Helen
University of Oxford
English Language and Literature
Graduate
6About Me
Hello I’m Helen, and I’ve just finished my final year at Oxford studying English Language and Literature! During my time at Oxford, I was the English Subject Representative at Pembroke College, having been elected by the senior tutors of English — I created outreach materials for incoming freshers and prospective applicants, providing them with tailored welcome documents, detailed course outlines, and example essays. My role was two-pronged: I acted as a mentor for other Undergraduate students of English and represented a point-of-contact between the Student Body and the tutors at Pembroke. As a result of my involvement in Admissions-oriented discussion with both students and tutors, I am well-equipped to tutor prospective applicants for both the ELAT and the interview. In my spare time, I have also lead several practice interviews with applicants. This is supported by several years of tutoring experience for GCSE and A-level English, during which I taught anywhere from 1 to 6 people, both in-person and over Zoom.
My teaching style
I am a results-driven but friendly tutor — I believe that a student’s attitude towards their subject of study is one of the most important factors in terms of enabling success. While I am well-equipped and knowledgeable about exam technique and key approaches, I think that encouraging students to alter their (potentially negative!) perspectives towards certain subjects is crucial to secure long-term results.
My past experience
Yes – see Self-Introduction.
My Proudest Achievements
I am especially proud of completing my degree at Oxford– pieces of work which stand out to me include my Dissertation and Extended Research Paper that I finished in final year. I am also proud of my own personal growth in the Academic sphere: coming from a state-school background (and overcoming doubts about my abilities!) demonstrated that I can be very resilient.
I teach
- ELAT
- GCSE Re-take Tutor
- English
- English Language
- English Literature
- Oxbridge Interview
My Results and Achievements
- Oxford English Literature Graduate
- 2x Uni Scholarships for Academic Achievement
- English Subject Rep at Pembroke College
- Full Marks in English GCSE
- Achieved A*A*A*A at A-Level
- 8 9s and 2 8s at GCSE
- First on every Coursework Paper at Degree Level
- First-class in Oxford Preliminary Examinations