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Hi I'm Jay, a friendly and very experienced English tutor and English student at the University of Manchester. I have 4 years of experience teaching GCSE English Literature and Language in schools and online and am also a published poet and journalist. Not only am I well-versed in school English curriculums but I also have knowledge of the writing industry! I got A*A*A*A* at A-Level and A*'s and A's at GCSE. If you want to get those top band grades I'm the tutor for you! I'm a published award-winning poet and music journalist. I have a TESOL teaching certificate and have experience teaching in schools and online. I have a good understanding of the AQA, Edexcel, OCR, IGCSE, and WJEC exam boards and curriculums. 100% of my students achieve a grade 6 and above.
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Jay M.
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Ashfia A.
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Hi! I’m a second-year Geography student at the University of Birmingham with a genuine passion for helping students unlock their full potential. Although I was initially predicted CCD at A-level, I achieved AAB on results day, something I’m incredibly proud of. This experience has shaped the way I tutor. I understand what it feels like to doubt your ability, and more importantly, I know exactly how to turn things around. My goal is to help my students achieve the same transformation or even better! I have over a year of tutoring experience, and I truly find it one of the most rewarding things I do. Seeing students grow in confidence and improve their grades is why I love tutoring. Subjects & Exam Boards Geography GCSE: SQA, AQA, Edexcel A-Level: AQA, Edexcel, OCR Sociology GCSE: AQA A-Level: AQA English Language & Literature GCSE: AQA (texts may vary) GCSE literature texts: - Macbeth - Romeo and Juliet - An Inspector Calls - Blood Brothers - A Christmas Carol - Power and conflict anthology - Worlds and lives anthology - Of mice and men A-Level English Literature: AQA (texts may vary) TEXTS: - Othello - Tess of the d'Urbervilles - The Kite Runner - A thousand splendid suns - William Blake poetry - Little women - The Handmaid's tale - Death of a salesman Education experiences: I am currently a second-year Geography student at the University of Birmingham, where I am developing a strong academic foundation in both physical and human geography. My degree has strengthened my analytical thinking, essay writing, research skills and ability to interpret complex data, all of which I integrate into my tutoring. At A-Level, I exceeded expectations by achieving AAB, despite being predicted significantly lower grades. This experience has shaped my academic mindset and my approach to tutoring. I understand the importance of effective revision strategies, exam technique, and building confidence alongside subject knowledge.
Ripuja V.
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