English Literature, All Levels, All Boards - taught by London based theatre director

From 89 C$ /h

A professionally trained theatre director, I have made a career out of working with text by bringing it to life.

As a tutor, I look to find ways of helping students do just this. In my classes I work with students to unlock the texts they are studying - honing their analytical skills, providing them with a deeper thematic understanding in order to achieve their academic objectives.

English Literature, though, is both a subject for school and for life and I believe the best way of achieving top grades is to cultivate a genuine excitement about literature - from Shakespeare to Steinbeck.

My classes, therefore, though rigorous, will never be boring and I hope that by the end my students will share Haruki Murakami's opinion that “the most important thing we ever learn at school is the fact that the most important things can’t be learned at school”.

Location

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Around City of Westminster, United Kingdom

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Aside from tutoring I am a theatre director, working in London and around the UK.

My work has been staged at some of the country's most prestigious venues and reviewed favourably by newspapers such as The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Observer, The Daily Mail and many more.

My most recent show in November 2022 was listed by The Observer as the 6th Best Play in the UK for 2022.

Education

Educated at Newcastle University (receiving a 2:1 BA (Hons)) before completing an MA at Orange Tree Theatre in Theatre Directing (Distinction).

A - Level - A in Politics, A in History, A* English Literature

Experience / Qualifications

I have been a professional tutor since 2014, helping numerous pupils get into Russell Group universities.

As an acting coach I have helped candidates get into drama schools including RADA, Guildhall, Mountview and Oxford School of Speech and Drama.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

English for adults

School

English as a second language (esl)

Literature

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Lessons start at 1 hour in length, with longer lessons available if required. Lessons are structured according to the needs of the student; this can be working alongside their class syllabus to support them with progress at school, tackling an area or subject they are specifically struggling with, or helping them prepare for national exams such as GCSEs.

I provide feedback after every lesson and detailed progress reports every six months for each student.

I primarily offer online lessons as I have found this works well for me and my students, but in some cases I do teach face-to-face depending on location and availability within London.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have - I look forward to speaking with you soon!

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Key Topics:

Reading and Analysis: Students will read novels, short stories, poems, and plays, analyzing their themes, characters, and narrative techniques.
Writing Skills: Focus on writing clear, structured essays, creative works, and analytical responses.
Grammar and Syntax: Reinforcement of language rules, sentence structure, and proper usage to improve writing clarity.
Vocabulary Development: Expanding vocabulary through readings, discussions, and word exercises.
Literary Criticism: Introduction to literary theory and critical analysis methods.
Public Speaking: Developing oral communication skills through presentations and group discussions.
Course Objectives: By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Analyze and interpret complex texts from various genres.
Write coherent and persuasive essays with clear arguments.
Improve their grammar, vocabulary, and writing style.
Express ideas effectively in both written and spoken forms.
Understand the historical and cultural context of the literature they study.

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✅ Use common time expressions like already, yet, just, ever, never, for, and since

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