I see tuition for arts subjects as different from maths or sciences; there’s no right or wrong answer, and tuition should not be about a tutor telling you how to do something – it just won’t work. Once you understand an area of study – whether it’s a novel, a poem, a historical controversy – you develop genuine opinions, from which you can build arguments. Recognising the best way to structure an essay comes from these arguments – my approach to tutoring is through structured discussion of texts and ideas, to help you develop your own ideas and defend them through arguments.
I work with my students to find the best way for them to tackle essays – I’m flexible with my time and my approach, and will happily adapt lesson plans around any areas of difficulty.
I ensure that I am fully up to date with all set texts and criticisms for any subjects that I commit to tutor, and will include reading recommendations and research starters as part of the tutoring sessions I provide.
Training Contract Secured with Clifford Chance for 2016 (post GDL and LPC)
Professional Experience in sales (Internship with Procter & Gamble, 2013)
Significant tutoring experience at university through small groups and revision workshops.
BA Theology and Religious Studies, 2014 (University of Cambridge, 1ST Class) – Awarded University Lightfoot Prize by the Faculty of History for the study of Ecclesiastical History.
Foundation Scholar of Downing College, Cambridge.
A levels in English Literature, History, Religious Studies, 2011 (AA*A*)
11 GCSEs (4 A*s, 7As)
On a trip to Thailand, a friend and I helped to repair a Buddhist monk’s broken down smart car!