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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London and My Last Duchess: GCSE Poetry Comparison and Sample Essay
London by William Blake and My Last Duchess by Robert Browning are fascinating poems containing some difficult themes…
Comparing Valentine and Sonnet 43: Sample GCSE Poetry Essay
Valentine by Carol Ann Duffy and Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning are two poems in the WJEC GCSE poetry anthology…
Tissue and The Émigrée Comparison: AQA GCSE Poem Analysis
Chances are you’ve come across Tissue and The Émigrée already. These are two of the trickiest poems in the AQA anthology…
How to analyse structure for English Language GCSE
Here’s your ultimate guide to talking about structure for English Language GCSE exams…
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…
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