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Skills for Academic Success

Every student brings different strengths, needs and ambitions to their education. Effective tutoring begins by understanding those differences and building teaching around them.

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I provide personalised English tuition for students following British and international curricula, from KS2 through to IB Diploma level. Lessons are designed to develop the knowledge, analytical skills and confidence students need to approach their academic work with increasing independence.

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The focus is not simply on covering content, but on developing the skills that enable students to read critically, write precisely, construct strong arguments and perform effectively when it matters.

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Please take a look below at some of the areas where I offer support. If you would like further information, check the Service tab, which provides a more detailed overview of how support is delivered. If you're interested in any of those sessions, please drop me an email using the email address or contact me form at the bottom right of each page.  

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If you would like to know a little more about me, please check out the About Me tab that includes My Story and a little more information about my academic background. 

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Thanks for dropping in and I look forward to hearing from you. 

IB DP English Language and Literature

Close reading & analysis

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Authorial choices

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Argument & essay structure

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Comparative analysis

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Evidence selection

 

Examination technique

IGCSE English Literature

Poetry, prose & drama

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Close reading

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Character & theme

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Context

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Language, structure & form

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Evidence selection

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Essay construction

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Examination technique

IGCSE English Language 

​Descriptive, Narrative and Response writing

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Reading comprehension

 

Writer's choices & analysis

 

Vocabulary & accuracy

 

Timed examination practice

Key Stage Three

Analytical reading

 

Vocabulary & written expression

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Essay structure

 

Creative & persuasive writing

 

Grammar & accuracy

 

Independent study skills

UK Boarding School Entrance

English

 

Mathematics

 

Verbal reasoning

 

Non-verbal reasoning

 

Accuracy & speed

 

Time management

 

Exam strategies​

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