Moya

I read English at Cambridge and graduated in 2012. I am currently studying for a Creative Writing Masters part time at Cambridge. My specialist subject is English and I have extensive experience of teaching GCSE, A Level and Degree level.

Studying English at Cambridge means that I have an excellent understanding of my specialist subject. I have a comprehensive knowledge of literature from medieval to present day - I love literature, art, and the humanities and enjoy working with tutees across different age groups to engage and inspire them in these fields. I have a good knowledge of the current curriculum and a track record of working with students at a range of levels to achieve success in their exams.

I am a determined, confident and flexible tutor. I am always ready to tailor my lessons to individual students` needs in order to achieve excellent results. My creative approach and enthusiasm for learning means that lessons are accessible and interesting. Not only do I aim to achieve better results, but I also seek to improve students all-round enjoyment of and confidence with their subject by introducing them to other texts or subjects that may cultivate their interest.

I have outstanding interpersonal skills and am extremely approachable, as a result my students are always encouraged to ask questions if they don`t understand. I motivate my students by planning lessons effectively and implementing clear objectives, ensuring that they leave each lesson with a deeper understanding than when they came.

Availability: Evenings and Weekends

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: Teaching Experience:
My experience and testimonials are as follows:

-GCSE English Literature: 20 hours of tuition. Practised analysing poetry, studied set texts (including Shakespeare), helped with essay writing technique and general spelling practise. Student was predicted a D grade and achieved an A grade. Has gone on to apply to Oxford. "Clarissa got an A - she can`t believe it and she definitely couldn`t have done it without you - thank you so much! I have recommended you to a number of our friends and families " (Parent of Pupil)

-GCSE English Literature: 10 hours of tuition. Studied Poetry in advance of examination (Carol Anne Duffy, Simon Armitage, poems from other cultures). Advised on revision techniques and exam techniques. Student went from B grade to A grade. "You gave me the keys to unlock so much more in poems that I`ve never seen before." (Pupil)

-A Level English Literature: 6 hours of tuition. General analytical techniques for unseen texts, helped with understanding of set texts and devised revision plan with students aims in mind. Confidence with unseen texts improved dramatically, student achieved A grade for this module.

-GCSE Mathematics: 6 hours of tuition. Targeted revision in the lead up to a re-take. Student achieved target (improved from C to B) "Holly`s confidence has improved so much! She was at a real dead end and now she`s on track and enjoying it again." (Parent of pupil)

-Seminar with a group of aspiring Oxbridge Candidates: 2 hours. Gave comprehensive advice on interview techniques for University entrance and helped with personal statements.