Lydia Durham

Hi there, I’m Lydia. I am a Masters student studying Prose Fiction at University of East Anglia based in Dorset, UK.

I am passionate about all forms of writing, both creative and critical. I hope to help students understand the complex terminology of the Assessment Objectives, allowing pupils to gain marks from all areas of the Marking Criteria. I am patient and understand that every student will learn in a different manner - so will tailor my lessons to suit their needs. I appreciate close-word analysis and I am very excited to enjoy some deep conversations about literature with my students!

I am especially capable of helping students prepare for exams, understanding that it can be an emotional and challenging time in their lives. I hope to give my students confidence in their knowledge, enabling them to complete their exams to the best of their ability. I plan to help students by first understanding their individual learning styles, and tailoring my teaching programme with exercises that will most engage the student. During lessons, I like to combine quizzes, lectures and written exercises to ensure that all students find an area that helps them revise most when independently learning.

Regarding my knowledge of the curriculum, I am well-versed with the AQA exam board, which involves Shakespeare, 19th Century Novel, Modern Drama and Poetry. My specialisms include Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, An Inspector Calls and Poetry. Please feel free to contact me if you study Edexcel, as I have experience with this board too!