Zael Ligertwood

Qualified and experienced English Language and Literature teacher with 9 years of experience in various secondary school roles: from Lead Practitioner, leading literacy, to coordinating the KS3 and KS4 curriculum and debate coaching. Teaches English from the 11+, Key Stage 3 through to GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level, across all major Exam Boards. SEN and EAL experience. Provides support for GCSE resits and literacy /oracy skills for young and adult learners.

I have a wealth of knowledge and skills to best teach English and explore the depth of the subject. Developing our literacy skills should be enjoyable: whether we are presenting our viewpoints, describing the world around us or unpicking writers' craft, my lessons are creative and filled with opportunities to think critically and collaboratively.

I am passionate about using oracy to build literacy: through debating and discussion, we can understand the ambiguities of language, infer multiple meanings, consider various personal responses and become better writers, readers, speakers and listeners.

Our sessions will begin by getting to know each other, your learning style, strengths and areas of development. From here I can decipher how best to support you build on these talents and work towards your goals. All personalised feedback is tailored to develop your literacy skills, build confidence for assessments and move to becoming self-assured communicators - skills crucial in our modern world, beyond the classroom. My enthusiasm for English, debating, reading and writing is bound to rub off on you.

I look forward to meeting you and working together.