Henry

I graduated from the University of Oxford in June 2020 where I read Theology & Religion. I am now undergoing job applications while balancing my tutoring commitments with several companies and agencies.

In my tutorials, my primary aim is to teach a fun and enjoyable approach for my students to adopt towards their work.

In each tutorial I will narrow down which topic area the student needs to focus on. Unfortunately, the main drawback with a number of modern textbooks is that they categorise their topic areas in groupings which can be unhelpful and confusing, particularly because there is often overlap between subjects. My tutorials aim to simplify the approach by honing in on particular areas of difficulty and providing solutions to problems my students are having. In my own revision, this approach has been extremely helpful in finding areas of weakness in my learning and understanding.

In my first sessions, I find it useful to get to know the student better. I want my students to feel completely comfortable and honest when they are in their tutorials so that they feel like they can voice any concerns they may have and let me know where there may be blocks in their subject knowledge or comprehension of concepts. In the follow-up session I will always try and test the learning from the previous tutorial before moving on. A short quiz at the start of these tutorials will allow me to both see how they are progressing but also to understand better their ability to consolidate their learning. This process of going over previous knowledge increases the speed of progress.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Starting tutoring with Lionheart Education in March 2019, which required demonstrating competency in my written and verbal communication and presenting information in a clear and concise format to allow students to overcome learning blocks. It also required effectively communicating and assisting students in understanding difficult concepts across various topics. The role has fine-tuned my time management skills in a way that allows me to cope with the stresses of a busy university schedule and tutoring appointments. To date, I have over 100 hours of tutoring experience.