Vela Education is proud to partner with tutors and other education experts. We aim to collaborate with people dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential. If you are looking for an experienced tutor, either for US standardised tests or for British and American subject curriculum, we recommend the following:
The London Schools Consultancy provides a holistic approach to support families and students as they apply for admission to selective secondary schools. The Director, Leyla DaCosta seeks to find the happiest and healthiest learning environments for all students. In addition to supporting students through the complex application process, the London Schools Consultancy team also provides expert tuition. They design bespoke tutoring programmes to help students to get started, catch up, or make greater strides. LSC tutors create relationships that grow and change with students—during school terms, on holiday and beyond. From subject-based tutoring to holiday help to full-time governors and governesses: we offer whatever your child needs to succeed. For expert support reach out to LSC here.
Open Book Education is a UK-based tutor collective that provides ethical tutoring solutions for students and families. All of our tutors have made private tuition their career, have years of experience in their chosen subjects, and have worked with a wide variety of students with varying learning styles and abilities. In addition to specialising in test prep for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, GMAT, and GRE, we also provide academic support for students of all ages across both the US and UK education systems, including preparing for AP exams, GCSEs and A-Levels, and International Baccalaureate. We pride ourselves on our student-led approach that creates a nurturing space that encourages academic growth. For expert support for US standardised tests and more, contact Open Book Education here.
Chandler Waggoner is an expert Drama School Advisor. He holds a BA in Theatre and English from Cornell University, an MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting from the University of St Andrews, and an MA in Acting (3 years) from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Chandler takes a personal approach to his students, aiming to get to the core of each of their individual needs.
Chandler is available for US and UK Drama School Application Advising. As a graduate of the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s three-year Acting programme, Chandler not only has first-hand experience of the entire Drama School application, audition, and call-back process, but is perfectly set to understand the nuances of what different drama schools bring to the table. Chandler helps to find highly personalised and specific monologues and directs actors through the entire process of grounding themselves within the material and speaking truthfully and directly in their auditions and call-backs. For more information, visit here.
For over eight years, Stephanie has been helping students through the US college application process, from tutoring students in both the SAT and ACT to college advising, essay writing/editing, and future planning. Born in London, Stephanie grew up in South Africa and France before completing the IB at UWC Atlantic College in Wales. She holds a BA from Dartmouth College and recently graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with her MFA in Acting Classical and Contemporary Text. Stephanie has previously worked as both a tutor and advisor and taught SAT/ACT prep courses at Wellington College, Westminster, Sevenoaks, Harrow, and St Mary’s Ascot School. She has experience teaching students with both ADHD and dyslexia. She works closely with both the student and the parent to devise a plan that will work for the student’s timeline and maximise confidence in their learning. Stephanie is now also available for Drama School advising. In 2020, Stephanie was honoured to be selected as a University of Chicago Outstanding Educator by one of her previous students. Stephanie is now based in Boston, Massachusetts.