Jessica

Hi there!

My name is Jess!

I am currently pursuing doctoral study in English Literature, and prior to that, I studied English at the University of Edinburgh, where I achieved a 2:1 at undergrad and a Distinction for my Masters. 

During my time as a tutor, I have taught a broad range of individuals, each with a unique set of skills and needs, and as such, I ensure to tailor lessons accordingly. We will set targets so that you can better conceptualise what you need to do in order to improve, and if you are a parent, rest assured that I will give regular updates on your child's progress.

I am always so proud of my students and the progress they make, as they often see their grades improve by at least one grade boundary or more, and it has been additionally lovely watching their confidence grow and flourish!

Tutoring Experience

I'm a passionate and understanding English tutor, with over five years of experience, helping students of all ages and abilities reach their potential, including children with special educational needs (autism, ADHD, developmental delays, behavioural issues, etc.).

Tutoring Approach

I completely understand that studying English is a real challenge for some - potentially even quite boring! However, feeling put off by a subject that we find difficult is natural, and I wholeheartedly believe that it is my job to help students gain an appreciation of the subject so that they can understand why we study English Literature—perhaps even having some fun along the way!

In our first lesson, we will have a chat about which areas you feel need improvement, and we can get started on some easier tasks to ease in. If you have anything in particular you definitely want to focus on (homework, coursework, etc.), please feel free to bring it to the session. We will also set some targets, which we will adjust over time as necessary—this is so you can conceptualise what you need to do, and hopefully feel really good when you do reach your goals!

Subsequent lessons will revolve around finding strategies to hit those targets, and I also believe in the importance of mock exams, so that by the time the real thing comes along, you'll be an expert!