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Information About Gemma:

Personal Description:

I have been a private tutor of GCSE English for eight years now. I have a 100% pass rate to date and an exceptional record of results. Last summer, the majority of my students attained a two to four grade increase, with some of them leaping from a grade 3 to a grade 7, a grade 4 to a grade 8, and a grade 6 to a grade 9. I am a fully qualified English teacher with an 'Outstanding' PGCE, a First Class Honours in English and an MA in English Renaissance Literature from a Russell Group university. I have a real passion and enthusiasm for all aspects of English, and I have been studying and teaching the subject for a number of years now. In addition to my subject knowledge and qualifications, I am a friendly and approachable person, and can adapt easily to any situation. I have a very positive and encouraging approach, and will always go that extra mile for my students.

Teaching Experience:

My last teaching post was in 2014, and since then, my time has been devoted to private tuition. I know all of the exam boards for GCSE English inside and out (AQA, Eduqas, Edexcel, OCR, iGCSE), and I have created a plethora of learning resources and practice papers for each.

I have taught GCSE and A-level English in several sixth form colleges throughout West Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire, and I've taught in a comprehensive secondary school in Leeds.

My private tuition also extends to A-level and degree-level students across all English subjects.

Tutoring Approach:

I have a very flexible approach to tutoring, and always tailor the teaching and learning to the individual student's needs and requirements. Together with the student, I will devise a learning plan to ensure that lessons are structured, progress is monitored and the student gets the maximum out of each session. I have always approached teaching with a level of creativity and innovation, and this enables me to adapt my style and method to suit and engage each individual learner. I also believe that confidence and self-belief are essential to the learning process, and I always strive to develop this in my students.

Qualifications:

• PGCE Lifelong Learning (Outstanding), University of Huddersfield (2013)
• MA English Renaissance Literature, University of Leeds (2011)
• BA Hons English (First Class), Leeds Trinity and All Saints (2009)

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	From their home
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes