Emily

I am a highly skilled and enthusiastic English Teacher and leader with over 15 years experience in secondary education and a First Class Degree in English Language and Literature. I have a proven track record of excellent GCSE English Language and Literature results and an excellent understanding of relevant exam criteria. My expert pedagogical knowledge means that I know how best to help students to retain, retrieve and apply knowledge in order to be highly successful in their exams.

Tutoring Experience

• Excellent knowledge of GCSE exam specifications to teach HOW to achieve the best possible grade.
• Currently exam marking for AQA English Literature, giving valuable insight.
• Extensive experience delivering 1:1 and small group tutoring interventions.
• Highly skilled in effective curriculum planning for large and diverse English department.
• Strong understanding of how to help students to remember, retrieve and recall key information - crucial for GCSE exam situations.

Tutoring Approach

I am a warm and personable individual with a passion for working with young people and supporting them to progress rapidly. I am very quick to identify gaps in knowledge/skills and adapt my planning, resources and delivery to the needs of the individual. I am confident that I can support you/your child to achieve their personal best.