really appreciate the excellent support.’
Andrew, iGCSE English

IGCSE student

I got my English Literature results and I’m so happy! Thank you so much for everything you have done for me!

IGCSE student, 90% A *

Sian prepared my 13-year-old daughter, Kira, for entrance exams to competitive UK boarding and specialist music schools — and she was offered places at all of them. Working to a tight deadline, Sian created a tailored programme covering English, verbal reasoning, and interview skills. Her expertise, motivation, and ability to connect with students transformed Kira’s confidence and performance. Warm yet professional, organised, and committed, Sian is an outstanding tutor whom I recommend without hesitation.

Parent, 2023

Strategia was a huge help to us. Not only was the tutor so committed, helping to bring our boy’s philosophy grades up from an E to an A/B, but she was also a source of motivation which helped him get through the hardest parts of his revision and exams. Her mentorship was an inspiration and kept him focused. We would highly recommend.

Parent, Harrow School, 2023

‘Before Joanna I lacked confidence in my English abilities and I was predicted a grade 6. However, Joanna really turned things around for me and I received two 8s in my English GCSEs. I would strongly recommend Joanna as she helped me to feel exceptionally prepared for my exams and I looked forward to her sessions every week.’

English GCSE

Sian has been working with our family since 2012. My son was nine years old when he began lessons with her, and my daughter was just five — both complete beginners at the time.

At first, they had intensive lessons. Sian used a variety of materials to give them a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. Very soon, she was able to design lessons in line with the British curriculum, and I was delighted to see their rapid progress.

Sian has taught the children at our home in Moscow as well as at our summer home in France. During the summers, she spends more time with them, playing games, doing arts and crafts, and engaging them in creative activities — all of which they have greatly enjoyed.

The children adore their lessons with Sian and continued via Skype until last year. As teenagers, they began to request lessons tailored to their individual interests, and Sian always adapted her teaching accordingly. For example, last year my daughter asked for Art History lessons to complement her Fine Art classes after school, while my son preferred to focus on current affairs in his sessions.

I am thrilled to see that both my children are now fluent and articulate in English, able to express themselves with confidence.

I wholeheartedly recommend Sian as a tutor.

Parent 2012 onwards

Dear Naomi, I would like to share my happiness. My daughter finished school with gold medal, scored 41 points at IB, and got an unconditional offer to UCL. Thanks a lot for your support.

Parent of IB student, 2023

Naomi began tutoring our daughter Kyla in Year 11 for GSCE English Literature when we moved to Malaysia from England and her school was unable to support Kyla because they followed a different Exam Board and Syllabus than the one she was being taught in England. Kyla was very anxious at first as she did not feel that studying on her own with just a weekly tutorial from Naomi would be sufficient for her to pass the exam. Slowly but surely Naomi developed Kyla’s confidence in her abilities and not only did she pass but she was awarded an A*. Naomi is not only a brilliant tutor but she became very much a life coach and mentor to Kyla and helped her in so many other ways than just helping her pass an exam. We cannot recommend her highly enough. A brilliant tutor and an inspirational person.

Kevin, Dewi, and Kyla, 2023

We have been working with Sian since 2015, and she continues to support our family today. Thanks to her expertise, my child’s English exam scores improved dramatically — from 40 to 80 — in a short space of time. Sian successfully prepared us for admission to Marlborough College and is now guiding us through the demanding Common Entrance exam, including French, where results have exceeded expectations.

Sian’s individual approach, deep knowledge of UK school requirements, and willingness to liaise with teachers make her an exceptional tutor. She is also warm, intelligent, and kind — qualities that have earned the trust and affection of both parents and children.

Parent

Excellent experience with Strategia. Very professional, a lot of patience too. The tutor has engaged well with our son and has motivated him.

Parent 2022

We want to express our gratitude for the incredible guidance and support you provided to Isaac during his preparations to study in the UK. Your dedication, passion, and exceptional teaching skills have had a profound impact on his academic journey. Thanks to your classes, he is now thriving as an academic scholar at Harrow, and we couldn’t be happier with his progress. Isaac would always look forward to these classes, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! Your unwavering commitment to Isaac’s education has made all the difference and for this we are truly grateful.
Thank you so much!

