English qualifications at GCSE, A-Level, and beyond are so versatile and useful for a variety of career paths. At the root of the subject, it is really about understanding language and subtextual meaning. Many students have this skill but struggle to apply it. I offer tutoring sessions with a focus on skills and knowledge whilst building confidence and appreciation.


Tutoring takes a focus around working through the strength that a student may already have and using that as a means to access the skills which may be more difficult. We utilize a variety of resources, methods and tools to ensure students are able to reach their full potential and approach their exams with confidence.


  • Year 9 students - focus on generic analysis and writing skills. Essay writing will be an important skill, as well as poetry analysis and creative writing.


  • GCSE prep sessions - Summer sessions which will cover the basics of GCSE English Literature and English Language to ensure students begin year 10 with confidence and understanding. This can be helpful for students who have anxiety around English and may want to recap fundamental skills.


  • Year 10 and 11 students - Revision and recap of previously taught content. We will cover all of the Literature exam texts with a focus on how to approach exam questions and write essays with calm confidence. We will also explore the Language papers and how best to answer these using frameworks and clear structures based on the mark scheme.


  • Sixth form prep sessions - Covering a variety of the basic knowledge required for students to feel confident accessing A Level English content.

  • Year 12 and 13 students - We will cover key texts that are explored during English Literature, Language or Lang/Lit A Levels. Also we will explore the sophisticated essay style required at A Level, critical theories to incorporate and the advanced context of each of the texts. We also offer coursework support for students struggling with this aspect of the course.


  • University prep sessions - Summer sessions which will cover the basics of undergraduate English Literature and English Language to ensure students begin University with confidence and understanding. This can be helpful for students who have anxiety around English and may want to recap fundamental skills ahead of this next step.