Commit to a First, first.

Every single student has their own intellectual habits, ones that make and ones that break. The challenge is often that these patterns are difficult to identify from within your own work. When you are immersed in an essay, it can be hard to see the unconscious decisions or recurring issues which stick out like a sore thumb to a marker.

That’s why I offer one-on-one academic development sessions for prospective and current English Literature university students who want to better understand their own writing and learn how to refine their approach. These sessions are built around your work and your feedback. What does ‘improve your structure’ or ‘engage more critically’ actually mean? Without understanding which direction these comments point, it can be difficult to know what to change. Through analysing previous essays, examining comments from markers, identifying recurring strengths and weaknesses and developing a practical strategic plan, we can identify the habits that are helping your work succeed, and the patterns that are limiting your results.

If you are serious about committing to the highest standard of work you are capable of, now is the time to begin. Spaces are limited and availability is intentionally small to ensure each student receives the time and attention required. Do not wait until the night before your next deadline to invest in your development. Commit to your future. Commit to your progress. Commit to a First, first.

Commit to a First, first

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Package I

90-minute one-on-one diagnostic session:

Analysis of 1-2 previous essays;
Review of marker feedback;
Identification of recurring strengths and weaknesses.

Personal academic development report of:

Writing habits;
Argumentation patterns;
Common weaknesses;
Priority areas for improvement.

£100.00
Package II

4 × 60-minute one-on-one sessions over an academic term:

Includes everything in Package I;
Essay planning and developing arguments;
Close reading work;
Learning to use critics effectively;
Understanding and responding to essay questions;
Structuring and organising paragraphs;
Improving academic style of writing;
Personalised writing or revision or exam strategy.

Feedback on formative and summative work before submission.*

Review of progress between sessions.

[ * within reason, where appropriate and in following university guidelines. ]

£240.00
Package III

Weekly 60-minute one-on-one sessions over an academic term:

Includes everything in Package II;
Ongoing discussion of current essays, assignments and independent work*;
Developing dissertation ideas*;
Assistance in building confidence as an independent researcher;
Assistance in learning accountability and academic planning.

Email support between sessions and over term breaks.

[ * within reason, where appropriate and in following university guidelines. ]

£550.00
Prospective Plan

2 × 90-minute sessions:

Analysing an A-Level essay and compare it with university-level writing;
Introducing university-level criticism and reccomended preparatory reading;
Developing specific independent research and study habits;
Preparing for undergraduate expectations.

£200.00

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    1. Contact me and we’ll work out the details.

    2. Choose your preferred package.

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    6. Once payment is received, your first session will be officially scheduled.

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    • Payment per session in advance.

    • Packages are valid within one academic term (10 weeks)

    • starting from first payment.

    • Unused sessions do not carry over.

    • Sessions must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 48

    • hours in advance.

    • Sessions cancelled with <24 hours’ notice will be charged at

    • 50% of the session fee.

    • Sessions missed without notice or cancelled within 4 hours

    • of scheduled start time will be charged the full session fee.

    • Payments for completed sessions are non-refundable.

  • For larger, extended packages, instalment payment plans may be available. These can be arranged on an individual basis to suit your needs. Please get in touch to discuss a payment plan that works for you.

  • Email: robynne.reinders@gmail.com

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You can send me an email at robynne.reinders@gmail.com or by using the form to the right. Any postgraduate learning and research opportunities, freelance openings or other curious inquiries are more than welcome. Riddles are accepted too.