Laura J

My Passion & How I Inspire

The subjects that I loved at school always had a teacher who was equally passionate about the subject they taught. My main approach to tutoring is to use my passion for English Literature and Shakespeare to engage students in a way that also sparks a love for the subject.

This, for me, is the key to success in learning and allows students to naturally gain confidence in the subject, which in turn will

directly influence their success. By getting students to feel comfortable with all genres of literature and the English language, I work with them to explore the texts thoroughly and teach them the correct exam techniques to achieve strong results.

My years of studying English and working in Marketing have also made me a stickler for grammar and spelling, so I can confidently advise and guide people towards good essay writing techniques in both the academic and professional realms.

I specialise particularly in Shakespeare, so if you have a ā€˜fear of Shakespeareā€™, I am your girl...no matter who you are, I will get you buzzing about the ā€˜Great Bardā€™!

My Experience

4 years in Theatre Marketing ā€“ London and Sydney

Assistant teaching in a London Independent School this Summer

Subjects That I Teach

  • English
  • English - GCSE
  • Essay Writing
  • Essay Writing - GCSE

My Qualifications

Shakespeare Studies MA, Distinction ā€“ University of Royal Holloway

English Literature and Philosophy BA (Hons) 2:1 ā€“ University of Warwick

A Levels: English Literature (A), Latin (A), Philosophy (A) AS Levels: English Literature (A), Latin (A), Philosophy (A), Psychology (A)

GCSEs: 4 (A*), 4 (A), 1 (B)

My Video Introduction

Fun fact

I once shook hands with Nelson Mandela!