Exam Prep
Having worked in an Irish secondary school for almost a decade, Ben is in an experienced teacher of both Higher Level and Ordinary Level English at both Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle levels.
He has successfully provided students with the skills required to succeed in state examinations as well as classroom-based assessments.
Ben delivers individual tutoring online to students that is adapted to the individual needs of the student that best fits their strengths, weaknesses and learning styles. Students will be given the opportunity to reach their academic goals in a calm and understanding environment.
As an educator, Ben’s philosophy is that all students regardless of perceived level and past results can quickly and effectively achieve higher results by tweaking their exam approach.
JUNIOR CYCLE ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION
Provides students with the necessary skills needed to respond effectively to the new Junior Cycle English exam.
An in-depth understanding of exam lay-out with a particular focus on timing which is a considerable challenge for a huge number of students.
In-depth focus on the marking scheme providing students with a unique perspective of how their exam will be corrected and graded. An understand of the marking scheme is extremely important for students who wish to score highly in their exams.
Learn how to use quotations effectively and avoid spending unnecessary time learning longer quotations.
A focus on a wide range of texts including Shakespeare, novels, drama, poetry, film, multimedia and more. Detailed notes including quotations, analysis and opinion.
Additional Classroom-based assessment support which can help to manage additional stress and work load.
LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH EXAM PREPARATION
Provides students with the necessary skills needed to respond effectively to both English Paper
1 and English Paper 2.
An in-depth understanding of exam lay-out with a particular focus on timing.
In-depth focus on the marking scheme providing students with a unique perspective of how their exam will be corrected and graded. An understand of the marking scheme is extremely important for students who wish to score highly in their exams.
Learn how to use quotations effectively and avoid spending unnecessary time learning longer quotations.
Develop personal voice quickly and learn how to expand on your answers.
Students can choose which areas they require the most support. These areas include":
Comprehension (Paper 1, Section 1), Composition (Paper 1, Section 2), The Single Text (Paper
2), The Comparative Study (Paper 2), and Poetry (Paper 2).