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Online English Literature Tutor Gavin
Gavin
English Literature PhD
$77/hr
Experienced Oxford academic and university lecturer specialising in English Literature, school entrance, GCSE/A-levels, Oxbridge admissions, and international essay competitions.
Gavin5.036 classes
University of Oxford - English Literature - PhD
Experienced Oxford academic and university lecturer specialising in English Literature, school entrance, GCSE/A-levels, Oxbridge admissions, and international essay competitions.
| Recent Students: 7 |
| Total Hours: 36 |
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| All-time Students: 7 |
| Total Classes: 36 |
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| Recent Students: 7 | Total Hours: 36 | Last Online: |
| All-time Students: 7 | Total Classes: 36 | Signed Up: |
About Me
I hold a DPhil in English Literature from the University of Oxford, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and a First-Class BA from Oxford. I am currently Assistant Professor in English Studies at SWPS University in Warsaw and a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London.
My lessons are rigorous but encouraging. I emphasise close reading, clear written expression, and strong exam technique, always tailoring sessions to the needs of the individual student. I am available for remote tutorials worldwide, and for in-person teaching in London from Friday to Monday each week.
Tutor Experience
Over the past decade I have built a wide-ranging teaching portfolio. My early work with British Education Ltd in Beijing (2016–2021) centred on preparing pupils for 11+ and 13+ entrance, with many progressing to highly competitive schools including Harrow, Radley, Sevenoaks, Wycombe Abbey, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, and Dulwich College. From 2019 to 2022 I tutored online with Oros Education, teaching ISEB, IELTS, IGCSE and A-level English, and between 2020 and the present I have worked with Scientia Academy and Jet-Match Education to coach students for essay competitions such as the John Locke Institute and the Harvard International Review, where a number have been shortlisted, commended, and advanced to Defence Day.
My university-level teaching has included courses in postcolonial and Caribbean literature for visiting Harvard and Columbia students at Oxford (2021–2023), as well as English for Academic Purposes at Southampton (2022). I continue to provide tuition through Blue Education, focusing on IGCSE and A-level English, literary analysis, and Oxbridge preparation. This breadth of work has allowed me to develop expertise across school entrance, exam preparation, essay writing, and university admissions, with a record of guiding students to strong outcomes at each stage.
Topic Expertise
English Literature (all levels: 11+, 13+, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, IB, undergraduate)
English Language (essay writing, comprehension, creative writing)
School Entrance Preparation (11+, 13+, Common Entrance)
University Admissions (Oxbridge interviews, ELAT, personal statements, writing samples)
Academic Writing & Essay Competitions (John Locke Institute, Harvard International Review)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and IELTS preparation
History (GCSE and A-level, with emphasis on essay technique and analysis)
Client Reviews
It was incredibly helpful and appreciated his valuable comments.
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Qualifications
DPhil in English Literature, St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford (2019–2022)
Thesis: Derek Walcott’s Early Writing (1948–62)
MPhil in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge (2016–2017)
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, First Class, Jesus College, University of Oxford (2013–2016)
Preparation for Learning and Teaching at Oxford (PLTO), University of Oxford (2020)
TESOL Certificate, International English Education Research Association (2017)
Strategic Management (MG106), London School of Economics (2021)
Multiple academic prizes and scholarships, including the Gibbs Prize (Oxford, 2014), the Charles Oldham Shakespeare Scholarship (Oxford, 2016–2017), and the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (University of Pennsylvania, 2021–2022).
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