Top English Literature Tutors

Hello! I'm Kai and I am a second year Politics and Modern History student at the University of Manchester. I am on track for a first in my degree and enjoy writing articles for the university newspaper the Mancunion. At A Level, I achieved an A* in English Literature, an A in History and a B in Politics. At GCSE, I achieved a 9 in History, and an 8 in English Literature and English Language, with a Distinction in Spoken Language. I am therefore well-suited to A-level and GCSE tutoring for English, History and Politics. Tutors usually teach in subjects that came easily to them in school. A common pitfall is that every topic is so intuitive to them, it seems like common sense, and so they struggle with breaking down the subject and explaining it in easily digestible chunks for any student who is struggling to grasp the basics of a concept. I strive to understand each topic academically, but also where a new student learning the subject for the first time might have a hard time understanding, and explaining it step by step. This approach is what helped me to go from a being stuck on a C in English for all of Year 12, to getting an A* at the end of Year 13. Overall, I aim to instil a rounded understanding in my students, which in my experience leads to an ease in recalling the topics when it comes to the exam better than memorising notes and textbook examples can.

I'm a Manchester-based Architecture student seeking flexible work. I informally tutored classmates and Year 12s during A-Levels, helping them prepare for exams. I focus on guiding students to understand how to approach a question, rather than just giving the answer. My method builds problem-solving skills by breaking down the question.

My name is Thushaane, I am Royal Holloway student doing a dual course in psychology and criminology. I have experience in teaching primary school students and GCSE, both informal and formal experience. My approach is very student-centred. I focus on creating a learning environment where students feel empowered, supported, and actively involved in their own education. I aim to tailor instruction to meet diverse learning needs and styles, using formative assessment and regular feedback to guide my approach. I encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and autonomy, and I strive to build a classroom culture rooted in mutual respect and curiosity. Ultimately, my goal is to help students become confident, independent learners.

Friendly and patient law student, who advocates for students to achieve their fullest potential. I am a first year undergraduate Law student at the University of Warwick. I have flourished in both my GCSEs and A-Levels. There were struggles, however through positive reinforcements by teachers and my own dedication, I was able to gain outstanding qualifications; a reason why I want to tutor- to bring out students' fullest potential. I have informal experience with my younger brother, who is currently taking his GCSE's. I have helped him with GCSE English Literature, in particular, whereby his grade has boosted in his mocks. For respite, I enjoy baking, reading and playing badminton!

Hi, I’m Abha! I’m a first-year law student at the University of Manchester, and I’m passionate about helping students build confidence in their subjects. I offer tutoring in English from KS2 to A-Level, as well as Sociology and Politics at A-Level. I have experience mentoring GCSE Sociology students and helping younger students with reading, so I understand the importance of patience and making learning engaging. My approach is supportive and tailored to each student’s needs—whether it’s improving essay and exam skills, breaking down tricky concepts, or preparing for exams. In my spare time, I like to bake and run! I would love to help make learning enjoyable!

Hi I'm Esme Rose Mathialahan, and I'm an undergraduate at the University of York studying English Literature. As Head Girl, I acquired experience working with students of a range of ages through leading study groups, assemblies and student council meetings. One example of my tutoring experience includes participating in a mentoring programme where I worked with GCSE English students (whilst studying for my A-Levels) in both group settings and one to one. I hope to provide a safe and comfortable environment, where parents and students feel welcome to participate and ask questions, because I prioritise open and honest discussion. As a student during the Covid-19 Pandemic my education was affected, but lockdown provided the opportunity to develop independent learning skills and the ability to self-motivate. will provide students with the opportunity to guide the focus of their sessions, so their needs are the foundation of our work together and they can develop skills in self directed study with the nurturing environment I endeavor to create. I have received Anti-Bullying Ambassador Training with the Diana Award, allowing me to work closely with senior members of my Sixth Form in creating lesson plans and reforming the behaviour policy. I tutor KS3 English Literature and Language, GCSE English Literature and Language, and A-Level English Literature. I achieved 3 A* grades at A-Level and an A* in the AQA Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, consequently, I feel qualified to mentor study&revision skills and personal statement writing. I aim to improve students' understanding, grades and performance, as well as confidence in their academic abilities so they are successful in achieving their own personal goals!

