Hello! I'm a fully qualified English teacher (QTS and PGCE) and former Head of Department with 15 years experience teaching GCSE, iGCSE and A Level English. I am also a GCSE examiner for two major exam boards. I tutor online and in person around NG12 - I'm very happy to provide references from the lovely families I've worked with in Nottingham and online.

I absolutely love tutoring and building supportive working relationships with students: I have high expectations of what they can achieve and will go the extra mile to get them there!

Online lessons take place over Zooms/Teams/Google Meet, whatever works for you.

I have lots of experience in supporting students with SEND, particularly dyslexia and ADHD, and I really enjoy using my experience and a range of strategies to help them realise their potential.

I can support students with the following exam specifications: AQA GCSE English Language and Literature AQA A Level (Spec B) Literature iGCSE Pearson Edexcel English OCR A Level Literature

I like to build warm and friendly working relationships with students, while gently pushing and challenging them to reach their full potential.

Lessons are usually based around exam technique, working on how to structure paragraphs and full essays, and helping students express their ideas in writing. I use lots of model answers, live marking and practice questions to support students to understand the requirements of the exam and build their confidence.

I am also a big believer in teaching vocabulary, so that students are able to write in a way that accurately reflects their understanding and ideas.

All my lessons are bespoke and individualised, guided by the student and complimenting their school's approach. I also support students with revision strategies and preparing independently for any upcoming mocks and exams.

In terms of Literature texts, I have taught a huge range across GCSE and A Level: Shakespeare plays (Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Twelfth Night, Richard II, The Tempest), An Inspector Calls, Animal Farm, Jekyll and Hyde, A Christmas Carol, Power and Conflict poetry, The Great Gatsby, Gothic Literature, Blake's poetry etc.