Hanna offers 1-1 bespoke sessions in order to meet the needs of individual students and caters for both Higher Level and Standard Level English.

She is passionate about developing the skills necessary for students to flourish in the diploma and her philosophy of teaching is aligned to that of the International Baccalaureate. She believes it is imperative to foster independent thought and for students to become confident learners and lovers of literature.

Hanna draws upon her experience as a senior English teacher and her work with the IB, as an Assistant Examiner, to guide students in their understanding of assessments, writing and the many ways literature can be viewed and understood.

Courses available:

• Language A: Literature

• Language and Literature

Assistance in the following areas of the English IB syllabus can be provided:

• Paper 1- Guided Literary/Textual Analysis

• Paper 2 – Comparative Essay

• The Individual Oral

• The Higher Level Essay

• Extended Essays in English A: Literature Language and Literature

The IBDP is a rigorous journey and, for many students, this can put considerable strain on their confidence. Hanna enjoys working alongside her students to alleviate the pressures of assessments and examinations.

She works with students to foster confidence and build their understanding of themselves as learners. She believes that growth mindset is integral to success and encourages students to be open-minded, reflective and critical thinkers. As Samuel Beckett once wrote, “Fail again, fail better”.

In addition to 1-1 sessions, Hanna also offers advice and targeted feedback for internals assessments (IAs) and the Extended Essay (EE). She works with students to help identify manageable ways in which their work can be improved to ensure it meets assessment requirements.

With many students going to university upon completion of their IB Diploma, it is imperative they are able to address feedback with confidence and perseverance by learning how to respond to advice from teachers, in addition to the value of viewing one’s work through a critical, yet unjudgmental lens.