Online English Tutor Shiona

I am a highly skilled and dedicated tutor with extensive experience in guiding AP, IB, A Level, and undergraduate students through every stage of their academic journey, from mastering coursework to securing university placements. Alongside helping students achieve their academic goals, I specialise in undergraduate and postgraduate US/UK/Europe applications. I provide support for personal statement editing, course selection, profile development and portfolio creation, and have helped upwards of 500 students secure places at top institutions. I am an expert in Verbal skills for US university entrance exams and have achieved perfect scores for all the tests I teach. Having held Lead/Head Tutor positions at several London agencies before working independently, my extensive background equips me with the skills and experience to support any kind of student. I also have a wealth of experience working with neurodivergent students and those with special educational needs.

Before becoming a full-time mentor, I was a senior editor at the Guardian newspaper for more than a decade. Alongside my tutoring work, I am currently an editor at a small publishing press specialising in works of philosophy, and lead a postgrad writing course at the New Centre for Research and Practice.

My subject expertise ranges from English Literature to Theology, via Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Politics, History and Sociology. I have supported students in all these subjects at various levels, from GCSE to IB, A Level and graduate.

With more than a decade's experience as a newspaper journalist, I also offer a wealth of expertise in this area - from help with writing sparkling articles and essays, to support with research, creative writing and imagery.