1st lesson free
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experienced in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
Alex
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experienced in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
- Rate S$78
- Response 2h
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Students50+
Number of students accompanied by Alex since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students accompanied by Alex since their arrival at Superprof
S$78/h
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1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- English Literature
{Currently offering holiday discount} Teacher of GSCE (Key Stage 4), A-Level and Undergraduate level in English Literature, currently PhD Candidate in English Literature and nationally-published write
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Creative writing
- English Literature
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Alex will be happy to arrange your first English lesson.
About Alex
I have experience working with students in schools (delivering ten-week programmes to classes of Key Stage 4 pupils), universities (undergraduate) and in a private setting (from Key Stage 4 up to Postgraduate Research). I have a full DBS Advanced Certificate, and am signed up to the DBS renewal service.
I've seen success working with students across the broad range of ages. Students I've worked with have been awarded some of the highest grades in the Scholars' Programme, a charity initiative to introduce the humanities to Key Stage 4 pupils. University students I've worked with seen marked increases in their work, being awarded first class marks at dissertation and in exams.
I'm currently working on a PhD in English Literature at the University of Nottingham, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). I'm working on the intersection of literature and politics, specifically looking at British writing from the 1970s and '80s. Before that, I was awarded the best mark of my cohort for my Masters in Contemporary Literature and Culture at Birkbeck College, University of London. My dissertation was awarded a Distinction. My own writing has been published internationally, my plays have been toured to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and I've written funding bids which have won arts funding from the Arts Council and the European Union. I have a passion for education and access, and have been involved with programmes during my study to improve access to higher-education.
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About the lesson
- SPM
- Form 6
- STPM
- +6
levels :
SPM
Form 6
STPM
Adult education
Bachelor
Diploma
Doctorate
Masters
Secondary
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
First I take the time to understand the goals of the student. Depending on the context and immediacy of the need - whether we are cramming for an exam in two weeks or looking to bolster a skill for life - I will design a schedule of lessons which takes into account the student's other study requirements and target grades, and which works alongside the teaching they are receiving in school. My lesson structure is flexible to the student's lives, and lesson-length can vary according to what they have going on, as well as the urgency of the need. I have worked with and secured great results for students at a variety of levels, from GCSE right through to Masters Degree level. I don't seek to apply the same techniques to each; instead I apply a deep understanding of the specific requirements of each level of study. I factor in marking rubric for examining bodies in the United Kingdom for GCSE and A-Level, and adapt to institutional marking practice for undergraduate level. Much of teaching English at GCSE level is about unlocking the student's connection with the texts which are being studied. So often, the way in which texts are taught relies upon ephemeral and dusty fact-based learning. Instead, I try to find the thematic and narrative beats which is intuitively accessible for the student, contextualising the text within a way of thinking that makes sense for the student. At all levels, my job is so often to help students realise what they already think about the text and about literature, and to guide their thinking in a direction which gives them the confidence to express their thoughts. Included within this of course are reading and writing skills, which will be tailored and deployed according to the student's needs.
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5 (6 reviews)
Perfect! Alex is well up today with his teaching. He knows his teaching and is excellent at delivering! I am very happy! Thank you so very much.
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5
Alex was an incredible help during the final stages of my dissertation. I reached out to him when I was feeling a bit stuck with my writing, and his guidance made a real difference. He helped me pinpoint areas that needed refinement and worked with me to take my work to the next level. I really recommend Alex for any of your writing needs!
Alex is a brilliant and dedicated tutor who has incredible interdisciplinary abilities and can connect deeply with material from a broad range of subjects. He has been invaluable to my work both in proof-reading essays as well as helping to organise my thinking and to work through complex ideas. He is reliable, consistent, kind and always able to meet you on your level to develop your thinking and assist you in making your work the best it can be.
Alex is a wonderful tutor. He has the rare ability to translate extremely complex theoretical concepts into everyday language and make them understandable. He’s been really invaluable to me in my studies and has helped me so many times when I’ve felt overwhelmed.
Alex is an extremely intelligent and understanding tutor who has helped me with many essays over the years. His close reading and ability to explain complicated ideas in clear natural language has improved my writing and understanding of writing in immeasurable ways.
Alex is an extremely reliable, passionate and dedicated tutor with an extensive knowledge on essay writing. He has supported me with proofreading and writing in the past and my work has always been better for it.
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Rates
Rate
- S$78
Pack rates
- 5h: S$390
- 10h: S$780
online
- S$78/h
free lessons
This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.
- 1hr
Details
Currently offering a summer-holiday discount, until September 2025.
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