Maggie Wong, parent of Harrow scholar

Hi Naomi, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for helping us, especially me, out! I really really appreciate everything you do for us and I actually am the happiest person having you as my English tutor. You are an amazing and an extremely kind person and you have really influenced my decision to go to CLC in a good way) I hope that it goes well and fingers crossed, I will get in.. Also, thank you very much for always bringing up my self-confidence:) with your help right now I am positive that if I study there, I will try to always reach for my full potential and believe in myself no matter what. Thank you soooo much for everything !!!

IB student, Wellington

It is my pleasure to recommend Ms. Sian Valvis. She taught my children — Masha (aged 12) and Sasha (aged 7) — during the summer of 2018.

Both children already had a strong level of English, with a wide vocabulary and the ability to express themselves clearly. They could easily understand spoken English, respond appropriately, and follow instructions. They also demonstrated the ability to ask relevant questions, helping them engage with the language and subject matter at a deeper level.

Sasha’s particular strength was his reading. He had a solid grasp of phonics, enabling him to decode new words with confidence, and he was never afraid to tackle a challenge. Masha also read very well, with a good understanding of phonics and digraphs. She could easily retell a passage in her own words and give her opinion.

In writing, Sasha had a basic foundation in punctuation, letter formation, and sentence structure, while Masha’s skills were more developed.

The children always enjoyed their English lessons. Ms. Valvis used a variety of methods — including books, games, films, and arts and crafts — to keep them engaged and motivated. She is a friendly, supportive, and diligent teacher, and I was very pleased with the progress my children made under her guidance.

I highly recommend Ms. Sian Valvis as an excellent English teacher.

Parent, 2018

Naomi is very approachable and understanding. She asks relevant questions to help build a background before starting the tuition. She gives a feedback soon after each lesson and answers queries promptly and explicitly. I have found working with her quite helpful as she shows an accurate understanding and judgement of the student’s need and how to progress them. I am still enjoying working with her. Highly recommended.

Parent 2022

When we met Naomi my daughter was struggling with her Religious Studies preparing for GCSE at school. Naomi helped my daughter enormously with the preparation, which after two months, she jumped from grade 4 to grade 7. She also supported my daughter with her personal statement for university and gave her a huge amount of encouragement to boost her confidence in herself. I would recommend her for being a tutor and coach. We really enjoyed working with Naomi.

Parent, 2022

She is a very skilled tutor who knows her stuff and knows how to deliver! Not only that, but she genuinely cares for her student and is a delight to speak to. I contacted her for help with revision for of my A level courses in history and philosophy. When I voiced my concerns in our first introduction session, she was very positive, gave great feedback and was able to draw out a plan for how we could tackle the issue. She helped me to find my learning style through different techniques and brushed me up on my knowledge of my courses and essay technique along the way. She’s very effective with the way she teaches and she makes it enjoyable too. I look forward to continue working with her more in the future!

Student 2022

We have been working with Sian since 2015 and continue to do so today. We first met her several years earlier through her work with the children of our friends, whom she still teaches to this day.

As we live in England, we were looking for a native English speaker to help improve our child’s language skills and, later, to prepare for entry into a boarding school. Although our lessons were not always regular, Sian was able, in a short time, to make a significant difference to our child’s English. Exam test results improved markedly from 40 to 80. She also prepared us for admission to one of the UK’s most prestigious schools, Marlborough College.

We are now preparing for the Common Entrance examination — a demanding assessment covering a wide range of subjects, including French. This posed a particular challenge, as we had only been studying French for two years. Thanks to Sian’s teaching methods, within just a few months we achieved strong results, which were recognised by the school. In fact, our practice test scores showed English and French to be our best subjects.

Sian is a highly responsible and dedicated teacher with extensive experience in preparing children for entry into leading UK schools. She takes an individual approach with each child, paying close attention to their strengths and areas for improvement. She is always open to feedback and is happy to liaise with school teachers to gain a full picture of a child’s needs.

Alongside her professional expertise, Sian is a warm, intelligent, and personable individual who inspires the trust and affection of both parents and children.

Parent, 2019

Sian worked with my daughter, Alisa, to strengthen her English skills in preparation for the Caterham School Year 9 entrance exam — which she passed successfully.

From her feedback, Alisa enjoyed the lessons, finding them engaging and, most importantly, helpful. English was not her favourite subject, especially as it was her second language, but Sian helped her change her approach to texts and shift her mindset when answering essay questions. She also developed Alisa’s verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills, which proved invaluable during the timed tests as part of her application.

Thanks to Sian’s support, Alisa’s attitude to essay writing — and to English in general — changed significantly. She went on to enjoy being in the top set for English at Caterham throughout her GCSEs and is now predicted to achieve two grade 9s.

