Online English Literature Tutor Hamish
Hamish
English Literature w/ Creative Writing Bachelor's degree, 2:1
$69/hr
Engaging English, creative writing and humanities tutor, with thousands of hours of experience and a wealth of fantastic reviews and results. Storywriter for Stephen Fry, exam-preparation expert.
Hamish5.031 classes
University Of East Anglia - English Literature w/ Creative Writing - Bachelor's degree, 2:1
Engaging English, creative writing and humanities tutor, with thousands of hours of experience and a wealth of fantastic reviews and results. Storywriter for Stephen Fry, exam-preparation expert.
| Recent Students: 11 |
| Total Hours: 32 |
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| All-time Students: 11 |
| Total Classes: 31 |
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| Recent Students: 11 | Total Hours: 32 | Last Online: |
| All-time Students: 11 | Total Classes: 31 | Signed Up: |
About Me
I am a super experienced tutor, who priorities engaging you with your subject, and tailoring my input to your strengths and mindset. The advantage of tuition should always be to make sure you feel listened to and noticed. If you are finding any part of your work too easy, too difficult or simply too boring to engage with, I will find a way to bridge that gap.
I tutor English Literature up to degree level. I also help lots of students taking their A levels or GCSEs in History, English Language or Philosophy, and I can give you really solid techniques to help you approach essay questions, substantiate your own ideas and convey them in the kind of well expressed written work that exam boards award high marks to.
I am also super experienced with helping students improve their scores in maths, science, and verbal/non verbal reasoning in their Eleven-plus, Key Stage 3 and GCSE exams.
I have a creative writing degree, and have written twelve audio stories for podcast Happened Here, performed by esteemed actor Stephen Fry. I have run several creative writing and storytelling courses, and can provide creative writing input from Key Stage 3 up until degree level and for adults.
I am also a trained TESOL teacher with a CELTA qualification (the best initial TESOL qualification). If English is not your first language, I can give you lots of support and solid techniques to help you understand your work, and make sure this doesn't hold you back.
Tutor Experience
• Over 3000 hours of experience tutoring hundreds of students with different needs, including several SEN learners.
• I specialise in teaching essay-based humanities subjects and creative writing up to degree level, but I also have extensive experience teaching 11-16+ entrance exams, (including CAT-4, UKiset and bespoke private school exams), English as an Additional Language, and Maths and Science up to GCSE level.
• Bring an intimate understanding of every UK exam board's specific requirements, in each subject I teach.
• Picked up countless five-star reviews by building a rapport with my students and tailoring my input to each individual’s needs.
• Since October 2022, I have been tutoring online for two large tutoring companies , helping students with entrance exams and international GCSEs. I am now very experienced and used to teaching online, using a range of platforms and online teaching programs.
Topic Expertise
*English Literature, Creative Writing and general essay-writing, up to degree level.
*Humanities-based subjects, such as Philosophy or History, up until A-level.
*Standardised and school specific entrance exams, including 11-16+, common entrance and CAT4.
*English as a second or foreign language.
Client Reviews
Hamish has really helped me to understand how to structure my essays and how to include what the examiners will be looking for. His lessons are very friendly, professional and informative. I really recommended him.
Caroline - English Literature
Hamish has been helping my son catch up with his English A'level work. He is approachable and very well prepared for each session. My son has been happy to attend and finds them useful.
Rosie - English Literature
Hamish has been a big help to my daughter after only 2 sessions - he has broken things down clearly and helped her to think about things in a different way. Very pleased!
Caroline - English Literature
Hamish had lots of helpful insight for helping me achieve top marks in my English A levels, he was super friendly and knowledgable. I look forward to my next lesson!
Julie - English Language
Hamish has recently started tutoring my son. He has quickly built a rapport with him, and is tailoring his sessions carefully to ensure that he builds both confidence and marks along the way. Thank you, Hamish.
Joanna - English Literature
Testimonials
"Hamish has been very helpful so far - our son has engaged well with Hamish’s teaching style. As GCSE’s are a very stressful time and the work load is large-It’s great that Hamish is making a difference already."
5/5 stars
Justin, father of English Literature GCSE student
"Hamish taught me for an extended period and was nothing short of incredible. He was patient and yet didn't hesitate to challenge me in areas of creative writing to adopt better techniques. It was a privilege to be taught by him. I would recommend Hamish to anyone working to improve their writing style."
5/5 stars
Andrew Howard, student at University of Bristol
Hamish has been tutoring my two sons in English for the past several weeks. He is friendly and approachable and they both enjoy their lessons with him. He has been able to consolidate their school learning and they say that he has helped them to approach the topics with fresh ideas.
5/5 Rating
Michael, father of twins studying English Literature and Language at GCSE
"We are have been really pleased with the sessions provided for my son by Hamish. The change in my son's confidence in essay writing has been incredible, and based on his latest report this has been reflected in his predicted A level grades which have now moved up a grade. During a recent parents evening, all of his school teachers remarked on the difference too. Hamish has been able to get to the crux of my sons issues and help to focus his attention in the right areas. The added bonus of this is my son now wishes to continue to study the subject in University."
5/5 stars
Sarah (Ms) (Mother of English Literature and Philosophy A-level student)
"From first meeting Hamish to our last of many lessons over two months later, I can honestly say that the experience has been incredible. Hamish cut to the root of my problems regarding the structuring of essays and how to write a more persuasive argument. He was flexible with his time and when I felt pressured he was quick to calm me down and impress a logical plan to solve the problem at hand. Without Hamish`s help I would have produced a substandard piece of work. This was not because of a lack of research or reading of primary texts on my part. Rather it`s because what I lacked was the ability to convey a persuasive argument. In showing me how to do this, Hamish proved himself to be invaluable. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone in a similar situation to mine."
5/5 stars
Howard Curtis, English Literature undergraduate, who achieved a 1st degree honours
Tutoring Subjects
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Qualifications
*English Literature w/ Creative Writing, Bachelor, 2:1, from the University of East Anglia (the UK's most prestigious Creative Writing department).
*CELTA (TESOL teaching qualification), International House
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