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Alisah

£32/hr

Uni Of Warwick Post-Grad with experience as English lit/lang a teacher

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Alisah is a very approachable and personable Masters Graduate in English with a wealth of tutoring experience from KS3 through to degree. If you are looking for a tutor with a real passion for English then look no further

A bit about Alisah

I am a recent Master of Arts graduate in Literature from the University of Warwick with a specialization in dystopian literature. Currently, I am working at a publishing company and have plans to return to university to begin my PhD. I have extensive experience working with young people, from book clubs to teaching small groups at the college level and lecturing international students at Coventry University in ESOL. Between my BA and MA, I spent a year working with GCSE students to prepare them for their summer exams. My caseload of students ranged from dyslexic, ADHD, and English as a second language, to dyspraxia. Against the odds, all of my students passed. I was challenged with learners who were hit hard by online learning after COVID, but with persistence and flexibility, they have all taken the next step into education. English literature and language are two subjects that demand confident arguments. It takes practice—lots and lots of practice—though with motivation and routine, success is promised! With GCSEs and A-levels, I have found that once content is understood, it is a matter of creating a solid structure that can be tailored for each exam question. As somebody with a diverse learning style, I found it difficult in school to understand topics and ideas. In a room of 30 people, you can walk out and not 'get it' because the teacher has so much content to get through. My tutoring style focuses on discussion and reassurance. Each point must have evidence, and each piece of evidence must be able to be explained—even when challenged. The core of English is being able to tie ends together to create a picture. As a tutor, I want to encourage, reassure, and root for my learners so they can express themselves and eloquently translate their thoughts. Experience: I graduated with a first class in English and Creative Writing. It was during my dissertation period that I found my niche in women and narrative form within dystopia. After this, I completed my Master's of Arts, focusing on narrative forms across all genres, Women's Fiction, Gothic, and Dystopia. Moreover, I spent time on critical theory modules that explored feminism and the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory. During my degree, I worked on another tutoring platform where all of my learners jumped up to three grades. More importantly (to me at least!), I watched my learners grow and become far more enthusiastic about English. I must create a positive environment for my learners to grow in! I have a year's worth of experience working in a college as an in-house tutor. Students who had failed previously have been able to pass with grades 7 and above with the help of paragraph structures and discussions to aid understanding and mature writing style. From working at the college, I obtained a level 3 in teaching. I have also held classes for English as a second language to adult learners at Coventry University at C2 level, as well as holding a CEFR certificate. Hobbies: I am cu Self-deprecation does not speed up the learning process! You must be positive and praise yourself often! My favourite thing about teaching my subject is watching my learner's enthusiasm grow. Some of my learners are on 'bad terms' with English as they have struggled a little bit. After some faith rebuilding, learners become comfortable and, unbeknownst to them, allow themselves to blossom! I am delighted by learners who put in the work as it is effortlessly expressed during discussions and written work. As an educator, watching practise manifest into a habit is truly rewarding. I put a lot of stress on building a rapport with my learners. For me, an authoritarian figure is anti-productive -- questions cannot be asked as it is detrimental to English literature and language learners. It is the name of the game! I believe my learners enjoy the nature of my sessions as they do not shy away from challenging me or building on the points I have made. I strive for my sessions to be enjoyable. Leaners are taking time out to attend sessions to better their education.

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Teaches

Subject Rate
English
Level
GCSE
 £32/hr
English
Level
A-Level
 £32/hr
English
Level
Degree
 £32/hr
English Literature
Level
A-Level
 £32/hr
English Literature
Level
GCSE
 £32/hr
English Literature
Level
Degree
 £32/hr
English
Level
KS3
 £32/hr

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