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Tobias
- Rate $96
- Response 1h

$96/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- English Literature
- Poetry
- University Entrance
- School Entrance Exams
PhD graduate in Shakespeare Studies; MA graduate in creative writing; BA graduate in English Literature. Teaching offered from 11+ to university level. Over a decade of tuition experience.
- English
- English Literature
- Poetry
- University Entrance
- School Entrance Exams
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Recommended
Tobias is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Tobias
PhD graduate in English Literature, in the field of Shakespeare Studies (University of Cambridge)
MA in Writing for the Stage and for Broadcast Media (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama) - Distinction
BA graduate in English Literature (University of Durham) - First Class
I have been teaching for over a decade, parallel to my work as a freelancer in the British theatre industry. I have taught thousands of lessons to pupils across a range of levels (from 11+ entrance to degree level).
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I am a PhD graduate in English Literature (Cambridge University), having specialised in the field of Shakespeare studies.
I have tutored for over a decade, teaching students across various levels, from entry exams for secondary school, up to university undergraduate level. I am new to this specific platform.
I have worked as a freelancer in the British theatre industry, having also completed an MA degree at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and a BA degree at the University of Durham).
The lesson rate is £40 per hour, with lessons being delivered online. I offer a free introductory session, prior to beginning lessons.
My approach to lessons is relaxed, yet focused. When preparing students for exams, the framework for study is drawn directly from the demands of the specific exam board, and from past papers, examiner reports, and mark schemes. I have tutored pupils for GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-Level exams across a range of exam boards including: AQA; Edexcel; OCR; WJEC/Eduqas; and Cambridge.
Lessons can range in approach, from the theory of texts, to essay writing and exam skills, depending on each pupil's requirements. I am happy to also set homework, mark past paper essays, in response to the amount of work that a pupil is able to produce.
Given the coverage of my previous degree studies, I can offer extensive revision of the theory behind texts being studied. This becomes especially prominent at A-Level. Areas of previous focus have included: the Brontës; Shakespeare and the wider English Renaissance (e.g. Marlowe, Raleigh); Romanticism (e.g. Keats, Blake); Jane Austen; Metaphysicals (e.g. Marvell, Milton); American Literature (e.g. Fitzgerald, Steinbeck); American Poetry (e.g. Dickinson, Whitman); War Poetry (e.g. Owen, Sassoon); the Short Story (e.g. Poe, Carver); Contemporary Poetry (e.g. Duffy, Armitage); and Drama (a very full range, from Greek theatre, to contemporary British plays).
Recommendations
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I cannot recommend Tobias highly enough. His dedication, knowledge, enthusiasm and communication skills made sessions valuable and enjoyable for my daughter. She was sitting her A level English Language and Literature exams and needed support with the course. Tobias delivered on all levels. We are so grateful for his time and expertise.
Toby was a fantastic tutor for our daughter throughout her GCSE English preparation, and we would recommend him without hesitation.
English has never been the strongest subject in our family, and it was certainly the subject our daughter found most challenging. We knew she would benefit from some expert support, particularly with areas such as the poetry anthology and 'To Kill a Mockingbird', and Toby was exactly what we had hoped to find.
Perhaps the best testament to him is that, despite English being her least favourite subject, she was always ready and willing to sit down for her hour online with Toby. He managed to make the sessions both productive and enjoyable, and we could see her confidence grow as the course progressed.
Her eventual GCSE results exceeded our expectations: she came within just 3 marks of a grade 9 in English Language and achieved a 7 in English Literature. For someone who had always found English one of her more challenging subjects, this was a fantastic outcome and reflected just how far she had come.
From a parent's perspective, Toby was always professional, knowledgeable, positive and enthusiastic. We felt completely confident that our daughter was in very capable hands, and we are enormously grateful for the support and encouragement he gave her.
We couldn't have asked for a better English tutor.Toby has really helped our daughter with her English. He is supportive and friendly and she enjoys her lessons with him. He is also prompt and very professional in his communication with us. I would highly recommend him as a tutor.
Toby tutored my son for his GCSE Literature and Language exams for the 2026 sitting. Despite having no interest at all in either subject - Toby’s knowledge and extremely affable character had my son engaged and learning from Day 1. They covered Macbeth/Inspector Calls/ Jekyll and War poetry in full, all aspects of the language curriculum and exam techniques to gain marks for each paper. I would highly recommend his tutoring services for anyone.
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- $96
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- 5h: $481
- 10h: $962
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The first lesson with Tobias will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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