Chris

I am a graduate of Cambridge University and have been working as a tutor for the past 2 years. As well as developing a wealth of experience, have loved every minute of it. I`ve always loved working with other people in whatever I do, whether its in sport, music or acting (my biggest side passion). I find it endlessly challenging and entertaining to understand and work with others` perspectives.

This has been one of the most unexpected and engaging elements of tutoring. Thinking about a familiar problem from a unique perspective always produces surprisingly (and weirdly!) brilliant responses from each student. This is fundamentally why tutoring can be such a powerful, important force in students` lives. At its core, it builds a student`s confidence and belief in their own opinion and skill, and often leads to academic independence. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in a tailored, non-patronising and incredibly productive way.

I can bring enthusiasm, a comfortable learning environment and a creative re-interpretation of academic material to suit the students` individual needs. Students often can`t establish what could be improved about their work, and so I have unique methods to identify these areas and challenge students to push themselves on them. I give tasks outside of lesson hours and encourage a `little and often` approach, frequently tricking them into doing work that would have initially disgusted them! I really hope I get the chance to work with you or your family member.

Availability: Available all days of the week, from early in the morning until late in the evening. Subject to change.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: - Almost 2 years` tutoring experience, including students with SEN requirements and challenging behaviour. Teaching a very broad range of subjects, at almost all stages of education (KS1 to undergraduate level inclusive) including entrance examination/university interview preparation. Details below.
- Experience also includes some adult learners.

Tutoring experience highlights:

- A-level history of art student who had to retake her AS exam after failing. She recently passed with a B and achieved 94% on one of her papers.

- A-level history of student recently accepted into the Courtauld Institute, the highest rated history of art university in the country.

- GCSE English Language student who was retaking his exam for the third time. After a sports accident, he had suffered a brain bleed with left him with severe short term memory loss. After improved performance in his coursework he was moved up to take the higher tier paper and has passed.

- GCSE English Language and Literature student with dyslexia achieving a 4 and a 5 in his mocks, respectively. Recently passed with a level 8 in both subjects.

- GCSE English Language and Literature student predicted level 5 in both subjects. She recently passed with an A* in both.

- GCSE history student predicted a C. Recently passed with an A.

- GCSE English Language and Literature student predicted a B in both subjects. Recently achieved a 7 and a 6, respectively.

- GCSE English Language and Literature student predicted a C in both. Passed with an A in both.



- Planning, executing and leading drama/English language educational workshops in both Japan and the UK.



- Co-ordinating with and supporting prospective university candidates in application preparation and integration.