Turning Pages is more than just tutoring—it’s about unlocking curiosity and the love of learning in every student. Our team of passionate, expert educators helps learners to not only excel academically but to mature socially, emotionally, and behaviourally as well as to develop necessary independent learning skills. Give us a try and see what we can do!
About Us
What Curricula Can We Support?
Though our support services are conducted primarily in English, we can offer multilingual support across multiple subjects. Please contact us to request an academic tutor in your language of choice!
American English Language Arts to Advanced Placement courses (Literature, Language, & Capstone Seminar)
British GCSE & IGCSEs (Language, Literature, Media Studies, & Drama)/A Levels (Language, & Literature)/AS Level (General Paper)
International Baccalaureate MYP to DP (English A Language & Literature SL & HL/English B)
French Baccalaureate (English Language, & Literature Specialty)/Baccalauréat Français International—Britannique (English Language, & Literature)
Dutch HAVO, VMBO, &/or VWO (English Language, & Literature)
Swiss Matura (Bilingual English)
Trinity &/or LAMDA Speaking Exams
What About Exam Prep?
In addition to the above curricula, we also offer 1/2 day small group workshops to help students prepare for standardised exams often required for University admissions: SAT, ACT, IELTS, and Cambridge exams. Please refer to the Parents/Families page for more information and booking details.
Can We Support Wellbeing or Independent Learning Skills?
Absolutely. Below you will find areas with which we can assist and offer guidance.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) interventions are used to address: apathy/decreased motivation, anxiety (including testing), aggressive or irritable behaviours, stress, mild depression, and/or other emotional and behavioural concerns.
Adaptive support for students struggling with relocation anxiety and stress, adjusting to new cultural contexts (socially and academically), and transitioning between grade levels (particularly Primary to Middle and Middle to High School).
Executive Functioning skills such as: revision strategies, organisation, time management, note-taking, metacognitive development, working memory, regulatory and adaptive thinking, higher-order and critical thinking, and emotional self-regulation.
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Dr Vivian L. Rivers is an education scholar and practitioner specialising in literacy development, professional development, and student wellbeing. With a PhD in Education from the University of Exeter, her research explores Bibliotherapy as a tool to enhance reading outcomes and emotional engagement in diverse learning contexts. Dr Rivers brings over two decades of international teaching and leadership experience to her work with schools and educators helping to develop evidence-based interventions and professional training courses for teachers. She is dedicated to combining research and practice in order to empower educators to improve literacy instruction, foster inclusive school environments, and support learners’ holistic growth. Please contact us for a copy of her CV.
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Associate of Arts (AA) | Brevard College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) English, Pre-Law (Minor) | Brevard College
Master of Education (MEd) Divergent Learning | Columbia College
Master of Science (MSc) Educational Research | University of Exeter
Post Graduate Certificate Education (PGCE Secondary English) | Bath Spa University
Doctor of Philosophy Education (PhD) Ed Psych & Literacy | University of Exeter
Master of Science (MSc) Applied Behavioural Analysis | Regis College
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UK Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) with Completed NQT (1662945)
Dutch (DUO) Teacher of Vocational Education (all grades) & Adult Education (BVE)
US State of South Carolina Teaching Certificate: Secondary English (236143)
AP College Board Certification: Literature & Composition
AP College Board Certification: Language & Composition
AP College Board Certification: Capstone Seminar
IBDP English A Language & Literature (Cat 2) Certification
Baccalauréat Français International—Britannique (BFI) | ASIBA (2023)
IELTS Certification (Reading & Writing)
TESOL/TEFL Certificate
Trinity GESE Training Certificate
SpellRead Certification
Learning & Teaching in Higher Education/ASPIRE Stage 1
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US National Council of Teachers of English
UK National Association for the Teaching of English
UK Literacy Association
International Literacy Association
British Educational Research Association
American Educational Research Association
American Women’s Club of Amsterdam
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AP College Board/ETS Reader | AP Language & Composition (2023)
AQA Examiner Language Paper 2 (2018)
Juilliard School | Creative Classrooms (2020 & 2021)
Education for the Gifted & Talented (2019)
Training for Readers, Scribes, Invigilators, & Other Adult Helpers in Exams (2022)
Invigilating Exams for General Qualifications (2022)
Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues (2023)
Understanding the Impact of Neurodiversity on Learning (2023)
Child Protection for International Schools (2023 & 2024)
Reaching the Wounded Student (2025)
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