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£39/hr
5.0
Olivia C
Passionate, supportive English Literature tutor
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am in my third year at the University of Edinburgh studying English Literature and Philosophy. I have been teaching over the last three years and recently joined Tutorful, offering private tutoring in English up to A-Level/Advanced Highers, Economics and Latin up to GCSE/Nat 5, and junior/lower secondary Maths. I am a passionate, invested and patient tutor, tailoring my teaching style to each individual student depending on their needs.I am able to help with one-off or regular lessons, from intensive tutoring to assignment editing; creative writing sessions to structured...
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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 have also been an Assistant Tutor at Stirling University for first year English undergraduates and currently I also offer individual tutoring for all stages of University students.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...
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£40/hr
4.8
Yana A
English Literature, public speaking... Get confident with me!
Hello! I am a tutor with a PhD in science and 15+ years of experience teaching maths, English and other disciplines to children, as well as preparing students for 11+exams and interviews and GCSE exams! As we go through past papers or difficult topics together, students gain more experience and understanding and get more confident in their knowledge and strategies.I know that every student is different, and I believe in every child's potential for academic achievements. My background in theatre (which has also included writing for children and young adults) gives me a uniquely fun and creative...
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£54/hr
5.0
Nathan W
Expert English Literature tutor
I'm Nathan Watson, a fully qualified secondary English teacher living in London with experience teaching KS3-KS5 English, GCSE and Scottish National qualifications. I am up to date on Educational policy, and well equipped with the demands of the current Scottish curriculum (wider GCSE syllabus also on request). In the past, alongside four years teaching in state comprehensive schools, I have run creative writing workshops for young people and worked as a Pupil Support Officer in a primary school for a year, which has provided invaluable insight into the profession. Most recently, I have been working...
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£47/hr
5.0
Guy W
Supportive, enthusiastic English Literature tutor
I am a tutor specialising in economics, history, French, and English, with a strong academic background rooted in the IB programme and my current studies in philosophy and German at the University of Edinburgh. My passion for tutoring comes from my own experiences as an anxious student, giving me a genuine understanding of the challenges learners face. While in sixth form, I tutored students for two years, which gave me invaluable experience and strengthened my commitment to creating a supportive, confidence-building environment where students feel comfortable exploring their potential.My teaching...
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£47/hr
5.0
Simran D
From the University of Edinburgh English Literature I teach English
Hi I'm Sim,NOW OFFERING DISSERTATION SUPPORT Currently I am a law student at the University of Edinburgh and had obtained A*A*A at A level. Tutoring and mentoring students is something that had started of as a passion to help my younger brothers through their GCSE's but later flourished to helping children across the UK ranging from KS3 to GCSE with developing and focusing on exam questions and aiming for the higher bands. I have provided online lessons on a Tutoring Platform since the start of 2023 and prior and taught in person lessons for 3 years to children within the locality of Bedfordshire.My...
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