I have over 40 years’ experience teaching GCSE and A Level English Literature. Between 1995 and 2008 I was a part-time lecturer at the University of Sunderland where my specialisms were Shakespeare, Major Poets from Chaucer to Larkin and post-16 models of assessment. Though I retired from full-time education in 2014 when I was head of Sixth Form in a major FE college I returned to part-time work within a year, missing the contact with students, the lifeblood of education. I now work two days a week in a school sixth form where my major focus is on raising achievement. I know how important examination success is: I have worked for a major exam board at a very senior level since 1994 and have been examining A Level English Literature since 1987, so my experience of my subject and how it is examined is extensive. In recent years I have written several well-received works of literary criticism: The French Lieutenant’s Woman, Philip Allan 2010; King Lear, Hodder Education 2011, reprint 2016; The Winter’s Tale, Hodder Education 2016 and The Taming of the Shrew, Hodder Education 2016. It is a privilege to help students on their voyage through English Literature: I look forward to our journeys together.
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Martin is a proficient expert in English Literature, focusing on guiding students to excel in A-level examinations. With a deep appreciation for classical and modern literary works, Martin employs innovative teaching methodologies to inspire comprehensive understanding and analytical thinking. His commitment ensures that every student achieves their fullest potential in mastering complex literature topics effectively.
