Olivier
University of Oxford
History
1st Year
16About Me
Hi, I’m a BA History student at Hertford College, University of Oxford with a passion for reading, writing, and most things historical. I’m a massive fan of learning and teaching modern history and offering critical perspectives that teachers and examiners are sure to appreciate. French, English and German history are particular favourites of mine.
Outside of that I’m also a massive fan of English literature and Biology while also dabbling a bit into politics and philosophy. Plus, aside from pure academics, I’m more than happy to give advice on things like university admissions, academic and personal research, academic writing, volunteering, public speaking, university life, and so on.
Reading-wise I’m a massive fan of Austen, Lovecraft and Emily Bronte, together with the gothic genre in general. I love considering both history and fiction from an intersectional perspective, looking at the ways gender, class, race and other factors influence and interact with one another in different contexts.
My teaching style
I like to work closely with those I teach to set and work towards smaller, more clearly defined goals in a manner that’s conversational and makes learning both effective and enjoyable. The most important thing to me is showing how much there is to be passionate about in any given topic while not neglecting good academic performance.
My past experience
I’ve previously helped tutor people I knew personally at both GCSE and A-level levels, usually on an informal basis. I also did some more intensive tutoring for a while in Secondary School.
My Proudest Achievements
Definitely managing to get a place in the University of Oxford and all the steps associated with it – including admission tests, interviews and submitting example work.
I teach
- HAT
- English
- English Literature
- Reading
- Creative Writing
- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
- Extended Essay
- Speech Writing
- Journalism
- Public Speaking
- History
- Essays
- Study Skills
- Modern History
- Oxbridge Application
- Biology
My Results and Achievements
- All GCSE subjects 7 or above
- GCSE Biology grade 9
- GCSE History grade 8
- GCSE English Language and Literature both grade 8
- A-Level Modern History Grade A
- A-Level Biology Grade A
- A-Level English Literature grade A*
- HAT test result above 50
- Offer from University of Oxford
- Offer from Warwick
- Offer from Durham
- Offer from UCL
- Offer from King's College
- Completed EPQ on the French Revolution