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Town/city/borough Lewes, Woodthorpe
English Lessons
verified Verified data time 2 years teaching experience Response rate <strong>100%</strong> Response rate 100%
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£50/hr
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Stow (Shropshire)
Leintwardine
Hoptonheath
Bucknell
Brampton Bryan
Bedstone
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Level of the lessons
Secondary school
GCSE
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Adults
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Literature and Creative Writing specialist with PhD and over 5 years' academic teaching experience

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- Teacher and creative writing practitioner with a PhD in English and over 5 years' teaching experience in universities, schools and further education, including two years as a full-time lecturer in American Literature and American Studies.

- Available to teach ages ranging from Key Stage 4 up to adult learners.

- Friendly and approachable with an emphasis on student welfare and individual learning styles

- Specialises in sharing academic techniques outside the academy, making complex ideas accessible, and helping students with transitions into higher or further education.

- Internationally published poet with wide-ranging publishing industry experience including audiobooks and small presses

- Available for in-person and online sessions

- Up-to-date DBS check

- Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy

Available to teach and advise on:

- English Literature
- Creative Writing (for school English Language curriculum and for individuals pursuing creative writing for themselves)
- American Studies
- Film and Media Studies
- UCAS and other personal statements
- general spelling, grammar and writing style

Also available for proofreading and copywriting services.

Based in East Sussex and able to travel.

Please get in touch to discuss my rates, experience and availability - all questions are welcome.
Tom in a nutshell
Available for online and in-person sessions.

Teaching style:

In a typical first session I meet with the student for a friendly discussion of their learning style, learning aims, and learning focus (e.g. which subject/text/curriculum they are working on). I then plan a series of workshops tailored to the student’s needs and approach, taking into account conditions such as dyslexia. I prioriti...
Available for online and in-person sessions.

Teaching style:

In a typical first session I meet with the student for a friendly discussion of their learning style, learning aims, and learning focus (e.g. which subject/text/curriculum they are working on). I then plan a series of workshops tailored to the student’s needs and approach, taking into account conditions such as dyslexia. I prioritise making ideas clear and accessible, explaining complex concepts and making sure the student feels included in the learning process.

Teaching experience:

Currently a freelance tutor and lecturer; projects include writing a lecture aimed at sixth formers for the British Association for American Studies, and organising a creative writing workshop for adults in collaboration with Sussex University

University lecturer (American Studies), University of Sussex

University tutor (English and American Studies), University of Sussex

Creative writing tutor and workshop leader with Sussex Writes

Developing classroom materials for Collected Works CIC

PhD tutor with The Brilliant Club

Education and qualifications
Education and qualifications
PhD English
Doctorate
Education and qualifications
MA Modern and Contemporary Literature
Master's degree (M)
Education and qualifications
BA English
Bachelor's Degree
Languages
English
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