Fletcher Reid

With an A* in English Literature A Level and two grade 9s in GCSE English Literature and Language, I bring both proven subject mastery and a clear understanding of what top-band assessment actually demands. I know how to move beyond “good ideas” into the kind of precise, evidence-led analysis examiners reward: a sharp thesis, judicious quotation selection, and confident close reading of language, form, and structure. For A Level Literature, I can support students in developing sophisticated arguments, engaging with contextual and critical perspectives where appropriate, and sustaining a coherent line of interpretation across longer essays—without losing clarity or control.

At GCSE, having achieved two 9s in English Literature and English Language shows that I understand the distinct requirements of each course: the ability to analyse writer’s methods and effects in Literature, and the technical control, accuracy, and adaptability needed for Language. I can help students master exam technique—planning efficiently, selecting evidence carefully, and building responses that are tightly structured and mark-scheme focused—while also improving confidence with vocabulary, sentence craft, and clarity.

Studying law strengthens these skills further. Law demands close reading, rigorous reasoning, and the ability to evaluate competing interpretations—exactly the habits that elevate English essays from descriptive to genuinely insightful. I would bring a calm, methodical approach to lessons, break down difficult concepts into manageable steps, and provide specific, actionable feedback that helps students improve quickly and consistently.