Asha M

I am flexible in formatting my lessons as to what would most benefit the student, whether this would be more informal conversational sessions where I set short essay-style questions and give feedback in real time, or where I supplement the school curriculum that the student already has in place by looking into key themes of set texts, focusing on writing skills, and creative and/or essay writing practices. I believe that the most productive lesson is one that the student leaves feeling more confident in their skills, and I am to bolster this confidence through frequent feedback on written work.

I have experience as a teaching assistant for students aged 4-12 in English and Maths, and experience teaching older secondary school-age students. Each student will have their own best way to learn, depending on their age, strengths, and what they enjoy in each subject. I check in with students during each lesson to make sure that they are getting the most out of each lesson. Often students get tutoring because they feel they want more support in specific subject areas, or perhaps their teachers have suggested it. Before starting tutoring I would want to know exactly what the student hopes to gain out of our lessons in order to make it a worthwhile experience for them.

I also provide advice and support for university admissions, specifically for Russell Group and Oxford and Cambridge University applications. As an Oxford University graduate I am well-positioned to walk an applicant through this process. This would entail advice and support for personal statements and UCAS statement questions, admissions exams, and interview preparation and advice, such as mock interviews.