Sarah

I am a PhD English and Linguistics researcher at the University of Nottingham, specialising in cognitive approaches to narrative. Alongside my research, I also work as a Study Skills lecturer whereby I teach groups of students the necessary skills to be able to succeed on their undergraduate and Master`s courses.

What I can offer:
-Critical reading and critical thinking
-How to write essays
-Proofreading and copyediting
-How to give effective presentations
-General English language tuition including IELTS and Aptis exam preparation
-Possible openings for GCSE English tuition
-How to engage with and explore English texts

My approach is eclectic as it is designed to respond to student needs. However, my overall aim is to help students achieve their goals by making classes engaging, challenging and enjoyable.

Availability: I tutor weekday afternoons and evenings.However, due to an increase in referrals, I have limited availability at the moment.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Here is a snapshot of my previous experience:
-University preparation: language and study skills (100% pass rate)
-IELTS and Aptis exam preparation
-GCSE English Language, Literature and Spanish 1-1 tuition (students improve by between 1 and 4 grades)
-General English language classroom teaching in Ukraine, Spain and Myanmar (8+)
-College ESOL classes for adults
-British Council Aptis examiner