Marwa

My teaching style

I believe that English isn’t just about memorising words or writing structured essays—it’s about developing critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to express ideas effectively.

I provide expert tutoring in:

KS1 & KS2 English – Building strong literacy foundations through reading, writing, and comprehension exercises.

KS3 English – Enhancing analytical skills, essay writing, and literary comprehension.
GCSE English Language & Literature – Focusing on exam techniques, in-depth textual analysis, and creative writing strategies.

A-Level English Literature – Developing critical perspectives, exploring literary theory, and mastering complex essay writing.

Another essential part of my teaching is poetry analysis—a challenge for many students. To ease them into it, I start with a simple five-minute exercise: I ask them to identify any literary techniques in a poem and make brief notes on what they understood about the poem so far. Then, we discuss the meaning (of the poem) together before repeating the exercise with a deeper understanding. This step-by-step approach gradually builds their analytical skills, making poetry less intimidating and more engaging.

Many students struggle with descriptive writing, so I guide them using the five senses method. Instead of simply telling them to “use adjectives,” I encourage them to ask:

What can you see?
What can you hear?
What can you smell?
What can you feel?
What can you taste?
By applying this technique to an exam image prompt, students naturally develop richer, more immersive descriptions. Many have found this method invaluable, especially when tackling the 40-mark creative writing question in the GCSE Language paper.

For advanced students, I integrate narrative techniques such as first- and third-person perspectives, plot development, and characterisation—elements I use in my own writing. These techniques not only enhance their exam performance but also help them develop a genuine love for storytelling.