Katie

I am an articulate and enthusiastic graduate, who recently achieved a high 2:1 in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford. I have extensive experience in a tutoring capacity, ranging from support with 11+ entrance exams, through GCSE, to A Level standard, as well as teaching flute lessons. I am happy to teach English Language/Literature, Maths and Science (from Primary to A Level), History and Music (up to GCSE Level), Flute lessons (at any level), as well as preparing students for 11+, 13+ or entrance to university/interview preparation. Please get in touch if you would like to chat about your tutoring needs!

Availability: Flexible availability at evenings and weekends.

Willing to travel: 1 miles

Experience: 2018 (May-ongoing) Private Tutoring for AQA A Level English Literature B: student struggling with essay structure, exam technique and close analytical skills.
2018 (April-ongoing) Private Tutoring for Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSE: student requiring extra support in order to achieve top grades in GCSE exams next year.
2018 (January-ongoing) Private Tutoring for English Language/Literature and Maths GCSE: Year 10 student requiring extra support in order to remain in high class sets and achieve high results when reaching GCSE exams.
2018 (January-June) Private Tutoring for English Language and Literature GCSE: student failed mock exams and needed extra support in order to improve quickly to achieve necessary grades for college.
2018 (February-June) Private Tutoring for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language GCSE: student in need of extra support in order to attain required grades for college.
2018 (March-June) Private Tutoring for Chemistry and Physics GCSE: student in need of extra support in order to aim for higher results in GCSE exams.
2018 (March-June) Private Tutoring for Maths GCSE: student lacking in confidence and aiming for high results in order to pursue medicine after college.
2017-2018 Private Tutoring for Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry GCSE: student had failed mock exams for all maths and science subjects, aiming for higher results in GCSE exams.
2016 (July-September) Private Tutoring for English Language GCSE: assisted student with anxiety who had failed mock exams for one hour weekly over a period of three months, student achieved a level 7 in GCSE exam.
2016 (July-December) Private Tutoring for Biology AS and A Level: supported student with severe eating disorder and mental health issues for two hours weekly over a period of six months. Although the student was eventually unable to complete the exams due to health complications, her parents were grateful for the boost in her confidence to achieve academically, and she has since completed two A levels.
2014 Taught flute lessons at Kampala Music School, Uganda over a period of eight weeks to four students.
2013-2014 Private Tutoring for Maths GCSE at Foundation Level: student had achieved U grade in mock exams and extremely lacking in confidence, held lessons once a week for an hour over the space of a year and he achieved the highest grade of a C in his foundation GCSE exam.
2013-2014 Gap Year student at the Portsmouth Grammar Junior School: primary role as teaching assistant in the classroom in supporting weaker students and helping with extra-curricular activities.
2013-2014 Preparation for 11+ exam: assisted student in preparation for English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning entrance exams for one hour weekly over two months, student successful in gaining place at desired school.
2011-2012 Science Mentoring: as a school student (in collaboration with Imperial College, London), mentored students at a science club in local state school (Priory School, Portsmouth).