Florence

I have a First Class degree in English Language and Literature and a two-year M.Phil. in Medieval English Literature, both from Oxford University. I taught English at several of the highest-performing UK independent secondary schools since 1996, leaving the physical classroom for online teaching in 2023. I served in both pastoral and academic SLT positions at different schools.

Teaching one-to-one, I remain wholly invested in each of my pupils` pastoral and academic wellbeing. I am confident with and knowledgeable about neurodiversity and I have successfully developed the skills of those with specific neurological requirements to pass and even excel in academic areas they had not previously considered. The key is usually finding ways to make each topic fun and relatable, no matter how challenging it may seem, creating an informal but pacy atmosphere to energise and empower.

I have experience of all the English Language and Literature examination boards (and most of their set texts) and also International Baccalaureate. I have supervised, examined and moderated hundreds of Extended Project Qualifications and have been an A Level examiner.

I have empathy for the parents of young people in today`s pressurised educational environment and I particularly enjoy helping students of all abilities and their families understand the complex factors that can affect decisions about choosing subjects, places of study or qualifications - and on what to do if things don`t go to plan.

One of my daughters recently graduated from Cambridge University in Geography, whilst the other is read English Language and Literature at Oxford University, so over the last few years, I have experienced the sometimes bumpy journey to Higher Education more personally!

Availability: I am available for online teaching during weekdays and weekends. Evenings may also be possible.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Florence has taught English at the following schools:

Bancrofts School, Essex
Radley College, Oxfordshire
St Edward`s School, Oxford
King Edward`s High School, Birmingham
Sherborne Girls, Dorset
Woldingham School, Surrey
Harrow School, London

Florence has taught individual students in person and online for the following qualifications: ELAT; EPQ; International Baccalaureate; A Level; IGCSE; GCSE.

English Literature: GCSE; IGCSE; A Level; IB; Pre-U; specialist entrance examinations (ELAT); undergraduate.

English Language: GCSE; IGCSE; A Level: IB; specialist entrance examinations (Language Aptitude tests); undergraduate.

English Language and Literature: A Level; IB.

Mock university interviews on subjects related to English Literature, such as Philosophy and Religion; Ethics.
Mock university MMI (mini medical interviews) tests.

I am an experienced advisor on educational matters such as: A Level and GCSE subject choices; UCAS; university choices; apprenticeships and non-degree routes to employment.

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