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Information About Simon:

Personal Description:

Relatively new to tutoring, but with five years experience of working with young people aged 4 - 18, I've recently gained a First class degree in English from King's College London.

I am self employed, and when not tutoring (English, Drama, Singing), I work as a theatre director, actor, journalist and workshop leader.

I have a genuine passion for theatre and for literature, and have been told that my enthusiasm is catching...

Teaching Experience:

From 2001 - 2005 I worked full time as Associate Director of Playbox Theatre - a theatre devoted to the work of young people. I ran theatre workshops for young people, from pre-schoolers to teenagers, helping them develop skills, confidence and imagination. I also ran workshops for SAT, GCSE and A-Level groups within schools, aiming to open set texts up through a theatrical, hands-on approach.

I continue to do such work on a part time freelance basis. I am also a qualified singing teacher, and have students from the ages of 6 - 60.

I have tutored several students in English at various levels, all with great success.

Tutoring Approach:

As previously mentioned, I like to approach texts from a fresh angle, to open the tutee's eyes to a new way of looking at things. This often involves theatrical techniques in an attempt to bring the text to life.

I am by no means strict, but adopt a 'friendly but firm' manner in my teaching, although I adapt this to suit the individual tutee's needs and personality.

I encourage creative personal expression through language, but at the same time I place a great deal of importance on correct grammar and spelling, and will help tutees construct perfect essays, looking at all aspects of writing, from choice of words to paragraph structure, to the use of quotations and correct footnoting.

Without wanting to sound like a cliche, I aim to make English and Drama fun, and hope to make my tutees enjoy these subjects as much as I do.

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (First)
• Associate of Trinity College London

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you