I have a passion for English literature and thoroughly enjoyed studying the subject at GCSE and A Level. I studied text (Shakespeare, Chaucer, Novel e.g To Kill a Mockingbird, Juno and the Paycock and poetry e.g. Heaney, Thomas Hardy)

I have tutored KS3 English for a year as part of a mentoring scheme in secondary school and I have also provided guidance and advice to students of GCSE up Third level students.

For classes, I will ask in advance what the student is currently studying so that I can prepare the materials and texts in order to utilise the class time effectively. I will go through the material and any particular areas of difficulty in meticulous detail and answer any questions the student may have. I will use mindmaps for character/scene analysis, give detailed explanations of how to use critical analysis in essays and deconstruct poetry/text to explain plot points and writing techniques, meaning the student will gain confidence in understanding Literature and find it less daunting.

I will give the student the time they need to understand the subject and provide a friendly, easy learning environment.