Neil

I am a graduate of the University of Liverpool and of the Open University, and am a qualified teacher.

Although English is my principal focus, I have a wide range of interests, including among other things history, music, fell-walking, football, tennis and Latin.

My publications have included two sets of English GCSE materials and several English KS3 guides. In 2012 I published a book on medieval history and in 2014 a book about Richard III. In addition, I have published a number of children`s books.

I am happy to tutor in your home.

Availability: Most days and evenings.

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: I have taught English and English Literature for over 25 years in both state and independent schools to a wide range of pupils, from the very high achieving to the less able.

All of the the last five of my 11+ pupils who sat the entrance test for Bourne Grammar School passed t (2020/21).

At A level I have taught English Literature, English Language, and English Language/Literature.

I have been Head of English for 18 years in two schools (one of which has been one of most successful comprehensive schools in the country) for a number of years. My departments have always been the most successful or among the most successful departments.

My teaching career has involved teaching and tutoring pupils and students of all ages and abilities from year 3 to degree level.

Over a period of three years three of my pupils were awarded the highest marks in the AQA GCSE English and Literature examinations from over 350,000 pupils who sat the examinations..

My department received an award for the highest performing A level girls nationally.

My GCSE results for have been consistently better than predictions by between a half a grade and a grade.

I have had similar success with A level.

My classes` National Curriculum levels have usually been a level or more better than predictions.

I have successfully coached primary age pupils for entry to public schools and selective state schools, including Eton, Oundle, Magdalen College School, King`s Peterborough and Bourne Grammar. I have many years of tutoring experience.