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Trained & Certified Teacher - English Literature (Poetry, Prose, Drama)

• Poetry, Prose, Drama
• Personalised and engaging learning materials & lesson plans
• Flexible hours and timings
• Trusted and skilled professional
• Easy communication

• Literature lessons for students (secondary level to higher education), 1-2 hours weekly or as needed.

• Attain desired results while developing a personal connection to the subject (as I did as a student!) My lessons help my students form an appreciation for what they initially found elusive and challenging.

• I I hold myself to high standards as someone who is deserving of trust. I enjoy communicating with parents/guardians and am happy to keep them updated regarding their child/ward's progress, if desired.

• Original learning materials: enjoy studying with worksheets and assessments that are intentionally customised for particular learning styles and learning needs.

Location

At student's location: Around Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

All my students have, under my teaching, experienced drastic leaps in their academic results within a span of only a few months -- all of them clinching distinctions for their national exams (when most of them had at first been failing).

My strength as a teacher has always been developing strong bonds with my students, and taking the time to understand their individual struggles and needs. I understand what it's like to not 'get' a subject and it is a genuine joy for me to help students overcome that!

Education

- MSc Literature & Modernity, University of Edinburgh (2024)
- PGDip Education, Distinction from National Institute of Education (2021)
- BA Hons English Literature, First-Class from National University of Singapore (2019)

Experience / Qualifications

- Teaching scholar from Singapore (literature and history)
- 9 years trained teaching experience in 4 schools
- 5 years tutoring experience, age range 15-18

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