Clara James Tutoring · Professional tutor support
One-to-One Tutor Mentoring
Experience you can draw on. Guidance tailored to you. A way forward that works for your circumstances.
Whether you're starting out as a tutor, developing your tutoring business or looking for a fresh perspective on supporting an individual learner, sometimes it helps to talk things through with someone who's been there.
With experience in tutoring and running Clara James Tutoring since 2012, I offer practical, personalised mentoring built around what you need — not a generic programme.
Enquire about mentoring
The person behind the mentoring
Meet your mentor
I'm the founder of Clara James Tutoring, which I started in 2012. Over the years I've supported learners with a wide range of needs, developed individualised teaching resources and built a tutoring business that reflects my belief that we should tutor the child, not the label.
I've also experienced the less glamorous side of running a business: finding clients, setting prices, building confidence, managing expectations and making difficult decisions. My mentoring brings those practical experiences together, with support that respects your starting point and your goals.
A personal introduction
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What can we work on together?
Your session is shaped by the questions, challenges and goals you bring. That might mean one particular issue or a bigger project you'd like to develop over time.
Supporting your students
- Adapting lessons for different learning needs, including SEND
- Helping learners who are anxious, reluctant or lacking confidence
- Making lessons engaging, individualised and purposeful
- Exploring approaches to a specific tutoring challenge
- Communicating with parents and managing expectations
Building your tutoring business
- Getting started and finding your first students
- Pricing, boundaries and professional policies
- Marketing in a way that feels authentic to you
- Managing enquiries, clients and your working week
- Growing a sustainable business around your life
You don't have to commit to months of mentoring. If you have one question about one student, one business decision or one challenge, you're welcome to book just one session.
Choose the support that suits you
Clear pricing, with no pressure to commit to more than you need.
Individual mentoring session
One 60-minute session
Dedicated time to explore a particular issue, discuss practical options and decide on your next steps.
- Personalised one-to-one guidance
- Suitable for tutoring or business questions
- No ongoing commitment
Five-session mentoring package
Five 60-minute sessions · £70 per session · Save £50
Space to explore bigger goals, put ideas into practice and return to review what's working.
- Five personalised one-to-one sessions
- Dates arranged around mutual availability
- Sessions to be used within four months of the first session
All prices are in GBP. Sessions are arranged directly rather than through an automated calendar. Payment is required in advance of the first session. If you need a different timescale for a five-session package, please ask before booking.
What happens in a session?
Before we meet, I'll invite you to share what you'd like help with, so we can make good use of our time together. During the session, we'll explore your circumstances, consider practical strategies and work towards an approach that feels right for you.
Where useful, we'll use the final part of the session to create your own action plan together. You'll decide what you want to do next, rather than being sent a list of homework afterwards.
For a one-off question, we can simply focus on reaching a useful answer. The support is tailored to you.
How to get started
Get in touch
Visit the Contact Us page, select Tutor Support, and tell me whether you're interested in one session or the five-session package.
Arrange your sessions
We'll agree a suitable time for your first session and, for a package, an indicative schedule for the others. I'll then send your invoice.
Get ready to begin
Once payment is received, I'll send your welcome information and a few questions to help us focus on what matters most to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book just one session?
Absolutely. You might want to talk through one student's needs, a tricky situation or a specific business decision. There's no obligation to book further support.
Do I need to be an established tutor?
Not at all. I support people who are considering tutoring, just getting started and already running tutoring businesses.
Do you offer SEND-related guidance?
Yes. Individualised, SEND-informed tutoring is central to the Clara James approach. We can explore teaching strategies and practical ways to adapt your support. Mentoring does not replace specialist clinical assessment or advice.
How quickly do I need to use the five sessions?
The package is designed to be used within four months of your first session. We can plan sessions closer together or spread them out. If you anticipate needing longer, please discuss that with me before booking.
How do I book and pay?
Start by contacting me through the website and selecting Tutor Support. We'll arrange mutually suitable dates, and I'll issue an invoice. Payment is required before the first session.
Ready to move forward?
Whether you need a fresh perspective on one challenge or support with a bigger goal, I'd love to hear what you're working towards.
Contact me about mentoringOn the contact form, choose Tutor Support and mention one session or five-session package.