Sienna

School

County Upper School

A-Level: History (A*) Politics (A*)

Creative Writing (A*) Media Studies (A*)

University

University of Cambridge (BA) History of Art (BA) - 1st Class

King's College London (MA) Politics & Conflict (MA) - studying

Teaching and tutoring experience

I have 5+ years of private tutoring experience and under my tuition, students climb 2+ grades and successfully meet their university offers. I have experience in both in-person and online tuition, using platforms such as Zoom, Skype and Google Meet. I have experience tutoring students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADHD. I have

I also tutor international students for whom English is not their first language.

My speciality subjects include: History of Art, Politics, History, English Literature, English Language, Oxbridge entrance preparation and 11+ preparation in English and Verbal Reasoning.
My clients have not been school-based but instead range in setting and need. I have tutored home-schooled students, individuals who need extra support alongside full-time education, and international pupils studying for UK entrance exams. My students have ranged from short-term support for university entrance preparation to long-term (5 year) relationships.

Teaching style and philosophy

My distinctive tutoring approach cultivates academic rigour, critical thinking and creative problem solving. I equip my students with confidence, effective learning techniques and aim to cultivate a love for the subject. I enjoy working with students to generate powerful study tools and techniques which help students assuredly approach their subject and subsequent exams. My teaching approach includes spaced repetition to aid content memorisation and targeted essay planning and structure. I consistently reflect on my tutoring practice to effectively tailor learning experiences to each of my students.

Additional information

Mentor
Cambridge University
February 2021
I advised a group of prospective Cambridge University students on how to successfully apply to the university. I also held subject-specific seminars and a Q&A about the course I studied.

Intern: Research & Strategy
St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation & Peace
July 2022-present
I independently researched a political polarisation project which fed into St Ethelburga's future work. I am now employed on a freelance basis.

Freelance Feature Writer
Breathe Magazine
March 2021-present
Regular article contributor for the international wellbeing and creativity magazine Breathe.

Trainer
Upstart Projects
April 2019-present
I co-deliver sessions equipping cultural organisations on how to incorporate young people in their work.

Assistant Editor
Voice Magazine
June 2019-September 2020
I undertook editorial work, led 2 independent projects, grew the social media following by 233% across platforms and hosted 16 podcasts.