Amy

Since I started tutoring over 6 years ago now, during a summer break in my first degree, I`ve only grown to love working with young people more and more. All of them surprise me with the insight they`re capable of and how much they`re able to achieve with just a little encouragement! I am a patient, encouraging and enthusistic nearly-Doctor in the Religious Studies field and tutor of English and Religious Studies.
I`m excited to be getting back into tutoring after taking a little break to focus on writing my thesis! I try make my lessons fun, interactive and discussion based where I can, while making sure we`re covering the curriculum and exam preparation. I have a little home office which is perfect for tutoring online, but am willing to travel within the Durham area for in person lesson where it fits within my timetable!

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: My particular expertise is in Religious Studies - I have a Master`s with Distinction and BA with a First in Theology, from Durham and KCL respectively. I`m now approaching the completion of my PhD, also in the Theology field; this also gave me the opportunity to do a little classroom teaching of first year degree students. Other than this, I`ve tutored English and Religious Studies across most age groups and exam boards for many years, and briefly worked in SEN at a secondary school.

My bread and butter is working with English students, especially at GCSE. Digging into a work of literature in detail, discussing its possible meanings and interpretations, is always rewarding and enjoyable - usually for both of us! I`ve worked with multiple exam boards in both Language and Literature GCSEs, and with a number of students retaking English Language, including helping at least two GCSE pupils achieve a 4 (and nearly a a 5!) after multiple retakes. Please note that at A Level, I only offer English Literature tutoring (but at GCSE both subjects are great!).

I particularly love working with Religious Studies A Level pupils. With a typical RS A Level student, I`ll spend some time going over content, presenting it in a logical order and pausing to go over things if we need to. We`ll then have a discussion, to help a student decide their position on a topic and consolidate their understanding. We`ll also always spend some time talking about exam skills and how to write a strong argumentative essay answer.

Religious Studies GCSE lessons involve making sure students have a strong grasp of each topic, are able to tailor their written answers to the mark scheme and can manage their time to maximise marks on each question. I try to make this as enjoyable as possible by integrating some discussion into the mix, which also aids the evaluative skills necessary for long answer questions!

I`ve also supported pupils with extended projects and university applications, such as personal statements, and would be happy to work with undergraduate students of Theology or Religious Studies who feel they need some extra support.

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