Welcome to Michelle Lester English Literature and Language Online Tutoring Services

Welcome! You wouldn't be here if you weren't looking for a little bit of extra help - or maybe more than a little bit! You are in the right place. 

You will find lots of information here about the English tutoring services I offer to secondary school students and older, up to adult learners, but some of you may prefer just to jump straight to the most useful bits! 

 

You may also like to bookmark this site as I will be sharing some of the most useful resources I have designed for my students to help them to improve essay writing skills, deepen their textual study, revise for exams etc as well as offer blog pieces on English topics of interest!

So what can I offer you? 

I offer a highly personalised online tutoring service in academic English Literature and English Language studies to students aged 11 through to 1st year undergraduate, studying anywhere in the world.

With both a bachelors and masters degree in English Literature from UK universities, and over 30 years' UK classroom teaching experience, it is my real joy to be able to continue to support young people with their English studies wherever they are internationally now as their online tutor. 

 

Why study with me? 

I tutor just a small number of students at any one time, either in 1-1 or small groups, to ensure that I can give each of you my full attention and provide you with high quality teaching and learning activities and resources, which I typically create in response to your particular needs and interests. 

Lessons are interactive, with resources and materials provided through Google Classroom for ongoing reference, and digital platforms like Canva, Kahoot, Revisely etc are used for activities like Whiteboard work, quizzes etc. 

The bespoke nature of my tutoring service means that you are always treated as an individual, and a relationship of mutual trust and respect can be forged. Communication is often sustained outside of lessons, whether you have a question you want to ask me on WhatsApp or I have a resource I think you'd like. 

Courses

English Literature 

Personalized guidance in English literature analysis, essay writing and critical thinking. Improve your academic performance as well as your enjoyment of literature with expert tutoring.

 

IB English Literature HL/SL

A Level English Literature

GCSE English Literature

(including international)

 

English Language 

Develop not just your reading and writing skills, but your understanding of how the English Language works across its diverse forms. 

 

IB English Lang&Lit HL/SL

A Level English Language

GCSE English Language

(including international).

 

English language support for non-first language speakers is also offered.

 

Exam Preparation+ additional bespoke study support

Effective exam preparation with study materials, practice tests, and strategies for success. 

University application support e.g. personal statements

Research essay assignments e.g. EPQ, IB Extended Essay/Reflective Project etc.

Whatever your specific study needs, you will be tutored sympathetically and with attention to your particular strengths and areas for improvement.

 

Short courses/modules can be designed on request. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects do you offer tutoring in?

I offer tutoring in English Literature and Language academic qualifications for secondary plus students (aged 11 years and upwards). GCSE/IGCSE/A LEVEL inc. International/IB

In addition, I offer tutoring to support IB Diploma and CP Core subjects, and research essays e.g. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ); Extended Essay (IBDP); Reflective Project (IBCP)

How are the lessons conducted?

Lessons are conducted online via video calls and virtual platforms using the Google Suite of tools e.g. Meet, Docs, Slides, Forms, Drive, Gmail, as well as Canva and other interactive digital tools.

Why would I enjoy and trust your tutoring?

As an English teacher with over 30 years in the secondary and post-16 classroom, as well as a course leader, GCSE and IB examiner, and IB curriculum developer, I offer expert tuition across several English academic courses. While I taught in the UK, I am now based in Portugal and work with an international student clientele. 

My students enjoy highly-personalised, engaging and interactive tutor sessions, with each lesson supported by bespoke resources designed to meet the student's specific requirements, at whatever point in the course they are. All resources are provided via Google Classroom, and tutor sessions are recorded with transcripts and chat records. 

Written work for formative and/or summative assessment (practice) and feedback may be provided, using the relevant exam board's mark schemes, examiner guidance etc not only for grading but as a teaching and learning tool with students. 

I am very happy to work with students across a wide range of different schooling contexts, including home-schooled or part-time e.g. due to health reasons. As a veteran course leader and curriculum developer, I can also design bespoke courses to support your particular needs or interests in English. A recent growing interest is in preparatory sessions for qualification courses, too eg. for IGCSE English; for Year 1 IB Diploma. 

Please note: While I am NOT a SEND teacher I often work with students with a range of learning differences, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, which is another aspect to the highly bespoke tutoring I offer. 

The student experience is supported by access to me outside of tutor sessions via WhatsApp or email, if required.

Do you offer a trial lesson?

Not exactly! But I do invite you to a free 20-30 minute initial consultation where you (parents/guardians welcome, too) can share your tutoring 'wishlist' with me, and I can begin to learn about your particular and most immediate learning needs and interests. 

If you are happy after the initial consultation, I request a refundable payment for the first lesson in advance. I've not yet had a student request a refund or not continue ☺️

Contact me

Feel free to contact me for high quality English Literature and Language tutoring services tailored to your needs.

Location

Michelle Lester English Literature and Language Online Tutoring Services
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

About us

Michelle Lester English Literature and Language Tutoring Services offers specialized tutoring services for students seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in English literature and language. With over 30 years of experience in teaching, examining, and curriculum development, Michelle provides high-quality lessons and resources for individual students and small groups.