Lizzie B.

I have a BA in English Literature from the University of Cambridge, an MA in Eighteenth-Century Literature from the University of York, and an MA in Creative Writing (Prose) from the University of East Anglia, the most respected Creative Writing department in Europe. When applying for Creative Writing MA degrees I had a 100 percent offer success rate from top UK universities. I am currently working towards my PhD in Creative and Critical Writing at the University of East Anglia. I have been tutoring both face-to-face and online since 2014. I have experience in tutoring English Literature at every level from primary up to A-Level, and English Language from primary up to GCSE/IGCSE Level.

In the first session I will establish what you would like to achieve, for example improving your literary analysis skills, essay planning and structuring, exam technique, writing skills, or spelling, punctuation and grammar. These objectives will be constantly reassessed as needed. I always tailor each lesson to the individual student based on prior discussions.

Essay writing and exam technique is often formulaic, and I can teach you what to expect and how best to answer. I will also highlight where you can show your individuality and creativity in both your literary analysis and your writing skills.

I am sensitive to how stressful the academic system can be, and I make sure that lessons are a relaxed environment as well as being productive and informative.

I prepare bespoke sessions individually for each student, based on our discussions around the student's areas of concern and what they would like to work on. I make sure we are working towards specific goals, and I check in with the student's knowledge as we progress and at the end of the session, to ensure that they are able to demonstrate that they have mastered the skills covered.

I believe it is important to work in a way that suits the individual student's own learning styles and what is most helpful for them, and that this is what will encourage learning and enable progress most impactfully.