Jonas Petrokas

My name is Jonas Petrokas, and I’m a Year 12 student at Longsands Academy studying A-level English Language and Literature, with a target grade of A. I’m offering affordable, online GCSE English Language tutoring to help students improve their skills and boost their exam confidence. Having recently completed my own GCSEs and achieving two 9’s in English, I understand the exam techniques, mark schemes, and revision strategies needed to achieve top grades. I myself managed to utilise relevant resources and revision techniques to boost my grade from a 6 in the mocks to a 9. Within lessons, I intend to structure them like so:

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing
-Question Breakdown – Understanding each question and what examiners look for.
-Mark Schemes & Past Papers – Using real examples to improve answers.
-Answer Structuring – How to organise responses effectively.
-Common Mistakes – What to avoid for higher marks.

Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives
-Breaking Down Questions – Step-by-step guidance on each section.
-Comparing Texts – Techniques for success in comparison questions.
-Writing Tasks – Structuring opinion pieces and articles.
-Examiner Expectations – Learning from high-mark responses.

My Personal Experience & Advice
-How I Improved from a Grade 6 to a 9 – Strategies that worked for me.
-Practical Tips – Managing time, annotating effectively, and tackling tricky questions.
-Exam Mindset – Staying calm and confident in the real exam.

Resources & Practice
-Access to Useful Materials – Sharing revision guides, model answers, and videos
-Past Paper Practice – Working through questions at the student’s pace with feedback.
-Exam Techniques – How to approach different question types efficiently.

It is important to note that every lesson will be tailored to the students individual needs.