First Class English graduate and experienced tutor offering bespoke GCSE, A-Level & 11+ English lessons

Methodology

When it comes to teaching, I like to make sure that I am catering to your individual needs and that's why each lesson is unique and bespoke to you - just tell me the topic or area you wish to focus on and I will provide the lesson plan, teaching materials and knowledge. I previously taught GCSE English Literature and Language, A-Level English Literature and Language and 11+ English with a leading tuition company based in Liverpool and have tutored students between the ages of 10 and 19. A typical lesson usually focuses on one specific part of a syllabus, e.g. a particular poem from a GCSE Literature anthology or a particular style of writing. I will always ask you prior to the session if there is a specific topic or area that you would like to focus on. I begin with a short starter activity to get you thinking and from there onwards I guide you through the topic. This may include: analysing texts, making character profiles, connecting quotes with themes, short writing or comprehension tasks, match up games and timed questions. I like to mark your work with you, talking through what you did well and where you went wrong. When I am going through your work with you, I like to use the exam board mark schemes, highlighting the different requirements needed for you to reach your target grade.