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Alex
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Tutor
My Qualifications
Royal Holloway, University of London
English
Distinction (2004)
Open University
English Langauge
Distinction (2001)
University of East Anglia (UEA)
Education
Pass (1996)
University of East Anglia (UEA)
English Literature
1st (1995)
Verification Status
Tutors ID Verified
| GCSE | A-Level | Degree | Adult Learner | |
| English | £74 | £89 | £89 | £74 |
Information about Alex
I am a highly experienced A level and GCSE English specialist tutor who currently teaches at Mander Portman Woodward, South Kensington. I also tutor privately for three leading London agencies: Gabbitas, British Home Tutors and My Tutor Club. Previously, I have taught at three `Beacon Status` sixth-form colleges all of which have been rated `outstanding` by OFSTED: Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge; Esher College, where I was the Head of English between 2008-2012; and the Sixth Form College, Farborough.
My students find me enthusiastic, supportive, cordial and professional. I am responsive, a good listener, able to make complex ideas accessible and exciting, and can balance exploratory, individualised and structured approaches to learning.
I believe in drawing from a wide range of teaching methods to make a student`s experience of English varied, fresh and challenging but also identifying the particular needs of each individual to ensure that the right skills are prioritised and tackled rigorously.
Many students appreciate having a clear direction to learning and I believe in signposting different areas in a focused way - whether the skills involve close reading, constructing a debate, understanding or applying theory, researching contexts, or working on essay techniques and planning past papers.
Ultimately I believe that curiosity is the key to being both successful in exams and developing a life-long love of learning.
Willing to travel: 10 miles
Experience: FRSA: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
The London Library: Member.
The British Library: Member
English Teacher: 1996-2018.
Head of English: 2008-2012.
A level English Language Co-ordinator: 1998-2001, and 2008-2012.
A level English Literature Co-ordinator: 1998-2000, and 2007.
EPQ Co-ordinator: 2007.
OCR Assistant Examiner: 2014
AQA Assistant Examiner: 2000-2003.
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Feedback For Alex (2)
Barbara (Mrs)
09/09/2021
Alexander was fantastic throughout my English A level, one of my most challenging subjects. While preparing me as an external student Alexander transformed my writing and instilled confidence in my ability. I am so grateful for his dedication in leading the way and putting me at ease both in person and online, and especially for responding and adapting so quickly to changing circumstances and deadlines. Above all, his knowledge and resources are unparalleled. For every part of the course Alexander made certain that I had all the wider reading necessary at my fingertips, and with a clear structure and detailed feedback I had full confidence that under his guidance I would achieve a top grade. I couldn’t have done it without him and for that I will always be grateful.
Mina (Ms)
30/03/2019
I would recommend Alex without hesitation. He is enthusiastic, dedicated and deeply knowledgeable about his subject and about helping his tutees to succeed. His passion is infectious; my daughter loves her sessions with him and comes away enthused and ignited to achieve more.
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