Where it all started

Tutoring can be lonely, but no longer does it need to be.

This is how Julia Silver felt in 2020, just as the world closed for many of us, she decided to open up the doors for tutors to connect, learn and support one another. Four festivals, countless events, trainings, membership and 3 years later, here’s her story for why what tutors need right now, more than ever, is a community showcasing their commitment to Responsible Tutoring.

Our Team

Meet the humans behind the business.

Julia Silver, founder of Qualified Tutor

Julia Silver

Founder & Innovator

My ‘why’ is to contribute to the change that needs to happen in education to make it more nuanced, sustainable and fit-for-purpose.

As a school leader, my passion is for shifting culture by developing the people around me.

I created Qualified Tutor, a much-loved community and training provider, and the Love Tutoring Online Community to provide confidence and connection for tutors. My book ‘Love Tutoring: Turn your Plan B into a Plan A’ is coming soon.

My husband Simon and I have the pleasure and privilege of raising five amazing children ranging in age from 6 to 16.

Qualified Tutor team - meet the team of QUalified Tutor - Strategic Partnerships, Odette Wohlman

Odette Wohlman

Strategic Partnerships

I joined Qualified Tutor in 2022 to assist the team in creating an impactful and focused space to enable further growth. I love helping the team discover their skills, passions and creativity while ensuring the best processes within the business to continue to support our clients & community.

As a Mum myself, I saw the need that both parents and tutors have to stay connected and know there is a safe, skilled, and supported space for us all to support our children in their development.

Andrea Gadsbey

Education & Courses

Andrea has been in education for twenty years, and has seen a lot of changes in that time! Eighteen of those years have been spent in the classroom teaching English, leading curriculum areas and training teachers.

Andrea first became involved with QT in 2021 and has enjoyed seeing it develop from a supportive community of tutors to the ambitious standard-bearing role it is growing into today. Andrea is passionate about raising academic standards and pedagogy in tuition and is the author of the English Subject qualifications that QT offers for English tutors. Andrea hopes to bring her pedagogical research-led tuition and training to more tutors (along with Bobby dog!).

Qualified Tutor team - Hannah Liversidge PA and Membership supporter for tutors

Hannah Liversidge

Community & Admin Support

Hannah join the Qualified Tutor team as an administrative assistant and tech supporter in the middle of 2022 after many years of knowing Julia.

She continues to support the team with new projects, being the go-between for the background technology that helps us to run effectively.

Tutor training and membership for tutors - Moxie

Moxie

Wellbeing Advisor & QT HQ Pupper

Moxie joined the Qualified Tutor Team as wellbeing supporter, pupper, and all-round good doggo in April 2022. She brings joy, energy, and a gentle reminder to regularly take rest breaks during our busy days here at HQ!

Julia Silver, founder of Qualified Tutor

Julia Silver

Founder & Ideas Specialist

My ‘why’ is to contribute to the change that needs to happen in education to make it more nuanced, sustainable and fit-for-purpose.

As a school leader, my passion is for shifting culture by developing the people around me.

I created Qualified Tutor, a much-loved community and training provider, and the Love Tutoring Online Community to provide confidence and connection for tutors. My book ‘Love Tutoring: Turn your Plan B into a Plan A’ is coming soon.

My husband Simon and I have the pleasure and privilege of raising five amazing children ranging in age from 6 to 16.

Qualified Tutor Team - Odette Wohlman - Strategic Partnerships

Odette Wohlman

Strategic Partnerships

I joined Qualified Tutor in 2022 to assist the team in creating an impactful and focused space to enable further growth. I love helping the team discover their skills, passions and creativity while ensuring the best processes within the business to continue to support our clients & community.

As a Mum myself, I saw the need that both parents and tutors have to stay connected and know there is a safe, skilled, and supported space for us all to support our children in their development.

Andrea Gadsbey

Education & Courses

Andrea has been in education for twenty years, and has seen a lot of changes in that time! Eighteen of those years have been spent in the classroom teaching English, leading curriculum areas and training teachers.

Andrea first became involved with QT in 2021 and has enjoyed seeing it develop from a supportive community of tutors to the ambitious standard-bearing role it is growing into today. Andrea is passionate about raising academic standards and pedagogy in tuition and is the author of the English Subject qualifications that QT offers for English tutors. Andrea hopes to bring her pedagogical research-led tuition and training to more tutors (along with Bobby dog!).

Qualified Tutor team - Hannah Liversidge PA and Membership supporter for tutors

Hannah Liversidge

Community & Admin Support

Hannah join the Qualified Tutor team as an administrative assistant and tech supporter in the middle of 2022 after many years of knowing Julia.

She continues to support the team with new projects, being the go-between for the background technology that helps us to run effectively.

Tutor training and membership for tutors - Moxie

Moxie

Wellbeing Advisor & QT HQ Pupper

Moxie joined the Qualified Tutor Team as wellbeing supporter, pupper, and all-round good doggo in April 2023. She brings joy, energy, and a gentle reminder to regularly take rest breaks during our busy days here at HQ!