Exam Preparation

• Physics - GCSE, A-Level

BSc (Hons): Physics with Astrophysics & Cosmology, University of Lancaster

PGCE: Secondary Science (Physics) St Martin's College. 2005

Aaron has 10 years teaching and 5 years tutoring experience. From helping students achieve top grades, to supporting students who thought they could never understand physics, Aaron is passionate about making physics accessible and enjoyable. Aaron makes it easy to understand the language of exams and supports students so achieve their full potential. Using past paper questions, visual aids and diagrams Aaron is able to help students cement their knowledge and truly understand the subject matter.

"My son started with a grade D and today he got an A in his mock exams! After a couple of lessons, he told me he had never understood physics like this." - Azam Imani

• Religious Studies: GCSE, 16+
• Philosophy and Ethics: A-Level
• Oxbridge application mentoring and personal statement support

BA(Hons): Philosophy, University of Cambridge

MSc: Philosophy and Public Policy, LSE

Alice is an experienced philosophy tutor and Oxbridge mentor who has worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds. Alice has supported students at 16+, who have never studied philosophy before and inspired a deep interest in philosophy from the first few sessions. Alice has helped students secure places at their first-place schools, giving them the tools and confidence to excel in exams and subject interviews. Alice also helped an A-Level Philosophy student move from a D to a B grade in their year 12 mocks within 2 months of tutoring. Her lessons are engaging and interactive. She uses her own materials and exam questions to guide students through challenging concepts and achieve success.

Alice is also passionate about making Oxbridge, and more general academic success, a viable aspiration for students from all educational backgrounds. Through her mentoring she breaks down misconceptions and providing the skills and information needed to navigate the application process.

"Alice is very good tutor. She is patient and explains concepts very well."

• Science - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level

BSc (Hons): Applied Biology, University of Nottingham

PGCE: (Secondary) Science, Loughborough University

Cathy has 18 years teaching at lower secondary, GCSE and A-Level. Cathy’s teaching incorporates a wide range of activity styles to help develop students’ knowledge, understanding, analysis, evaluation and problem-solving skills as well as helping them to establish strong metacognitive strategies throughout their learning.

• Maths - Lower Secondary and GCSE

BA(Hons): Business and Finance, Bournemouth University

PGCE: (Secondary) Mathematics, Bristol University (Teach First)

Charmaine has 10 years teaching experience at Lower Secondary and GCSE level. She is a highly experienced online tutor, and her lessons are accessible and interactive.

Charmaine is a knowledgeable and understanding tutor who takes the time to get to understand her students’ preferred learning styles, leading them to develop a strong comprehension and enjoyment of mathematics.

• History - GCSE & A-Level

BA(Hons): Classical Studies, University of Bristol

MA: Contemporary History, University of Bristol

PGCE: University of the West of England

Eleanor is an experienced teacher of history with more than a decade of experience creating and implementing schemes of work, co-curricular activities and trips across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Eleanor has experience as a teacher of history head of year at state and private day schools.

Eleanor has supported students through the GCSE and A-level curriculums, helping them build exam strategies and gain the confidence needed to succeed. Eleanor has also guided students through the 16+ process, helping students up-skill from GCSE level to secure a place at their school of choice. Eleanor is dedicated to maintaining high expectations for all students and developing teaching strategies to enable each student to flourish.

• Maths - Key Stage 2, GCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate
• ISEB
• CAT4

MSc: Mathematics, University of Lancaster

PGCE: (Secondary) Mathematics, University of Manchester

Frances is both a qualified teacher and experienced tutor in mathematics. She has worked with students from KS2 up to university level. Frances takes a personal approach getting to know each of her students and using materials tailored to their needs to help them excel and achieve their goals. Frances recently supported a sixth form student to prepare for the TMUA and in just a few sessions was able to familiarise them with the exam and give them the skills needed to succeed. Frances has also recently worked with several students in
their preparations for 11+, 13+ and 16+ exams, giving them the knowledge and confidence needed to secure a place their first-choice independent school.

“5 stars isn’t enough! My daughter is thoroughly enjoying and fully engaging in these lessons. Her knowledge and confidence have greatly increased after only a few meetings. Thank you, Frances, for your gentle and professional approach.”

• English: GCSE, A-level, IB.
• School entry support: 8+, 11+, 13+
• Academic mentoring

BA: Jurisprudence (Law), University of Oxford. 2018

Gabby has five years tutoring and mentoring experience and has worked with over 100 students. Gabby has helped GCSE and A-Level students increase predicted grades by an entire grade and instilled the confidence they need to achieve their full potential. Gabby also works closely with students and their families to prepare them for school entry, helping
students achieve places at top independent schools in the U.K. Gabby also runs
an academic mentoring programme, working with students from year 8-13 to push them
beyond the school curriculum, grow in confidence and ability and achieve
academic excellence.

