Charlie

I recently completed my PhD with the School of English and the School of Performance & Cultural Industries at the University of Leeds. My research explored intercultural hybridity, through case studies of contemporary dance in East Africa. I also have a longstanding professional practice as a theatre director. On top of this, my background in English has gifted me with advanced spelling, grammar and syntax knowledge. I am as passionate about teaching and guiding students to achieve their very best, as I am about literature, drama and dance. I have taught students with a variety of learning difficulties, had many diverse intercultural experiences, and enjoy working with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Tutoring Experience

My teaching and tutoring experience is wide-ranging, from primary school English, Arts and Humanities in school settings, to tutoring GCSE pupils, to teaching undergraduates in English Literature and Performance Studies at the University of Leeds. I am equally happy teaching in person and online. I guided nervous 1st year BA students through an introductory English Literature course online during the early days of the pandemic. I also have ample experience in marking BA level assessments and in proofreading essays and applications.

Tutoring Approach

I take a student-centred active learning approach, tailoring my tactics and resources to suit individual learning styles. I also find that taking time to understand a student's learning motivations and goals is key to ensuring a productive tutoring session. I aim to be approachable and supportive, whilst encouraging students to stretch themselves. In my preparations and planning, I also ensure that I am very familiar with the course content and assessment criteria.

Teaching testimonials:

"Charlie is a gifted educator. She is attentive to students' needs and has an admirable grasp of ICT and learning technologies. Student feedback on her teaching was universally positive, noting her approachability, professionalism, and engagement." - Associate Professor of English

"Charlie set students at ease by enabling a calm, trusting, and supportive learning environment through her approachable and welcoming demeanour, which in turn encouraged dialogue and group participation from the get-go." - Professor of English

"Charlie demonstrates an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly at a level appropriate to the learning needs of the students and in the context of their academic journey overall" - Lecturer in Performance Studies