Carol

SUBJECTS TAUGHT:
KS3 English
IGCSE & GCSE English Language and Literature
A Level English Literature

TUTORING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
With over 30 years of teaching experience across the UK and leading international schools, I bring both depth of expertise and a genuine passion for helping young people flourish in English. I am currently on sabbatical from my role as Head of English at the British School Muscat, a position I have held for over a decade, where I led a thriving department and supported students to achieve exceptional results while also developing a lifelong love of literature.

My teaching career began in 1995 in Sussex at Hove Park School, where I later became Head of Communications Faculty. Since then, I have taught in some of the world’s most respected international schools, including the British International School Cairo and the Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur, where I also served as Key Stage 3 Pastoral Lead. This breadth of experience has shaped my belief that students succeed best when they feel both challenged and supported, and when lessons nurture confidence as much as competence. .

Alongside my department leadership, I have always offered one-to-one tuition to students with a wide range of needs:

  • Elite athletes balancing their academic studies with demanding training and competition schedules, requiring flexible and personalised programmes.

  • Students preparing for independent school entrance exams, developing not just subject knowledge but exam technique and self-assurance.

  • Learners in both the UK and internationally who have benefitted from focused support tailored to their individual goals.

I believe that effective tutoring depends on more than subject expertise - it is built on trust, encouragement, and understanding. When students feel secure, confident, and seen, they are free to take risks, explore ideas, and ultimately thrive. My approach combines rigour with empathy, ensuring that progress is both academic and personal.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Lancaster University - BA (Combined Hons - English & French), 1994

  • Exeter University - PGCE (English teaching - Senior), 1995

  • Teacher of English & then Head of Communications Faculty, Hove Park School, Sussex (1995 - 2001)

  • KS3 Pastoral Lead and English teacher, Alice Smith International School, Kuala Lumpur (2001 - 2007)

  • English Teacher, British International School Cairo (2007 - 2011)

  • Head of English, British International School Muscat (2011 - present)

EXTRA-ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
Beyond the classroom, I am a keen reader, writer, and theatre-goer, all of which continually enrich my teaching and deepen my love of literature as a living art. I practise yoga and enjoy swimming, both of which help me bring balance, energy, and focus to my work. I am also passionate about travel, which broadens my perspective and often inspires fresh ideas that I bring back to my students.