SEND Friendly Qualified English and Drama Teacher with QTS and PGCE offering lessons in English

Since 2018, I have worked as a Private Tutor and hold a First-Class Honours BA in English & Drama a PGCE in Secondary English. My teaching journey spans public and private schools across three continents, enriching my approach with a broad, culturally informed perspective. I hold the qualifications to teach students from primary school through to tertiary level and am qualified and experienced in teaching students of diverse abilities, including those with SEND needs. I also offer targeted support for entrance exams and coursework, focusing on clear, structured responses and effective communication. I have experience across multiple national and international exam boards including and am proud to have a 100% pass rate for all my students!

In our first lesson, I will conduct a thorough assessment tailored to your child’s exam board, current grades, and interests. This enables me to design a personalised scheme of work for each unit or subject, which I share with you. I also create customised grade trackers so progress can be continuously monitored and celebrated.

Below is a summary of what I cover for each level of English:
Primary Level English:
- Phonics and SPaG
- Reading comprehension and vocabulary building
- Creative and narrative writing
- Speaking and listening skills
- Storytelling and oral presentations

Secondary Level English Literature and Language:
- Literary analysis and Critical thinking
- Analysis and Inference skills
- Developing Sophisticated vocabulary and Writing techniques
- Creating and Delivering presentations, debates, speeches, and more
- Creative and Narrative Writing
- Formal and Informal Writing
- Writing and Reading Non-fictions texts
- Classic & Contemporary Poetry, Prose and Drama

Tertiary Level English:
- Dissertation focus
- Critical literary theory and analysis
- Research and academic writing skills
- Comparative literature studies
- Contemporary, classical, and postcolonial literature
- Poetry and Spoken Word
- History and Textualities
- Theatre and Playwright studies

Beyond Curriculum - Creativity & Communication:
My lessons go beyond exam preparation to develop a genuine passion for the English language. I incorporate activities such as:
- Debates and persuasive speaking
- Exploring different writing styles (e.g., journalism, scriptwriting, poe