Alex - English Literature teacher - Harpenden
Alex - English Literature teacher - Harpenden

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Alex

  • Rate $119
  • Response 1h
  • Students

    Number of students Alex has taught since their arrival at Superprof

    4

    Number of students Alex has taught since their arrival at Superprof

Alex - English Literature teacher - Harpenden
  • 5 (7 reviews)

$119/h

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  • English Literature
  • 11 plus
  • University entrance preparation

Cambridge Lecturer with PhD in English Literature | Thousands of hours tutoring experience (ages 8 to undergraduate) | Proven track record of admissions to top schools including Eton, Harrow, CLC

  • English Literature
  • 11 plus
  • University entrance preparation

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About Alex

I hold a PhD in English Literature from the University of Cambridge, where I currently work as a lecturer and undergraduate supervisor. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have accumulated thousands of hours’ experience teaching English to students ranging from age 8 to undergraduate level.

My students have gone on to secure places and scholarships at leading UK schools, including Eton, Winchester, Harrow, and Cheltenham Ladies' College, while others have significantly improved their GCSE and A-Level results. I also offer coaching for Oxbridge entrance, drawing on experience that includes a period working in this capacity at Eton College.

Teaching is available online or at my home—please get in touch to arrange a trial lesson or to find out more.

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
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    Primary

    Secondary

    Tertiary

    University

  • English

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English

In the first lesson, I usually begin by identifying an area of English that feels most relevant or interesting to the student, using this as a starting point for development. A more detailed study plan is then built in response to their needs once I have a clearer sense of their strengths and priorities.

Across all lessons, I check for understanding at each stage before moving on, working at the student’s pace rather than following the fixed progression of a classroom. In line with established pedagogical approaches, I break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable skills and provide exemplars to support independent application.

For GCSE students and above, I place particular emphasis on developing an understanding of assessment criteria and helping students to think like examiners. This includes close work on reading comprehension, essay structure, and creative or discursive writing, with a focus on how marks are awarded and how high-level responses are constructed.

More broadly, I draw on doctoral-level subject knowledge and extensive teaching experience to help students build confidence in their understanding of English Literature. Alongside exam preparation, I also aim to foster a genuine engagement with the subject by encouraging close attention to ideas, language, and interpretation.

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Rates

Rate

  • $119

Pack rates

  • 5h: $595
  • 10h: $1,191

online

  • $119/h

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