I graduated from University of Strathclyde with a 2.1 in English Literature, Creative Writing & Journalism. I also achieved an MSc in Book Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University.

I have been tutoring since 2008 via First Tutors. I have taught English in Japan as ESL, and in Scotland I have tutored primary and secondary school students.

My speciality is supporting National 5 and Higher students move from a fail to a A/B grade. Many of my students have had learning difficulties or additional support needs. I have also taught those with English as a second language.

My goal is always to improve my student's confidence and ensure they understand the exam structure. I focus on three main areas:

Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation: this involves improving critical reading, vocab and how the exam is graded. I break down each type of question and show students how these answers are a formula that they can apply to any paper.

Scottish text: this involves learning about themes, characterisation, and language devices specific to short stories, plays, novels etc. I help students to pick and analysis quotes and to improve their essay planning and writing.

Critical essay: This involves teaching the student to pick the right question and ensure they are answering it in line with the marking scheme. Students learn how to structure their essays and embed their quotes better.

Portfolio: I will work with the student from initial ideas, to creating a first draft and working towards a polished essay that will improve their overall grade.

Exam skills: this involves work around learning quotes, improving times and overall writing skills. This applies to both prelims and the main exam.