My tutoring and teaching experience is vast and has expanded over the last few years. Most recently, I have tutored GCSE Maths with the Edexcel Exam Board to a few students, and am extremely familiar with this exam board and the style of questions that come up yearly. As well as this, having completed the 11+ myself, and having tutored and taught it to other students, my grasp of the 11+ Maths curriculum is also strong and detailed. Furthermore, having achieved all A*s in all my GCSEs as well as performing very highly in my A-Levels and currently studying at the LSE, I have a very apt understanding of the stressful nature of school education and believe that my tutoring can help create clarity and structure for students as well as better understanding of the content. I strongly believe that tuition is a powerful tool not just to help better grades but also to improve students as a whole, teaching them problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are wider than just the curriculum. Furthermore, I also have strong experience teaching English Language and Literature GCSE. As someone who scored exceptionally well at AS Level too, I know what examiners and teachers are looking for in students beyond GCSE and therefore can make GCSE students’ English skills even better and forward-thinking. In terms of experience, I have taught English GCSE to over 10 students in group classes and individual one-to-one classes in preparation for GCSE exams, both long term and when needing immediate help before exam periods. I am a strong believer that English essay writing is not a skill that you need to be born with, but is something that can be easily taught with time, patience and hard work. Although I completed the OCR and Edexcel exam boards, I have taught students who study the AQA exam board and am therefore familiar with all three. I am also strong in teaching OCR GCSE Design Technology. Currently helping a student in this area and having completed the GCSE myself and achieving a comfortable A*, I understand the curriculum and the examiner’s expectations well and know that little tweaks from tutoring can make massive differences in grades. I have experience in both the written test and also the NEA coursework assessment. Lastly, I have much experience in the university application process and tutoring in this aspect. Most recently, I tutored a student and edited their personal statement with much guidance over weeks to help them achieve an LSE offer to study PPE, a course that has an acceptance rate of 1 in 16. I also tutored students this year who have received offers at UCL for Economics and Oxford for Economics and Management. I am highly skilled and knowledgable in the general university application process and in the personal statement and personal written aspects too, as well as having experience with the TSA Oxford Examination for Economics degrees. 20:24

Hi, I’m Mehnaz! Having achieved A*AA in my A-Levels, an A* in my EPQ, and all 8s and 9s in my GCSEs, I’m now a second-year Law student at the University of Leeds. With 3 years of formal tutoring experience, I take a dynamic approach to teaching, catering to each student and their needs. I maintain an engaging, thoughtful approach to ensure the student is left feeling confident in their learning. As well as focusing on understanding the content, I can also hone in on exam and revision techniques to ensure the student is fully equipped with all the skills to succeed in their subject. These skills have not only helped my students, but personally helped me achieve top grades in my GCSEs and A-Levels: English Literature, History, Theatre Studies and an EPQ. I have a deep passion for learning and I hope to encourage this in my students! If you have any questions please get in touch. I look forward to working with you!

I have just graduated Keble College, Oxford University, with a first class degree in geography, specialising in the social and human aspects. While excelling in Maths and Science GCSEs and thus highly capable in STEM subjects, my academic strengths lie in the ability to think critically and creatively with both text and real-world data. I strive to bring this energy into my tutoring, encouraging my students to challenge conceptual narratives and build their own sophisticated ideas in response to literature and geographical case studies. I have been tutoring since aged 15, giving me seven years of experience. Working with younger children in their primary school years to teenagers going through their GCSEs, I have a plethora of experience in different working methods employing different activity engagement exercises and help with homework organisation. I have successfully worked with both online and in person tutoring. Additionally, lesson structure and support is very important to the success of my tutoring. Co-creating a schedule to approach course material helps both me and the student gain a wider sense and trust in the stages of the tutoring process. Lastly, I encourage students to ask questions and bring their own interests and qualms to the lessons, so that the sessions are moulded around their own personal needs rather than replicating that of a classroom. I hold a Level-1 Safeguarding certificate and an Enhanced DBS Check.

Hi! I'm Oli, a Computer Science student at the University of Cambridge and freelance software engineer. I achieved A*A*A*A*A in my A Levels, 12 A*s at GCSE, and worked for a year as the founding SWE at a London tech startup before quitting my job to pursue more theoretical studies. My primary skill is learning new and completely different things quickly (my A Levels were in Biology, English Literature, Maths, Further Maths, and Computer Science!) and I love sharing my strategies with others!