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£47/hr
5.0
Laroux H
Experienced English Literature tutor.
I am an English teacher with eight years’ experience teaching from KS2 to KS5 and five years’ experience tutoring students online and in person.I teach English at KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level, including Year 6 SATs preparation, GCSE English and A-Level Literature. I have worked with students studying for AQA and Edexcel exams. I also support students with GCSE texts including An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, Othello, Jekyll and Hyde, and A Streetcar Named Desire.In sessions, I use worksheets, question-and-answer activities, revision tasks and exam-style practice questions. We work through mark schemes to ...
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English Literature teacher
I hold a Master's degree in English Literature and have 18 years of experience teaching English as a Foreign Language. I specialize in teaching English from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency) levels, preparing students for Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, GESE, and IELTS examinations.In my sessions, I prioritize creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment tailored to individual needs. By connecting English language concepts with real-world contexts, I help students improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills while fostering a love for the subject.In addition to my EFL experience,...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English Literature Highly experienced, friendly tutor
I am an experienced educator and current Education Consultant for the Department for Education, which enhances the effectiveness of my lessons. I specialise in Psychology but also offer tutoring in Entrance Exams, English, Maths, Science, Health, and Humanities for students from age 5 to university level, including KS2, GCSE, and A-Level. In my sessions, I focus on interactive and engaging methods, incorporating humour and student interests to create a supportive learning environment. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also fosters deeper understanding and retention of key concepts. ...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English Literature
I bring over twenty years of international experience, having worked in nine countries with learners and professionals from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.GCSE English Language/Literature Teaching concentrates on critical analysis, language techniques, structure and commentary.In GCSE English, past papers provide experience of real exam demands and a variety of question styles. I also give particular attention to sentence structure, paragraphs and punctuation, following recent examiner comments.At A level, I teach History, focusing on: The Tudors, The Stuarts,The French Revolution Russian...
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£63/hr
4.8
Myles M
English Literature Tutor- Making English Great Again! (QTS,PGCE) GCSE
I am a qualified teacher with a background in English Literature and Media, holding a 2:1 degree and A's at both GCSE and A Level. My training was completed at an 'Outstanding' secondary school in South West London, known as the second highest performing boys’ school in the country. I have also gained international experience by teaching in a private English language school in Shanghai and a public secondary school in Daegu. I have been one of the highest performing tutors on Tutorful for several years, averaging 18 lessons per student. I specialise in helping students build their confidence a...
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£50/hr
5.0
John H
Experienced English Literature tutor
Hi, I’m John, I’m 23 and I’m currently studying law at Demontfort University. I have been tutoring now for almost two years mainly in maths from KS1 up to GCSE and have developed the knowledge and skills to be able to tailor my lessons to best suit the student as no one style will work best for everyone. For example, some students may benefit from shorter lessons, some may benefit from taking the lessons at a much slower pace, some may prefer to just dive straight into questions and many other factors that we will be able to identify together and use to customise the lesson to best suit the stude...
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