Law with French Language Undergraduate teaching GCSE English Literature and Language and A-level English Literature

My teaching is built on a balance between two goals: helping students achieve the very highest grades (Grade 9/A*) in English and helping them develop skills that will stay with them long after the exam.

While exams are important, I believe the best results come when students truly understand the texts, ideas, and techniques behind the specification, rather than just memorising quotes or formulae. My lessons focus on helping students grasp the bigger concepts in literature and language, so they can think critically, analyse texts effectively, and craft thoughtful essays and responses with confidence.

This means students don’t just learn what to write in an exam, but also how to think, interpret, and argue in a more analytical and nuanced way. When this understanding is combined with strong exam technique, it often leads to much stronger essays and higher grades. Beyond exams, English helps students develop critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness—skills that are valuable for life.

Lessons are typically 1 hour, though longer sessions can be arranged if students want to cover multiple topics or practise exam-style questions in depth.

As a recent high-achieving student in essay-based subjects, I have strong familiarity with current GCSE and A-level English specifications and what examiners look for in top-level responses. I also provide structured revision materials, model essays, and frameworks to help students organise their thinking and approach analysis and writing tasks with confidence. I have been tutoring for a year.

My tutoring is ideal for GCSE and A-level students, particularly those who want to strengthen their understanding of literature and language, improve their analytical writing, and push their grades towards Grade 9/A* while developing skills that will last well beyond the classroom.

(P.S. Anyone can achieve top grades with the right tools — believe in yourself :) )