The point of tutoring is that it is the student’s time to learn. It is all about them, not anyone else on their course, or their ordinary tutors. The student needs to feel comfortable showing where their weak points are, and being honest about how much they can do to improve. I believe that it […]

Three simple steps: (1) work with the student to understand where they are at, including an assessment of strengths and weaknesses; (2) together identify one or more goals; and (3) devise a plan of how to get there.  All the while not forgetting to have fun along the way!

I understand that students of different ages, backgrounds and personalities will have diverse learning styles. My approach is to be as adaptable and flexible as I can. I aim to understand what the student is trying to achieve and which way he or she prefers to learn. Once I have identified a profile, I adapt […]

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 […]

I aim to tailor my classes to the needs of each student, as everyone has different strengths, weaknesses and ways of going about their study. I seek to provide an encouraging and enjoyable space to learn and discuss the key topics in ways that are easily memorable. I am happy using both the students’ textbooks […]

Many students who end up seeking the help of private tutors have not been able to engage with their subject, despite being more than intelligent enough to do well. This is often due to how they have been taught. Who teaches you and how they do it is so important – we all fondly remember […]

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 […]

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.

My teaching style is focused on making the subject matter fascinating, using my vocal and physical training as an actor, my interpersonal skills gained from my many years of teaching and my own genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter. I work to engage students using question and answer, games and story-telling, as well as through […]