Karen

**Proven results - students progress two to three grades higher with tuition**

I am an experienced and qualified teacher of English language and literature with patience, dedication and a passion for my profession. Students are very well supported in my lessons and grow in confidence with quality resources that are tailored to their individual needs. I set homework following each session and parents receive regular feedback about their child`s progress. I focus on building strong, positive relationships with parents and students.

Regarding my academic background, I studied English language and literature at Lancaster University and graduated with first class honours. I was honoured to receive the Pendle Award for excellence in linguistics after my final exams at Lancaster University. I then went on to St Martin’s College, Lancaster, to do a PGCE in secondary English (with Drama and Media Studies 11-18).

Having gained Qualified Teacher Status in 2003, I taught in secondary schools in Lancashire for over 10 years. I have experience of working with students with special needs such as: hydrocephalus, ADHD, SEBD, dyslexia, Aspergers and dyspraxia. I am enthusiastic and dedicated and offer high quality face-to-face and online private tuition. Furthermore, I am currently enrolled on a NPQLL course (National Professional Qualification - Leading Literacy) with University College London to extend my professional development. As a subject leader in terms of literacy, I am able to fully help students reach their full potential.

I have an excellent knowledge of exam syllabi and I am currently an examiner for AQA. In addition, I am a member of the professional body of tutors ‘The Tutors’ Association’.

Private tuition can be extremely beneficial if students require exam preparation or additional support throughout the academic year. I can provide tuition for the following: eleven plus preparation, SATs preparation, key stage 3 (years 7-9), GCSE, functional skills, A’Level and undergraduate degree studies. Many of my previous students have gone on to Bury Grammar School, BRGS, Canon Slade and, following A’Levels, Oxford University. I am able to tailor tuition to students’ specific requirements to enable them to reach their full potential. I also teach a range of other curriculum subjects such as French and Classical Civilisation.

I offer a comprehensive tuition service that does not end with each session. I am available to students via email following tuition sessions if they require further assistance with homework.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like further information.

***Please note that for students to progress and raise their grades they will need to complete the work I set between tuition sessions. Students have increased up to three higher grades by following my advice and completing the work set. I mark all work with notes for development.***


Recent feedback from students and parents:

"In my GCSEs I got all 9s and I was honestly really surprised! Thank you so so much for your help with English language and literature, I wouldn`t have achieved these grades or truly enjoyed and understood the subjects in such depth without our lessons!!" Asmita

‘I am delighted to let you know that with your help Ben has come out of his exams with a 5 in both language and literature. We cannot thank you enough for the support you gave Ben. To think you helped him achieve 2 levels above his markings of his mocks is amazing.Thank you again, you are a star!’ Nigel

‘I got a 9 in English Literature and a 7 in English Language!!! Thank you so much for all your help. I’m so happy with them!’ Abigail

"Thanks again for all your help, guidance and motivational sessions. You have really inspired me from a point where I was finding English so difficult and monotonous but you have spent so much time guiding me through everything to make it an exciting journey." (Iman, year 11)

“I wanted to thank you as Hasan has received the following certification this term , highest attainment in English along with a blazer badge. Thank you so much for all you have done for him i cant thank you enough!” (Ruby writing about Hasan in year 9)

‘7 - English Lit and 7 - English Lang. Whoop whoop!! 😊;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;😊;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Thank you so much for everything!!’ Iman

‘Thank you for your help,Zakir has received a postcard to say well done for his English work and his teacher is impressed.” (Year 8)

“Thank you for all your help and support over the last six months,I have finally got the grade I need.” (Sarah, mature student)

"Thank you Karen! Hasan surpassed our expectations for A`level and gained an A* for his A`level English literature grade.He is so excited to go to Jesus College, Oxford in September!" Ruby (parent of Hasan who I taught for over five years)

Availability: Additional spaces available for the 2024 examination series. Please contact me for further information.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I have over 10 years secondary school teaching experience at GCSE and A’Level.

I have taught English and Drama at Habergham High School (this is now known as Hambledon Community College), Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Bury Church of England High School.

I have experience of face to face private tuition and online tuition.

DBS Check: Yes

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