I think of tutoring like a conversation (the fancy educationalist word is ‘dialogic), and that exchange starts before we meet. After speaking with the family I ask for writing samples before our first session so I can perform a diagnostic exercise and assess strengths, weaknesses and potential objectives. Each session is then structured around developing […]

‘I work together with the student and their parents in identifying the areas in which they require help. Such close collaboration enables me to me structure the tutorial, link it to the syllabus and make it effective in terms of exam preparation. But, most importantly, it helps me make the learning process as fun as […]

I first became passionate about writing in Year 8 when I began to see my writing improve from using basic connectives. Suddenly, I felt in control of my words and it became easier to interpret different view points and analyse varying interpretations. This gave me confidence in a lot of subjects as I started my […]

Across all of the different subjects I teach, I always notice the same thing: the main difficulty that learners encounter is getting overwhelmed by what they’re trying to learn. It could be that there seems to be simply too much material to cover; it could be that the concepts seem too difficult; it could be […]

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 aim to make learning fun whilst also ensuring fast and effective progress. I ensure that I get to know my students’ ways of learning as soon as possible in order to tailor my tutoring style to their individual needs. I hope to be able to offer a way of learning different but utterly beneficial […]

As a tutor, I am dedicated to establishing a learning environment in which a student can feel relaxed, take enjoyment from study, and, perhaps most importantly, grow in confidence, both personally and academically. I strive to turn learning into an immensely positive experience, aiming to locate academic areas in which a student might be struggling, […]

I believe that the most important virtue in a tutor is the ability to empathise with a student’s cognitive position. When teaching I guide a student through the mental steps needed to accomplish the goal of the lesson. I typically spend much of a lesson in dialogue with the student. I break this up with […]

Tutoring is about finding what works to support student achievement on an individual level. By getting to know my students in a one-on-one setting and employing a variety of pedagogical approaches to support their learning, we can develop specific skills and techniques to achieve short term goals as well as make school more enjoyable in […]

The human condition has always been of utmost importance to me, and this led to my relentless questioning of why people’s circumstances are so dissimilar in different parts of the world. My understanding of who I am and what to do with my life has been profoundly shaped by geography. The stark difference in standard […]