I am an English Literature graduate from Oxford University. I am passionate about educating young people and ensuring they reach their highest potential. To date I have worked as a private tutor, mentor, workshop facilitator and coach. As a private tutor I have taught English at GCSE and A-Level and have prepared Ox-bridge candidates, most of whom have been offered a place at Oxford or Cambridge. I have worked with Eton and Mactrac Digital Education to deliver the Eton X language programme, specialising in leadership and management skills for young students. In this role I have also interviewed and prepared prospective tutors, ensuring that tutors deliver the best in digital education. I continue to find new ways to encourage students to perform as their most confident selves when faced with an academic challenge or when trying to reach a specified goal, such as entry into a desired college or university. I have a body of experience as a workshop facilitator, including using creative writing and drama to help unlock student’s potential. I do this work on a voluntary basis and have used it to help foster confidence and initiative in young people and adults. My focus is goal orientated whilst maintaining a commitment to a highly individualised approach. This is powerful because the student is met on both an educational and personal level, providing an individual , allowing and em...
Ella 's last completed ELAT job with Deryn: 1-2 hrs/week - I am currently studying A level English Literature and I am planning to apply to read English Literature and Classics at Oxford for Autumn 2021 entry. I attend a Welsh-medium comprehensive school which doesn’t offer any classics and has no expectation or experience of sending people to Oxford. I need to sit the ELAT and the CAT ( the aptitude section). I also need to submit two pieces of writing. My school has not offered any online teaching since lockdown started in March. I have enjoyed the academic freedom that this has given me and I have done lots of reading and I am working on two essays , one for the Mary Renault prize and one for the Gould prize in English Literature ( Trinity College, Cambridge). I have started to teach myself Ancient Greek. I would really appreciate some guidance with these projects and recognise the need for experience in having 1:1 academic discussions / tutorials. I would also welcome advice and guidance on the UCAS personal statement and Oxford application process. Thanks Deryn edit
Ella 's last review in ELAT from Gabe: A very good start. Thank-you.
I have experience working with students of a wide range of ages and abilities, helping them to prepare for GCSE and A Level in English Language and Literature. I have previous experience teaching the syllabuses for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas, covering a range of the set-texts for Literature. I also have experience tutoring for Oxbridge admissions for English, including assisting with personal statements, ELAT and interview practice. I am flexible with my time, hard-working, used to balancing a range of work-loads, and committed to delivering a high quality tutoring service to all students, adapting to suit each individual's needs.
Tabitha's last completed ELAT job with Deryn: 1-2 hrs/week - I am currently studying A level English Literature and I am planning to apply to read English Literature and Classics at Oxford for Autumn 2021 entry. I attend a Welsh-medium comprehensive school which doesn’t offer any classics and has no expectation or experience of sending people to Oxford. I need to sit the ELAT and the CAT ( the aptitude section). I also need to submit two pieces of writing. My school has not offered any online teaching since lockdown started in March. I have enjoyed the academic freedom that this has given me and I have done lots of reading and I am working on two essays , one for the Mary Renault prize and one for the Gould prize in English Literature ( Trinity College, Cambridge). I have started to teach myself Ancient Greek. I would really appreciate some guidance with these projects and recognise the need for experience in having 1:1 academic discussions / tutorials. I would also welcome advice and guidance on the UCAS personal statement and Oxford application process. Thanks Deryn edit
Tabitha's last review in ELAT from Hannah: Free meeting The meeting was informative and helpful. Tabitha came across as very friendly and I look forward to her tutoring me.
I am a professional tutor who graduated from Cambridge with a 1st class BA degree and an MPhil in Education and Literature - I have been tutoring ever since.
I tailor my tutoring to best fit my student's needs and learning style. With extensive experience ranging from primary to undergraduate students, I am confident tutoring for students of different ability and interest levels.
As a published academic writer with experience of private school and Oxbridge admissions processes, I am further confident tutoring to an extremely high level of tuition for a number of top-level schools and universities. Past students have gone on to study at Harrow, Eton, a number of London private schools and of course Oxford and Cambridge, among other universities.
My successes with students are not only due to my own expertise, however, but to my passion for inspiring a love of English in my students as well! During our time together my students not only come to feel more confident in the subject, but also to enjoy it!
I have taught A Level History for twelve years in a sixth form college and I have been tutoring online for two. I am dedicated to helping young people reach their potential and in 2018, my students averaged one grade higher than their predicted A Level grades. I have a great deal of experience in working one-to-one with students and I always aim to make my tutorials enjoyable and supportive, whilst encouraging great progress with both coursework and exam preparation. I have also assisted over a hundred students with their Oxbridge applications, and I work closely with university admission tutors. I am experienced in helping students prepare personal statements and applications, as well as in providing mock interviews and advice on admissions tests.
