Joshua Gaskell tutoring

material in areas she was less confident with alongside the lessons and the feedback on essays. She thoroughly enjoyed all her lessons and I’m so glad we found you.’

‘Absolutely incredible tutor - I have never felt so supported with English Literature before. Josh goes above and beyond expectations: from extra reading to essay marking, sessions with Josh helped me so much during my A-Levels and Oxbridge prep. Highly reccomend.’

‘Josh started teaching my daughter in the beginning of Y13. Her feedback has been very positive, and she appreciates Josh’s thorough lessons. I hope this will help her achieve the grades she aims for. Thank you, Josh, for your commitment to the lessons and proactiveness in initiating what my daughter needs to study.’

‘Josh was very helpful as a tutor for my English A-Level as he improved my wider knowledge of the literature that I was studying with extremely helpful insights on context and criticism which I had previously struggled with. The sessions together were enlightening on the texts and I was able to understand it in a way that my classes at school may not have given me, and this different perspective added nuance to my essay writing. His marking and feedback on the essays I sent in were incredibly useful, and going through it together in sessions helped me solidify my knowledge and improve. The essay plans on past questions were also very helpful for my confidence ahead of the exams as I had some great quotes from critics and the texts as well as useful context that I felt as though I could skilfully use in the exam. I secured the grade that I needed for my university offer, so thank you for the help and support.’

‘Thanks to Josh I opened my A Level results today and saw I had received an A*. Not only did he help me with my grades, but also helped me develop a love for literature. He tailored each session to my needs and all in all I could not recommend him enough!’

‘I highly recommend Joshua for English lit A level. He helped teach me most of my course and helped me fully understand how to right an effective English essay, bringing me from a C to and A*. Thank you for all your help. Happy to be contacted for further feedback if needed.’

‘Josh helped my daughter with her Cambridge University interview preparation and literary discussions beyond the A’level syllabus. He was a brilliant tutor and gave her the confidence to discuss and develop her ideas.’

‘Following her sessions with Josh, my daughter was offered a place at her chosen college at Cambridge to read English. I wholly recommend Josh for any help with English A’level or University application. Thank you Josh!’

‘I can’t recommend Josh highly enough!!! After being predicted a B in English Literature, I went on to achieve an A* in my final exams which I couldn’t have done without Josh. He was extremely helpful in providing extra reading resources which helped me to develop an extensive knowledge of the texts I was studying. His feedback on my essays was always extremely detailed, providing interesting comments and ideas. He was kind and supportive and it is obvious he really cares about his students. Thanks so much, Josh!’

‘So SO good. Friendly and calm, inspiring, and listens to my daughter making her feel her views are valued and valid, which inspires her to try harder. The perfect tutor for us.’

‘Josh has been amazing.He has been an excellent tutor for my daughter who was doing A level English literature. He has helped her with an abundant amount of resources, gone through a lot of content and aided in exam techniques. He has gone over and above what was expected and has always been available to answer any questions that we have had. He even sent her additional content during the exam period, where he had made an effort to research critics and reviews on her chosen authors. He was very kind and supportive whilst tutoring and is high recommended. Thanks Josh.’

‘Thank you so much ! My daughters confidence has grown, she is now starting her Alevel English exam fully prepared. Joshua is an inspiring tutor , always on hand to look over essays . He has the ability to understand the pupils learning style .’

‘Joshua is truly a fantastic tutor. He has supported my daughter through GCSEs and is phenomenal. He always provides additional resources for reading after class to go in-depth into every text and leads her through complex, insightful discussions to help with essay writing. Joshua has helped improve my daughter's writing skills immensely. From my daughter's weekly sessions with Josh, she has discovered a genuine interest in her English classes, which she struggled to find in school. She has completed her exams with confidence; she would not excel so much without the help of Josh. I can not recommend him more.’

‘Josh has been a fantastic tutor for our son for the last eight months, helping him with his GCSE English Literature. Josh has instilled not only a thorough understanding of the texts, but inspired a real enjoyment of English Literature that our son had never had before. It has been so lovely to see our son enjoying a subject that he used to see as a chore, and the marks he has received in his mock papers have been excellent and a testament to Josh's teaching. Josh is personable, utterly reliable, patient and always prepares stimulating work and comprehensive feedback. Highly recommend!’

