Information About Alexander - Falmouth teacher - (29 reviews)
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Creative Writing |
Price Guide |
| Beginner | £30.00 |
| Intermediate | £35.00 |
| Advanced | £35.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hello!
I'm Alex a professional writer, tutor and published poet. I have been tutoring privately and in schools for the last five years. I currently work for the national tutoring program , an initiative set up to deliver high quality to students in schools across the country.
As a creative writer, I have published poems in some of the most exciting literary journals in the UK and Australia. I currently have a poetic sequence available as a chapbook called '10 Windows'.
My expertise is with poetry, but I also have extensive experience with creative prose. I write short stories myself (although have yet to seek publication).
Teaching Experience:
Over the last few years, I have worked with a wide range of students wishing to develop their creative practice. I have helped poets edit and bring manuscripts together; novelists, looking for advice about form, structure and intention; and many others looking to hone their craft and 'find their voice' in the short story, poem or long-form fiction formats. I have worked with individual students and groups in workshop settings.
In addition, I have extensive experience as an academic tutor. I have taken much from my experience here and incorporate many of the latest ideas on effective pedagogy into my lessons.
I am also able to help with issues around poetry publication and manuscript preparation.
Teaching Approach:
Everyone needs to find their own way with writing: the key, as they say, is to find your 'voice' . My job is to simply let you know if you might be singing a little off key -- which usually means sounding like someone else ( imitation, however, does have its uses.)
Sure, there are some basics to grasp. Understanding how to use figurative language, prosody and story structure is a good start. But craft will only take you so far. The path to genuine expression is often indirect-- but, again, a helpful guide can help you on your way.
I can help with the following: craft; finding your genre; developing ideas; manuscript editing; workshopping poems and stories; preparing for publication; finding the right form; critical feedback; structuring; how to think with your poems and stories.
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Falmouth University (2018) - Ba (Hons) English (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
Alexander's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 29 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
AlexanderFrom Maureen (5/5): I am delighted to recommend Alex to anyone seeking an English teacher to support their child with GCSE English Literature. Alex has been an exceptional teacher for my daughter. Her attitude toward the subject has improved significantly; she now approaches it with greater confidence and enthusiasm. Thanks to Alex, she has developed a deeper understanding of how to analyze and explain the structure and techniques authors use in their writing. The strategies, tips, and guidance Alex has provided have been invaluable in boosting her confidence and enhancing her skills.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Mureene! I am glad to have helped
From Vishal (/5): Alex has been fantastic with our Son and we can clearly see improvement in the mock exams. Both of them started off well from the introduction class itself and Alex has systematically focused on the weak areas. We cannot be happier.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you so much Vishal! It has been a pleasure tutoring your son.
From Phil (/5): Alex has a really good teaching style that connected well with our son Elliot, who was looking for support with his English Language GCSE resit. His commitment was excellent and we felt the sessions with Alex definitely improved Elliot’s ability in the subject which gave him more confidence in the resit exam. Thank you and we would definitely recommend.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Philip! It's been a real pleasure tutoring Elliot and I wish him all the best with his education in the future.
From Sophie (/5): Alex has been invaluable in helping my son gain a deeper understanding of the content he's studying for his English A Level. I highly recommend Alex!
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Sophie! It's been a pleasure tutoring your son
From Angela (/5): Alex has been very thorough with his tutoring of my Son. We’ve only needed him for a few weeks for a re-sit but the feedback from him after each session has been detailed and helpful. I would highly recommend Alex.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Angela. It's been a pleasure tutoring your son.
From Simran (/5): Excellent teacher ! Thank you.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Simran!
From Simra (/5): Really good teaching skills, works with childs requirements and needs. Very happy with Alexs service.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Simra! It's been a pleasure to tutor your son.
From Mikhail (/5): My name is Mikhail.
I study English with Alexander some weeks.
I am satisffied of our lessons.
Alexsander is very professional and careful tutor.
I study English with Alexander some weeks.
I am satisffied of our lessons.
Alexsander is very professional and careful tutor.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Mikhail!
From Gul (/5): Alex has been providing creative writing support for my son's preparation for the 11-plus exams. He has built a positive connection with my son from the first lesson. He is highly knowledgeable, well-organized, and prepared for the lessons. My son has already started to show improvements in his mock test results. We're hoping to schedule some more sessions until the actual exam. We highly recommend Alexander as a tutor.
Once again, thank you to Alex! :)
Once again, thank you to Alex! :)
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you so much Gul! It has been a pleasure to tutor your son.
From yao (/5): I want to give a huge shoutout to Alexander for the excellent English tutoring sessions with my son. He’s incredibly patient and professional and always provides detailed feedback after each lesson. Thanks to his dedication and support, we’ve seen such significant progress. I highly recommend him!
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Yao! It was a pleasure tutoring your son.
From Katy (/5): My son is benefitting enormously from his revision classes for GCSE English with Alex. They are going over past paper questions in detail and he is getting specific help on planning and timing his answers which he previously struggled with. He is also learning how to pick out language techniques from texts and analyse them effectively and Alex is ensuring he's meeting the relevant assessment objectives for each question. In just a few classes, he's improved significantly and is feeling much more confident about his upcoming exams.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Katy, It's been a real pleasure tutoring your son and watching him improve.
