Maisie Shepherd

I began tutoring as a second-language French tutor five years ago, and then moved into English language and literature tutoring to educate pre-GCSEs to A-Level students. I have taught students with low interest, low confidence and low knowledge & experience in English, and the most rewarding thing about my career is seeing these same pupils soar with knowledge and passion for English just a year or two later. Like many lessons, my hours often include explanations, followed by tasks to implement what has been learned. Quick whizzes over what we have accomplished last time, particularly when it comes to literary techniques, as well as homework, will take priority when necessary. I am also rather good at making and drawing out comparisons to aid understanding, especially when (i personally feel) that, sometimes, the syllabus and the way officials want teachers to teach the syllabus make learning far more complicated than it needs to be. Whilst all that sounds wordy and boring, I really like to ensure that my lessons are always full of fun. It is so important that children are engaged with their learning materials, simply because their performance is automatically improved. Confidence is key: it's a phrase that is extremely true. Improving student confidence inside and outside the classroom is the first step to making a student more confident in their abilities, and the results are immediate. I love seeing students gleam and shine when their confusion is unravelled and they finally start to smile at the whiteboard and love their subject.