Online Tutor Ruth

Ruth

Ruth

English BA

Passionate English graduate with over six years' experience in one-to-one tuition

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University of Cambridge - English - BA

Passionate English graduate with over six years' experience in one-to-one tuition

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About Me

I am a published poet, both online and in print, and won a place on the Barbican Young Poets scheme last year. I have also performed in several productions in Cambridge - useful for getting a different perspective on Marlowe and Jonson! My proudest creative achievement is probably choreographing a performance of John Tavener's opera Mary of Egypt in King's Chapel. During the vacations, I go back to my old job of running film schools for children. It's great fun, but exhausting - it will be a welcome break to discussing English rather than attempting to corral a herd of ten-year-olds who are making a zombie movie...

Tutor Experience

What makes me a great tutor is the fact that I failed my A Levels. I had a place to study at Oxford, but found my final year at school very difficult and ended up missing my grades. The fact that I managed to tackle my problems, retake my exams and get into Cambridge puts me in a unique position to encourage students who are feeling the pressure - it really is ok to get stuck, to struggle, to fall behind. What's important is not giving up. As the Admissions Tutor at St John's College said to me, building the confidence to work hard and overcome setbacks makes you a stronger candidate. A student who seeks out academic support demonstrates an admirable commitment to success. My experience with exams, combined with my love of literature and history, makes for enjoyable and encouraging tutoring sessions. I use students' own interests to find a way into knotty concepts and tricky texts, working together in a fun and empathetic intellectual environment.