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£39/hr
5.0
Alana W
Encouraging and supportive English Literature tutor
As a qualified Teacher of Secondary English with experience teaching in diverse school contexts, I have a passion for literature and literacy. I have experience teaching the Scottish curriculum from S1 to S6, (including familiarity with the SQA National 4 to Advanced Higher course) in both state and independent schools in Edinburgh.I base tutoring sessions on the needs of students, evaluating their current skills and their aspirations to plan a bespoke learning plan for improvement and growth. I believe in regular, reliable practice of skills and consistent feedback to set realistic targets for...
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£44/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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£39/hr
5.0
Stuart I
Hard-working and dedicated English Literature Tutor.
I'm originally from Aberdeen but moved to Edinburgh to attend university here. I graduated in English Literature and History before doing a Master's Degree in Journalism. Since then, I've been working freelance and trying to put together my first novel. On top of that, I've had a job at Kidzcare, helping out at numerous afterschool clubs around Edinburgh before moving into tutoring full-time.I have previously tutored in English, History, Modern Studies and Politics, taking multiple children from failing prelims to passing their final exams. While I don't have any formal teacher training, my experience...
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£77/hr
5.0
Tess B
Experienced Teacher and SENDCoordinator English Literature tutor
I am an Edinburgh-based Specialist in Primary Education, Support for Learning and Early Years, with over 12 years experience working in education as a play leader, support worker, teacher, tutor, Inclusion leader and Phase leader. I am passionate about helping pupils to increase their confidence, consolidate basic skills and develop a love of learning. I am fully qualified with PVG Membership, GTCS Registration, PGCE and PG Cert in Special Educational Needs Coordination. I offer bespoke services that meet the needs of the pupil and their family. My tutor services include: - Personalised Learning...
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£54/hr
5.0
Amy E
Focused support and better results English Literature Biology
I’m a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly 21 year old history student currently studying at Edinburgh! Although I am studying history, I have a passion for English literature and language too. I studied on both the OCR board (English lit) and AQA (Language and history). As someone who was also tutored during school, I can promise to be patient and understanding that each individual student will have different needs. Even though one technique may not work, there is always a way to make students grasp key concepts! I have tutored English from secondary school level schools (creative writing and e...
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£27/hr
4.5
Daniel G
Enthusiastic and Helpful English Literature Tutor
Hello! My name is Daniel and I am an undergraduate student, currently studying English Literature in my first year at The University of Edinburgh. Before university, I went to school at The London Oratory School in Fulham, London where I gained both my GCSE and A-Level qualifications. As a tutor, I would define myself as organised, enthusiastic, and pragmatic.As well as studying an elective Arabic language course at university, I still maintain an active interest in French and Latin studies. I enjoyed studying both French and Latin literature over the course of my A-Levels - in the form of Françoise ...
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£37/hr
5.0
Donald S
Enthusiastic English Literature tutor
As a former Associate Assessor (HMIe in Performing Arts), marker and examiner (SQA, Higher Drama, AQA A Level English Literature), writer of materials (Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Further and Higher Education and in youth work), fully qualified teacher (Nursery and Primary), former Further Education Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Manager, (Ayr and Cumnock Community Colleges), tutor (A Level English) and educator (currently head of a unit working with care experienced young people), means I have worked in every level of Scottish education as a teacher of pupils and teacher of teachers.I have prepared...
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