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 […]

I work incredibly hard to get the very best out of each student and make sure they are pushed to reach their full potential. I’m good at identifying a student’s strengths and working with these to keep them motivated. My sessions tend to be full of energy and enjoyable! With all students I set a […]

In secondary school I had an amazing geography teacher. While I was in his class my grades jumped up dramatically, boosting my GCSE geography grade all the way up to an A*. This is because he had such passion and enthusiasm for the subject and he easily conveyed that to us. This enthusiasm made studying […]

Depending on what is being taught and the learner at hand. First, trying to assess how the student learns and use this as a basis to improve results. If it is basketball related, looking at the weaknesses of the player and improving what would be necessary to compete at the appropriate platform in which the […]

I encourage students to view the subject at hand in the context of their own life, so as to build an appreciation for it outside of a purely academic context, fostering a genuine interest that will hopefully extend throughout their life way beyond the classroom. I try to create tutorials that are structured around the […]

My tutor sessions revolve around the student’s needs and requirements from the outset, by finding out what the student feels they most need to cover during that session. I encourage the student to do the majority of talking, and create an atmosphere in which they feel comfortable asking questions at any point. More often than […]

I like to get to know my students, to determine how they learn best and what their strengths and weaknesses are and, most importantly establish a rapport with them. Although I always tailor my sessions to the individual needs of the students, I find that setting a goal to achieve by the end of each […]

Building a strong working relationship and trust between the tutor and student is very important, and being easily approachable is a vital characteristic a tutor should have. Some students may have just lost their inspiration to learn and so it is the tutor’s job to motivate and inspire them. An important role for a tutor […]

Working as a tutor I combine my passion for working with people and my own academic achievement to help others reach their full academic potential. I believe that understanding the student is key to being a good tutor. By knowing how the student thinks and acknowledging their personality traits, I tailor my tutoring method to […]

As a current teacher on the TeachFirst Programme I have a wide repertoire of pedagogies. My strengths lie in tailoring my teaching to the individual needs of each pupil, no matter their ability. My aim is to ensure that learning is always engaging and to ensure consistent and rapid progress.