Lena

I am an MPhil candidate in Economics at Oxford University, with a Graduate Diploma in Economics (Distinction) from Birkbeck College, University of London and a BA in French and Philosophy from Oxford University. I have experience tutoring both French and Philosophy to children and young adults, as well as Maths, English, History, essay writing and UCAS application preparation (Oxford, UCL). I hold a CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) qualification, in which I achieved the highest grade.

I am a creative, engaging and patient tutor with extensive teaching experience, and am passionate about education. I consider myself to be an articulate and clear communicator, and am always determined to ensure that my students fulfil their potential. I also aim to foster an organic enjoyment and appreciation for the taught subject, as I believe that this leads to more effective learning, as well as greater curiosity and drive to continue learning.

With any subject, I believe that confidence is key. Therefore I aim to focus on activities that promote the student`s confidence in the subject matter. With languages, this includes conversational training (speaking and listening) as well as reading and writing.

I am a strong supporter of educational access, having worked as an Oxford University Target Schools committee member, and having provided regular voluntary assistance to a boy with language difficulties whilst at sixth form. I also trained as a peer supporter whilst at Oxford, developing my listening skills and helping individuals to think clearly about their issues.

Availability: Online and Oxford-based only

Willing to travel: 2 miles

Experience: French:
- AS Level French to one student
- GCSE French to two students
- 13+ French to two students
- French conversation classes with groups of adult learners
- Beginners French tuition for a 9 year old student
- Voluntary French lessons at a local primary school in Oxford
- French literature classes with an A Level student
- French conversation classes with Oxford students keen to improve their spoken French

English:
- 13+ English
- 11+ English to two students

History:
- 13+ History

Maths:
- GCSE Maths
- Voluntary GCSE Maths lessons every week at Salvatorian College, London
- 11+ Maths to two students

Philosophy:
- Philosophy classes with an A Level student

English (as a foreign language):
- Weekly English classes (six classes per week) to French children aged 2-9
- Weekly English lessons to three French students aged 11-14
- Weekly English conversation classes with two French boys aged 7-9

Essay writing:
- Working with an undergraduate student at SOAS on essay writing techniques

Oxbridge Admissions:
- Successfully helped a student apply to study Modern Languages at UCL
- Successfully helped a French and Philosophy applicant win a place at Christ Church, Oxford University