Elizabeth Stewart
Beth is a qualified and experienced secondary English teacher and tutor based in West Sussex. Having worked in both the private and public sectors, Beth has taught English Literature and English Language across KS3-KS5, with successful results. She also has experience working with SEN pupils and is able to tailor her resources and lessons accordingly to ensure all her students can flourish.
Beth completed her BA (Hons) degree in English Literature at the University of Durham in 2018 and continued her education at the University of St. Andrews, where she obtained an MLitt (Master of Letters) in Women, Writing and Gender. Having tutored secondary pupils throughout her time at university she decided to pursue a career in education, acquiring a PGCE in Secondary English with Distinction from the University of Sussex. She has worked as a secondary school teacher in English (up to A-Level) and PSHE, and as a Cover Supervisor where she provided long-time cover for History.
Alongside her experience in secondary education, Beth has also worked with primary school children, supporting them in Years 5-6 as they progress towards their SATs. Beth loves working with KS2 pupils and particularly enjoys creating joyful and energetic activities which build the confidence, enthusiasm, and skillsets students require for KS3.
Additionally, Beth has also taught undergraduates at the University of Sussex, where she has recently worked as a Doctoral Tutor. She is currently completing her PhD in English Literature at Sussex, focusing on eighteenth-century women’s writing and Enlightenment philosophy.
Beth is passionate about literacy and wants to nurture a love of reading in all her students through her creative and exciting approach to literature. A love of reading is the beginning of an incredible lifelong journey and Beth is committed to helping her students navigate this successfully, overcoming any difficulties they may face together. Her pedagogic approach is founded upon accessibility and flexibility, to make sure her students get the most out of their sessions.
Teaching Experience
Teacher of English, Hurstpierpoint College, 2019-2021
Cover Supervisor, Ifield Community College, 2021-2022
Private Academic Tutor, Self-Employed, 2022-present.
Doctoral Tutor (teaching undergraduate seminars), University of Sussex, 2023-2024.
A-Level Examiner, 2023-2024
GCSE Examiner, 2026
Education
B.A (Hons), English Literature, Durham University,First Class.
MLitt, Women, Writing and Gender, St Andrews University, Merit
PGCE, Secondary English, University of Sussex, Distinction
PhD, English, University of Sussex, in-progress.