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Distance MarkingFrom September 2018, I will be re-introducing a service which I used to offer several years ago! Many of you have asked for me to offer again the opportunity to have a single piece, or several pieces, of work marked by me, as you would value the feedback of an experienced tutor.
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Specialist Marking Based on Specialist Experience
Because I specialise in the teaching of the CAIE (Cambridge) IGCSEs in English Language and English Literature, this is what I will be offering marking for in September 2018. No other boards yet. There are similarities between the different boards’ exams in English, but the feedback I could give for other boards would only be general, not specific. In limiting myself to CAIE (Cambridge) for the time being, you can be confident that you are receiving the feedback and advice of a professional who has a proven track record of high grades from her students for these specific exams.
Key Stage 3 Marking
I also teach at KS3 level and can mark essays/compositions written by children at this stage also. I will set the work and mark it, and then let you know how the student can improve their writing.
One-Off or Ongoing Service
You can use this service as a one-off check to reassure yourself of the stage of progress your child has reached, or in a continuing way, to keep an eye on how their English is progressing. You can
6th Piece Free!
If you book 5 essays by the same student to be marked by me, you can book a 6th one for free! The 6th one can’t be booked for a Premium Slot, though. The same applies to 5 single exam papers and to 6 whole mock exams, each consisting of 2 papers. In order to qualify for the free piece of marking, the slots will need to be booked at the same time.
Booking Time Slots
You will be able to book specific time slots to submit pieces of work, throughout the year, in advance. See the Time Slots table below. Here's what would happen:
Feedback
The feedback will include
Time Slots Available
There are two time slots per month, each being one of the following types:
When is Payment Due?
In order to ensure your marking slot:
Cancellation & Refund
If you need to cancel a slot, a refund will only be given if you have cancelled at least a month before the start of the time slot. This will enable me to re-advertise the marking slot and be able to fill it.
Because I specialise in the teaching of the CAIE (Cambridge) IGCSEs in English Language and English Literature, this is what I will be offering marking for in September 2018. No other boards yet. There are similarities between the different boards’ exams in English, but the feedback I could give for other boards would only be general, not specific. In limiting myself to CAIE (Cambridge) for the time being, you can be confident that you are receiving the feedback and advice of a professional who has a proven track record of high grades from her students for these specific exams.
Key Stage 3 Marking
I also teach at KS3 level and can mark essays/compositions written by children at this stage also. I will set the work and mark it, and then let you know how the student can improve their writing.
One-Off or Ongoing Service
You can use this service as a one-off check to reassure yourself of the stage of progress your child has reached, or in a continuing way, to keep an eye on how their English is progressing. You can
- book one slot so that I can mark a mock exam shortly before an exam, or
- book several slots spread over an academic year, and develop a long-term relationship with me
6th Piece Free!
If you book 5 essays by the same student to be marked by me, you can book a 6th one for free! The 6th one can’t be booked for a Premium Slot, though. The same applies to 5 single exam papers and to 6 whole mock exams, each consisting of 2 papers. In order to qualify for the free piece of marking, the slots will need to be booked at the same time.
Booking Time Slots
You will be able to book specific time slots to submit pieces of work, throughout the year, in advance. See the Time Slots table below. Here's what would happen:
- You pay for the particular service you require, See the Fees table below.
- You send me, either electronically or by post, the piece of work you would like to be assessed.
- I mark it according to any examiner mark schemes or by using my professional judgement
- I send detailed written feedback to your email address.
Feedback
The feedback will include
- raw marks for each part of the exam paper
- a grade based on information from the exam board
- extensive, detailed written feedback. This will show where any areas of weakness lie, tips on how to remedy them and advice for the future
Time Slots Available
There are two time slots per month, each being one of the following types:
- Standard
- Premium - these are close to the exams and likely to be very busy. I will be charging more for those slots in order to encourage you to book at less busy times. See the Fees table below
- Not available - I won’t be taking on any marking at all during these periods
When is Payment Due?
In order to ensure your marking slot:
- if the slot starts within a month of booking, you must make the payment when booking.
- If the slot starts more than a month in advance, you must make your payment at least a month before the start of the time slot.
Cancellation & Refund
If you need to cancel a slot, a refund will only be given if you have cancelled at least a month before the start of the time slot. This will enable me to re-advertise the marking slot and be able to fill it.
Fees
| Piece of work | Standard period |
Premium period |
|---|---|---|
| KS3 essay, set by me | £8 | £10 |
| IGCSE English Language essay or part of exam paper | £12 | £15 |
| IGCSE English Language (CAIE) single paper: Paper 1, 2 or 3 | £20 | £25 |
| IGCSE English Language (CAIE) whole exam: two papers | £30 | £35 |
| IGCSE Literature (CIAE) single essay | £15 | £20 |
Time Slots
2018
| Month | Time Slot | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sep | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 30th | Standard | |
| Oct | 1st - 14th | Premium |
| 15th - 31st | Standard | |
| Nov | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 30th | Standard | |
| Dec | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 31st | Not available |
2019
| Month | Time slot | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 31st | Standard | |
| Feb | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 28th | Standard | |
| Mar | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 31st | Standard | |
| Apr | 1st - 14th | Premium |
| 15th - 30th | Premium | |
| May | 1st - 14th | Premium |
| 15th - 31st | Not available | |
| Jun | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 30th | Standard | |
| Jul | 1st - 14th | Standard |
| 15th - 31st | Not available | |
| Aug | 1st - 14th | Not available |
| 15th - 31st | Not available |