Tutor profile
Elizabeth Shimwell
English and Humanities Specialist
Wirral
Overview
A summary on Elizabeth
A quick look at how Elizabeth teaches and what families can expect.
- Elizabeth is our English and Humanities Specialist.
- She is a final year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Sheffield.
- With over two years of tutoring experience, she is well-practiced in all exam specifications.
- Holds A*, A*, A, A for English Language, an Extended Project in Human Rights Law, Law, and Government and Politics at A-Level.
- Holds 2 A**s (2 9s) for English Literature and English Language at GCSE level.
- She charges £30.00 per hour.
- Lesson reports for each session you take with her.
- Homework can be arranged free of charge.
Short summary
Elizabeth is a GCSE English tutor and politics tutor, also teaching A Level English Language/Literature, Law and KS3 English. A University of Sheffield Politics & IR student with two years' tutoring experience, she offers exam-focused lessons with session reports and optional homework.
Subjects and levels
What Elizabeth can teach
A comprehensive breakdown of the areas and levels Elizabeth can help with.
English
English Language
Key Stage 3 GCSE A Level
English Literature
Key Stage 3 GCSE A Level
Other
Law
GCSE A Level
Politics
Government and Politics
GCSE A Level
Biography
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a dedicated Politics and International Relations graduate, driven by a passion for teaching and a track record of academic excellence. With a solid foundation in English Language & Literature, Law, and Politics, Elizabeth achieved remarkable A*, A*, A, A grades at A-Level, secured impressive 9s at GCSE, and is pursuing her QTS as a Secondary English Teacher.
Having been tutoring English literature and language for 4 years (with extensive work experience in schools, colleges and academic summer camp), she has refined her teaching approach to be exam-orientated with all resources provided (whilst keeping it as fun and engaging as possible!).
Beyond tutoring, Elizabeth is a published academic author, having contributed to recognised articles during her first year of university, but can generally be found with her head in a book (probably re-reading The Secret History) and a cup of tea in hand.
Further reading
More about Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shimwell is an English and Humanities Specialist and a final-year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Sheffield. She offers supportive, exam-focused private tuition at £30.00 per hour, with lesson reports provided after each session and optional homework arranged free of charge.
She tutors English Language and English Literature across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A Level, and also supports students in Government and Politics and Law at GCSE and A Level. Her approach is designed to build strong subject knowledge and confident exam technique, with resources provided while keeping lessons engaging and approachable.
Elizabeth brings around two years of tutoring experience, alongside extensive work experience in schools, colleges, and an academic summer camp. Her own academic results include A*, A*, A, A at A Level (English Language, Extended Project in Human Rights Law, Law, and Government and Politics) and grades 9 (A**) in both English Literature and English Language at GCSE. She is also a published academic author, having contributed to recognised articles during her first year of university.
