About Us

Bespoke Tuition was founded in 2010 by Emma Storey (BSc Natural Sciences, Durham University), previously a full time private tutor in London, Hong Kong, France, Monaco & Switzerland. Emma has delivered hourly tuition, residential tuition and home-schooling to students preparing for entrance to top UK and US schools via 11+, 13+ and SSAT exams. Having been a tutor, education consultant and parent of two children, she understands the importance of a well matched tutor. Having grown the business organically, she now acts as an agent for her exclusive hand-picked team of academic tutors, mentors and academic consultants.

Based in Chelsea, Marina has an unrivalled knowledge of the London Day School system, with particular expertise in Early Years through to Preparatory education. She has experienced first-hand the challenge of relocating with her own family to the UK and has been working with children for over 20 years predominantly in London. With a broad range of professional teaching experience from Nursery to Preparatory School, Marina’s strong association with Head teachers of schools across London provides her with the insight and knowledge essential to the successful placement of your child.

Involved in British independent education all of his life: as pupil, teacher, housemaster of a top UK independent school and consultant, Niall’s “behind the scenes” knowledge give him the expertise to confidently guide parents in making the right school choices for their children. Niall’s friendly relationships with headmasters and admissions staff across the UK help him to secure places for students at even the most sought after schools. Niall regularly travels between London and Hong Kong, so he can also support families in Hong Kong, conducting the UKiset test to see where pupils measure against their peer group in the UK.

Ruth has over 25 years’ experience in the education system in the UK and Hong Kong. She has the advantage of many years in different areas of education – as a teacher, a teacher-trainer, a parent and now consultant. Ruth writes and speaks for local HK media about private and international schools for parents, corporations and other groups. She is a frequent contributor to local media, including the SCMP, and generally regarded as the go-to expert on this topic. Originally from the UK, Ruth has resided in Hong Kong for over 25 years and is the mother of two children; one at international school in Hong Kong and other at boarding school in the UK.

Lisa, BA, MA, PhD, is an experienced education consultant and analyst, who writes regularly about the UK education system in the national press. She holds a PhD in Education from the UCL Institute of Education, the world’s leading centre for education research. Lisa has two sons, who have attended leading universities in the UK at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. She focuses on giving bespoke advice to applicants to UK universities at foundation, undergraduate and post-graduate level, offering a service tailored to individual needs. She also offers a stand-alone Personal Statement service to help applicants ensure their application stands out in a competitive field.

Having studied in Asia, the UK and the USA, Jennifer (BA) scored 45/45 in the IB before attaining a Scholarship to study Social & Political Sciences at Cambridge University. She now guides secondary students on all facets of the Oxbridge admissions process from course and college selection to navigating the admissions tests and preparing for interview. Jen helps students to surpass their potential by learning to think like an Oxbridge graduate, offering insider tips and tricks, further reading and tailored support.

A Yale graduate (BA Humanities) based in New York, Laurent has delivered 17000+ hours of online SAT/ACT over the last 15 years. Laurent specialises in USA standardised test preparation (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP Exams), for which he has written course curricula and USA admissions. He has successfully guided multiple students towards the colleges of their choice: Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Duke, Stanford, NYU, Columbia, Brown, UC Berkeley, and other elite US colleges and universities.

Sarah (BA, MA) graduated from Harvard in 2008, where she concentrated in Classics with a Secondary Field in Dramatic. Having lived in New York until May 2019, she moved back to London, having spent 3 years working as an expert-level tutor at Tutor Associates, one of New York’s premier tutoring companies. As a US college advisor, she now enjoys learning about students’ interests and helping them to express the best versions of themselves in their essays, applications and interviews.

Deciding between the UK or USA? Erin is your go-to expert. Offered a full Scholarship to Princeton University (alongside offers from Cambridge and other prestigious universities etc.), Erin graduated with a First Class degree in History (and Liberal Arts), has 10 years’ tutoring experience and trained as a US College Admissions Counsellor with the Sutton Trust US Programme.

Sarah (BA Hons) is our Accounts Manager, Tutor and Assistant covering all manner of administrative tasks. With a Languages degree from Cambridge University degree and many years’ teaching and tutoring experience as well as a business background, Sarah is your go-to person for many day-to-day Bespoke matters. She plays a key role in keeping all the cogs turning, and is a busy mum of three small children behind the scenes. All in all, an invaluable member of our team!

Emma has been a tutor in London and Europe since 2009. A fully Qualified Teacher (Secondary PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages: French and Spanish), Emma attained a First Class (MA Oxon) in French and Italian, including a period of study at the Sorbonne, Paris. She has also trained in TEFL, teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Emma hosts students wishing to learn or improve their Spanish language skills at her home in Valencia as part of Bespoke Tuition’s Language Homestay programme.

Since 2015, Bespoke Tuition has assigned Amy (BA) on overseas, home-schooling and residential tuition assignments in Asia, Europe, USA and the Middle East. Our Travelilng Tutors Specialist, Amy advises our families on the extraordinary benefits of engaging an exclusive, on-site role model on trips away. An academic scholar at Alleyn’s, Amy has an infectious enthusiasm and positivity which has inspired countless students. A natural-born educator and mentor, Amy has a rare gift for finding ways to motivate young people and draw out their potential.

