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£47/hr
5.0
Laroux H
Experienced English Literature tutor.
My teaching style varies based on student needs. I use a variety of methods such as worksheets, Q&As, revision tasks and practice questions. I have trained to develop my teaching skills to enable SEN students to access the curriculum. I have marked for the AQA exam board for a few years, tutored students with the Edexcel exam board.My experience includes leading the A-Level Literature course as well as GCSE English, gaining knowledge with mark schemes and giving constructive feedback for students to improve their answers. I have prepared students for their SATs in year 6 and helped develop skills...
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£93/hr
4.9
Samuel A
Professional and PhD English Literature Tutor
Hello! My name is Sam, and I'm a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Reading specialising in English Literature, with a particular focus on British Literature of the 1930s period. I received a Distinction for my MA English Literature at the University of Royal Holloway in 2021, and a First Class Degree for English and Classical Civilisation at the University of Royal Holloway in 2020. I have plenty of experience teaching and tutoring. I have tutored over 20 students since I began as a private tutor in 2017 when I started my Undergraduate degree. I have tutored groups and individuals ranging...
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£29/hr
5.0
Emily B
Experienced English Literature tutor
My name is Emily. I have been qualified as an English secondary school teacher for four years and I have also completed over a year of one-to-one tutoring. I teach the AQA GCSE English Language and Literature exam curriculum. I can provide lessons on the GCSE texts: An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and Power and Conflict poetry.I recently spent a year teaching in Australia where I gained experience teaching students at primary level. Therefore, I would be happy to tutor younger students and support them in the improvement of their English and literacy skills.I am a friendly, patient...
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£31/hr
5.0
Maisie J
Passionate English Literature tutor
Hello there!I am a recent graduate from The University of Sheffield, where I achieved a first-class degree in Psychology. I am currently continuing my education with a master's degree in psychological research methods with advanced statistics. During my time at university, I often helped my peers edit their essays, regardless of their course, and assisted them in improving the structure and clarity of their work.I have successfully helped students improve their grades by focusing on key areas such as research methods and structuring 16-mark questions, which I believe are crucial for achieving high...
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£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+English Literature Tutoring? Look no further!
I lived abroad for many years teaching in the British School of Rio de Janeiro and have experience teaching KS2, KS3, GCSE and IB students. I have also taught University Level classes in pedagogy and the art of teaching. I have experience working with SEN children and encouraging those with learning difficulties to reach their full potential. During my time at the British School I taught Key Stage 3 ICT we covered topics like video making, podcasts, spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, e-safety, communications, project management, hardware and software, using a variety of different software...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English Literature Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English Literature
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£39/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced English Literature tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£60/hr
4.9
Myles M
English Literature Tutor- Making English Great Again! (QTS,PGCE) GCSE
A culturally aware, qualified teacher, who is passionate about sharing knowledge. I studied English for over 12 years which culminated in a 2.1 in English Literature and Media and A's at GCSE and A Level. My teacher training was completed in a secondary school awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in South West London. This school is the 'second highest performing boys school in London'. I have also previously taught in a private English language school in Shanghai and at a public secondary school in Daegu. I have the highest repeat student ratio of all qualified teachers on the website (222 students/3950+hours)....
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