‘My daughter has been delighted by the help Josh has given. She was slightly apprehensive that he was going to pitch above her level, but Josh has given her exactly the help she has needed to improve her predicted grades for A level. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.’

‘My daughter thinks he’s great- interesting, clever and dedicated. She hopes to learn a great deal from him.’

‘Josh is an excellent tutor who is experienced, knowledgable and goes out of his way to help my daughter. The discussion aspect of the lessons has improved her textual analysis, which translates to clarity of writing in her essays. This verbal element of thought-provoking discussion is not present at school and has helped her engagement within the subject. He additionally responds quickly to email queries, finding useful material that pushes her potential.’

‘My daughter has been tutored by Joshua during the second year of her A levels in English Literature. He helped her with the structure of her essays, one of her weaker points, providing her with constructive feedback and setting work to encourage her on a weekly basis. He was very generous with his time, by sending additional resources in between sessions regarding her core texts, boosting her knowledge. This resulted in her being able to formulate her ideas more clearly and concisely. He is a well organised and engaged tutor, with his sessions being well structured, comprehensive and thorough. He was able to connect with her needs and she has gained so much confidence in her written as well as oral communication resulting in her progression to a much higher level than expected. He was always on time, very reliable and professional. From our experience, we can highly recommend Joshua.’

‘Josh has been a great tutor. Punctual, professional and follows through with every assignment both in person and online. He is smart and an expert in literature, writing, rhetoric and philosophy. Impressive credentials too. In short all the things a parent looks for. More importantly, he is very engaging and motivating as a tutor in literature. My student, who will do Maths and Physics A levels, works hard to do the lessons and wants to continue the tutoring despite having achieved the score needed to pass their GCSEs. They feel they're valuable and interesting and are happy to carry on. I never dreamed that they would not only improve but gain an appreciation for literature! thank you @Josh.’

‘Josh has been incredibly helpful with my daughters A level English study. He is patient and very approachable. His explanations are clear and he has helped my daughter to consistently get higher grades for her pieces of work. I recommend him highly.’

‘Josh is punctual, polite and prepared both for the lesson and with excellent resources to broaden my understanding of the various texts that I study. Through his use of the 'tutorial system', Josh is able to generate insightful and interesting discussion with me about the text I am studying which forces me to share my own ideas and think deeply on the spot, enhancing my understanding of the text in the process. Furthermore, he is also extremely knowledgeable about whatever text I study and even if he hadn't encountered the text before, he would read it in his spare time and develop an expertise in even the smallest of details regarding it. Overall, Josh is a first class tutor combining his in-depth knowledge and skill for English literature with his talent for teaching and puts an enormous of effort amount into helping me succeed both inside and outside the lesson. I would highly recommend him to anyone.’

‘Josh has been helping my daughter with A Level English Literature. In just a few lessons, he has inspired her with new ideas and approaches to her texts. He is highly intelligent, dynamic, gentle and kind and my daughter has learned so much in such a short space of time! He has a rare ability to combine his academic achievements with a natural talent for teaching. I would highly recommend him to anyone.’

‘thank you very much for all the sessions! It has not only boosted my confidence in English literature but they really reminded me of how much I love the subject. It's always a pleasure to discuss nuance readings of the texts, and it has been a great help leading up to my exams.’

‘[S.] is really enjoying studying with you and has gained a lot of confidence in English. I truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into teaching.’

‘thank you ever so much for your kindness and creative encouragement the past months. What is very special about you as a tutor is that you have never told me “what to write”. Instead, you have asked me questions about my work that have led me to discover what I truly wish to write’.

‘We’re so pleased [G.] is enjoying his sessions and seems to be really motivated to read widely in between sessions, is making useful structured notes (which he didn’t do before) and his confidence and awareness of what he needs to do when essay writing is really building. Thank you!!!’

‘I wanted to write to say a huge thank you to you for all the help, support and inspiration you have given [E.] over the past year. You have not only given her the technical advice and support to help her make the most of her essays and exams, but more importantly you have helped her keep the love of the subject alive. I know a big part of the reason she is so excited to study English at university is because of how much she has enjoyed your conversations, and how you have helped her to consider texts in a way that the rather narrower scope of teaching at school does not allow. I am so very grateful to you and I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into her sessions - thank you so very much. […] You’ve been so great, and any other student/parent would be lucky to have access to your teaching.’

