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The leap to A-Level English Literature is immense, moving from basic plot summaries to complex critical theory and dense prose. As a parent, you aren’t expected to be a literary scholar; your role is to provide the right support. Hiring a specialist online A-Level tutor shifts the academic pressure from your home to a qualified professional.
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Our tutors specialise in every component of the A-Level course, from Gothic and Dystopian genres to Shakespearean tragedy. Whether your child is struggling with unseen poetry, critical essay structure, or their Non-Examined Assessment (NEA), we have the expert for you.
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114 English Literature A-Level tutors:

£65/hr
5.0
Aileen L
enthusiastic and encouraging English Literature tutor
As an English tutor I have tutored all ages, but I specifically tutor A Level Literature where I have a wide knowledge of the curriculum - I have tutored students across all the examination boards. I am a happy and enthusiastic mature person, who believes strongly in education and the confidence and opportunities that can be gained. My first aim is to encourage and praise pupils in their work - I believe enjoyment of the subject is the key to doing well. I personally enjoy the discussions, the debates. the sparks that come with a broader knowledge of the subject. And that "light bulb" moment that...
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£56/hr
5.0
Jo B
Qualified and experienced English Literature teacher and tutor
I am a qualified English secondary teacher, who has worked in secondary schools for over thirteen years. I have a Masters degree in English Literature and am able to teach English Language and Literature at all levels. I also have experience of teaching Film and Media Studies and am an Extended Project Qualification specialist.My teaching experience covers all age groups, including A level. I have also successfully tutored many students one to one and achieved excellent results with these students. Many do not just achieve their target grade, but often surpass it.I am very calm and patient, and...
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£47/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic & flexible English Literature tutor - 3 years experience
Hello, I'm Matthew, an English tutor and UCL (global top 20) English Literature graduate. I have four years of one-to-one tuition experience, and 650+ hours on Tutorful alone. I am proud to have helped countless students from KS3 through to A-level achieve the grades they deserve - and I hope to help you do the same!In our lessons I'll be pushing you to develop your confidence, clarity, and originality. I’ll ask questions that deepen and expand your knowledge. Further, I’ll ensure we hit all of the exam rubric. English requires two key ingredients: detailed textual understanding, and precise exa...
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£20/hr
5.0
Emma W
Supportive English Literature tutor
Hi, my name is Emma, and I'm excited to help you achieve your goals in English, Creative Writing, and Sociology! I have been teaching at A Level and Degree level online since 2016, as well as running seminars and marking undergraduate work for The University of Nottingham and De Montfort University. I have a Diploma in post-16 education (DET), as well as 16 years experience providing 1:1 student support as an academic mentor and support worker at University level. In addition, I attend regular training with the exam board AQA, and have worked as an exam invigilator at college and University.I can...
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£40/hr
4.5
Inigo P
Experienced English Literature tutor
I am a highly experienced tutor who has over 100 hours of tutoring experience for a range of subjects, boards and levels. I have recently passed my PhD viva for my PhD in medieval Arthurian literature.I love working with students and assessing their individual needs. I am patient, understanding and well read. Medieval Literature is my great passion in my work as an academic but I am happy to tutor English Language and Literature of all periods up to degree level and History and Classics to A Level. I am experienced with working with disabled students and SEND students and highly aware when it comes...
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£39/hr
4.9
Amy S
Patient, upbeat and encouraging English Literature tutor
Since I started tutoring over 6 years ago now, during a summer break in my first degree, I've only grown to love working with young people more and more. All of them surprise me with the insight they're capable of and how much they're able to achieve with just a little encouragement!My particular expertise is in Religious Studies - I have a Master's with Distinction and BA with a First in Theology, from Durham and KCL respectively. I'm now approaching the completion of my PhD, also in the Theology field; this also gave me the opportunity to do a little classroom teaching of first year degree students....
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