Journalism tutor
Teaching
art,
basic computer skills,
Creative Writing,
English,
English Language,
English literature,
Film studies,
grammar, media studies,
photography, punctuation,
spelling and
writing.
I have been educated to postgraduate level (with pending Doctoral research to follow) and am very passionate about my subjects. My undergraduate degree in Media: Theory and Production allowed me to cover many aspects of the media including journalism, cinema, television, radio and theatre from both practical and theoretical perspectives. My Master of Literature degree allowed me to take the theoretical aspects learned at undergraduate level and apply them to both written and visual media by analysing a range of visual cinema and academic critical writings on cinema. Both degrees also included dissertation pieces: at the commence of the BA (Hons) I produced a 10,000 word piece looking at the deeper social and psychological aspects of 1940s melodrama and for the MLitt I undertook the task of presenting Gene Kelly as not just a talented on-screen performer, but also as a fine auteur of cinema, in a 15,000 word thesis. During the postgraduate degree I ran a screening class, a seminar on star studies, hosted a lecture on star-as-body and took part in three postgraduate symposiums. During my undergraduate degree I had 20 articles published in various society newsletters and magazines including The Sinatra Music Society, The International Crosby Circle, Movie Memories and The John Wayne Film Society. I also undertook a placement at CML (Community Media Limited) in Glasgow where I worked as a reporter for several local newspapers. I am presently undertaking research from my forthcoming PhD, working on several short stories and completing my first collection of poetry. I have been a lyricist since the age of 11 and am presently a member of the International Songwriters Association. I have penned in the region of 500 songs in this time. I am also working on a collection of pencil sketches and canvas paintings of classic Hollywood stars, completed works include Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day and Tyrone Power. I have also started freelance writing for Helium. I have been teaching on-line since August in Journalism, English Language and Film Studies.
Offering: private lessons
Aimed at: Beginner and Intermediate.
Rates: 15GBP per hour
FAQ
What time or day can you teach me?
I teach in the evenings, usually after 6.30pm or after 5.30pm on a Sunday. I can teach any evening as long as I do not have another student booked at the same time and as long as you book at least a week in advance so I can prepare for the tutorial, mark any work you have sent me, etc.
Do you teach more than one subject?
Yes, I am qualified to teach the following subjects: Journalism, Media Studies, Film Studies, English Language, English Literature, Photography, Creative Writing, Basic Word Processing Skills and Art.
Do I need MSN Instant Messenger to be taught by you?
Yes, although I would be willing to install another instant messenger programme if necessary, but this is the one I use for my other students.
Educational history
MLitt in Film and Television Studies
Dates:
September 2005 - September 2006
Institution:
The University of Glasgow
My postgraduate degree allowed me to become more independent in both study and research methods and gave me more freedom to concentrate on the aspects of cinema which interested me as an individual. During the MLitt I gave a lecture on 'the star body', conducted a screening class and presented papers at three postgraduate symposiums. I also produced a 15,000 word dissertation hoping to prove Gene Kelly not just a performer but also an auteur of cinema.
BA (Hons) in Media: Theory and Production
Dates:
September 1998 - May 2002
Institution:
The University of Paisley
My undergraduate degree allowed me to look at many aspects of the media including photography, cultural studies, visual communications, advertising, theatre studies, media law, video and radio production, etc. In third and fourth year I was able to narrow my focus and specialised in journalism and film studies. I had work experience in a newspaper office and wrote a 10,000 word dissertion on the deeper social and psychological aspects of 1940s melodrama.
Experience
FREELANCE WRITER
I have recently become a freelance writer for Helium and my articles are all rated in the top quarter, one of my articles is listed as a 'Helium favourite' and another is the top rated article for the subject (rated number 1 of 8)
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
I became a personal tutor at the commence of my postgraduate degree and since then have been teaching various subjects on-line. I taught English Language to a GCSE student who was having trouble with linguistic frameworks, to help prepare for her exam; I have been teaching Journalism to a communications expert for the government since August; I am teaching my newest student Film Studies as she needs to analyse both written and visual media for he 15,000 undergraduate dissertation on music in cinema.
Private Teaching
ON-LINE TUTORING
I tutor on-line using Instant Messenger (IM) and both my students and myself find this the most effective way to both teach and learn
Teaching locations:
I teach from home (or a fixed venue)
Location:
On-line, United Kingdom
