Having read English Literature at Durham University, I have studied texts from the Viking Age all the way up to present day, and am hugely interested in the way humanity uses words and storytelling. As a teacher, I previously tutored with Explore Learning, and therefore have experience helping children from reception age through to GCSE in English and Maths. I strive to tailor my teaching approach to each individual child, and to boost their self esteem alongside their grades. In my lessons I am always seeking to foster a true love of learning in my students, encouraging them to read widely around their key subjects, which helps them to develop an independent learning style that will benefit them in all stages of their journey through education. Outside of tutoring, I am an actor and playwright.