‘I have just opened my results and am happy to confirm that I am off to Bristol this September with an A* in English! I just want to thank you again for making this possible.’

‘I got an A in English, and will be going to Exeter, so mission accomplished. I wanted to thank you for all your help, not only for helping me to get what I needed, but for giving me back my confidence and enjoyment of the subject in the process.’

‘I was really happy to receive […] A in English Literature […] I secured a placed at my firm university. I will be studying English Literature at Durham University this September and I am very excited! Thank you so much for all of your support, I really appreciate it!’

‘Results day went well and I’m going to the university of Kent. Thank you so much again for all the time spent helping me to prepare for my exams it means a lot I’m very excited to continue my English literature journey.’

‘Thank you so much for being the most amazing English teacher! It has been an immensely rewarding and interesting journey exploring so many books […] I have learnt so much from GCSEs to continuing with more amazing literatures in A-levels’

‘I […] wanted to say thank you for the tremendous help you have provided with the English content throughout the A level period. The resources that you provided for me were quite helpful in refining my knowledge in many areas of the syllabus so thank you very much.’

‘your help has kept her love of the subject and her enthusiasm alive and I can’t thank you enough for that.’

‘You were such a huge help to [S.], we will always be very grateful to you.’

‘I just wanted to let you know that I got an offer from Oxford! Thank you so much for checking over my personal statement and all the help that you have given me since GCSEs. I really enjoy our sessions every week, the discussions keep me constantly creative and thinking.’

‘Thank you as always for all your continued help and support for [E.]. I know she gets a tremendous amount from your sessions and I’m very grateful.’

‘I did get an offer from […] Cambridge yesterday so thank you so much for all your help! It is really appreciated and I’m really looking forward to starting my degree in October!’

‘So thank you so much again for all your help; your insights have been very useful and I have really enjoyed talking about literature with you.’

‘[M.] is always delighted with your teaching. You are asking questions no one else does. My husband and I see her grow academically after every session with you.’

‘Thank you so much for all the work you have done with, and the kindness you have shown, [E.] to date. She really enjoys her sessions with you, and you’ve helped keep her enthusiasm for English very much alive. I’m so grateful.’

‘I cannot tell you how happy we all were and your help was clearly instrumental in that. Not sure if he told you but he got 12 points above an A* and it was his best A level result!’

‘I really enjoyed our lessons and think it has really helped prepare me for the Oxford style tutorials.’

‘Many thanks josh for your help this year. [E.] has said to me it has really helped, you started assisting her at a time when she felt behind her class mates for the whole of the first year, having switched to English half way through term one.’

‘Thank you so much for all your time and effort with [T.]’s English literature. She really enjoyed your sessions together and it really boosted her confidence and inspired her to think more deeply and critically about the texts. It also confirmed that she is happy and excited to study a literature based course at degree level.’

‘she won a special prize in English […] Until last night, she wasn’t aware of any of her awards, apart from her scholarship, so it was all a lovely surprise. Furthermore, the essays she wrote in her A level English exams have somehow found their way into her teachers’ hands; they told her, with beams of pride , that the three marks dropped overall were actually in her *non exam* assessment, so 30/30 in all questions across all papers under exam conditions, something she had never achieved before. She had admitted to me in the aftermath of the exams that when she was writing her English papers she had really enjoyed the process, her thoughts flowing pretty effortlessly on to the paper. But she had also worried this stream of ideas might not be fit with the mark schemes. […] she […] wanted you to know about her prize, as she thought you’d be pleased, and she also wanted to say thanks one last time for your inspirational teaching that led to it.’

‘I got AAA* for my results much higher than my predicted! particularly for english’.

‘[G.] got an A star in English. And is off to Oxford. […] Thanks so much for everything - you were honestly amazing and really helped her get there’.

‘[L.] got 3 a stars and an A star as well in her EPQ. Her highest marks were in English Literature ( 197/200)’.

‘I achieved 4A*s in my Alevels - one being in English Literature. My teachers also let me know that I got full marks in both the exam papers’.

‘[T.] smashed English Literature, A* […] she is absolutely over the moon . Thank you so much for all the work you put in with her !’

