Ruby
University of Cambridge
English Literature
Graduate
DBS
10About Me
Hello! I am Ruby, an artist, poet and English teacher from London.
I have three degrees; I hold a First Class degree in English Literature from King’s College, University of Cambridge, a Visual Cultures Masters from Goldsmiths and also a Master of Fine Arts.
I am a huge literary and poetry nerd and enjoy feeling out different close readings and linguistic terminology with students. I can help with essay writing, close reading and exam preparation.
I keep up to date with current trends in educational policy and examination styles. I have experience working with teenagers with SEND in secondary schools and am open to all neurodivergent/queer identities.
In my spare time, I am an avid reader of contemporary literature, I attend galleries, spend time in nature and go to the cinema. I have a deep passion for all things cultural and aim to inspire students to find their own creative drives.
My teaching style
I am a focussed and attentive teacher who tailors each session to the needs of the student. I work with examination materials but also expand these to include other literary and arts references, so that the student can understand the textures and connections of texts to a wider historical canon. I am skilled in teaching essay structure, spelling, linguistic terminology and unique ways to ace examinations. I work creatively and will bring in lyrics, visual art and recipes to my teaching, depending on student interests and needs.
My Proudest Achievements
I have published two poetry pamphlets!
I have screened a film I made at the Institute of Contemporary Arts
I have held exhibitions with asylum seekers
I teach
- Oxbridge Interview
- English
- English Literature
- Creative Writing
- Reading
- Politics
- Art
- Film Studies
- Visual Arts
- Filmmaking
My Results and Achievements
- A*A*A