‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare

Explore the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet with this comprehensive online course, designed to guide students through Shakespeare’s play scene-by-scene while developing a deep understanding of the characters, themes, and cultural context. Perfect for all GCSE English Literature students, this course combines foundational learning with advanced insights for those aspiring to top grades.

Your instructor is a fully-qualified British curriculum English teacher and former examiner for major exam boards, with extensive experience teaching students at all levels. Whether you’re building your confidence with Shakespeare or striving for high marks, this course offers engaging, accessible lessons for everyone. With specific support for students with English as an additional language (EAL) and those requiring learning accommodations, all resources are provided in dyslexia-friendly fonts to ensure inclusivity.

Key features of the course include:

• Scene-by-scene video lessons offering thorough coverage of the play, ensuring a strong grasp of the plot and themes.
• Additional lessons focusing on character analysis, major themes like love and conflict, and the Elizabethan context.
• Comprehensive resources for each lesson, featuring differentiated materials and fully accessible digital content.
• Signposted sections within each lesson aimed at students targeting the highest grades, covering niche contextual details, critical readings, cross-textual links, and an exploration of Shakespeare’s intentions.

This course comprehensively covers all assessment objectives, helping students excel by blending clear explanations with opportunities to engage in deeper literary analysis. Join today to gain expert guidance and fully supportive resources tailored to all learning needs, ensuring success in your GCSE study of Romeo and Juliet.

We are constantly adding to all our courses, but if you purchase a single course, and not a monthly subscription, do not worry as you will have access to any future materials added. If you feel anything is missing or have ideas for things you’d like to see added, just drop us an email: hello@steertosuccess.co.uk

This course is delivered by the founder of Steer to Success, a fully-qualified English teacher with an honours degree in English and philosophy from the University of Liverpool. After graduating, she was one of the presidents of Liverpool Guild of Students and then went on to be selected for the prestigious Teach First Ambassadors Programme, through which she completed her PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University with a specialism in secondary English teaching. Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality education.

Throughout her extensive teaching career, she has held numerous leadership roles in some of the UK and Middle East’s most esteemed schools across the state, grammar, and private sectors. Her positions of responsibility have included overseeing teaching and learning initiatives, leading as a Head of Year with a focus on pastoral care, developing curriculum strategies as key stage coordinators, and mentoring and coaching fellow educators. These experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of effective teaching practices and student development.

In addition to her classroom expertise, she has worked as an examiner for several years for major UK and international exam boards, offering valuable insights into the assessment process and ensuring students are well-prepared for exams. Her ability to support a diverse range of students is another hallmark of her career. She has extensive experience working with those with additional educational needs, including students with English as an additional language, and has a proven track record of nurturing gifted and talented students.

Beyond her teaching qualifications, she is a fully-qualified coach, having completed an ICF-accredited coaching programme, and is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This coaching expertise allows her to provide personalised support and guidance, helping students and adults alike to achieve their full potential.