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Ciara
- Rate $47
- Response 1h
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Students15
Number of students Ciara has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Ciara has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$47/h
1st lesson free
Experienced Film/Media Studies online tutor (PhD qualified), teaches film and television criticism, analysis, and research skills
Lesson location
- online
Super Prof
Ciara is one of our best tutors. High-quality profile and excellent qualifications, organised and responsive to lesson requests, appreciated by their students!
About Ciara
I am an experienced and highly qualified Film/Media Studies tutor, available for one-to-one online classes focused on improving film analysis skills at Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD level (or just for fun!).
I was awarded my PhD in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 2024, and have an extensive academic background in arts and cultural studies (Masters in Film Studies with Distinction, University of Edinburgh (2018), Bachelor of Music (Hons) - First Class, University of Edinburgh (2017).
Let’s work together to improve your media analysis or research skills in a friendly, supportive, and relaxed atmosphere, as you build a toolbox which will support you throughout your studies! Film analysis doesn't need to be complicated - take the first step towards improving your critical skills by booking a session with me today!
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I am an experienced film studies tutor, and hold a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh. I enjoy helping students work on their writing and research skills in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Lessons are geared to students' needs, developing areas such as scene analysis, critical thinking, and research skills. I previously taught on the Introduction to European Cinema course at the University of Edinburgh, providing students with guidance on film criticism, historical film movements, essay writing skills, and marking student coursework. I hold a PhD in Film Studies, for my dissertation on the classical Hollywood actress Irene Dunne's stardom. As part of this dissertation, I became a very experienced archival researcher, while honing my film analysis skills. I have previously worked as a copy editor for the international peer-reviewed journal Film-Philosophy, which also attests to the depth of my experience in the film and media studies field. I'm happy to teach all ages and educational levels of students - from high school students looking to prepare for university study, to current university students who would like to strengthen their skills. I'm also open to teaching students who would like to study film and television for fun! Lessons typically last 50 minutes, and can take the form of short term assistance with a particular assignment, or more long term improvement of skills.
Recommendations
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Ciara is a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and friendly tutor who is very focussed on delivering results for her students. Her classes take place in a relaxed and positive atmosphere, and she places an emphasis on student enjoyment of the learning process. She is highly experienced in teaching English, Media Studies, and academic writing, having worked with students of many different ages and abilities in multiple settings. Her patience and kindness are invaluable tools which she uses to foster an encouraging classroom atmosphere. I recommend her without hesitation!
Ciara is a friendly, patient, and kind tutor. She works very hard to make sure that lessons are geared to her students' needs, and is very quick to adapt lessons to individual learning styles. She is passionate about helping others achieve their learning aims, and teaches in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Ciara cares deeply about accessibility in education and is fully committed to simplifying complex ideas. Whether you book English as a Foreign Language, academic writing and research skills, or film studies classes with her, I have complete confidence that Ciara's teaching skills will be of great benefit to you!
Ciara is a thoughtful and insightful tutor. She has a gift for supporting students in developing their own new and valuable ways of thinking and in expressing and applying these ideas to academic work. Additionally, she supports students who are building confidence in acquiring English language skills, with a patient and encouraging approach. Her lessons are always engaging and enjoyable, and focus on the individual needs of each student. I would recommend Ciara without hesitation!
Ciara is a fantastic tutor who is great at putting her students at ease. Very patient, and excellent at identifying the areas that need the most support. I appreciate how she tailors her lessons around the individual! Highly recommend.
Ciara is an incredibly committed individual and as can be seen from her academic qualifications has achieved at the highest level throughout her academic career. She has demonstrated her interest and dedication to the process of learning and teaching repeatedly over the years. Supplementing her experience and income when a student by working as a volunteer classroom assistant in music classrooms, giving instrumental instruction and for a number of years teaching English as a second language, at all times receiving the highest of praise from her students in this work. It's to her credit that while pursuing her academic qualifications, she attained additional qualifications in Instrumental Instruction and ESOL to carry out these roles. Her work as a tutor at Edinburgh University during her PHD was highly regarded both by the department and her students, as she delivered aspects of the undergraduate course, teaching, assessing and advising on student work. She has built on this experience by providing advice on academic writing to undergraduate students through the US based "Upswing" programme. Ciara demonstrates a deep understanding of the processes involved in academic writing to produce an efficient and effective product and has a gift for delivering insightful comments on the work placed in front of her, but more than this, she delivers her comment in a caring and nurturing way which allows the recipient to receive the information and respond to it confidently and effectively. In doing so helps the recipient to develop the correct tools and a strong basis upon which to engage successfully in academic writing in the future. I recommend her without reservation.
Ciara is a thoughtful and kind tutor. She works hard to plan useful lessons that really help my confidence and learning.
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Rates
Rate
- $47
Pack rates
- 5 h: $224
- 10 h: $447
online
- $47/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Ciara will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
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