Ethan Butler

English doesn't have to be boring. The most fun I had in school was theorizing and exploring narratives and stories, to uncover the implicit meaning underneath. There are no wrong answers!

Understanding the artistic and thematic value of language is , without a doubt, the most important part of it. Emotions, tragedies, romance, even just plain old life itself has been conveyed through the medium of text for thousands of years. These critical thinking and analytical skills are transferrable into almost any job role, and help set up students for life with a better ability to express themselves, verbal and written.

Utilising online tutorage, I try to keep my lessons fresh and entertaining. You can't teach someone who has no interest - make them interested. Following books and texts from the curriculum, my students will cover all grounds with me - we will explore the Author, the text itself, the time period, the medium of the story (book, poem, etc.) and its overarching themes, and ultimately, how they all tie together to craft the narrative.

I love getting lost in stories, and I hope to pass on this appreciation to the next generation.