I have been teaching for the past 4 years and counting, but only within my immediate family members and friends.
My approach towards the study of language and literature is extremely unique and is a combination of my own methods of studying for my A'Levels and my perspective of linguistics as a professional writer.
I specialise in poetry and analysis which is a key component of literature that many students nowadays seem to be severely lacking, and my goal is to train the minds of literature students to devour and critique the works of the likes of Ian McEwan and Thomas Hardy with ease.
I am able to start at any time, and will commit to the assignment as long as is required. I am generally quite free at the moment as my schedule is extremely flexible and can change accommodate students' requests.
As long as the student feels that he/she still requires assistance I will continue to teach.
Rapport Building
Having trained classically as a stage actor for the greater part of my life, I find the best way to interact with people is to find a common ground and develop relationships from there. Humour, good humour i should say, is key to breaking down barriers and allow for increased interaction between both parties, so I tend to find myself presenting a rather aloof and comical image to engage with students.
Keeping Up with Curriculum
For linguistics heavy subjects such as GP, English, and literature, the core skills required are often more important, or even overshadow other aspects such as curriculum.
In GP and Literature, what is most important is the analytical skills and presentation of language, and that is basis of the wisdom i try to impart to my students. In these two subjects, regardless of how brilliant or relevant the content may be, if the student is unable to form and present insightful opinions and arguments, he/she might as well be handing up a blank sheet of paper.
As a Good Tutor
I am a writer who has years of experience of writing, critiquing my own works, and the works of others around me, many of whom are my classmates who often come to me for help regarding their GP essays. I am classically trained in the performing arts and I often choose to employ methods I learned from my time on stage to teach my students.
Please note that the lessons I conduct are not simple "point and correct" or "copy what I say" sessions. If the student requires help critiquing and refining an essay he/she has written i will be more than happy to give pointers and advice, whenever and wherever, at no extra cost. However I do not condone this behaviour amongst students of requesting my "help" to finish assigned schoolwork which more often than not ends up as a piece of my work.
For students studying English at the primary and secondary level, I will first assess the student's capability, and adjust the lesson plan accordingly based on school curriculum, prevailing examination standards, and said student's interest in exploring the depths of the English language
For students studying Literature, I will focus more on analytic skills and writing ability, and focus on whichever areas are lacking. If the student so desires there is also room to further explore the history and cultural references that led to the creation of certain literary masterpieces, which will be immensely helpful to those who wish to seek a more varied understanding of the nuances of literature, something which all A'level literature students should be interested in.
For GP students, my focus will be the development of critical thinkers. I am sorry to have to declare ahead of time but I have no interest in teaching students who only wish to know how to score "A" for GP. Majority of the lessons will engage the students in learning to see arguments from multiple perspectives instead of merely the usual dichotomy.
