Kelly

PGCE Qualified Teacher | University Lecturer | PhD English

As a university lecturer and certified English teacher with over a decade of experience, I specialise in IGCSE English. My expertise includes teaching literature and developing writing skills, with a focus on preparing students for exams and fostering analytical thinking. With experience spanning curricula and academic writing support, I deliver tailored guidance to help students excel in their IGCSE English studies.

Teaches:IGCSE English GCSE English IB English A-Level English

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Qualifications

International Baccalaureate:Qualified Online Teacher (English Language and Literature HL/SL)

A-Level:Qualified Online Teacher (English Literature and Language)

GCSE/IGCSE:Qualified Online Teacher (English Literature and Language)

Degree Qualifications:PGCE QTS/Doctor of Philosophy in English/Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in English (Cum Laude)

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Personally Interviewed

Our tutors go through a rigorous selection process, having been interviewed to assess their teaching skills and subject knowledge. They have extensive tutoring experience with a track record of success, helping students achieve their academic goals.

Tutoring Experience

Since September 2022, I have been tutoring students in English, with a focus on the IGCSE curriculum. My university lecturing experience since 2018 includes teaching and assessing diverse literature courses. From 2014 to 2015, I tutored English from preschool to grade 12, which sharpened my ability to address varied student needs. Additionally, I have developed IGCSE-specific materials, including exam preparation resources, while incorporating my experience as a contracted textbook writer (2019–2021), where I worked on topics like poetry and literary analysis.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring approach for IGCSE English focuses on two core areas: exam preparation and literary understanding. I guide students in developing their own ideas through structured writing practice, using their written work to refine essay structure, writing techniques, and argumentation skills. For content support, I engage students in in-depth discussions about literary texts, helping them explore themes, perspectives, and interpretations. This dynamic, dialogue-driven method ensures students build strong analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to excel in IGCSE English exams.

Testimonials

"Kelly is an amazing English teacher and a person. She helped me with my topic and my HL essay, and I was done with everything in just 3 days! She made me actually enjoy English after a long period of boring lessons in my school! Definitely recommend!"

Lili, previous student