My approach to private tuition reflects the fact that for accounting and all areas related to corporate finance and private equity, it is vital for students to understand the underlying principles and concepts correctly from the outset. Much confusion and many errors arise in these subjects because they have been taught incorrectly or inconsistently and […]

My sessions are inspired by the tutorial/supervision teaching style that Oxbridge is famous for, and so they are rigorous and thought-provoking. I am passionate about discovering the specific way each student thinks. I use this as a springboard to cultivate new and unexpected patterns of thought so that they are constantly progressing. Practice is essential […]

I have a very friendly manner for teaching my students. As a father of five teenage and twenty something daughters I know what is needed to foster success in education. I find that encouragement can help build confidence that is so often absent in very capable students. Finding this avenue to foster achievement is what […]

Fun. I believe that people learn best when they are enjoying themselves so I try to find ways for everyone to be excited by what they are learning – whoever they are and whatever they need to learn. I am absolutely passionate about Art History and I have found my enthusiasm to be infectious.

Interaction, debate and discussion. Law and the other subjects I teach, are by their very nature, contentious. It is essential to understand the debates inherent in the subject. I believe that with discussion and interaction even the most difficult areas of subjects become understandable. I approach private tuition by confronting the debates and flexibility of […]

I begin any tutoring with a clear translation of the syllabus to the student, presenting clearly the weighting of assessment criteria before evaluating and discussing how this might align with the student’s strengths, as well as addressing areas where they might be struggling or lack confidence. This stage involves the outline of goals, achievements, targets […]

I strongly hold that before any progress can be made, the tutee must realise that they are not alone. Getting to know my tutees – what drives and inspires them when they are at their most relaxed – is integral to enabling them to become motivated learners. It is my role to be there to […]

I believe that a student reaching out for help is already a successful student. My role as a teacher is to boost the student’s confidence and help them consolidate their knowledge and understanding of a subject. Early in my French education, I sometimes lacked the support necessary to understand my subjects, and as a result, […]

Out of all of my years of tutoring students, there’s one thing I can say for sure – no two students are the same. Within the first few sessions with my pupil, I aim to quickly assess skill and confidence levels and individual learning styles and to plan future lessons accordingly. Above all, I will […]

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 […]

Mathematics has always been a strong passion of mine as I love problem-solving. Studying mathematics at degree level opened my eyes to a fundamental attitude towards problem-solving; understanding the core foundations of topics enough to allow one to be able to attempt all forms of relevant questions, as opposed to merely finding the right answer. […]

Achieving the highest possible grades is at the centre of my approach, so quickly identifying weaknesses and working on them with guided practice and the use of past papers will be my focus. I have the highest expectations for myself and my students, but I also understand the process of learning requires time, patience and […]

Where did my passion start with the subject and how I was inspired? -My passion for Spanish developed when I lived in Spain for 1 year. As I developed my language skills, I came to appreciate that learning a language is more than an academic pursuit. Living in rural Andalucía that year, and later returning for 4 months to work in finance in Madrid brought me new perspectives which broadened my outlook on life. -My passion for biology started at school, where I was fascinated with the human body. Throughout my 1st degree and my 2 years of working in...

Having grown up in the British education system, the challenges of competitive entrance to secondary schools and universities are familiar to me; being able to draw upon my own experience to help younger students navigate these frameworks while progressing with their own passions has proven to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I have always found great joy in learning, but I was lucky to encounter teachers who not only nurtured my potential but also my love of their subject outside the perimeter of the syllabus. In working with young people it has been my privilege to pass on this experience....

After having been lucky enough to receive a good education, my inspiration for wanting to give back stems from a desire to teach others the methods that I was taught myself. Many children do not get the chance to study as I have done and I have therefore committed to passing on this knowledge and methodology to a younger set of students. Languages are my speciality and my love for them originates from language exchange programmes that I completed as a child that gave me the linguistic tools to thrive in these countries. I aim to convey this in my...