Dr Catherine

With 20 years of tutoring experience, I hold a PhD, Masters, and First Class Degree in English from UCL (Dean's List, English Dept Medal, Faculty Medal) and came top of my year. A former fellow at UCL, ranked among the top 10 universities globally, I was also an A-Level specialist examiner for one of the major examining boards for five years.

- 20 years of private tutoring experience preparing students for their examinations and elevating grades.

- Every year I have a number of students successfully achieve Oxbridge entrance, with 99% of students also placing at Russell Group universities.

- I am well-versed in all the major examination boards and their current requirements (OCR, Edexcel, AQA).

- I currently lecture on two Masters programmes but tutor privately in my spare time.

- I am very flexible and able to offer online sessions both during the day and in after-school hours.

- Although I have lectured at some of the UK's top institutions, I have a down to earth approach to my tutoring sessions and enjoy sharing my passion for literature with be students.

- I make good use of past papers and exemplars in my sessions, and as a former A-level examiner I am well-versed in elevating grades and helping students to achieve their full potential and meet their UCAS offer grades.

- I have worked privately as a tutor alongside my academic posts since completing my PhD and enjoy helping my students to achieve their academic goals. I pride myself in the excellent rapport I have with my students and families, with many working with me across both their school and university studies.

- I craft a curriculum specifically designed for each student's needs and progress, with no one-size-fits-all-approach. This is bespoke tutoring at the highest level, informed by my decades of experience as a tutor and lecturer.

- I offer a variety of locked exam papers and sample responses to enhance exam preparation. As a former examiner with a keen eye for knowing what it takes to get a the highest grades, I make sure to provide tips and tricks, and revision notes to help attain your grade ambitions.

- I teach exclusively online to create a focused environment for our sessions.

- I blend exam practice, close text reading, theme exploration, and feedback in every session, ensuring an enjoyable and innovative learning experience.

- I provide guidance and support for upcoming exams and interviews to enhance students' chances of securing positions in prestigious Russell Group Universities and Oxbridge