I'm Edward, a young professional working part-time in publishing. I studied English Literature at Durham University and graduated with a first-class degree; I'm now really keen to start my tutoring journey and share my passion for literature with other students from GCSE upwards.

I loved studying English Literature, but felt I could often have benefitted from a tutor to discuss what I'm studying and provide some extra motivation, encouraging me to read widely and explaining the relevance of what I was studying to wider trends in history, society, and culture. This extra-curricular interest in the subject is especially valuable when applying to university and preparing for the more independent-study focused parts of A Level exams.

I've read widely across the western canon, and am also well-versed in postcolonial and world literatures in translation, as well as contemporary literary fiction. I feel confident adapting lessons to the current needs of students across the curriculum, and am able to add contextual lessons to my teaching of set texts. I am currently based in central Manchester, and am happy to travel in-person to lessons where needed.

I don't currently have tutoring experience, but am confident explaining literary concepts and devices in an accessible, engaging manner, and am knowledgeable across the scope of the western canon, including contemporary and world literature. I'm incredibly keen to begin teaching, and know it is something I'll enjoy - colleagues and classmates have said my enthusiasm for learning is palpable, and I'm a good advocate for the value in studying English into later life.

As I don't yet have experience my prices are low, and I'd be happy to chat over message or the phone to discuss my suitability for you and your child or student.

I believe the best way to ensure long-term success in English literature is to foster an interest in the subject, and this includes encouraging reading and research outside of the classroom. I'm incredibly enthusiastic about the importance of literature (both classic and contemporary) and my enthusiasm is infectious to those I talk to. As well as examining the curriculum and working with a student to make sure it's fully understood, I believe it's important for each student to see the full value in their work; English gives you more than just an understanding of books: critical thinking skills, cultural literacy, and greater confidence in the written and spoken word are all linked to the subject and are essential in later life.

In giving students an appreciation of the full value of the subject and its links to other books or media they might be interested in, I want to generate an enthusiasm for the subject that will translate back to what they're studying in the classroom. As well as looking at what they're reading and working on, I'm able to discuss exam topics with them, planning and discussing practice papers and ensuring they feel prepared to put what they've learnt to the best use in their exams.