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Dr. Lily W.

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3027 lessons taught

Helped over 98 students

£22 - £30 per class

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Austin S.

Lily has been kind and patient and totally engaged Austin. Nothing is too much trouble for her and progress is clear. We are thrilled to have her guiding Austin. Many thanks.

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+5 years of exp. teaching at GoStudent

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Preferred student age group: University, A-Level, GCSE GCSE: English Literature, English Language A-Level: English Literature, English Language Higher level: English Literature, English Language and Linguistics, Dissertation I have over ten years of experience tutoring over 250 students to date- all achieving higher than predicted grades. I currently teach and lecture at all levels and would welcome any ability. For Higher Education, I can also offer tuition specifically for Dissertation modules. Hi, I’m Lily – a PhD-qualified researcher and tutor in English Literature and Language. I hold a doctorate in English Literature, alongside First Class degrees in Literature and Linguistics (BA Hons) and Contemporary Literature (MA). My academic specialisms span twentieth- and twenty-first-...

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Doctorate (PhD)

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5.0

12 reviews

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Austin S.

Lily has been kind and patient and totally engaged Austin. Nothing is too much trouble for her and progress is clear. We are thrilled to have her guiding Austin. Many thanks.

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Alya C.

Dr Lily has been extremely helpful in helping our daughter develop her confidence with regards to preparing for her GCSE exams.

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Manuela R.

She was really patient and funny and I genuinely enjoyed her lesson! I learnt more than my teachers at school in one session

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Jan S.

Good explanation of certain language devices and overall a fantastic teacher.

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Dr. Lily W.

30 min. trial lesson

12 bookings in the last week

+5 years of exp. teaching at GoStudent

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