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9 English Literature tutors in Reading:
£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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£59/hr
5.0
Robert P
Experienced, qualified English Literature, VR and NVR teacher
Online teaching only I am an experienced and qualified graduate teacher at KS2 and KS3 level with many years' practice of teaching and preparing pupils for entrance exams to independent and state grammar schools.The importance of a sympathetic and patient approach is an essential quality that I have recognised and practised over a number of years. Pupils will find learning easier if they enjoy the work they are doing. Building confidence in pupils is vital as is ensuring that they understand the work and can thereby express their own ideas and not rely on memory alone. One-to-one teaching is the...
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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
Martina M
Expert English Literature tutor
Since 2015, I have worked as both a private tutor and a schoolteacher, teaching predominantly Spanish and English to students of all ages and abilities in person and online.Given my lifelong love of language, I studied Spanish and English Literature at GCSE, achieving grades A* and A respectively, and at A-level, achieving grades B and A* respectively.In 2015, I took my studies a step further at the University of Reading. It was then, in my first year, that I began tutoring, initially with no plans to pursue teaching in the long run. Before long, however, I had developed a passion for it, accumulating...
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£47/hr
5.0
Nicole G
Knowledgeable English tutor English Literature English tutor
I am a qualified English teacher by trade who loves to understand the needs and knowledge gaps of the students I work with. I like to treat people as the individuals that they are and to meet them where they are at. Often students who look for tutoring support lack confidence. I love to help build confidence as well as capability and I firmly believe that students can achieve their goals if they have a good work ethic and targeted support.My teaching style is to create a relaxed, yet purposeful atmosphere where students can feel comfortable. My teaching methodology is to focus on developing the...
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English Literature teacher
I am a friendly, creative and professional tutor who recognises that everyone learns in a different way, and encourages students to enjoy what they are doing by conveying my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. With a Masters degree in English Literature and eighteen years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language, I have a continuing interest in teaching students to read, speak and write the English language well. As an EFL teacher in and outside the UK, I have considerable experience in teaching the English language at all levels and to speakers of many different languages,...
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£108/hr
5.0
Lee J
Eton-educated English Literature tutor specialising in entrance exams
I am an Eton-educated graduate of Trinity College Dublin working as a full-time private tutor in London. I have built up a huge amount of experience tutoring and mentoring children from ages 6-16 and have chosen to specialise particularly in entrance tests in English, maths & reasoning from 7+ to 11+, ISEB pre-tests, Common Entrance, interview preparation, and GCSE (English).I have had great success in helping students gain admission to the top London independent & grammar schools, such as Highgate, City of London and Latymer, as well as the preparing and gaining admission the country's top schools...
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£24/hr
5.0
Timothy J
Excellent English Literature tutor
I am an A-levelteacher of English Literature and Theatre Studies with 40 years experience, and hold an English Literature degree from St Peter's College, Oxford, and a PGCE from Southampton University. As might be expected, I have taught virtually every Shakespeare play and a good deal of exciting modern poetry and drama. During my career I have directed around fifty plays, from Aristophanes and Euripides to Beckett and Brecht, Churchill and Kane.For 25 years I was Head of English in a large Sixth Form College, and have a lot of experience in ensuring marking standards are maintained across A level...
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Your teaching has really helped me get better at literature analysis so quickly. I feel a lot more confident now and actually enjoy studying it. Thank you for explaining things so clearly and making the lessons engaging!
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2nd Nov 2025
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24th Oct 2025
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Sofia has been an amazing tutor consistently supporting me in my current English studies. I am so grateful to have such detailed advice and constructive criticism as it has consolidated and deepened my textual understanding and essay structure. Lessons are always enjoyable,engaging, and informative, further instilling greater confidence in my work. As a result, I feel my skills have significantly improved and I am more confident in my work than ever before. I genuinely look forward to lessons and the support Sofia has given me from personal essay feedback to revision resources in exam periods, all contribute to my growing confidence and ability in English.
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10th Oct 2025
Hetty F
Hetty is brilliantly thorough and focused. Our son likes her as she is making him feel at ease on a topic that can be a little intimidating at times. He sees her enthusiasm and she conveys it naturally which in return gets him engaged far more than usual. Her method is gentle but keeping the kids in check with regular communications and follow ups. She is a great tutor…
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9th Oct 2025
Jessica B
We were very happy with the consistent manner in which Jessica tutored our son during the two years leading to his GCSE exams. Our son was at a 5 and 6 for Eng Lit and Eng. He ended up achieving an 8 and 9, respectively. Our son was encouraged by Jessica throughout his learning period. Jessica was always on time, quick to respond to messages and available to reschedule the lesson times when needed. We highly recommend her. Thank you very much Jessica!
Shiva S
4th Oct 2025
Samantha C
Sam has been a great tutor, as her lessons have been very organized and engaging. Would recommend!
Oliver H
4th Sep 2025
Linda T
Great teacher! Very focused on the needs of the student. Just started but already improving our daughter’s confidence.
Laura P
1st Sep 2025
Aileen L
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her sessions with Aileen. She helped her distill the singular features and characteristics of English texts and interpret their significance. She also worked tirelessly in improving my daughter's written form so she could display her arguments more effectively. She was kind and supportive and instrumental in her exam success. Thank you
Noemi W
27th Aug 2025
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