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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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£47/hr
5.0
Sydney M
Patient and Compassionate English Literature Tutor & Pharmacist
If your preferred time is not listed as available, send me a message as I may be able to accommodate what works best for you! Weekend slots available by request.I believe that learning should be enjoyable and not stressful. I graduated high school with honors, and have completed my Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and a minor in psychology. I have then gone on to complete my Masters Degree in Pharmacy, and am now a registered pharmacist. I have used tutors to help me along all stages of my education. Therefore, I know how valuable extra study sessions can be. I want to help students...
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£39/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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£31/hr
5.0
Amy E
Supportive and reliable online tutor English Literature tutor
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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£154/hr
5.0
Lydia S
Fully Qualified & Experienced English Literature Teacher
Hello there!I am a fully qualified and experienced Primary School Teacher/Private Tutor with 8years experience working with children aged 4-13 I am fully qualified in teaching all subjects within the Scottish and English Primary School Curricula and work with children of any age between 4 and 13. I achieved a grade A in my HNC in Early Education and Childcare and graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a 1st Class Honors in BA (Hons) Primary Education. I am bilingual and fluent in both English and Modern Greek. Iam happy to provide my PVG and GTCS registration upon request. I am available...
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