Creative and friendly secondary English tutor with background in drama

Are you looking for a creative, friendly, laid-back tutor to help with secondary school level English? I'm Hannah, and I will help your child unlock their potential through personalised lessons and feedback on their English work, using my background in drama and experience in 1-2-1 English tutoring to support pupils in all areas of English.

Having left secondary school in Scotland with seven Highers and an A in Advanced Higher English in 2019, as well as having experienced studying online during the pandemic while at university, I understand the challenges facing students studying in Scotland right now. I am currently completing an MLitt in Theatre Studies at the University of Glasgow, and I have a first class BA(Hons) Drama and Contemporary Performance from Manchester Metropolitan University. I have been tutoring English with GoStudent since May 2023, and before that I worked as a drama tutor and youth theatre facilitator in Inverness from-My drama background informs my tutoring, as I aim to bring some flair to lessons, while balancing fun with learning!

My teaching style focuses on identifying gaps in students' knowledge and skillsets, and facilitating a student-focused approach in which I work with the student to explore the techniques that are right for them, cultivating teaching which engages students in English by linking it to their other interests. I maintain open communication with the students and their parents/guardians, making sure the skills we develop in lessons compliment the material being covered in school, helping pupils to work towards tangible goals.

I am particularly skilled in helping students who lack confidence with essay-writing or exam skills, helping them to develop close reading and writing skills by providing differentiated frameworks based on their level. At lower secondary school (S1-S3), I initially work with pupils to identify areas of literacy in which they are least confident, targeting them specifically while simultaneously supporting overall curriculum aims of encouraging literature appreciation and creative development. For older pupils (S4-S6), I let them identify their strengths and weaknesses, targeting areas of SQA assessment that are particularly difficult for them and building confidence in specific skills.

Outside of tutoring I am an avid film and theatre buff, baker and piano player!