‘Just wanted to let you know I got an offer from Cambridge, thank you so so much for all your help.’

‘You were such a great help to [E.] in her preparation for the Cambridge application and interview and we were all delighted when she was offered a place this week. Thank you for all the support you gave her.’

‘From what I hear from [S.], she really enjoys her discussions with you, it’s really one of the highlights of her week.’

‘I’m extremely happy to tell you that I received an 8.3 for the literary review […] Thank you for explaining to me what a literary review is […] I remember whilst working on it I was so worried about my grade, but it appears I’ve survived.’

‘a huge thanks again to you for all your work with [S.]. I know he has been in touch to let you know that he got 9s in both English Language and Literature. He was over the moon - well beyond his best hopes, so thank you again for being instrumental in helping him attain those grades.’

‘Both my girls really like your way of teaching and talking to them, they feel really listened to and respected for their opinions (as well as respecting yours obviously), so thank you :)’

‘Thank you so much for all your help and patience - I think you have been brilliant for her confidence. She found English exams really very difficult before she started talking to you and it’s amazing to see how much calmer (relatively speaking!) she has been going in to her A level English papers. Whatever the result, her sessions with you have definitely helped her to enjoy English again and I’m really grateful.’

‘This is incredibly insightful and thought provoking feedback. Thank you so much.’

‘She found your lessons very helpful and always remarked to me how much you went the extra mile for her ; looking up and sending on links to whatever you'd been discussing. Much appreciated!’

‘Thank you so much for all you’ve done for [T.] in the past year . […] you are a very talented teacher.’

‘You have been an absolutely wonderful tutor to [L.], and how time has flown since she first met you! […] Many a time she has needed someone to talk to, not so much about AO1-5, but rather about the beauty and burden of literature and life. You have always been willing to do that, and she is richer for it.’

‘I received an 8 for my essay!! I want to thank you for your tutoring on Keats and Wordsworth- I wouldn't have gotten such a grade without it!! […] I learned tons because of you.’

‘Really, thanks so much. Was such a good and efficient service. Your feedback looks really good and I’m going to implement it today. […] Thanks again for doing this on such short notice’.

‘[S.] said you make it really fun - he said at school his energy goes down in English lessons and with you it goes up! So that is praise indeed from a teenage boy!’

‘As would be expected from his first class qualifications, Josh is extremely intelligent. However, in my opinion, he has a a very particular advantage over others of a similar academic background, namely his ability to exhibit an authentic interest in the ideas his students express. He is always kind and encouraging, but without sacrificing rigour; this approach has had a hugely positive impact on my daughter when speaking, writing and reading. Furthermore, Josh has introduced her to a range of authors, poets , films and philosophical thought, thus enriching her far beyond the school curriculum. In the future, my daughter will undoubtedly look back on her time with Josh with both fondness and gratitude. I have no hesitation in recommending Josh as a tutor’.

‘Thanks for helping [M.] to improve her English understanding. She really enjoys her lessons and chats!’

‘Josh has really helped join the dots, encouraged a depth of questioning and ways to interpret and compare ideas, extracting and bringing fresh meaning to narrative styles and creative use of language. Josh has been a great support and steered [R.]’s confidence to look more thoroughly and develop a greater understanding all round. Josh has a kind, approachable style and encouraged [R.] with debating aloud and suggestions for further reading which all continue to be an invaluable help and inspire greater confidence in approaching exams and further reading in future!’

‘Josh worked with my daughter for her A Level in English Literature. He was outstanding with his ideas and expanding her critical thinking. He went above and beyond to develop her analytical skills and as a result helped her obtain an A*. He is an absolutely lovely, gentle but dynamic and reliable tutor who has a rare ability combine his academic achievement with a natural talent for teaching. A real gem and we cannot thank him enough.’

‘Joshua is an excellent tutor with great communication skills . He is very patient , helpful , approachable and takes time to explain everything clearly to my daughter . Joshua has been able to breakdown and explain in full detail all aspects of the A Level content.’

‘it’s been great being taught by you, I’ve learned so many critical thinking skills in such a short space of time.’

‘I can’t thank you enough for everything that you’ve done for her - you’ve been the best English teacher she’s ever had and she has loved her time with you.’