Charlie

 
 
 

School

RGS Newcastle

A Level: History (A*) English Literature (A*) Mathematics (A*)

AS Level: Chemistry (A)

University

University of Cambridge
BA (Hons) Double First Class - History

Teaching and tutoring experience

  • Undergraduate Level History

  • Oxbridge Interview and Application Prep: English Literature, History, PPE, Politics

  • A-Level English Literature

  • IB English Literature

  • A-Level History

  • GCSE History

  • GCSE English Literature

  • GCSE English Language

  • I have helped several students in their 11+ and 13+ applications for top public schools

    around the country.

    Teaching style and philosophy

    I am first and foremost a genuine fanatic about my subjects, and love getting to grips with new topics; the opportunity to learn more and more myself whilst passing on those insights and discoveries is why tutoring appeals so greatly to me. I am incredibly in tune with what students expect from their teachers and I seek to provide subject help which belies usual didactic – and static – modes of teaching. I seek to offer students as much support and guidance as I can, whilst also encouraging them to be confident exploring their own academic independence. My responsibilities as a private tutor are to engage students, refine their study habits and lead them through their exams. When teaching, my emphasis is always on developing an intuitive feel for a subject’s basic principles, from here a student’s confidence grows naturally as more material is covered.

    Additional information

    I have assisted fifteen students in their applications to study at the University of Cambridge over the past four years. Following my experience at the interview stage of the process, I gave mock interviews to all students along with a detailed written feedback document. Prior to this, I had assisted the majority in the writing of their statements, several of whom applied for History, the other applied for English Literature. Nine of these students were successful in gaining an offer to their desired colleges. I have experience in preparing students for Oxford’s HAT. Alongside university application preparation, I have tutored 10 different students during their A-Levels to improve their understanding of History and English Literature courses and fine tune their essay technique. I have also helped various students negotiate their GCSE courses too, with experience in helping pupils with SEN requirements.

Alex Sever