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Heather

Heather

I work in tutoring, teaching and PhD proof-reading. I am currently working in local colleges as an English GCSE teacher. I am currently tutoring students in English GCSE and A-Level.

I am also tutoring younger students in their creative writing. I am interested in drama, poetry and art. I have performed spoken-word poetry in Manchester and headlined a couple of nights.

Tutoring Experience

I have 12 years' experience teaching A-Level and GCSE English, as well as tutoring and teaching Latin. I also have experience of teaching English to other language speakers. I have also worked with adults taking the written elements of practical exams, such as massage and nail-tech.

I have worked for six years as a tutor to students aged 10 and over, helping with English, Maths, Latin and Creative Writing.

For the past ten summers I have taught university entrance and study-skills at Southampton University, helping students to improve their essay-writing and critical reading.

I am also confident in being able to explain English grammar and writing structure in a fun and interesting way and I can also help students prepare for university courses and to study A-Levels and Access courses.

I have also taught Latin, Study Skills and GCSE Maths. I have designed and run a Latin evening course, as well as several programmes of creative writing for children.

Tutoring Approach

I like to make lessons interesting and encourage students to work creatively. We can work together to discuss an upcoming or recent exam and look at the strategy. We can also look at the syllabus and decide which aspects to focus on. Often it helps to work on structure and on managing time effectively in exams.

I believe that learning can combine fun and practical skills, such as self-editing, lateral thinking and creativity. These skills will help students pass formal exams through overall writing confidence.

Students need to enjoy the subject in order to understand it fully. When they approach questions from a position of confidence and relaxation, they can answer them more effectively. This sometimes involves discussion of the topics involved, especially when studying literature.

A tutor works best when they are providing an alternative to school-based education and a good tutor will enable their student to explore around a topic and to discuss any particular issues and concerns.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
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Qualifications

University of Manchester2004MastersMA English
Edge Hill University2010PGCEPGCE PCET
University of Manchester1998BachelorsBA Latin & English
Manchester College2008ProfessionalTrinity Cert. TESOL
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Subjects taught
EnglishIn-personOnline
Secondary£30£27
GCSE£30£27
A-Level£30£27
University£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
LatinIn-personOnline
Secondary£25£22.50
GCSE£25£22.50
Entrance ExamsIn-personOnline
Secondary£30£27
GCSE£30£27
A-Level£30£27
University£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
English (Foreign Language)In-personOnline
Secondary£30£27
GCSE£30£27
A-Level£30£27
University£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
Study SkillsIn-personOnline
Secondary£30£27
GCSE£30£27
A-Level£30£27
University£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
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