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Alicen

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Rate $80
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5 (2 reviews)

$80/hr

1^st lesson free

English
Reading
Literacy
English Literature
Test prep

I'm an experienced GCSE English teacher and AQA examiner. I can clearly communicate requirements of exam papers to help students reach full potential. I like to personalise learning to make it enjoyab

English
Reading
Literacy
English Literature
Test prep

Lesson location

- online

About Alicen

I have 10 years' teaching, tutoring and exam marking experience. I specialise in English literature and language, working across a range of educational settings, including mixed ability classrooms, private tutoring, special needs and gifted and talented focus groups.

As an experienced AQA English Language and Literature Examiner, I know what examiners are looking for and can show students how to access the highest grades.

I am a trainee counsellor and understand how to work with students who may be going through a difficult time.

Skills:

Ability to clearly communicate requirements of GCSE exam papers.

Track record of consistently outstanding GCSE English results

Knowledge of requirements of how to achieve level 8 and 9

Experience catching up students with large gaps in education

Experience in working with learners with special needs and motivating them to secure outstanding results.

Experience preparing students to pass entrance exams.

Services

I am offering tuition designed to help improve the following skills:

Functional skills, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
Specialist GCSE exam preparation including tailored resources for any exam board
Specific strategies to help students achieve a level 4
Specific strategies to help gifted students achieve levels 8 and 9
KS3 English skills
Creative writing
Support for students for whom English is an additional language
Support for students in accessing the English school curriculum
Entrance exam tuition
Essay writing skills
Proofreading

Above all, I have a contagious love of reading - a good book can change your life! I am passionate about opening the world of literature to young people.

About the lesson

I work with different learning styles and contextualise exam content so that texts resonate personally with students. With a clear learning outcome related to the exam texts, my lessons break down specific skills and give students the space and confidence to implement new skills.

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Hannah

Alicen is a fantastic teacher. We worked together at a challenging high school and she was able to make great relationships with pupils and achieve some fantastic results. Alicen is very knowledgeable about her subject and is excellent at making learning accessible for all.
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Hannah
Alicen is a fantastic teacher. We worked together at a challenging high school and she was able to make great relationships with pupils and achieve some fantastic results. Alicen is very knowledgeable about her subject and is excellent at making learning accessible for all.
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Sarah

Having worked with Alicen for many years, I know she is a very enthusiastic and fun teacher who explains things in ways pupils can understand. She is patient and caring. She really understands the requirements for exam grading as she has been an examiner and teacher for years. She's worked with pupils in every grade range and will make sure learning is personalised. I 100% recommend her!
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Sarah
Having worked with Alicen for many years, I know she is a very enthusiastic and fun teacher who explains things in ways pupils can understand. She is patient and caring. She really understands the requirements for exam grading as she has been an examiner and teacher for years. She's worked with pupils in every grade range and will make sure learning is personalised. I 100% recommend her!
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10h: $800

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The first lesson with Alicen will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

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