Alisa credits Sian for helping her develop the skills and confidence to succeed in a subject that does not come easily to everyone, and she is grateful for the guidance and encouragement she received.

We are now looking forward to seeing new talent thrive at Caterham.

Parent

Really strong start tutoring my son on Philosophy. In only a short period of time (a matter of weeks), we have seen significant improvement. As a parent, I particularly like the post session voice memo update keeping me close to the detail of his progress.

Parent 2022

There’s so much I can talk about when it comes to Naomi, from making me properly understand how to write an essay, to going to events at the UEA to help with academic networking, to help in careers planning. Within two months of being tutored by her, my grades in Religious Studies shot up from an E to consistent A’s and A*’s, and my experience with her has actually changed the way I think. She helped me write my personal statement which (after 17 different versions) got me an offer to study at Durham University when my grades were CDE – without her help my chances of going to a good university would have been slim-to-none.

So as not to waffle, I’ll just say that if you are thinking of hiring a tutor, then there’s no better choice in the whole of East Anglia than Naomi Sutherland. Not only is she always warm, smart and likeable but goes above and beyond all possible expectations to see her students succeed. She has single-handedly set me up for a more successful academic life and career than I ever could have managed without her, and I can guarantee that I won’t forget her for as long as I live.

Philosophy A-level student, 2020

Max improved a lot over the very short time Naomi tutored him. Naomi strengthened Max’s ability to express himself briefly which I’m very pleased about. Naomi is also very encouraging and remains positive even when Max’s work was mediocre at first. In the end, Max was able to do a Westminster English scholarship paper after guidance from Naomi which I personally think was an amazing feat for a Year 6 boy. Overall, Naomi has been very helpful in preparing Max for assessments and examinations for 13+ schools.

Parent, Westminster Scholarship, 2020

Naomi is an excellent tutor and mentor, who has personally helped me with a multitude of tasks, from things such as English homework to putting university plans together. I would highly recommend her, even purely based off of her personality, her caring attitude towards her students is unparalleled in any tutor I have had, not to mention her ability to help you with any task, she’s extremely intelligent and capable. She also has an inspiring way of helping students achieve their goals, with an entirely flexible attitude suited to all and every student.

GCSE student, King’s School, 2018

Naomi helped me in many different ways from completing my IB, to finding my path, to shaping my career in the right direction. Naomi has tutored me since I was very young and I found classes with her extremely useful. I was struggling with IB Diploma and Naomi helped me with improving my English skills. After completing my IB, I started to work for the Aurora Organisation, which I enjoyed a lot, but Naomi helped me to realise my true passion. Now I work for one of the largest PR companies in the world – Edelman in the UK – and I love what I do. Thank you, Naomi

Edelmam UK intern, 2019

We are very grateful to Naomi for being such a professional, considerate and sincere English tutor to our two daughters who are both studying overseas in the U.K. As a parent it is very reassuring to know that our daughters are in safe hands. My youngest (CLC) has been studying with Naomi for over half a year, and obtained a grade 8 in her English GCSEs. What an achievement! My eldest (Westonbirt), whose English ability is rather weak, has also made significant improvements in both her skills and attitude towards learning under Naomi’s guidance. We had thought Naomi only tutored the academically gifted, but her work with our eldest has shown she can work with all different kinds of students.

Parent of two daughters, Shanghai, 2019

Lessons have been highly productive and progress was made at an incredible rate: after every lesson I feel secure and reassured that I have made some form of improvement – whether it be on specific skills or just general confidence-boosting. I also won a Scholarship to Westminster school, which was the icing on the cake! Thank you so much Naomi!

GCSE student, CLC, 2018

For me the tutoring helped me a lot. Not only did you help me fill in my knowledge gaps but you also didn’t pressurise me at all so I didn’t worry about my English. I was able to think more clearly when working with you in comparison to working in class where I couldn’t always ask for help or I was unable to make valid points that was relevant to what we were doing. I was more confident with you and due to not having my classmates around me who would often make all the points in class, when it came to the exam I was confident enough in myself to be able to make points, analyse and write a concise answer without doubting myself.

GCSE student, St Mary’s Ascott, 2018

Studying in a foreign country with a foreign curriculum, being tutored by Naomi not only allowed me to achieve an A* in IGCSE English Language a year early but the confidence and essay and interview experience necessary to achieve a place at a top UK girls school known for its high academia. Naomi was the ideal tutor, her passion and talent as a tutor made our lessons both worthwhile and enjoyable.

