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James

James is an experienced tutor and an Oxford graduate with a passion for English and History. He tutors online alongside completing a PhD in Northern Irish poetry. James has delivered over 3,400 hours of 1:1 lessons with Keystone clients.

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“James is a very impressive man - articulate, personable and straightforward.”

Parent

11+ English and Maths: ISEB and public school exams
13+ English: ISEB and public school entrance exams
Grammar school entrance
GCSE/IGCSE English (all exam boards)
GCSE/IGCSE History (all exam boards)
A-level English (all exam boards)
A-level History (all exam boards)
Oxbridge Admissions (English)
UKiset preparation
SEN: tutoring children with dyslexia

I have accrued more than three thousand hours of one-to-one tutoring experience over the past seven years. I was a Professional Tutor between 2018-2020, and was delighted to resume that role after completing my Master's in 2022. I have worked with pupils aged all the way from nine to beyond eighteen, and have taught the majority of my hours online. As a result, am happy to consider working with a wide range of students. I am also comfortable working with students beyond the school system, and currently teach contemporary literature to undergraduates at Queen's University, Belfast. This leaves me well-placed to assist A-Level students looking to stretch themselves, or with applications to read English at university level.

Oxford has nearly always been my home, having been both where I was raised and where I eventually attended university. I left the Cherwell School in the north of the city with A-Levels in English Literature, History, Economics, and Drama & Theatre Studies, before making the short journey into the heart of town to read English Language and Literature at Mansfield College, Oxford.

After completing my degree, I moved across the Irish Sea to pursue postgraduate study at Queen's University Belfast. I completed my PhD in 2024, and continue to teach on the English faculty at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

“James is simply brilliant in every which way! His depth of experience and excellent subject knowledge are clearly visible. James is amiable, easy to work with, well prepared, and professional with his lessons. He really brought out the best in my son, picked up his areas of improvement, boosted his confidence and helped him get through the school of his choice (City of London). I also admire his approach to teaching, keeping it both fun and challenging at the same time. We can't thank James enough and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an English tutor at any level!”

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I believe that best results are achieved when students are given the freedom to formulate their own opinions, before having these sensitively challenged. Asking testing questions is central to my approach in every lesson, and I aim to equip my tutees with an intellectual confidence that will serve them well in tricky exams and beyond. This approach also demands flexibility on behalf of the tutor and, as a result, I always make sure to tailor lessons and schemes of work according to the exact requirements of each pupil.

I am a practising literary critic, so much of my time is spent reading and writing. When away from work, I might be found playing or writing about rugby, strumming on my guitar, or going to the theatre.