Natalya's last completed ELAT job with Deryn: 1-2 hrs/week - I am currently studying A level English Literature and I am planning to apply to read English Literature and Classics at Oxford for Autumn 2021 entry. I attend a Welsh-medium comprehensive school which doesn’t offer any classics and has no expectation or experience of sending people to Oxford. I need to sit the ELAT and the CAT ( the aptitude section). I also need to submit two pieces of writing. My school has not offered any online teaching since lockdown started in March. I have enjoyed the academic freedom that this has given me and I have done lots of reading and I am working on two essays , one for the Mary Renault prize and one for the Gould prize in English Literature ( Trinity College, Cambridge). I have started to teach myself Ancient Greek. I would really appreciate some guidance with these projects and recognise the need for experience in having 1:1 academic discussions / tutorials. I would also welcome advice and guidance on the UCAS personal statement and Oxford application process. Thanks Deryn edit
I have 14 YEARS of TEACHING EXPERIENCE. This has encompassed ALL AGES (preschool to adults) and abilities (BEGINNER to POSTGRADUATE). Subjects I've taught are: GCSE & A Level (Music, Business Studies, Media Studies, Maths), British Primary School Curriculum (Maths, English), Admissions Tests (11+, 12+, 13+, 16+, SAT, GRE), American Elementary School Curriculum (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, etc.), Preschool (Numeracy & Literacy), English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge YLE), Business English, Academic Writing/Composition & Presentations, English Conversation, Grammar, University & Job Applications, Project-Based Learning (PBL), Music Theory & Analysis, Improvisation & Jazz, Saxophone, & Piano. Additionally, I have worked in all kinds of SETTINGS at both public & private primary & secondary schools, universities, adult learning centres, cram schools, businesses, within the home (as a residential home school & a private tutor) and online (to students worldwide). In addition, I have served as the Head of English & PBL at a private elementary & junior high school, as the Academic Director of a test prep centre, and have provided educational consultancy & tutor training to Oxford's oldest tutorial college.
I have worked as a professional tutor and educational consultant for six years. I have taught dozens of students for thousands of hours in total. I have also worked as a teacher in an independent school in North London.
I have had many successful students; a few examples include:
>Three admitted to study HSPS at Cambridge.
>One admitted to all three of Westminster, Winchester, and St.Paul's for 13+.
>One who gained 84/84 marks in his A-Level Politics Paper 2, which is now being used as an exemplar.
>One who gained an A in A-Level History after being predicted a C.
I believe that the most important virtue in a tutor is the ability to empathise with a student's cognitive position. When teaching I aim to 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 exercises to embed and reinforce key points, but I always end the lesson with a call to reflection on what the student has learned. I emphasise that knowledge is open-ended and interconnected.
I have been tutoring for over 20 years and was Head of Department and teacher of English in a leading online school for ten years. I have taught all aspects of English Language and Literature from providing assistance at undergraduate level, through A Levels and GCSEs, down to KS1. What I love about tutoring one-to-one is the building up of a personal relationship with a student and seeing them gain confidence and develop. Every student is different and learns in a different way, and I have a firm belief that, given the right teacher, everyone can do really well in English. I have also taught History to GCSE and KS3 and run Drama groups, and have participated in additional tutoring for LAMDA.
I have 2 TEFL certificates and have tutored for IELTS/TOEFL/C2 as well as having taught practical conversational English to mixed age/ability groups.
Jude's last completed ELAT job with Jill: 1-2 hrs/week - I wish to score highly on the ELAT to aid with the rest of my application to Oxford.
I have experience designing lessons for schools in Birmingham and London, including debating workshops designed to improve language skills and stimulate independent thought. I have also tutored a range of ages one-to-one, including students with learning disabilities.
I am familiar with the Oxbridge entrance exam for English and have guided friends and family in making applications.
Professional teaching experience
I am a professional teacher of English, with 4 years of experience in both state and independent sectors. In my teacher training (through the prestigious Teach First Leadership Development Programme), I gained a distinction, and have been promoted every year of my teaching career. In my previous school, I ran staff training sessions to improve teaching practice for high ability students, and worked as a coach for fellow teachers. I have taught GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and IB qualifications, as well as coaching and mentoring students through UCAS and Oxbridge Entrance. In my teaching role until now I have had little time for paid tuition, but working on-on-one with students outside of class time is part of my daily practice as a teacher, especially when students are struggling or need extra challenge. I have worked extensively with a wide range of ages (11-18) and abilities, as well as with SEN and EAL students.
Paid tuition work outside of teaching
Currently, I tutor one student outside of school as she has needed extra support due to English being her second language. Previously, I tutored a student on creative writing techniques - this is a particular interest of mine.
Edith's last completed ELAT job with Jill: 1-2 hrs/week - Wish to get some help on starting out with ELAT. What I really want to get from the sessions is techniques to use and overall tips!
I have a wealth of tutoring experience ranging from KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, all the way up to Undergraduate level. I tutor both English Literature and Language across a variety of examination boards. I also tutor Academic/Essay Writing and Dissertation Writing, as well as Creative Writing.
As a successful Cambridge applicant and graduate, I consult on applications to Oxford and Cambridge universities. This includes helping students to develop and edit their personal statements, conducting mock interviews, setting them reading lists, and assessing their written work for entry tests.
My tutoring sessions are inspired by the tutorial/supervision teaching style that 'Oxbridge' is famous for - full of intellectual rigour, inspiring curiosity and developing depth.
