My name is Amelia Carruthers – an expert academic tutor and professional copywriter, working in Warwickshire and London. I have worked with many clients from large corporations to individual students, helping businesses and people learn, grow and communicate.
RELAXED INSPIRING LESSONS
I am passionate about the study of English, History and Philosophy – and love sharing this enthusiasm and curiosity with my students. I offer online lessons (via zoom), as well as face-to-face classes, for anyone from adult learners looking to improve their English skills to 11+, GCSE and A Level exam preparation. I have helped students across Warwickshire, London and beyond achieve their academic goals – and enjoy every moment.
ENGAGING INFORMATIVE WRITING
I love creating engaging, informative blog and website copy that will keep your readers hooked. From a publishing and marketing background, I specialise in writing for cultural enterprises, although recent projects have included marketing for mobile planetariums, financial reporting on “Tap to Donate”, kitchen design trends and fashion advice. I am always open to new challenges, so get in contact to discuss any projects.
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Comparing Exposure and Charge of the Light Brigade: A GCSE Poetry Essay Guide
Exposure by Wilfred Owen and Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson are two tricky poems…
GCSE English Language Revision: How to explain language and structure points
Students are often confident identifying techniques, but less confident speaking about their effects…
GCSE Poetry Comparison: “Flag” by John Agard and “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae
Analysing unseen poetry is a vital skill for GCSE English Literature – no matter which exam board you’re studying with…
OCR A Level Religious Studies: “Hell is an idea not a place” – sample essay
I’ve recently worked with some fantastic students on the OCR A Level Religious Studies course. Our discussions often revolve around…
Compare Cousin Kate by Christina Rosetti and Poison Tree by William Blake (Edexcel GCSE)
A sample GCSE essay demonstrating a comparison between “Cousin Kate” by Christina Rosetti and “Poison Tree” by William Blake…
Content Writing: Portfolio
I’ve been working hard with some wonderful clients, developing their content marketing strategy…
An essay analysis of “Partition” and “What were They Like” (OCR)
Not to fear – poetry is one of the simplest, most beautiful ways for authors to express meaning, and also – some of the shortest pieces you’ll have to analyse (hooray).
Revising Lord of the Flies: Key Quotes and Themes
Most English Literature exams follow the same pattern of asking students to analyse a specific set passage from a text…
Hoop op Welvaart: A Beautiful Floating Home
A fantastic opportunity to acquire this fully functioning 65 ft. x 13.5 ft. Dutch Sailing Tjalk. Built in 1907, the boat has been our happy home…
Storm on the Island and The Prelude: GCSE Poem Analysis
The theme of nature, and our societal and personal battles with the natural environment, forms a key part of…
What’s the difference between themes, motifs and symbols?
Themes, motifs and symbols are all commonly discussed in English lessons – but students are often left confused on the exact definitions…
Revising Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Key Quotes and Themes
When revising any texts for GCSE English Literature, making sure that you are confident with the overall narrative is the first place to start…
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