RMJ English Tuition | Post-16 English Tuition

Hello!

I'm Dr Rebecca Jones. I'm a writer, developmental editor, book coach and tutor of English literature, language and creative writing. I specialise in tuition in the following areas:

GCSEs and AS/A-Levels in English literature, language and combined qualifications as offered by WJEC/Eduqas, AQA, Cambridge OCR and Pearson Edexcel
Qualifications Scotland National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher English
further and higher education including undergraduate and postgraduate students on university English literature and/or creative writing programmes
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) for a range of ages and contexts
coaching and lifelong learning for adult learners looking to expand their grasp of English language and literature, creative writing, reading comprehension and/or critical analysis for any purpose

English is my passion; I love it so much I even got a PhD in it! I became a tutor because I want to help learners of all abilities to find confidence in their own command of English, their writing skills, and their reading comprehension and critical analysis. It is this confidence, nourished through a bespoke approach to tutoring, that builds resilience, enthusiasm, and a love of learning. Whether you want to improve your overall literacy, tackle trickier topics in more depth, or are studying for a specific exam or qualification, I can help.

As a tutor, I understand—and celebrate—individuality. A lesson that works wonderfully for one learner may not be effective for another; ‘one-size-fits-all’ simply isn't a recipe for high quality tuition! I believe in meeting you where you're at, and in recognising and centring your unique needs so that I can properly support and empower you to succeed at English study. I start by listening to how you feel about English, the challenges you face, what your goals are, and how you envisage achieving them. Then we decide on a learning plan tailored to you and your level of study, preferred learning pace, and objectives. Ongoing discussion and a process of feedback and reflection will shape our methods—so, if we find that something isn’t working for you, we change it! My tutoring approach is founded on principles of adaptability, co-construction, and confidence building. This foundation ensures that we have the best chance of success while working together, and that you get lasting value out of our tuition sessions.

I had the pleasure and privilege of tutoring English and creative writing at the University of Strathclyde for over five years, during which time I received Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) in recognition of the quality of my pedagogical approach and my commitment to creating inclusive, effective and engaging learning spaces. As both a teacher and a marker, I have helped hundreds of students to improve their skills in English and creative writing.

My Academic Qualifications:

MA (Hons) Classics (University of Glasgow)
MLitt Classics (University of Glasgow)
MLitt Gender Studies (Applied) (University of Stirling)
PhD English (University of Strathclyde)
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (University of Sheffield)

My Professional Memberships, Certifications and Training:

member of the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated roles with children and adults
NSPCC: Child protection for tutors
NSPCC: Keeping 16- to 25-year-olds safe from abuse
fully verified member of The Tutors’ Association
member of the National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults (NATECLA)
member of the Scottish Association for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (SATEFL)
associate member of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

Please get in touch with me using the contact form below. I would be delighted to arrange a no-obligation discussion about your needs and requirements.

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