From Sarah (/5): Excellent tutor! Made lessons very engaging and enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Sarah!
From Kate (/5): Mr Alex has been tutoring my son for about 5 months now and so far, I can say that I am pleased with the progress made. His commitment to my sons learning is shown by the regular feedback provided after every lesson. This is extremely helpful in tracking his progress. In addition , he does not hesitate to clarify issues when ever queations arise. I do recommend him if you are looking for an english tutor for your kids!.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Kate! It's been a pleasure tutoring your son, and I am very happy the lessons have helped him progress.
From Beletsh (/5): Alex has been tutoring Englush for my son (year 9 )for the last month.
Alex is a good listener and has been great in identifying areas of weaknesses where my son needed to work on .
We receive weekly feedback on each lesson so that we can follow the progresses and the works my son need to complete.
My son is very happy and always looks forward for the next lesson.
Alex is a good listener and has been great in identifying areas of weaknesses where my son needed to work on .
We receive weekly feedback on each lesson so that we can follow the progresses and the works my son need to complete.
My son is very happy and always looks forward for the next lesson.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Beletsh! It's always a pleasure to teach your son.
From hassan (/5): Alexander is excellent tutor very patient and he put in a lot effort to ensure that my son understands new concepts
highly recommended
highly recommended
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Hasan! It's a pleasure tutoring a student as dedicated as your son.
From Kirsty (/5): My son Sacha is in Yr 11 and needed extra help with English for the upcoming GCSEs. Alex has been tutoring Sacha for a few weeks now and there has already been an improvement. Alex takes on board the needs of the pupil and directs very well. Not only that, progress emails are regularly forwarded which are far more in depth than the answer I receive after asking my son how the lesson went! Overall I would recommend Alex should you need an English tutor.
Reply from: Alexander:Thanks for the lovely review Kirsty. It's been a pleasure tutoring Sacha
From Ekaterina (/5): My son is very happy with his lessons and he is making a great progress .
From Ha (/5): My son had a few tuition sessions with Alex and he is really impressed with Alex techniques especially with creative writing and structuring the paragraphs. The key thing is to know the audience and their expectation. These are really useful.
Alex is punctual and is a good time keeper. Really appreciate for his support
Alex is punctual and is a good time keeper. Really appreciate for his support
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Ha! It was a pleasure to teach your son. Best of luck with his studies in the future
From Earth (/5): Alexander is a great tutor very helpful and professional.My son from Thailand with Alexander input and he is progressing very well
Thanks and i would recommend Alexander as a tutor
Thanks and i would recommend Alexander as a tutor
From Sathish (/5): Very helpful, knowledgeable and excellent tutor. Gave focussed and constructive feedback to help develop my son’s English language skills and gcse exam technique.
Would definitely recommend.
Would definitely recommend.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Sathish! I t has been a pleasure to teach Ajay. He is very bright and I am sure he will do well.
From Pavel (/5): Very strong knowledge of curriculums.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Pavel. It has been a pleasure tutoring your brother
From Bathuma (/5): I highly recommend Mr Alex for educating your children. Mr Alex is an experienced professional who excels at guiding my son. He has a keen eye for identifying my son's weaknesses and tailors his approach to strengthening those areas.
Reply from: Alexander:Hello Bathuma,
Thank you! It is a pleasure tutoring your son. He is such an attentive and bright student.
Thank you! It is a pleasure tutoring your son. He is such an attentive and bright student.
From Anna (/5): English is a foreign language for me, and Alexander helps me a lot with this thrilling journey :)
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Anna! You are a pleasure to teach.
From Tomasz (/5): An exceptional tutor for GCSE English, greatly appreciated!
From Maggs (/5): I had amazing and very informative sessions with him. Would definitely recommend him to anyone else.
Reply from: Alexander:Thank you Maggs! You were a very bright and receptive student. It was a pleasure to tutor you, and I hope your exams go well.
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From Gabriel (/5): Alexander is an excellent tutor who has helped me lots with my English Literature. I highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for help with their English.
From Syvia (/5): Alexander is a very kind and compassionate tutor and was very accommodating to our needs.
The communication was great from the very beginning and he responded promptly to our requests. He also helped us at short notice and was able to fit meetings into his tight schedule when we needed them urgently. I was looking for an English tutor for my son but ended up using Alexanders' help myself too. I discovered that Alexander has also many additional skills apart from being an English tutor and writer and this is a real bonus for us because he was able to understand our needs very fast to provide more holistic support.
The communication was great from the very beginning and he responded promptly to our requests. He also helped us at short notice and was able to fit meetings into his tight schedule when we needed them urgently. I was looking for an English tutor for my son but ended up using Alexanders' help myself too. I discovered that Alexander has also many additional skills apart from being an English tutor and writer and this is a real bonus for us because he was able to understand our needs very fast to provide more holistic support.
From yao (/5):