Alex

School
Eton College
Pre-U: History (Distinction 1 - A** equivalent) A-Level: Economics (A*) Religious Studies (A)

University

University of Oxford
First Class degree in BA History

Teaching and tutoring experience

A professional tutor with 7 years’ experience. I have a particular specialism in SEN tuition. Having grown up with ADHD and dyspraxia, I am uniquely placed to support students with neurodiversity. I have helped many students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia find coping strategies that mitigate their symptoms greatly. I have also specialised in early years tuition, preparing many students for the 7+, 8+, 10+ and 11+. I have helped student get into top schools at 11+ and 13+, including Eton, Harrow, Westminster, St Pauls (Boys and Girls schools), Godolphin, Charter House, Emmanuel, Dulwich and Wycombe Abbey. I have supported students successfully through a range of GCSEs where students have almost without fail exceeded their predicted grades, with the majority hitting A*/8 or 9 grades. I have also provided Oxbridge Application support to several 6th form students in History, with my mentees gaining places at Balliol, Trinity, Jesus and St. Catz Colleges in Oxford and Magdalene, Downing and King’s Colleges in Cambridge. 

Teaching style and philosophy

I believe in guiding the student by asking questions, rather than simply telling them what they should and should not do. I think this creates a much deeper level of understanding, as students come to their own conclusions - and are steered by the tutor, rather than controlled by them. Since much of my tutoring the in past has been in History, storytelling plays a large part in this. Similarly, I try to keep lessons fun and so games can form part of my lessons. Essentially, I believe that students are much more likely to retain information and gain the tools needed to create connections and work things out for themselves, if their learning is active and exciting.

Additional information

Alongside tutoring, I am a working professional actor and a professional chef. I am permanently London based and usually able to travel to students’ houses for lessons. Being an actor serves me well as a tutor, since it enables me to keep lessons (hopefully) engaging and dynamic and help sometimes reluctant students to buy into the learning process. I am also a very keen sportsperson and cook, and an avid Chelsea fan.