Kate Ward English Language and Literature Tutor

<p>I am a professional tutor who can support your international child in English. I teach exclusively online and support IGCSE&#39;s, International Baccalaureate, 11+ or 13+ entrance exams or the English curriculum. I currently support students in Hong Kong, UK and Australia (Grade 5-13). I have 17 years experience as an English Language and Literature GCSE teacher (2 years Australia and 12 years London, 3 years France). I was a Deputy Headteacher in London with a certificate of Headship (Principal level) who trained English teachers across a network of schools. I am approachable and friendly - building lasting relationships with students to help build their confidence. I have experience in tutoring younger students - supporting with homework, language analysis (preparation for GCSE, exams, HSC). I am also phonics trained, a previous SENCo and previous Head of English across three schools. I can support in the following: - International English Language and Literature tuition (Language analysis: fiction and non-fiction. Writing to describe, explain, persuade and argue) -GCSEs, HSCs -Poetry, Shakespeare, Fiction - 11+ and 13+ entrance exam - Current texts I am teaching: To Kill a Mockingbird, Rebecca, Macbeth, Othello, Ted Hughes poetry, An Inspector Calls, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Power and Conflict poetry, The Hunger Games, Of Mice and Men, A View from the Bridge, Jane Eyre.</p>