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Catherine

5 (3 reviews)

Rate $56
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Number of students Catherine has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (3 reviews)

$56/h

1^st lesson free

English
Literature

Cambridge University Graduate / Tutoring English Literature, Functional reading and writing skills, Essay writing and proofreading / 5 years tutoring experience + 3 years professional experience teach

English
Literature

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About Catherine

Since graduating with a First from Cambridge University, I have spent three years teaching students one-to-one and in small groups in school and education settings.

I first worked in a secondary school as an academic mentor for Y7-10 students reading below their age average. I am trained as a Phonics Fresh Start Tutor. I have now worked for two years teaching English and creative writing to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Alongside this professional experience I have volunteered as a tutor with Zero Gravity, helping students with their university applications. Several of my tutees have already been successful in getting offers from Cambridge University.

I am now applying to do a PGCE in teaching English Literature.

About the lesson

I use our first session as a way of getting to know you as an individual learner so that I can connect our sessions to your goals and interests. For students preparing for an exam or admissions test I then closely read the mark scheme and course syllabus. I connect this content to the individual student's interests outside of the course.

For SEN students, I take a personalised approach and draw on my wealth of experience following SEN teaching methods. I am Fresh Start Phonics trained and skilled in chunking down and scaffolding information. I also understand the importance of using physical and visual props to support learning. I pride myself on taking a creative approach to engaging students in accessing a new topic or building foundational skills.

For students working at GCSE level or above, I like to follow a Cambridge supervision model of learning. I set a short piece of reading before the class and focus session time on discussing and elaborating on this reading. I will often also set short pieces of written work to be completed after the session so that students can receive feedback from me on their written work.

I take a similar approach with students working towards university admission. With these students I mainly focus on mock interview practice. I also work with students to build up a reading list that follows their interests and goes beyond their course curriculum. This way students can stand out as an individual when they come to apply for university.

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5 (3 reviews)

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Kaj
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Perfect! Learning with Catherine has been a great experience. Her creative approach and Literature background makes lessons engaging and keeps the vocabulary in memory. She's an open, friendly and easy to communicate person!:)
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Kaj

Perfect! Learning with Catherine has been a great experience. Her creative approach and Literature background makes lessons engaging and keeps the vocabulary in memory. She's an open, friendly and easy to communicate person!:)
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Palumbus

Catherine helped me so much! She was always very clear and thorough. My confidence (and grades) wouldn't be where they are today without her !
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Palumbus
Catherine helped me so much! She was always very clear and thorough. My confidence (and grades) wouldn't be where they are today without her !
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Laura

Cat is a patient, kind and clever educator. She managed to graduate with a First from the University of Cambridge and her experience teaching in schools and inclusive education settings makes her a tutor with valuable and diverse experiences.

Besides it all, she is really funny and I think that's important in the stress-induced environment that education sadly is these days.
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Laura
Cat is a patient, kind and clever educator. She managed to graduate with a First from the University of Cambridge and her experience teaching in schools and inclusive education settings makes her a tutor with valuable and diverse experiences.

Besides it all, she is really funny and I think that's important in the stress-induced environment that education sadly is these days.
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