Lecturer & Shakespeare specialist with Oxford doctorate teaching online/in-person GCSE/AS/A Level/UG/PG English Lit, essay writing, dissertation planning, & research skills.

My wife and I (both full time GPs) were struggling to provide the additional time and expertise needed to support out 15 year old in his English GCSE's. Literature and writing has never been his strongest subject. We were recommended Tom through a mutual friend and he has been fantastic. He really helped our son to work on his exam technique. He beat his predicted grades and I am convinced that Tom gave him the confidence to do this. He was flexible, patient, and quickly built a great rapport with our children. So much so that we asked him to spend some time with our oldest. She has always been a high achiever and is currently sitting her A-levels, as well as applying to study history at Oxford. Tom has been spending time helping her step up to that university standard they are looking for.

It is my pleasure to recommend Tom as a tutor. We met in academia, and I’ve known him in a professional capacity for 8 years, and have always found him a joy to work with. I’ve had the opportunity to hear him present lectures on Shakespeare and John Milton to non-specialist audiences, and found his presentations engaging, accessible, and informative. I’ve attended several seminars where he’s discussed a veritable wealth of English literature, and his discussions have always been stimulating, insightful, and, simply a joy to listen to.
His passion for his subject is infectious, and he’s always been able to make English literature feel by turns deeply relevant, thought-provoking, but most importantly, not just something to be studied, but something to be treasured and enjoyed. Beyond all of that, he is also a conscientious, trustworthy, and thoroughly decent human being.

Tom was an excellent tutor for my daughter. He articulated his ideas clearly, giving her the time and skills to develop tremendously. He was very patient with her and we’ve seen a marked improvement in her abilities.