GCSE student, St Mary’s Ascott, 2018

I approached Strategy Tutors about their Early Careers Planning report, following some questions I had about work placements for my daughter over the summer. With a thorough and detailed analysis, the ECP report outlined her character and natural tendencies very accurately, and then aligned them to projects that she could explore after she finished her school exams. It was a huge confidence boost for her to be reminded of her special abilities (which had been forgotten or lost at her competitive school), and as result of the report, she will be doing voluntary work and start her own T-shirt making business, which we hope will improve her chances of getting into university and employment down the line. Her academics have also greatly improved as a result of the her new found confidence – with straight A’s in her core subjects. We very much recommend the ECP from Strategy Tutors – thank you!

Parent, Hong Kong/London, 2017

Naomi has been tutoring my son for an extensive period of time, the story started in preparing to enter Dauntsey’s school after having no background in essay writing to the required standard, the entrance test was successfully passed. Nikita went far beyond his comfort zone as Naomi guided him on the “out of the box” crusade, I witnessed basic English transforming into complex phrases complimented by developing a unique style. This required an enormous amount of effort and patience from Naomi’s side which is much appreciated. The English educational system is demanding in terms of being able to express opinions by using extensive vocabulary which is a challenge for an Overseas pupil. Nikita has gradually improved his grades in English to B level within 2 consecutive terms as well as developed an emotional tie with Naomi which encourages “can do” attitude and diligence to study hard in general.

Parent, June 2016

I am very delighted to have Naomi as my tutor as she has continuously helped through the IB English Language and Literature and TOK course over the past 8 months. With her guidance I have been able to achieve top grades in school (I got the highest of my school), and gain a better understanding of what the IB course entails. During GCSEs, I was not very confident in English, but after having lessons with Naomi online through Skype, I feel much more confident in English, as well as writing in general. In the past 8 months, I have enjoyed every single session with her and I hope to continue having lessons with her in the coming school year!

IB English student, Hong Kong, June 2016

Tutoring with Naomi was fantastic for our daughter Belén. Coming from the Spanish educational system and being based in Madrid, applying for an English boarding school was always going to be a challenge. But working conveniently from home in Madrid she could have her sessions with Naomi online through Skype. Naomi would do quite a thorough preparation to understand Belen’s specific needs and prepare each lesson. The result was that Belén very much enjoyed every single session, and particularly the variety of subjects and exercises covered making them fun and challenging. After about five months of preparation, Belén excelled at her common entrance exams for St. Mary’s Ascott not only being accepted but also obtaining an academic scholarship. We very much thank Naomi for her tutoring.

Parent, Madrid, April 2016

I am impressed and very happy with the progress my daughter has made this year both in terms of improving her writing skills and expanding her vocabulary, and her progress is certainly a product of Naomi’s dedication and teaching skills. Naomi is a very thoughtful and diligent teacher, she really tries to find a tailor-made approach to each student and to make difficult and challenging exercises entertaining. She also keeps very close track of her students’ progress, which helps her focus on problem areas, as well as encourage students by highlighting improvements. I would emphatically recommend Naomi to any parents who would like to find a skilled and responsible English tutor for their kids.

Parent, Moscow, Oct 2015

Naomi mentored me for my last two years of upper sixth form. She has great qualities of a professional and is very friendly. Naomi has helped not only to find the best university course for me, but also has taught me crucial writing skills which had a significant positive effect on my personal statement. Naomi is a wonderful person, who is very adaptive to individual students and their needs.

Art & Design student, 2023

Naomi gave me a one-on-one session to look into my job prospects, how my skills and expertise would fit into a job that I would like or be interested in. She narrowed it down for me and analyzed what sort of jobs would be appealing also with the flexibility that I would like. It helped me to gain a new perspective and after applying for a few jobs with that specific job description, I managed to get interviews with companies. I’m really grateful for her help and she is amazing as a person inside and out. Thank you for all the help, guidance and clarity you gave me during this session. It opened up new opportunities and possibilities and strengthened my belief in which industry I should be applying to. Thanks again, Naomi!

Healthcare professional, Maastricht 2023

Naomi, HUGE thank you for helping me out! You helped me reach a clear understanding of how university programs work, what I should do in order to get there, and most importantly, I finally understood that I do not have to choose a job right now. Future can be daunting and you helped lift a huge weight off my shoulders. Throughout the whole process, you were passionate, and interested in my concerns, which was very helpful. Besides, thank you for believing in me!

