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Stephen

Stephen

Head of English for over fifteen years in three of the UK's best independent schools. Head Teacher at two international schools. A Level Principal Examiner for OCR. Experienced International Baccalaureate examiner. ISI Inspector of Schools (UK and overseas). Accredited LTA Level 4 professional tennis coach.

Tutoring Experience

Having taught English and Drama and led English Departments very successfully in some of the UK’s top independent and state schools, I have also been Head Teacher at two excellent international schools. I have frequently and very successfully tutored for 11+,13+, Common Entrance, Pre-U examinations and the Advanced Extension Award.

An experienced A2 principal examiner and training consultant in English Language and Literature for OCR, I am also currently a senior examiner for CIE (IGCSE English Language) and for the International Baccalaureate - English A: Language and Literature HL Paper 1.

My pupils’ public examination results have consistently been outstanding: none has ever failed at GCSE or Advanced Level and a number have been placed in the top five nationally . They have, moreover, enjoyed regional and national success in a range of related extracurricular activities: public speaking, debating and creative writing. In my most recent post (at Magdalen College School, Oxford), my students achieved 100% grades A/A* at both GCSE and A Level; one was, under my supervision, awarded the school’s ‘President’s Prize’ for her pre-university work in English.

Tutoring Approach

Friendly and approachable - my approach is very much tailored to suit the needs of my students.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (evenings)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of East Anglia1980BachelorsBA in English (FIRST CLASS HONOURS)
University of Exeter2007MastersEducational Management and Leadership
University of Exeter1983PGCEEnglish and Drama

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