George
University of Oxford
BA English Language and Literature
Graduate
DBS
17About Me
George is a graduate of Oxford University with a flawless academic record, and has worked as a tutor in English for several years. He is passionate about discussing ideas and texts with students, and developing their knowledge of key texts and analytical and essay writing skills. His students have gone onto some of the top UK universities, including Oxbridge, and he has experience supporting personal statement writing, preparing for Oxbridge interviews, and assisting with IB and A-Level coursework and revision.
George has a first-class BA in English from Merton College, Oxford, and achieved a distinction in the MSt (1700-1830) in English. At Graduate level he was the recipient of a Clarendon Scholarship, and ranked #1 in his cohort. He is about to start an AHRC-funded PhD in English at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
My teaching style
Coming from an Oxford tutorial background, my teaching style is tailored to the specific needs of students in order to support their growth and development. Every student is different. My teaching methods are student-led, crafting bespoke materials to help students achieve their potential.
My past experience
Yes, I have tutored in GCSE, A-Level and IB English, and Oxbridge Admissions, for several years.
My Proudest Achievements
My proudest achievements are supporting one of my student from a B to an A* Grade on her coursework. The other is guiding a student through the personal statement and interview stages to receive an offer in English from Magdalen College Oxford.
I teach
- Oxbridge Interview
- ELAT
- English
- English Literature
- Essays
- English Learning
- English Skills
- Football
- Running
- Squash
- Extended Project Qualification
- Life Coaching
- Career Development
- Creative Writing
- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
- Reading
- Extended Essay
My Results and Achievements
- Offer from Oxford English
- helped 1 receive Oxford English Offer
- 13 A* at GCSE
- A*A*A*A* at A-Level
- Distinction in MSt in English at Oxford
- Clarendon Scholar
- AHRC studentship for PhD at Cambridge