Sean

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $165
Response 1h
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Number of students Sean has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Sean has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (4 reviews)

$165/hr

Literacy
Creative writing
English Literature
Modern Literature

Former Head of English and Drama, 13 years' experience: GCSE and A-level English Literature and Language

Literacy
Creative writing
English Literature
Modern Literature

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- online

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Sean will be happy to arrange your first Literacy lesson.

About Sean

I was Head of English and Drama at the London School of Russian Ballet for two years, responsible for delivering the whole curriculum, and I have tutored English for 13 years.

Over 100 of my students have achieved top marks in English: grades 8–9 at GCSE, and A* or A at A-level.

I have taught all the major set texts on the main UK syllabuses. Most of what decides marks in English is essay technique: planning, building an argument from the text, and using context and critics without losing the thread. It is a skill, and it can be learnt.

I trained at drama school and work as a theatre director, which helps with set plays in particular: we look at how a scene works on stage as well as on the page.

Most of my work is with London's top private tutoring agencies, and I have been flown abroad several times to tutor individuals and groups.

I have an enhanced DBS check, renewed every year. I am happy to send you a copy.

My experience:
- 2 years (2019–2021) as Head of English and Drama at the London School of Russian Ballet
- 6 years (2013–2019) teaching at Westminster Tutors, a London sixth-form college
- 4,000+ hours of tutoring and 500+ students, mostly with London's top private tutoring agencies
- 3 years as an admissions examiner for an Oxford college

My education:
- University of Oxford: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BA, First Class)
- University of Oxford: Philosophy (Masters)

About the lesson

I always tailor my lessons to each individual student. I do not come in with a pre-prepared plan for our first lesson: I see where you are, how you like to work, and then we go from there.

Before our first lesson, I offer a free 10-minute intro phone call.

After the first lesson, if you want to proceed, I will send you a plan of study. If you'd like, I will send you written feedback after every lesson.

I test my students regularly, so we have a concrete measure of progress, and all of my tutoring is geared towards the exam.

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Sarah

Sean tutored my daughter towards an application to Cambridge for English Literature, primarily helping her with the interview. She said it helped her enormously. I could see she was more confident and had a sense of ease when she went up for them. Thank you!
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Sarah
Sean tutored my daughter towards an application to Cambridge for English Literature, primarily helping her with the interview. She said it helped her enormously. I could see she was more confident and had a sense of ease when she went up for them. Thank you!
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S M

I think Sean was a big part in my daughter finding a place at Oxford. Her scores went up massively in the admissions test and she found the interview preparation invaluable.
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S M
I think Sean was a big part in my daughter finding a place at Oxford. Her scores went up massively in the admissions test and she found the interview preparation invaluable.
Megan

Sean was a fantastic tutor - he helped our daughter achieve excellent grades, and was always a lovely presence in our home!
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Megan
Sean was a fantastic tutor - he helped our daughter achieve excellent grades, and was always a lovely presence in our home!
Maria

Sean isa very reliable and skillful tutor. He is patient and exceptional at picking up the issues you need help with.
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Maria
Sean isa very reliable and skillful tutor. He is patient and exceptional at picking up the issues you need help with.
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10h: $1474

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