Anuja Joshi

I have obtained an A* at GCSE English literature and language and an A at A-Level. Not only is my academic base strong but it is fuelled by my passion for the subject. I have taught in a primary school, scout group and have mentored GCSE students for one-to-one sessions in English, allowing them to grow and develop their literacy and analytical skills.

Main skills:
- advanced knowledge of complex texts including various plays and poems by Shakespeare, Chaucer and Marlowe
- versatile teaching experience with groups of students and individuals, allowing me to cater my abilities to enhance certain skills
- excellent understanding and knowledge of poetry and relevant poets including Byron, Shelley, Keats and others

What I will offer:
- lessons based on individual’s goals, interests and literary aims
- informal/formal teaching style best suited to student’s preference
- aims for the lesson, for example to develop analytical skills and constructive feedback to ensure improvement
- creative, fun, interactive and effective lessons allowing the student to develop and learn necessary skills to advance in the subject
- lessons catered to all ranges of abilities, whether you’re looking to get your grades up or just looking for something that will sharpen your knowledge!

Content and structural aspects of lessons:
The content learnt can be catered to the preference of the student. This will be dependant on what the weaker areas of the student are.
I will aim to teach:
- analysis skills
- the ability to develop a perceptive and thoughtful argument to an essay
- spelling, punctuation and grammar
- the ability to identify different language techniques, e.g. similies, metaphor, plosives, use of verbs
- proficiency in reading and writing
- creative writing and article writing
- confidence with poetry and techniques
Lessons will be flexible and will include recommendations for materials to use for practicing

Why you should learn English language / literature?

The study of English explores fascinating elements of both literature and language. How we communicate, how words and language have developed, and what this means for us and society. Studying English literature and language gives you the tools to analyse the spoken and written word critically and creatively.