Having graduated in English Language and Literature from Oxford University I subsequently studied law with the College of Law, coming third in my year on the Common Professional Exam and gaining a distinction in the Legal Practice Course. I qualified and worked as a city solicitor before training as a teacher.
I am the author of a highly respected study and revision guide for GCSE English Literature and the co-author of another; and a successful revision workbook for A Level English Literature. I also have been employed by a publishing house to produce a range of online teaching materials and schemes of work for Key Stage 3.
I home tutor my own children, the eldest of whom sat his first three GCSE's at the age of l2, achieving A*'s. He completed his GCSE's by the age of 14, achieving mainly 9 or A* (with an A** in Further Maths); and by the age of 15 had sat two A Levels in each of which he gained an A*, taking this to a total of five A levels at A* by the age of 16. My younger children obtained four GCSE's at grade 9 while in year 9. I also have an excellent track record as a tutor going back over fifteen years, helping students to achieve high grades in public exams, including entrance exams, and therefore to attend the school or university of their choice.
I have a Master's degree in Education from Durham University and a BA/MA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University. I have worked in both private and state schools in England, France and Germany teaching up to A Level. This includes teaching English as foreign language in two French secondary schools using French as the language of instruction. I am an experienced senior examiner for English Literature GCSE and the International GCSE; and have also examined English Language GCSE, English Literature A Level and the International O Level, being consistently assessed as an A-grade examiner. I have worked as an examiner in Law for International A Level.
I believe that the key to effective tuition is to tailor the teaching to the pupil; and that all pupils can succeed given the appropriate level of motivation and instruction. I provide a course of tuition designed to meet the individual's needs using his or her interests to stimulate further development.
Languages | English (British), French, German, Latin |
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Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
References Available | On File |
. | 1994 | Masters | English Language and Literature BA and MA (Oxford University); subsequently CPE and LPC in law (College of Law); MA with Qualified Teacher Status (Durham). | |
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. | 1990 | School | A level grade A English Literature, French and History. S Level English Literature and French. Subsequently AS Level German grade A. |
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