IB student, 2022

I lost my mojo during COVID-19 and I wasn’t really sure where to look for it. After a few sessions with Naomi, she had somehow found it for me. She’s a wonderfully warm and insightful woman and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a bit of a change.

IT consultant and programmer, 2022

Sessions with Naomi helped my daughter Anastasia feel more confident, encouraged her do more research into several subjects and helped her decide on a future field of study. Naomi is a very positive and intellectual person, which makes her sessions not only informative and productive but also fulfilling. My daughter is an international student and Naomi’s sessions gave me reassurance that my daughter will be able to get into a university in the UK.

Parent, 2022

Naomi has been amazing and inexplicably helpful throughout my final A-level year. Helping me in writing a strong personal statement and navigating university and pathway choices, reducing vast amounts of stress and uncertainty. Naomi has a stunning level of encouragement, which has made me feel so listened to and supported, meaning the choices I have made finally feel like the right ones.

A-level student, 2022

Naomi helped me hugely whilst I was deciding on my next career move. I booked her for a mentoring consultation and it was one of the most useful hours that I have spent in the last year. Although somewhat of a cliche, I genuinely immediately found results and improvements within a couple of weeks and she has been a hugely positive influence on my work going forwards. I would thoroughly recommend her!

Comedian and agent, 2022

Naomi has been a wonderful and inspiring mentor to me so far. Her empathic, holistic and pragmatic approach has helped cut through the confusion I was
experiencing and get to the heart of the issue so I could see what was blocking me from finding fulfilling employment. She seems to possess a natural ability to intuit another’s strengths and identify their needs and with this has successfully found me well-matched job opportunities and been a consistently positive support. I would recommend Naomi to anyone seeking a mentor to help them find the clarity and direction they need to live their best life.’

Samanta Vincentz, singer, 2020

Naomi offered me solid advice, contacts, avenues to explore, and lots of encouragement. But most importantly she wasn’t afraid to challenge me and get me to think about my practice from a different perspective. I’m sure my work will continue to and flourish and reach new audiences as result of her support and guidance.

Graphic designer & illustrator, 2020

Naomi helped me enormously with my piano career. She highlighted my target audience and showed me how to advertise myself accordingly – with a strong biography on my website and the correct taglines for search engines. She gave me numerous important business related links and even got me in contact with a famous photographer who really helped my website appear professional. I have gained a lot of business thanks to her – thank you so much!

Martin Kendall, pianist, 2019

When I was a few months away from graduating college, I was anxious and uncertain if I should pursue a master’s degree or begin job searching. Naomi was extremely helpful in providing me guidance on careers planning and assisting my application to Northwestern University which awarded me a Scholarship. What I found most beneficial was the Early Careers Planning (“ECP”) report, in which Naomi accurately analysed my personality, interests, work habits and insecurities. I was able to act on her suggestions and advice, and have now found my place in law school (which I love). Naomi is committed, compassionate, and inspiring, and I would highly recommend her

University student, Hong Kong, 2018

Naomi is an excellent tutor and mentor, who has personally helped me with a multitude of tasks, from things such as English homework to putting university plans together. I would highly recommend her, even purely based off of her personality, her caring attitude towards her students is unparalleled in any tutor I have had, not to mention her ability to help you with any task, she’s extremely intelligent and capable. She also has an inspiring way of helping students achieve their goals, with an entirely flexible attitude suited to all and every student.

GCSE student, King’s School, 2018

Naomi has been working with my daughter for several years. Her support in essay writing ahead of entry exams to the IB programme was invaluable to my daughter. Thanks to Naomi’s help, my daughter’s essays have become a result of deep thinking and thorough analysis. Naomi has continued to be a homework support in History and English because of the demands of the programme and her work has been indispensable. I would highly recommend Naomi.

Parent, Moscow, 2015

Strategia Education’s 3D report accurately analysed my personality, interests, work habits and insecurities. I was able to act on their advice and have now found my place in law school—which I love.

Law Student

The tutoring not only helped me actively improve but the small words of encouragement or advice really boosted my motivation.

Tutoring

My grades shot up from an E to consistently A or A* and the tutoring even changed the way I think.

Tutoring

It offers an inspiring way of helping students achieve their goals, with an entirely flexible attitude suited to each and every student.

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