Ishbel Burn

As a student of English at the University of Oxford, and a private tutor with almost two years of experience, I have grown to appreciate the importance of conversation and active discussion in teaching, especially for a subject like English literature. My lessons, typically an hour long, tend to involve open discussion of a set reading or assignment, be it from school or from myself. This unscripted style allows for students to critically engage with the course content, vital for exceptional marks in final exams.

I have taught GCSE, A Level, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher English, with experience in both language and literature. My students perform well academically, and, perhaps more importantly, come out of their lessons with a genuine love for the subject and a desire to continue learning independently.