With 20 years of elite tutoring experience, I hold a PhD, Masters, and First Class Degree in English from UCL (Dean's List, English Dept Medal, Faculty Medal) and came top of my year. A former fellow at UCL, ranked among the top 10 universities globally, I was also an A-Level specialist examiner for one of the major examining boards for five years.

• 20 years of private tutoring experience preparing students for their examinations and elevating grades.
• Every year I have a number of students successfully achieve Oxbridge entrance, with 99% of students also placing at Russell Group universities.
• I am well-versed in all the major examination boards and their current requirements (OCR, Edexcel, AQA).
• I currently lecture on two Masters programmes but tutor privately in my spare time.
• I am very flexible and able to offer online sessions both during the day and in after-school hours.

• Although I have lectured at some of the UK's top institutions, I have a down to earth approach to my tutoring sessions and enjoy sharing my passion for literature with my students.
• I make good use of past papers and exemplars in my sessions, and as a former A-level examiner I am well-versed in elevating grades and helping students to achieve their full potential and meet their UCAS offer grades.
• I have worked privately as a tutor alongside my academic posts since completing my PhD and enjoy helping my students to achieve their academic goals.
• I pride myself on the excellent rapport I have with my students and their families, with many working with me across both their school and university studies for many years.

• I craft a curriculum specifically designed for each student's needs and progress, with no one-size-fits-all-approach. This is bespoke tutoring at the highest level, informed by my decades of experience as a tutor and lecturer.
• I offer a variety of locked exam papers and sample responses to enhance exam preparation. As a former examiner with a keen eye for knowing what it takes to get a the highest grades, I make sure to provide tips and tricks, and revision notes to help attain your grade ambitions.
• I teach exclusively online to create a focused environment for our sessions.
• I blend exam practice, close text reading, theme exploration, and feedback in every session, ensuring an enjoyable and innovative learning experience.
• I provide guidance and support for upcoming exams and interviews to enhance students' chances of securing positions in prestigious Russell Group Universities and Oxbridge

FEEDBACK:

• Tailored and Effective: previous feedback has commented on how I am noted for tailoring tuition to individual needs, helping students make "astounding personal progress", often elevating students by several grades.
• Engaging and Caring: Described as "warm" and "caring," with the ability to connect with students, including younger children who may struggle with concentration. Parents describe me as “reliable, punctual, and disciplined in her approach”.
• Results-Oriented: Parents have reported that I have helped their children to become more independent and confident in their work.