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Sam Berkson - English Tutor

Sam Berkson GCSE English Tutor (East London)

Sam Berkson

  • London (E8) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 13 Dec 2011
  • Sex: Male
  • Can Travel To: EC EN N NW SE SW WC
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Personal Message
I am an experienced and qualified teacher with an English degree from Oxford University and A Levels in English Literature, Double Maths, History and French.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
English (Language and Literature), Maths, History and Creative Writing.
Tell me about your qualifications.
I am a fully qualified Secondary English teacher with a B.A. in English Language and Literature from St. Catherine's College, Oxford University. I have As in A Level Maths and History.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught for seven years in secondary schools in Brighton, Liverpool and London. I have tutored students at A level, GCSE and KS3
How much do you charge?
£25 per hour.
Where do you teach?
I am based in Hackney, East London and can teach at home or at students' homes. No charge for travel for journeys under 30 minutes.
When are you available?
T.B.C
Which ages and levels do you teach?
10-adult
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Undergraduate degree in English or Creative Writing; A Level English (Literature or Language) and GCSE (or lower) English, Maths and History.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.
Where and with whom did you train?
Merseyside and Cheshire GTP Consortium
Do you have a personal message for students?
I am an experienced professional and able to make learning accessible, enjoyable and break through barriers to understanding. I am fully trained in working with students with S.E.N and I am a professional poet with a specialism in teaching poetry and writing skills.

My Articles

Macbeth - the author of his own downfall

People like to blame Lady Macbeth for her husband's downfall ... but consider the evidence more closely. Macbeth is a warrior, an experienced killer. The first thing we learn about him is that he fought against the rebel, Macdonwald, and "he unseam'd him from the nave to the chops,/ And fix'd his head upon our battlements", i.e. he cut him in...

My Testimonials

"I got 4 A's and the highest mark I got was in english, 91% overall, thanks for all your help with my coursework sir, wouldn't have done anywhere near as well as I did without your input and advice"
- Callum (Year 12)
"Thank you for all your help last year Sir with both teaching and coursework, I wouldn't have been able to get my A grade without your help and support so thanks once again."
- Sita (Year 12)
"I just wanted to thank you for being a great teacher and helping in English so much"
- Nisani (Year 9)

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