Brenda is a seasoned psychotherapist with a deep commitment to supporting young adults and parents as they navigate life’s challenges. With a previous career in law and finance and MSc degrees in both Psychology and Psychotherapy, Brenda understands the challenges of a healthy work-life balance.  She works with young adults to address issues such as anxiety, career decisions, and life transitions, helping them build emotional resilience and self-awareness.  For parents, Brenda offers support with issues ranging from teenage transitions to family conflict, divorce or grief.  Brenda strives to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space in which to work through these issues and build stronger, healthier relationships. Her international experience allows her to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds, and her psychodynamic approach aims to uncover and resolve unconscious patterns for lasting change.

A UK Qualified Teacher with a First Class MA in Engineering, Ed has taught Maths, Engineering and DT in schools since 2008, winning a National Award ‘Teach First Garnet Award’ for Excellence in STEM subjects. With training in Careers Advice and Mindfulness and a keen interest in the psychology behind learning and memory, Ed has created Careers Education programmes as well as Revision & Resilience courses. He is also qualified to teach Mindfulness through the ‘Mindfulness in Schools’ project and trained with City and Hackney Mind to deliver 8-week programmes to pupils in London.

As a qualified Specialist Teacher- Assessor of Dyslexia, Frankie supports students by carrying out diagnostic dyslexia assessments and providing recommendations and guidance to help families support their children and thrive in their academic settings. Having been a lead teacher in Primary Education for over 12 years, Frankie has since decided to focus her career on supporting children with Dyslexia by specialising in this area of SEN. Having received her PgDip in Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties, Frankie believes that unlocking children’s potential and providing supportive environments is the catalyst to raising learners who are confident, enthusiastic and most importantly, happy.

As a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, Eliza supports students both privately and for the NHS, with extensive experience of SEN. With a BSc in Psychology and a PgDip in Speech and Language therapy, she is now registered with the Health and Care professions Council, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Association of Independent Speech and Language Therapists. Since 2010, Eliza has used creative measures to inspire and motivate her students in order to develop their speaking confidence and academic progress.

A full time tutor since 2009, Paula (BSc) originally trained in Child Psychology and is now a qualified Academic Coach, targeting the development of Executive Functioning skills, helping children to take control of the learning process and improve their organisation, time management, workload prioritisation and day-to-day effectiveness of their studies. Paula offers a free 30 minute telephone consultation to explain the content of her bespoke programme further.

Anwen’s practical Shakespeare Workshops are designed to be interactive, accessible, thought-provoking and fun. They give young people the opportunity to experience Shakespeare’s text physically, vocally and emotionally. Her workshops, customised to all ages, demystify Shakespeare and aim to show that his plays are as accessible now as they were four hundred years ago. As such, the bard’s work becomes easy to understand, enjoyable, relevant and above all else, fun!

Ella (MA) studied English Literature at Oxford University and has both tutored privately and taught within schools, such as Eton College, since 2013. A Royal Court young Writer Graduate with creative flair, Ella is passionate about getting students motivated with reading, writing and poetry. Her areas of academic expertise include Shakespeare comprehension and performance, modern poetry, including Emily Dickinson, modernist texts including James Joyce, 21st century writers including David Foster Wallace and drama including Bouffon and French Vaudeville.

Having achieved a First Class BA Hons in Economic and Finance from Exeter University in 2015, Jamie then trained as an ACA Chartered Accountant ICAEW (100% first time passes), qualifiying as an ACA Accountant in 2017, and has since worked with big 4 accountancy firm, Deloitte. Alongside his day job, Jamie has been managing and running all the new joiner recruitment processes, interviews and training for his department (c.10 new joiners a year) for the last few years. Jamie has offered interview skills support since 2016, with 14 out of 15 successful applicants, helping these students to gain places on prestigious graduate schemes, courses and internships.

A writer, editor, emerging screenwriter (Independent Talent) and tutor, one of Rosalind’s main passions in life is the art of communication. Having attained a First Class Honours in Theatre, Film and Television from Bristol University and a certificate of excellence from the NFTS in Screenwriting, she has worked professionally as a producer and in scripted development for TV and Film. Rosalind has hosted Creative Writing & Screenwriting workshops for both children and adults and now hosts our inspiring Writing Clubs.

Cecily offers tuition in Art, Drawing, Painting, Craft, Sculpture and Photography. Educated at Sherborne, UK, Cecily then studied an Art and Design Diploma (Distinction) followed by a BA in Fine Art & Art History (First Class Hons) at Kingston School of Art, London. She is a keen gallery-goer and recommends current exhibitions around London to her students, or she can offer History of Art tours in person. Having assisted many students preparing for university with portfolios and interviews, Cecily can offer unique and invaluable knowledge for aspiring art students. With younger students, she focuses on the enjoyment of art ensuring her students look forward to every lesson and encouraging them to pursue their creative interests whilst looking at basic art theory and new techniques. Contact Cecily on +44 (0)207 3856795 or email info@bespoketuition.com.