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216 English Literature GCSE tutors:

£77/hr
5.0
Libby M
Qualified English Literature teacher
I am a highly experienced English A Level and GCSE teacher, tutor and examiner. My approach is very kind, thoughtful and patient. I believe one-to-one learning is a fantastic way for a student to see quick results, and I regularly see improved confidence levels after only a few lessons with me. Another benefit is, of course, that all lessons can be tailored specifically to each student’s need, and I pride myself on my ability to react and adapt quickly. I am very passionate about my subject and I am always excited to share this with my students. The most exciting part about studying English is t...
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£40/hr
5.0
Eleanor C
Inspiring English Literature tutor
I am a teacher of English Language and Literature, holding Qualified Teacher Status, with a PGCE in English from the University of East Anglia. I have experience teaching in both Comprehensive and Grammar Schools in England, working with students of a wide range of abilities and needs. I have taught at Key Stage Three, and at GCSE: I am knowledgeable about the National Curriculum and use it to inform my teaching practice. I have taught a wide range of exam boards at GCSE, including AQA, OCR, Edexcel and ICGSE (both CIE and Pearson). I have also examined English Language at GCSE, giving me extra...
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£36/hr
5.0
Lesley H
GCSE English Literature examiner for over 15 years
I am an experienced and qualified teacher of English and have examined SATs and currently examine GCSE for AQA and WJEC. I work for a company providing improvement courses to schools guaranteeing to raise pupil levels by at least one grade in a week. I can help your child to improve their grade through a thorough knowledge of the new specification papers and interesting specially tailored tutoring sessions. I am completely reliable, have a current CRB check and can tutor in your home. I have taught in secondary schools for over 5 years and tutored in schools at homes for 15 years. I am friendly...
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£40/hr
5.0
Jess H
Encouraging English Literature Tutor
Hello!I am an English language / literature tutor who recognises how important the subject is for building skills for later life, and not only will I push the student to achieve their highest potential, but also help to build the permanent skills of analysis and critical thinking.I am a first class honours university graduate of English highly passionate about providing the encouragement and support needed for the subject. I hope that students will enjoy my lessons just as much as I enjoy making them!I will encourage students to be interactive in my lessons, as memory and skills are built through...
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£31/hr
5.0
Simon O
GCSE KS3 Specialist in English Literature
I am a KS3 | GCSE | A-Level English specialist offering Grade A (GCSE) success. Whether it's analysing poetry, understanding Shakespeare, writing model GCSE essays or using semi-colons effectively, I can help you get the most out of English as a subject—and enjoy it at the same time!A typical lesson with me will depend on your specific tuition goals and needs. We might work together towards refining your exam, literary analysis or writing skills. Or you might want support with knowledge of a particular set text or subject topic. I am also able to set homework and give you regular feedback on y...
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£35/hr
4.9
Kayleigh W
Passionate and enthusiastic English Literature Tutor
I have been a teacher of both English Language and Literature for the past 5 years. I am proud to have been a help to a number of students who have gone on to successfully sit for their GCSEs. I am particularly experienced with the AQA GCSE exam format, but I am qualified to teach all exam boards.I am currently reading for my PhD at the University of York, where I am studying English romantic literature, with a particular focus on the study of Keats. I completed my PGCE at the University of Nottingham. However, I did my BA at the University of Malta as that is where I grew up before moving to the...
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