Jon

Jon’s first aim is to inspire a love of reading and writing in all of his students and his enthusiasm for reading and discussing literature from across the ages is both infectious and inspiring. With expertise and experience ranging from Greek Tragedy to modern fantasy, Jon has learning resources and reading recommendations to cater for and inspire any individual.

Jon began his teaching career at the highly regarded Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Buckinghamshire, before moving to one of the independent sector’s most innovative institutions, Berkhamsted School. Jon has been successfully teaching English Language and Literature at both iGCSE and A-Level for 6 years and continues to enjoy helping his students fall in love with English. With a passion in place, success often follows, and Jon has seen many of his students achieve exceptional grades at all levels; many of his students have gone on to study their chosen subjects at their first-choice, Russell Group universities.

Jon employs a patient and personalised approach to tutoring, coaching his students to develop their own critical voice as well as a logical and attractive writing style. His methods are designed to empower his students and instill in them the skills and confidence needed to approach analysis of both studied and unseen texts. Jon has an expert command of the English language and has taught the subject at A-Level throughout his career. He is dedicated to passing on his knowledge of English and, not only preparing his students for their examinations in English Literature and Language, but also demonstrating its value beyond the classroom and into the world of work and recreation.

Jon is a great believer in life-long learning and is currently studying and working towards his MA in English Literature with The Open University alongside his teaching responsibilities. He reads widely, often with an eye to using contemporary texts to inspire and challenge his students. Jon has also taught Classical Civilisation at GCSE and his love of history means he and his students often explore key contextual factors in literature and language to deepen their understanding and appreciation of its craft.

Jon firmly believes that the dedicated study of English Language and Literature will positively benefit any student’s life, not only ensuring their success in public

examinations, but also preparing them for life beyond the classroom. With his guidance, students will develop a strong critical voice, explore their innate creativity and fine-tune an attractive writing style adaptable to any purpose. Furthermore, his students will also develop a confidence and self-awareness that will help them to approach any and all challenges faced during their educational years and beyond.

Qualifications

PGCE teacher training, Masters in English Literature

Experience

Berkhamsted School, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School