📍Stockport, Greater Manchester

A bit about me: I am currently taking a year out after completing my A-levels where I got an A* in English Literature, having previously gotten a 7 (A) for Literature and a 9 (A*) for English Language in my GCSEs. I have always been an avid reader and thoroughly enjoyed studying English at A-level where I grew confident in my own ability to learn independently, having had the necessary guidance at college. Outside of education, I take pride in helping people at the local pool through my job as a lifeguard and I look forward to using these skills when assisting students through their time at college.

What sessions are like: I aim for my sessions to be both informative and engaging, with a strong focus on student wellbeing as I believe that motivation often stems from the amount of support and enjoyment you find in a subject. I also agree that a good understanding of the exam board and what the examiner will be looking for is needed to achieve high grades and I will strive to help students tailor their answers to each specific question.

Favourite revision method: I have always found that completing past paper exam questions is the most rewarding strategy in the long-term as it really helps to build your confidence over time and allows you to assess your own work and progress afterwards. I also believe flashcards are incredibly useful for English students, with whiteboards also being greatly effective for free recall and testing your knowledge on any quotes in set texts.

Next steps: After my gap year I aspire to study English and Music at Sheffield University as this allows me to combine my two favourite subjects into one course!

Tutoring mantra: Become the teacher – A great way of testing your confidence and ability is by explaining a topic in great detail to someone else as it truly reflects your understanding of a subject in your own words.

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy playing music on the clarinet or piano and immersing myself in film scores (which can make reading even more engaging if the music doesn’t distract you!). I also enjoy going on long walks with my friends and being outdoors in general as it helps to clear my head after a busy day.

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