Humaira

I am an experienced lecturer in English Literature; I have many years' experience of tutoring across different levels - from GCSE to postgraduate - and tailor sessions through discussion with each student regarding what they want to achieve.

Central to my teaching practice is supporting students to achieve their full potential, through developing confidence in independent and critical thinking, understanding difficult concepts, close textual analysis, and academic writing skills. Sessions can be discussion based, structured around a particular text, or focused on essay feedback, among other things. My wide-ranging and supportive approach led to me achieving an Outstanding Teaching Award, voted for by students.

My expertise lie in modern and contemporary literature, postcolonial literature and theory, and queer literature and theory. I am an active researcher, with my most recent article published summer 2019, meaning that I can relay up-to-date knowledge to my students where necessary.

Tutoring Experience

I have been lecturing and teaching at university level since 2007, and also have significant experience of tutoring GCSE and A-Level students where I have a consistent track record in supporting students to improve their grades in the period between mock and final exams.

I have also successfully supported students in their entrance / 11 plus exams and university applications.

Tutoring Approach

I take the time to get to know my tutees and understand their goals and how we might work together to achieve these, and my passion for the subject means sessions are engaging and enjoyable.

The efficacy of my teaching has led to most of my dissertation students achieving a 2:1 or higher, and GCSE and A Level students achieving B grades or higher.

Student feedback has also commented on my teaching style as making them enthusiastic to learn, and helping them understand challenging concepts and texts.