Gus

My main strength as a tutor is an ability to explain concepts dealing with question structure and exam technique, and help the student to internalise them while gaining their own confidence.

I teach English Literature and Language to all ages, from 7+ up to adult learners.

I have taken students through 7, 8, 11, and 13+ exam preparations, and GCSE and A-Level students since 2017. I have experience in all exam boards, as well as UKiSET.

I really enjoy trying to individualise lessons for the students specific needs and so will also try to probe personal interests and responses to material studied, as this makes for a much more enjoyable and painless learning process.
I am always keen to recommend or discuss specific books or authors of possible help or interest to students or parents. I aim to strike a balance between engaging, personal commitment to making the student see and realise an interest in reading and writing, alongside the necessity of navigating exam strictures and requirements without making them seem off-putting.