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Carl Heap - English Tuition / Drama Tuition in and around Crouch End, North London

Carl Heap GCSE English Tutor (North London)

Carl Heap

  • Crouch End, N London (N8)
  • Last Logged In: 31 Jan 2012
  • Sex: Male
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I find it a privilege and a pleasure to work with motivated learners on a one-to-one basis, and love to see the confidence that grows out of the gaining of knowledge and skills.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
English From GCSE to A-Level and above, and Drama School Auditions.
Shakespeare specialist, from both academic and performance perspectives.
Tell me about your qualifications.
Open Exhibition to Trinity Hall College, Cambridge
MA (Cantab) in English
PGCE English and Media Studies, Institute of Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Acting, Webber Douglas Academy
What kind of experience do you have?
I was a full time teacher of English and Media Studies (with Drama) for 9 years in a secondary school.
I have also worked intermittently as a supply teacher for ten years, and have tutored for the past two years.
I have extensive experience as a freelance theatre writer/director/actor.
Founding Artistic director of Medieval Players Theatre Company.
Published adapter/director of 5 Shakespeare plays for National Theatre (Discover).
How much do you charge?
£25 - Key Stage 3
£28 - GCSE
£30 - A Level and above
£30 - Drama School auditions
Where do you teach?
I offer a quiet, safe and comfortable workspace in my family home for delivering tutorials. However I can travel within reasonable distances. Travel time of more than half an hour by public transport may require a surcharge but this can be offset (negotiable) if the lesson is increased to two hours, for which I usually offer a reduced rate.
When are you available?
Late afternoon and early evening, most weekdays.
Saturday mornings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
Secondary school and older.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE, A Level, and above.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have current Full CRB
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
National Union of Teachers
British Actors Equity
Tell me about some of your current students.
I'm currently or have recently been teaching students at KS 3 English, GCSE English with AQA, EdExcel (incl.IGCSE) and OCR, A-Level English, A-Level Media Studies. Two of my Drama School audition students gained places this year at Mountview and RADA. I have also been working with two foreign language students, editing their essays for PGCE and journalism courses.

My Articles

Writing and Audience

There’s an exercise designed to help writers overcome creative block that I’ve adapted and found very helpful in working with several of my students. In a best-selling book called The Artist’s Way, the writer Julia Cameron prescribes what she calls the Morning Pages – three rapidly handwritten pages on lined A4 paper, with no...

Discovering Shakespeare

                                         “Wow, I think I must be having a dream!”    This line was blurted out by a 10-year old, passing through the hall of her Thamesmead estate school, in response to her first sighting of our touring set for (appropriately) A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Miriam...

My Testimonials

Hi Carl. Imelda got her English Language result back and she got a B! She is very pleased. Thank you so much for accommodating her, it obviously made the difference! Also the Young Actors Theatre [National Youth Theatre] hv offered her the work shadowing in Feb, so thank you for suggesting them as well. God bless, Rebecca
- Parent of Y11 student
Hello Carl. I have some news... I got an A for my exams!! Along with the A* from my coursework, this is fantastic news for us. Both my family and I would like to thank you so much, as it wouldn't have been possible without your help and guidance. We wish you well for the future, and may your other students benefit as much as I have from your teachings. Many thanks, Sooren
- Student retaking GCSE in Y12 Nov 2011 after getting a D in Y11

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