Caitlin
University of Oxford
English
1st Year
8About Me
Hi, I’m Daphne! Currently, I am an English student at the University of Oxford. I’m very passionate about engaging with literature, from reading to undertaking creative writing.
I have experience applying to both Oxford and Cambridge, meaning I have a strong understanding of the application process! I was pooled by Cambridge, and received an offer from Oxford.
Additionally, I was offered a merit scholarship to attend Bennington College in Vermont, USA. I decided to attend Oxford instead!
In my English Literature A-Level, I was awarded full-marks on three of my essays in the AQA final exam. I was awarded an A* overall.
Outside of my learning, I am also an award-winning poet. Engaging with writing allows for a greater understanding of authors and their motives, which is invaluable when studying literature!
My teaching style
I believe in a supportive, nurturing approach. To overcome barriers, encouragement is needed, as well as understanding to find the cause of a struggle.
Using practical examples of more abstract concepts, as well as writing exercises, are some of my favourite ways to helps students understand their material.
My past experience
I have four months experience tutoring Oxbridge applications, but have also helped these students with close-reading exercises for unseen extracts of poetry and prose.
My Proudest Achievements
Being a Foyle & Tower Poet, a Young Darwin Scholar (fully funded by the Field Studies Council), and being awarded my A* in English Literature!
I teach
- Oxbridge Interview
- ELAT
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film Studies
- Drama
- History
- Extended Project Qualification
My Results and Achievements
- Offer from Oxford
- Offer from Durham
- Offer from UCL
- Offer from Newcastle
- Offer from KCL