Katy (Tutor)

 English (gcse, a-level)

If you are interested in the profile below please call Katy :[contact detail removed]

Graduated several years ago with a first class degree in English Literature and have been tutoring ever since on a part time basis.

Previous tutor jobs have been with a range of students from different backgrounds with different abilities, but always in preparation for both G.C.S.E. and A level English Literature exams.

I have experience in tutoring A level English on a variety of texts including

18th Century poetry
Shakespeare
Wuthering Heights
Gothic Literature
American Literature

I am a good listener and very patient, understanding the perils of exam stress!- Sometimes I give prizes (mainly chocolate) for improvement.

I can assist with the following:

Essay structure- (start with the conclusion!)
Political/social/cultural context.
Imagery/symbolism.
Highlighting interesting quotes and learning them to use effectively under exam/essay pressure.
Writing techniques- e.g. when to introduce quotes.


To read some examples of my academic and postgraduate essays email
[contact detail removed]

Availability: I currently work part time as a press officer for Hackney Council for Voluntary Service but am available for four days a week flexible hours.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Jan 2010- Present. Hackney Council for Voluntary Service: Marketing and communications officer; writing press releases, effectively targeting members, filming local events, editing e-letters and updating the website. Working closely with the Communications Manager to develop innovative campaigns, organise events and enhance the value of Hackney’s VCS.

Aug-Nov 2009. Lion Television: Production/Script Secretary on ‘Horrible Histories’ for Cbeebies. Responsibilities include assisting the editor with weekly rewrites in the production office, collating callsheets, arranging transport and compiling daily and weekly schedules, sides and ‘pinks’.

January 2009. BBC: runner and assistant to production co-ordinator on ‘Armstrong and Miller for BBCOne. I worked closely with the floor manager to communicate with cast, supporting artists and the production team. I observed the gallery and worked in a pressured environment with a live studio audience.

January 2009. Channel 4: production runner on teenage comedy ‘The Inbetweeners’. Myself and another runner worked closely with a third assistant director. Developing communication skills using a radio, physically demanding long hours where an energy and stamina were important. .

March 2009. Optimum releasing: Preparing posters and marketing records, collating press cuttings, updating the website. I researched new means of dvd production, communicated with P.R. agencies, collated images and assisted press shoots.

December 2008. The Guardian: attending daily features meetings, working closely with junior commissioning editors, compiling lists for reviews, learning from sub editors about the production of the features pages.

May- June 2007. The Times Higher: I had several articles published. I worked closely with the news editor, researching stories, interviewing academics and writing nibs to a deadline.

July 2008. The Independent: The Independent published pieces I wrote on student life at university. Other responsibilities included carrying out extensive research and proofreading.

2005-May 2008. Lippy Magazine: Deputy Editor of a female student magazine. Securing advertising, discussing and producing layout using Quark programme. Communicating with publicity co-ordinators to maximise publicity, launching events.

Qualifications: 2008-2009 National Film and Television School.
Passed with distinction; Postgraduate Diploma in Production Management. I have been Production Manager and Location Manager on several short films and programmes on a variety of formats including HD, film and multicamera.

2005-2008 University of Leeds.
BA (Hons), English Literature (1st Class), Developing skills of analysis, problem solving, time-management, teamwork, research and written and verbal communication.

CRB Check: Yes

Has References: Yes

Will Tutor Online: Yes

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Date: 13/09/2010 21:40:37