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Leighton S.

5.0

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537 lessons taught

Helped over 30 students

£22 - £30 per class

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Zane W.

Great tutor, teaches you everything in understandable ways and even if you don't get it, she is very patient and listens to you and your concerns.

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+4 years of exp. teaching at GoStudent

Subjects: English, up to GSCE level Experience: Experience in tutoring through an outreach programme with the Norwich Centre for Writing as well as first-year university students through the University of East Anglia Experience with disabilities/special needs: Experience with ADHD and Dyslexia Preferred student age group: Any About me: I am currently a PhD student at the University of Plymouth, studying Creative Writing. I am working on a critical dissertation alongside a novel. I am a dual citizen, raised in Texas by my Welsh father, and have been living in the UK for 8 years. I am very passionate about reading (both classic and contemporary literature) and writing, and hope to share this passion with my students. My hobbies include: reading, writing, photography, gaming, trav...

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Subjects

Teaching level

11+

Key Stage 4

Languages spoken

Greek

Basics

Spanish

Basics

French

Basics

Highest level of education

Masters Degree (MA)

Interests & hobbies ✨

Reading

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5.0

3 reviews

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Zane W.

Great tutor, teaches you everything in understandable ways and even if you don't get it, she is very patient and listens to you and your concerns.

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Jia C.

Helped me understand some new stuff and taught me a bunch.

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James L.

great professional

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Leighton S.

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+4 years of exp. teaching at GoStudent

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