Tutor Profile

Nick

(29 reviews)

Nick

I am a 35-year-old tutor with over 15 years of teaching experience. I recently completed my doctorate at Warwick University (2026), and also hold a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Theatre Studies from Warwick, and two Master's degrees (both with high distinction) from Manchester University and Warwick University.

What I Offer

  • GCSE and A-Level English Literature and Language tutoring
  • Personal Statement coaching and support
  • University admissions support and interview coaching

I have worked for several years as a university admissions tutor at a Russell Group university, with particular expertise in supporting applications to Russell Group institutions. Please feel free to contact me with any questions

Teaching Experience

I have been teaching for over 15 years at secondary, sixth form, and university levels. At Warwick University, I have taught as an award-winning member of staff, winning the Warwick Award for Teaching Excellence (WATE) in 2022 and receiving a further nomination in 2024.

Alongside my academic teaching, I have worked as a university admissions tutor at a Russell Group university, supporting students through the application process with particular expertise in personal statements and Russell Group applications.

As a private tutor, I specialise in GCSE and A-Level English Language and Literature, and have a strong record of results. For example, In my 2022/23 intake, every student achieved their required grade, with all rising at least two grades from when they began working with me.

Tutoring Approach

I take a genuinely personalised approach to teaching, and I adjust how I work to suit each individual student. My own experiences as a learner have shaped how I think about the way young people develop and find their way into a subject. Every student is different, and what clicks for one person won't necessarily work for another.

My sessions tend to be relaxed and informal. I find that students do their best thinking when they don't feel like they're being tested every five minutes, so I try to create a space where wider ideas can breathe and where students feel comfortable enough to take risks with their thinking. A big part of what I do is helping students find their own voice and path into the material, rather than just handing them a formula to follow. Whilst foundational work is important, and included, it is when students feel like they are able to speak on the topic that they excel.

Qualifications

Sociology (Women and Gender Studies)

Doctorate · University of Warwick · Awarded · 2026

Social Science Research Methods

Masters · University of Warwick · Distinction · 2021

Gender, Sexuality, and Culture

Masters · University of Manchester · Distinction · 2015

English Literature and Theatre Studies

Bachelors · University of Warwick · 2.1 · 2012
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Subjects Taught
English Literature
University (or further higher)
£100.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£75.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£75.00
English
GCSE or National 3-5
£75.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£75.00