Flora G.

Passionate English tutor with an MA in English Studies and a BA in Literature and Culture. I always tailor my teaching method to the needs and levels of each student, ensuring the best possible results. Successful teaching experience in: KS2&3 English English Literature (GCSE/IGCSE and A Level/ KS4&5) English Language (GCSE/IGCSE KS4) Experienced in following exam boards: AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, SQA University Level English Literature Also, I love reading fiction and writing my own fiction and poetry! :) Educational background: Manchester Metropolitan University – MA English Studies (Distinction) University of Amsterdam – BA Literature and Culture (Cum Laude) The English School of Nicosia, High School Diploma (A Levels and GCSES) Professional background: Media & Journalism, Education

I am a calm, friendly GCSE and SATS English Literature and Language tutor who wants to help students grow in confidence and achieve the top grades. I have experience in tutoring primary school English, and now I want to take my passion for tutoring and teach GCSE and SATS English Literature and Language. I am a results-driven individual who wants to share exact strategies that helped me achieve the top grades in English Literature and Language. I am highly analytical and great at breaking down complex ideas and pieces literatures into simple, clear steps that suits every learning style. As a Master's student at Loughborough University, I understand the pressure of exams, so my goal is to make English feel less overwhelming, more structured and most importantly, fun. I achieved a Grade 7 in GCSE English Literature, which gave me a strong foundation in analysing texts, understanding themes and developing clear, well-structured exam answers. At A-Level, I studied English Literature and achieved a Grade B, further deepening my ability to interpret complex texts, explore writers’ methods and express ideas precisely in essays. I went on to study a BA (Honors) Criminology at the University of Liverpool, graduating with a 2:1. My degree involved extensive reading, critical thinking and academic writing, and I consistently worked with dense, challenging material that had to be broken down and explained clearly. For my dissertation, i achieved a first class grade (82%). I completed a 10,000-word project on the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, analysing the systemic factors that caused the disaster and engaging with topics such as environmental regulation, corporate accountability and sustainability. This strengthened my skills in independent research, planning, structuring arguments and writing in a clear, persuasive style. I am now progressing to a Master’s in Social Science Research at Loughborough University, where I will be further developing advanced skills in essay writing, academic reading and detailed analysis. Across my education, I have built strong experience in breaking down complex pieces of writing, identifying key ideas and explaining them in simple, accessible ways.

I am currently studying Law at University and have over a year of tutoring experience. I find it really rewarding to help students achieve their greatest potential and enjoy tutoring. Reaping the benefits and seeing students improve is such a lovely experience to witness. I am currently studying for my bachelors degree in Law at the University of Birmingham and I have A-levels in Law, English Literature and Criminology. I achieved 8s in both English Language & Literature at GCSE, furthering this to A-level. I enjoy essay-based subjects!

My Subjects: KS1 and KS2: English and Maths KS3: English and Maths KS4/GCSE: English Language, English Literature, and Maths Exam Board Experience: GCSE Maths - Edexcel GCSE English Language/Literature - AQA A Level Maths - Edexcel A Level English Language/Literature - AQA English Literature Text Experience: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (GCSE) An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley (GCSE) Macbeth by William Shakespeare (GCSE) Othello by William Shakespeare (A Level) Power and Conflict - Poetry Anthology (GCSE) Pre-1900 Love Through the Ages - Poetry Anthology (A Level) Regeneration by Pat Barker (A Level) The Wipers Times by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman (A Level) Unseen Poetry (GCSE and A Level) Unseen Prose (A Level) Up the Line to Death - Poetry Anthology (A Level) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (A Level) My Qualifications: GCSE: Grade 9 - Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Design and Technology, French, Geography Grade 8 - English Language, English Literature (studying Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol, Power and Conflict poetry, and unseen poetry) A Level: English Language - A English Literature (studying Wuthering Heights, Pre-1900 Love Through the Ages poetry anthology, Othello, unseen poetry, Regeneration, unseen prose, The Wipers Times, Up the Line to Death) - A Maths - A Languages: English, French at GCSE grade 9 level SEND Experience: I completed work experience in a SEND primary school, helping teachers with general responsibilities around the classroom and working with students to complete activities. Preferred Student Age Group: GCSE About Me: Hi! I’m Lorien, and I’m currently studying at university after recently completing my A Levels. I now attend the University of Cambridge to study English Literature. I love both English and Maths, and studied both at A Level. In English, I enjoy reading into a text and finding deeper meanings to better understand the writer’s intentions and message. In Maths, I enjoy working through difficult questions, and using my problem solving skills to reach the answer. My hobbies include reading and writing, ice skating, and anything creative. I have worked with young people previously, volunteering as a Young Leader and, more recently, a Unit Helper in Girlguiding. I was also a reading ‘Super-tutor’ in my school’s reading programme, designed to help Year 7 students boost their confidence and skill in reading, meaning I would step in to cover for any tutors who were absent when they planned to meet with their assigned tutee, and I oversaw the running of the programme as a whole. I really enjoy seeing students develop and become more confident in their own abilities as tutoring progresses, and would love the opportunity to work with you and help you to achieve success in your studies! I attended a high school in the North East for my GCSEs, achieving Grade 9s in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Design and Technology, French, and Geography, and Grade 8s in English Language and English Literature. I stayed at my high school to complete my A Levels in English Language, English Literature, and Maths, and achieved three Grade As. I now attend the University of Cambridge studying English Literature.