We're Jason & Kellie

We’re Jason and Kellie — the husband-and-wife team behind Uplevel Academy, and parents to two brilliant boys (plus two very helpful cats).

We started Uplevel Academy to make English feel less like a subject to “get through,” and more like a skill to grow — with the right support along the way. With Kellie’s 10+ years of classroom and international teaching experience, and Jason’s background in digital systems and marketing, we saw an opportunity to bring high-quality learning into the home — without the overwhelm.

Kellie has taught English all over the world, from Finland to China to India, and spent time as a university lecturer in China. Her approach blends academic rigour with warmth and encouragement — because we know students do best when they feel supported and confident.


Up until May 2025, we offered live group tuition online. But after welcoming our second son, we made the decision to step back from live teaching and focus fully on creating
creating accessible, on-demand digital courses and revision resources — perfect for busy families and students who want to feel confident and prepared.

(We had to get them in somewhere!)

Why we do this

We believe every student deserves to feel confident walking into their GCSE English exam — not just the ones who can afford weekly tuition or figure it all out on their own.

That’s why everything we create is affordable, exam-focused, and built to explain things clearly. No fluff, no filler — just the strategies, structures and support students really need.

Whether it’s helping a teenager finally get how to structure an answer, or giving a parent peace of mind that revision is actually happening, this work matters to us.

Thank you for being part of the Uplevel Academy journey.