Patrick - English tutor - Birmingham
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Patrick - English tutor - Birmingham

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Patrick

  • Rate $116
  • Response 4h
  • Students

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    Number of students Patrick has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Patrick - English tutor - Birmingham
  • 5 (19 reviews)

$116/hr

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  • English
  • Creative writing
  • Modern Literature
  • Poetry
  • World Literature

As an experienced secondary school teacher, I specialise in GCSE, A-Level and IB English.

  • English
  • Creative writing
  • Modern Literature
  • Poetry
  • World Literature

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About Patrick

Currently working at a prestigious Independent school in the UK, I have 17 years` experience of teaching KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB. I have been an examiner for Edexcel, AQA and the IBO. I have also had two books of poetry and meditations published, and would say that English Literature is far more than a job; it`s my vocation.

I am the author of two published books of poetry and meditations. I have also lived and worked abroad, so have a working knowledge of Korean, a firm grasp of French, and am able to empathise with those for whom English is not their first language (if you happen to be a Korean parent with limited English, I can communicate with you).

Tutoring Experience
I have extensive experience as an educator, starting in 1999 (teaching assistant in America), then ESL abroad, gaining QTS in 2008, working in a high-flying grammar school in Kent, becoming an IB Assistant Examiner in 2010 and since 2014 Head of English, first at an elite international school, then in 2018 at my current school.

I have particular strengths in:

IB Literature and Language & Literature
A-Level Literature and Language & Literature (OCR, Edexcel)
UCAS personal statements
IGCSE Eng Lang, Eng Lit (Edexcel, CIE)
GCSE Eng Lang, Eng Lit (AQA, Eduqas)
Year 8 & 9 preparation for GCSE

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • High School
  • NCEA Level 1
  • +7
  • levels :

    Primary

    High School

    NCEA Level 1

    NCEA Level 2

    NCEA Level 3

    Adult education

    Undergraduate

    Masters

    Diploma

    Doctorate

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I have particular strengths in:

IB Literature and Language & Literature
A-Level Literature and Language & Literature (OCR, Edexcel)
UCAS personal statements
IGCSE Eng Lang, Eng Lit (Edexcel, CIE)
GCSE Eng Lang, Eng Lit (AQA, Eduqas)
Year 8 & 9 preparation for GCSE

Regardless of the age of ability level, I will typically use great or `classic` literature as the vehicle through which creative writing, comprehension, grammatical and vocabulary tasks are inspiringly driven.

My core educational philosophy is:

1) maximum exposure to great writing
2) a personalised response to it
3) constant dialogue and Socratic Q&A
4) getting the tutee to `take the wheel`

With older students the focus will also be intensively on close reading (analysis) and exam technique, including the construction of P.E.E.L. paragraphs which are vital for success. However, that ongoing investment in `great` literature is what I believe will make the difference between mediocrity and excellence.

I see the first lesson as more of a general interview and testing of the waters. I have enjoyed an excellent rapport with tutees over the years, but I want to ensure that our first encounter is as open and free as possible; no strings attached!

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Rates

Rate

  • $116

Pack prices

  • 5h: $580
  • 10h: $1160

online

  • $116/h

free lessons

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

  • 1hr

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