James

My past experience

I have over a decade of experience working with students of all ages in a variety of settings: before becoming a professional tutor, I volunteered at primary schools from Years 10-13, routinely tutored GCSE students while studying for my A Levels, and served as a warden at the University of Warwick. My students as a private tutor have ranged in age from 8 to 70, and no matter what or whom I teach, I always feel I learn just as much from them. Both my mum and grandma have been teachers, so I’ve grown up learning all I can from the countless stories and lessons decades of experiences have given them. I may very well become a teacher myself someday, and right now I’m dedicating myself to assisting students from around the world in realising their potential, both personally and professionally, and bringing all their goals and ambitions to fruition.

I have worked extensively with SEND students of various different needs, including those with ADHD and who are on the Autism Spectrum. The struggles associated are something I can deeply relate to, having only been diagnosed with ADHD myself in 2022, after struggling all the way through school and university without ever knowing why certain things were more difficult for me than others, and enduring the internal self-doubt and external criticism which came with thinking differently to my peers. Nevertheless, I have not allowed my condition to hold me back, and through patience, experience, and determination, I have found ways not only to cope but to turn my neurology to my advantage through creativity and innovation. This resilience, self-belief, and adaptability is something I am keen always to impart to my students, whether they have a diagnosis for something specific or a simply dealing with the challenges in academic and social life which we all face.