
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for dropping in and I look forward to hearing from you.
IB DP English Language and Literature
Close reading & analysis
Authorial choices
Argument & essay structure
Comparative analysis
Evidence selection
Examination technique
IGCSE English Literature
Poetry, prose & drama
Close reading
Character & theme
Context
Language, structure & form
Evidence selection
Essay construction
Examination technique
IGCSE English Language
Descriptive, Narrative and Response writing
Reading comprehension
Writer's choices & analysis
Vocabulary & accuracy
Timed examination practice
Key Stage Three
Analytical reading
Vocabulary & written expression
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