Tutor profile
Mike Booth
Qualified English Literature and English Language Teacher
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview
A summary on Mike
A quick look at how Mike teaches and what families can expect.
- Mike is our qualified English Literature and English Language Teacher.
- He is a qualified UK state and independent secondary school teacher for English currently practicing in Edinburgh.
- Holds over 30 years of teaching experience in 20 different schools making him one of Latimer Tuitions' most experienced staff members.
- Holds a PGCE in English and Drama from the University of Manchester.
- Holds a Masters Degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh.
- Holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
- Mike is an experienced examiner and moderator for GCSE and A Level examinations.
- Mike has worked with Nord Anglia as a TEFL teacher in both Manchester and Edinburgh.
- He charges £38.00 per hour.
- Lesson reports for each session you take with him.
- Homework can be arranged free of charge.
Short summary
Mike Booth is an English tutor with 30+ years’ UK secondary teaching, a PGCE in English/Drama and an English Literature MA. An experienced GCSE English tutor, A Level examiner and moderator, he offers online tutoring and in-person lessons in Edinburgh, including EFL.
Subjects and levels
What Mike can teach
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels Mike can help with.
English
English Language
GCSE AS Level A Level
English Literature
GCSE AS Level A Level
English skills
11+ 13+
Languages
English as a foreign Language
11+
Other
Media Studies
GCSE
Biography
About Mike
Mike is a highly experienced and qualified teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching English to students between 5 and 19 as well as adult learners and some TEFL for speakers of other languages. He has taught English Language and English Literature A level for his entire career, and is also highly experienced with GCSE teaching and key stage 3 from the age of 11 upwards. He worked with Explore Learning as a tutor and has been tutoring privately for 8 years both on line and in person. Mike has passionate belief in helping students to achieve their potential and conveys enthusiasm, variety of activities and positive solutions to learning obstacles in a variety of settings.
Having been based in Manchester for most of his life, Mike now lives in Edinburgh and is also working as a cover teacher in Edinburgh schools.
Further reading
More about Mike
Mike Booth is a qualified English Language and English Literature teacher in the United Kingdom, currently practising in Edinburgh. With over 30 years’ classroom experience across 20 different schools, he brings deep knowledge of secondary English teaching in both UK state and independent settings, and is one of Latimer Tuitions’ most experienced tutors.
Academically, Mike holds a PGCE in English and Drama from the University of Manchester, a Masters degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh, and a BA in English Literature from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. He is also an experienced examiner and moderator for GCSE and A Level examinations, and has taught English Language and English Literature A level throughout his career. Alongside A Level and GCSE, he has substantial experience teaching Key Stage 3 from age 11 upwards.
Mike has taught learners from ages 5–19 as well as adult learners, including TEFL/English as a foreign language work through Nord Anglia in Manchester and Edinburgh. He has also worked with Explore Learning and has been private tutoring for 8 years, both online and in person—making him a strong choice for students looking for an English tutor who can adapt lessons to different needs and learning goals.
In sessions, students can expect enthusiasm, a variety of activities, and practical, positive strategies for overcoming learning obstacles. Mike charges £38.00 per hour, provides lesson reports after each session, and can arrange homework free of charge.
