About Me

26 Years of Teaching Experience

Meet Jacqueline Thorogood

A qualified specialist English teacher with Cambridge IGCSE at the heart of her work. Jacqueline supports students aged approximately 11–16 through patient teaching, clear exam technique and achievable steps.

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Qualified, Experienced and International

Strong subject knowledge, professional training and classroom experience underpin Jacqueline’s teaching.

Professional Qualifications

BA (Hons) English and Drama — 2:1
PGCE
QTS — Qualified Teacher Status

UK School Experience

Extensive teaching experience in UK academies and grammar schools, including work with AQA and Edexcel GCSE English.

International Perspective

International-school teaching in Asia, including Cambridge IGCSE teaching in Malaysia and experience teaching Cambridge World Literature.

Cambridge IGCSE Is the Main Focus

Jacqueline specialises in Cambridge IGCSE English First Language, English Second Language and World Literature. Key Stage 3 / Cambridge Lower Secondary teaching helps younger learners develop the skills and confidence they will need next.

AQA and Edexcel GCSE support is a secondary part of her offer. Online teaching welcomes Cambridge IGCSE students and international families in the UK, Asia and beyond.

A Classroom Where Mistakes Help Learning

Students need to understand the next step, not feel embarrassed that they have not mastered it yet.

Make the Skill Manageable

Difficult tasks are broken into smaller stages. Models and scaffolding help students begin, then gradually work more independently.

Understand the Marks

Mark-scheme-led teaching explains why an answer receives credit. Students connect exam techniques to the quality of their actual reading and writing.

Practise and Build Confidence

Interactive teaching, repeated practice and useful feedback help students learn from mistakes and recognise their progress.

Find the Right Support

Small-group classes are Jacqueline’s main live-teaching offer. Tell her about the subject, year group and skills you want to develop.

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