Eloise

An English teacher with over 25 years` experience in the independent sector and a GCSE English Examiner who specialises in teaching AQA GCSE English Language and Literature.

Before my current role, I worked at a top UK independent boarding school in Berkshire as Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language). Prior to that, I taught English in International Schools before returning to the UK to work in an independent school in Dorset. I am also a qualified Librarian. Since September 2019, I have been working as an Education Consultant and online tutor for an international school in Hong Kong, but have continued one-to-one English tutoring for the AQA English Language and Literature specifications as well as examining.

I believe in a collaborative approach to learning and tailor my lessons to the student`s individual learning targets and needs. It is important that the student feels comfortable and able to express their ideas and opinions. I hope that I encourage open and honest discussion about the topics, techniques and areas for improvement. I use a wide variety of engaging resource material and adapt and reflect on my approach as the lessons progress.

Availability: Availability Update: From Monday 10th June 2024, I will have availability if your son or daughter is a current Year 9 or 10 student of AQA GCSE English Language and Literature. Please get in touch for further information or to book lessons for either 1-1 tuition and/or a class starting in June or September. If known, please indicate your son or daughter`s set texts for GCSE Literature in the opening enquiry. Please see below for availability.

Availability from Monday 10th June 2024:

Monday (AM Fully Booked) (PM Fully Booked)
Tuesday (AM Fully Booked) (17.45)
Wednesday (AM Fully Booked) (16.30) (19.00 AQA GCSE English Language Class)
Thursday (AM Fully Booked) (PM Fully Booked)
Friday (AM Fully booked) (16.30, 17.45, 19.00)

Due to the high demand for tutoring, I will also be offering a class for AQA GCSE Language on Wednesdays at 7pm from the 11th of September 2024. This will be a small class with 2-8 students for Year 11s only. The class will be at a lower rate of £30 per lesson. Students will have the opportunity to do a practice paper at the end of each 6 week half, which will be marked with personal feedback given. The final 4 week revision period will include a full Paper 1 and Paper 2 marked practice. The class will be on Wednesdays at 7- 8pm. Please see below for details.

AQA GCSE English Language Class for Year 11s 2024/2025:

Wednesdays 19.00

Paper 1 From Weds 11 Sep to Weds 16 Oct
Paper 2 From Weds 6 Nov to Weds 11 Dec
Paper 1 From Weds 8 Jan to Weds 12 Feb
Paper 2 From Weds 26 Feb to Weds 2 Apr
Papers 1 and 2 Revision for 4 weeks from Weds 23 Apr to Weds 14 May

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: As an English Language specialist, my teaching experience has focussed on individual 1:1 tuition and small group exam courses. I tutor students aged 13-16 in English Language and Literature, in preparation for their GCSEs and the 13+ Common Entrance English Examination. My CE 13+ students have accepted places at schools including: Downe House, Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, Abingdon, St Helen and St Katherine and Cheltenham College. I also teach the Cambridge English Exams (PET, KET, FCE, CAE, CPE) and IELTS (International English Language Tests) for 16+ university and visa requirements. My students` average IELTS Bands 6.5-9.

I am an English Examiner for the 9-1 GCSEs, which means that I have a full understanding of curriculum requirements and how to maximise marks for the final examinations. My students` average GCSE grades 6-9, regularly achieving above their original target levels. This includes students whose first language is not English and those with a learning skills diagnosis.

As well as a BA(Hons) in English, I am a fully qualified Librarian with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies and 5 years experience as a Teacher Librarian. This not only enhances my understanding of literature but also enables me to improve a student`s reading and research skills. This includes reading to improve vocabulary, awareness of grammatical structures and literary devices. Whilst independent research skills are necessary for essays, extended projects, quotations and referencing.

DBS Check: Yes

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