Interview Preparation Tutors

As a student in university I struggled with the shift, from the demands of A Levels versus the demands of further education. In the final year of my undergraduate degree I made a lot of changes in how I approached my work. I realised that in further education, it is not enough to simply be […]

I believe that with the right mindset and the right teaching, everyone can fulfil their potential. There’s no such thing as being ‘bad’ at English: it’s a skill like any other – it takes time to learn, and it requires practice, but you’ll get there in the end! Confidence and motivation are essential for success, […]

I’m a creative, sensitive tutor and I believe that each tutee needs an individual approach, tailored to their strengths and weaknesses, and to their personality. My approach is to assess a student’s level, and then to work by both increasing their confidence in areas they feel strong in, and by breaking down areas they find […]

I aim to make myself redundant. That may sound odd, but I believe the end goal of one-to-one tuition should be that the student is confident and independent enough to mean that the tutor is no longer necessary. And this is not because we have simply worked through an area of difficulty together, or solved […]

I have over six years of experience in one on one tuition, 3 of which as a fully qualified teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree from Imperial College in physics with science education, a mixture of rigorous scientific research and up to date educational philosophy and psychology. My experience has shaped the way that I […]

I passionately believe that tuition should be focused on what the student needs in order to pass the exam/ attain their desired mark for their essay. I always create tuition materials (slides, handouts, activity sheets and essay plans) that are tailored to my student’s exact course syllabus and school/university requirements. I see my role as […]

My approach is entirely focused on the specific needs of the individual.  I take time to get to know a student’s academic goals, the areas of particular difficulty, their wider interests and their learning style.  I am also friendly and encourage my students, which creates an environment of trust and builds up confidence. All of […]

I have said quite a lot about this in the section above but in summary, my approach to teaching is the same as my approaching to learning; if you have a good teacher you will be able to do more than just remember what they tell you – you will make it your own and […]

The reason I believe I am good at tutoring is that I simply enjoy working with students in a 1-to-1 setting, no two students are the same and this makes every day different and interesting. Seeing students flourish over time with my tutoring support makes me feel proud and is greatly rewarding. Being able to […]

My approach is exam-focused and, by extension, results-focused. Whilst learning content is crucial, exam-technique – the actual demonstration of what the student knows – can be the downfall of otherwise exemplary students. Practice, past papers, and selectively honed preparation for assessments is at the heart of my tutoring approach. Too many students focuses on learning as much as possible to the detriment of exam-technique. This can be a fatal error and one my tutoring approach seeks to redress.

I believe that in order to succeed in (and, more importantly, enjoy) the study of History or English, it’s important to appreciate several core themes and avoid turning a question into a daunting memory exercise for dates and events. My approach is to help students develop their ability to deconstruct a question and understand which […]

I look to make students feel comfortable and relaxed in my presence, to break down the assumption that I might be there to assess them and instead to build up a rapport based on trust and enjoyment. I am keenly aware, however, that there is no single approach to positive private tuition. My aim is, […]

In general tuition should be an antidote to school teaching. I offer a non-school approach that treats the student as an individual. There is no one method of one to one tuition because every student is unique. The right approach is to work with the student to find a method that works for them and […]

I try to bring the knowledge and enthusiasm for philosophy and theology which I’ve gained at Oxford into tutorials. This often includes setting students short academic readings in order to provoke discussion, before recapping the key items of knowledge and skills which the student needs to gain.

I encourage my students to think for themselves and to learn the study techniques that will help them do that. I aim to act as a mentor and buddy, reducing any feelings of stress and allowing the student to see their work as easily doable, even fun, when approached in the right way.