Oxford-educated English tutor providing academic support to students of all age groups

I am educated to Masters level and also hold an Oxford undergraduate degree in English Language & Literature. I have tutored KS3, GCSE, A-Level and Undergraduate English for 10 years, also providing support with UCAS applications and personal statements. In particular, I can provide help with Oxbridge applications, and interview preparation. I cover a range of areas, including help with coursework, and with specific course texts. I have extensive exam preparation experience and have had an excellent degree of success in improving students` grades, sometimes by several grade boundaries. To my great joy, the vast majority of my students have gone on to achieve A and A* grades at GCSE and A-Level.

I like to try and make English as accessible as possible for students, at the same time as being flexible with teaching approaches and injecting fun and relevancy into the subject. I frequently find that instigating discussion encourages students to become more confident in forming their own opinions, and to see things with fresher eyes.

Areas of focus:

- Practical criticism and literary analysis
- General essay support and feedback
- GCSE and A-Level syllabus support
- Exam preparation
- Historical context
- Literary theory and theoretical approaches
- Coursework
- Creative writing
- Literary debate and academic discussion