Jack

I am an Eton-educated tutor with 11A*s at GCSE, an A in English A-level and a 2:1 in English and Drama from the University of Birmingham. I specialise in English tuition at any stage up to A-level, as well as independent schools admissions test preparation.

Having recently passed through the system myself I am highly attuned to what markers are looking for, and thus I can say that the marks are in the minutiae. The three words I instil in students in order to play to this are `decision`, `precision` and `concision`. By this I mean I teach students to make bold choices with their interpretation; that it is exact and justifiable; and that it is expressed in the most efficient and coherent way possible.

Before the first lesson I will set the student an unseen passage, normally prose or poetry, to analyse and write on. This allows me immediately to identify students` weaknesses, but just as crucially their strengths. From here the work can begin.

Developing a unique work plan and approach for each student according to their requirements, I ensure that weakenesses become strengths and strengths become strengthened.

I also offer preparation help for independent schools` admission tests. Having attended Eton I am fully aware of the methods of assessment these types of schools employ and thus am extremely well-placed to help potential candidates with their preparation. The two chief types of assessment applicants must undergo for these schools are a psychometric test - effectively an IQ test - as well an interview(s). I can assist very effectively in both these areas and would be delighted to do so.

Finally, I also write plays and poetry, having been shortlisted for the 2016 National Theatre Young Playwriting Competition, and so students looking for assistance with creative writing rather than such an exam-based focus are also extremely welcome.

Availability: Monday - Thursday
09:00 - 21:00

Willing to travel: 4 miles

Experience: In particular I have experience working with children from my volunteering with a charity for the blind, Metro Blind Sport (MBS). In my work with them I help numerous young visually impaired people engage in specially adapted sports. Through this I have gained strong communication and people skills, and I am confident interacting with people from all walks of life.

DBS Check: Yes