Education is about confidence and personal development. It is about change and engagement. As a tutor and a teacher, I see my role as that of facilitating that developmental process. Tutoring is about developing a trusting and helpful environment which is negotiated by those involved in it.

Learning is a constructive process requiring active interaction between tutor and student. My approach to private tuition aims at fostering communication in an environment of mutual respect. To this aim, I highly value giving and receiving feedbacks to support achievement of full potential on both sides.

Whilst tutoring I would pay particular attention to the needs of each student, and tailor their tutoring sessions to best meet their needs and wishes. My approach to tutoring emphasises clarity, flexibility, and an enthusiasm for learning, within an informal and relaxed yet structured and interactive environment. I use a variety of methods and approaches […]

When teaching and presenting complex theory and research, communicating with clarity is an absolute necessity, which I have done extensively in the cross-cultural environment of international MA degrees. Training people from very different social and cultural backgrounds is challenging and rewarding, and I have developed very good skills in conveying information and getting feedback in […]

My teaching philosophy is grounded in self-reflection, creativity and self-efficacy. I believe that as a tutor my role is to help students explore their place in the world, embrace diversity and encourage critical and independent thinking. I view learning as a process that should include personal as well as intellectual growth. Not only do I […]

Every student is an individual. Of course, that’s easy to say but in practice, sometimes teachers can use the same approach with everyone they teach. I start with a blank page: My first priority is to get to know students; what they feel they need and what concerns them. I design every programme of study […]

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 tutoring should be an enjoyable experience for both students and tutors. I try to make the class fun as well as I tend to always link the theories with real life experiences and contemporary events. I think that a student, in order to be motivated, needs to clearly see and understand the […]

Over 15 years of experience in helping tutees make the most of their abilities, and thrive in their exams. This involves: a) identifying the key goals of the curriculum and drawing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), b) keeping appropriate records of progress, c) seeking support as necessary and d) developing a genuine learning culture with students […]

My approach to private tuition is to help build from the basic blocks of creativity up to industry standard. I have managed to help students improve from a D grade up to an A grade. As a fashion designer I believe that its good to be trained by someone who is already in the industry […]

My desire to teach history and politics is born of an enthusiasm to help students understand the world of today and appreciate the possibilities of tomorrow.

My approach is straightforward: clear, short theory reminders full of examples are followed by a series of practical exercises. The aim is to acquire knowledge gradually, by focusing on one concept at a time. You will be surprised how fast the most complex material can be mastered just by breaking it down into digestible bits! […]

I remember very distinctly what its like to be an “overachiever” in school surrounded by other overachievers. It was a time of immense personal pressure and I think I can offer understanding and compassion for students who feel like it can all become too much. Education isn’t just about achievement, it is also a personal […]

I am a qualified therapist whilst also trained as a community education specialist with a number of years of practice. Previously I have been asked to provide a specialist input in a number of London Universities as an expert in the field. The therapeutic learning which I have undertaken informs my teaching as I draw […]

I always aim to keep the student engaged when tutoring. Often, I do this by bringing a level of humour to the session, whether it be through small remarks as I am discussing an issue, or even through games and exercises that can help further understanding. As well as keeping the student engaged, I find […]