Cindy
Private Tutor in Buntingford
Usually responds within 1 hour
Female Member since Sep 2023 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi there! I'm Cindy @ Literature is Magic Tutoring. I'm a graduate who holds a 2:1 degree in English Literature, and I provide online tutoring services to students studying KS3 (years 7-9), GCSE, and A-Level English.
If your child needs extra guidance or support in English, I can help!
A big part of doing well in any subject is connecting with the subject on a personal level. In my approach to tutoring, this forms the foundation of how I create a plan for my student; whether or not they're having a good time with English tells me what kind of support they need and how I can best help them.
I use my expertise in English, as well as my knowledge of the curriculum, to observe and discern level and ability in order to create a progress plan that encourages positive change and growth.
On a personal front, I’m an advocate for trauma-informed teaching practices. I take a caring approach and ensure that my students feel seen, listened to, validated, and supported.
It means the world to me when I am able to genuinely inspire confidence and growth in my students. I know how integral it can be to a young person’s future, to develop meaningful and impactful experiences during education. I hope to emulate this in every experience going forward.
My Experience
2:1 Degree in English
Having graduated university with a 2:1 degree in English Literature, I have the expertise to tutor students at earlier stages of study.
Exam Board Knowledge
I have studied all 4 exam boards offered to students in England (inc. AQA, OCR, Edexcel, and WJEC). This has given me a firm grasp on what’s expected of a student at their level.
Experience in schools
Between the years 2017 and 2019 I volunteered as an assistant at a few schools where I guided and assisted young people with their school work. A student I worked with, who struggled with confidence, was awarded for academic progress. I was informed by the headteacher that I encouraged confidence in my students and that they would await our next meeting with happiness and excitement.
Experience with GCSE & A-Level students
I also have experience mentoring students aged 16-19 through an online platform known as Brightside. This entailed supporting students through school and helping them make choices about the future. By the end of each programme, my students were bolder, brighter, and had a clearer understanding of their options. I was informed by my line manager that my students felt happy and well-guided after working with me.
Pastoral Care
I have a surprisingly strong memory of what it was like to study English at school, which enables me to put myself in a student’s shoes in order to get through to them. Leading with a trauma-informed approach is of utmost importance to me. This means creating a safe space free of fear and punishment. My speciality is in working with students who struggle with confidence.
My Qualifications
BA (Hons) English Literature (2:1) and A-Level and GCSE qualifications.
My Availability
Monday – Friday:
Morning: 9-12
Afternoon/ after school: 1-4
Saturday – Sunday:
Morning: 9-12
Afternoon: 1-4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Tutoring from £25.00 per hour
My Documents
- Exam Certificate: BA (Hons) English Literature (2:1) (added 13/01/2024)
- DBS Check (added 13/01/2024)
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