Ruth
I am a current Head of English in a thriving Independent school and have taught Secondary pupils (aged 11-18) for 23 years. I adore my subject, and love to share my enthusiasm and enjoyment of English with my pupils. I have two children of my own who are currently studying for A-Level and GCSE examinations, and so I understand the pressures that pupils face not only as a teacher, but as a parent too.
I have been an examiner for AQA and OCR and specialise in preparing pupils for examinations.
Tutoring Experience
I am a highly experienced teacher and have taught in both Independent and State schools. I tailor lessons to suit individual needs and have a great deal of experience working with pupils who have learning differences, especially Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism. I have been an examiner at both GCSE and A-Level and have excellent knowledge of a range of exam boards and their requirements. My expertise is in exam preparation, and my results are outstanding. Pupils under my care achieve and often surpass their target grades.
Tutoring Approach
I enjoy building pupil confidence and seeing each child fulfilling their potential. I encourage discussion, and teach pupils strategies that they can use to respond to texts successfully. Pupils often know more than they think they do, and I enjoy seeing the progress that can be made in 1:1 or small group sessions. Each lesson is tailored to needs of the individual. I use quality resources and give written feedback. I use practice papers and mark schemes to ensure pupils are fully prepared for their examinations.
| Languages | English (British) |
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| Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (evenings) |
| References Available | On File |
Qualifications
| Manchester University | 1999 | PGCE | English | |
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| Manchester Metropolitan University | 1998 | Bachelors | English Literature |
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