Rory

I am an Oxford graduate, with 24 years experience of classroom teaching at all levels (KS3, GCSE & A Level) in the state sector. I am an English specialist, both Literature and Language, but also have considerable experience teaching Drama, Media Studies and Film Studies.
I am a calm, patient and supportive tutor who can design a course of learning based around your specific requirements.
Since taking up tutoring in January 2025, I have delivered over 240 hours of tuition to students with a range of needs and ability. Whether you need a bit of a push to achieve the top grades or help to pass, whether you have been out of school and need support to return to education or are being home schooled, I can help.

Availability: Monday 8:30am-10:00am and 2:00pm-3:30pm plus after school and evenings
Tuesday 2:00pm-3:30pm
Wednesday After school and evenings
Thursday 2:30pm:3:30pm and after school
Friday 9:00am-1:00pm plus after school

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: Work experience
Teacher - Burford School-Oxfordshire
September 2014 to December 2024
My main role at Burford was English teacher; I taught Media Studies for six years until the subject was discontinued; I also taught KS3 Drama during my time at Burford, as the school required.
In my first year at the school, I was acting Head of Media Studies (to cover a colleague`s maternity). I was KS3 Coordinator in the English department for a year and spent six years performing the role of Whole School Literacy Lead.

English & Drama teacher - Wheatley Park School, Holton
September 2011-2014
English & Drama teacher, part-time (0.6) - The Marlborough School, Woodstock
September 2010-August 2011
• Appointed as an examiner by Edexcel for A level Literature 2011 summer
• Preparing GCSE Drama students for public performances & moderator assessment
• On panel of judges for English Department Y8 Poetry Idol competition

English & Film Studies teacher - Cokethorpe School, Witney
Sept 2008-July 2010
• Deputy Head of Department from September 2009
• Responsible for scheduling and organising of Lunchtime English Recital Programme in the library
• Responsibility for maintaining and developing Year 9 scheme of work and resources folder
• Coached team and accompanied them to Rotary Club Youth Speaks Competition
• Responsibility for ordering and maintaining DVD and audio resources for English and Film Studies
Departments
• Wrote schemes of work and produced resources for one half of new Film Studies A Level
• Contributed variety of resources for English Department schemes of work at KS3, KS4 & KS5
• Appeared in two CPA Murder Mystery Plays and played in backing band for school production of Iolanthe
• School had successful HMC & ISI inspections in 2009

English & Drama teacher and Head of Year - John Mason School, Abingdon
Sept 2000-July 2008
• Head of Year from 2003, Deputy Head of Year 2001-2003
• Joint Second in Department for English 2001-2002
• Responsible for maintenance and stock of Sixth Form English library 2003-2007
• Responsibility for developing ICT in English 2003
• Responsibility for Year Council 2001-onwards
• Set up and trialled a Peer Mediation service delivered by Year 11 students 2005
• Compère for Year 7 Storytelling & Year 8 Poetry competitions 2002-onwards
• Shared responsibility for running After School Drama club 2001-2005
•Shared responsibility for preparing team for Magistrates’ Court Competition 2001-2005

DBS Check: Yes