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6 English Literature tutors in Edinburgh:

£65/hr
5.0
Aileen L
enthusiastic and encouraging English Literature tutor
I am an experienced English tutor with a PhD in English Literature, specializing in Caribbean Literature, particularly the works of Jamaican performance poet Louise Bennett. I tutor A-Level Literature students across all major exam boards, including AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, providing in-depth knowledge of the curriculum.In my sessions, I focus on fostering enjoyment in literature through engaging discussions and debates that spark students’ interest. I help students develop critical analysis skills and enhance their essay writing by guiding them in close reading, thematic exploration, and the structuring o...
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£24/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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£47/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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£39/hr
5.0
Jyoti S
English Literature and Language Expert English Literature
I am a certified TESOL Trainer from the University of Northumbria with nearly 15 years of tutoring experience both online and at respected institutions such as Darlington College, Sunderland College, and Northumberland College. I specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages and offer support for all major UK and international exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge, Oxford, and OCR. In my sessions, I focus on engaging with students to build rapport, ensuring a comfortable and productive learning environment. I customize each lesson to meet individual needs, integrating past...
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£24/hr
4.9
Jeremy B
English Literature Tutor
*I tutor for 30 minute and 45 minute lessons only (not 60 minutes). £23.50 for 30 minutes. £35.00 for 45 minutes. The platform takes a sizeable cut. Tutorful permits 30 and 45 minute lessons, but doesn't currently have an option to list rates for 30 and 45 minute lessons as the main rate. Therefore, I put these rates here.*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------I'm an experienced online English tutor with more than six years of tutoring/teaching experience.I teach English at KS3, GCSE and A. Level, using high quality sound equipment.My approach begins with f...
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£47/hr
4.9
Cathy B
Motivating and experienced AQA Examiner English Literature
A lifelong love of language and literature makes me an enthusiastic teacher of English and a long career working with Secondary age children who are struggling to make progress makes me an excellent tutor. My reviews reflect the work I have done on Tutorful over the years. Teaching English at Secondary level, including GCSE Language and Literature alongside Functional Skills Entry Level 3 to Level 2, means that I am very familiar with current exam specifications and understand the importance of being able to communicate to students the relevant assessment objectives, effective revision skills and...
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