I think of tutoring like a conversation (the fancy educationalist word is ādialogic), and that exchange starts before we meet. After speaking with the family I ask for writing samples before our first session so I can perform a diagnostic exercise and assess strengths, weaknesses and potential objectives. Each session is then structured around developing close reading and analytical skills as well as reviewing written work; sessions always combine something analytical and some kind of writing task, be that free writing, planning, drafting etc. Iām always available outside of sessions to proofread work, which then scaffolds the next meeting as it gives us a platform to build on. I aim to deliver a bespoke programme designed make students more confident thinkers and writers.
My Experience
Iāve been tutoring English Literature, English Language and academic writing for over eleven years. In that time Iāve covered a variety of educational levels ranging from 11+ and 13+ entrance exams through to GCSE, A-Level, undergraduate and post-graduate students. Iāve also mentored students writing dissertations, and Iāve guided tutees through university applications. Iāve helped clients successfully apply ā and thrive ā at schools such as Eton, St Paulās Girls School and City of London; Iāve also home schooled several students, predominantly for A-Level. Iām familiar with all major exam boards for GCSE and A-Level, including Cambridge IGCSE first language English.
Subjects That I Teach
PAT
Dissertation
Dissertation - A-Level
Dissertation - 11+
English
English - A-Level
English - 11+
Essay Writing
Essay Writing - A-Level
Essay Writing - 11+
Mentoring
Mentoring - A-Level
Mentoring - 11+
My Qualifications
PhD in American Literature, University of Wales Swansea, 2000-2004
BA Hons in American Studies, University of Wales Swansea, 1995-1999
MSc in Digital Education, University of Edinburgh, 2014-present