“Gabby was extremely patient with my daughter. K hated the idea of having a tutor for English but once she met Gabby, she was happy to engage in the learning.”

“Gabby is very friendly with lots of professionalism and patience”

• English Lit: GCSE, A-Level, ISEB 13+
• Creative Writing (all levels)
• Oxbridge Preparation

BA: English Literature & Master of Fine Arts, City University of New York. 2011

Gabriel has taught at university level for almost 10 years and tutored for 5. Gabriel is a writer and understands that clear communication and critical thinking are key to any student’s education and future career paths. His aim is to always sharpen these skills in his students and to instil skills in text analysis, essay planning, comprehension, and critical thinking to ensure academic achievement and excellence. He creates a rigorous yet pleasurable learning environment in line with his students’ interests and passions, promoting lifelong learning and growth. His tutoring sessions incorporate a dynamic range of writing exercises, pop quizzes, deep reading challenges, creative writing ''icebreakers'', and vocabulary fortification schemes.  As a generalist in the Humanities, he is passionate about self-education, exploration, and making connections across diverse fields.

Gabriel recently worked with a shy student who was struggling to get into his first-choice school. By the end of their sessions, he was accepted as a scholarship student at Winchester. He is now mentoring this student as he prepares to apply to Oxford University.

“Gabriel did an amazing job, and we are so impressed at the way he handled our son and infected him with his enthusiasm and wisdom for the humanities. I can't thank him enough.” Parent of 13+ Sevenoaks Scholar

• English and Maths - 7+, 11+, Key Stage 1-3, SAT
• Biology and Chemistry - GCSE
• Medicine application support
• UCAT + MMI Medicine Interviews

BSc: Biomedical Sciences, University of Birmingham

MRes Biomedical Research, Imperial College London
Bachelor of Surgery, King's College London

Iona is an experienced tutor with a proven track record of helping students achieve their full potential in their school entry exams, GCSEs, A-levels and beyond.  Iona’s experience across exam boards and her ability to simplify complex concepts and build student confidence has led her students to success.

Iona is also currently supporting students in their preparation for school entry and scholarship examinations at top UK independent schools. Parents note that she is able to achieve results in just a few sessions and that her lessons are effective and engaging.

Additionally, Iona uses her knowledge as an Imperial College doctor to support students through their UCAT, dissertations and university applications. Her extensive lesson preparation and investment in every student have led students to achieve the results they need to progress in their education.

"Her exceptional communication skills and deep understanding of the UCAT exam made a huge difference in my preparation. She is patient, thorough, and incredibly motivating. Her guidance not only improved my scores but also enhanced my overall confidence in tackling medical school applications. I couldn't have achieved my results without her help."

"She’s hardworking, confident, and has incredible communication skills. Her dedication and clarity made complex topics easy to understand, significantly boosting my confidence in both lessons and learning. Her teaching methods are engaging and effective, and her supportive approach helped me excel in Maths and 11+ exams. I highly recommend her for
anyone looking to improve their academic performance."

• Science - GCSE, Chemistry up to final year undergraduate level
• Oxbridge entry tuition

BSc: Chemistry, Birmingham university

PHD: Organic Chemistry, Cambridge University (2012)

Jamie is head of STEM at Cheltenham college where he has taught science for 8 years. Before this Jamie was head of chemistry and head of science. Jamie is passionate about science and has supported countless students on their academic journeys. He also runs an Oxbridge pathway programme, supporting students in applying to biochemistry, chemical engineering, natural science and chemistry.

• Religious Studies - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, IB
• Classics - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, IB
• History - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, IB
• Philosophy - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level, IB
• Theory of Knowledge - IB

BA: Classics, History & Studies in Religion, The University of Queensland

Honours Studies in Religion: The University of Queensland

B.Ed Education (Social Education: History & religious Studies), The University of Queensland

Diploma in Perennial Philosophy and Religious Studies, The Temenos Academy

Joshua has 18 years of experience teaching Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 in the state and independent sector. Joshua is an expert in his academic fields, having completed postgraduate study modules in philosophy, history and the philosophy of education. Joshua’s passion for academia inspires his students and his ability to break down challenging ideas enables his students to achieve their full potential in their exams.

Joshua has academic connections with the Temenos Academy (London), the Oxford
University C.S. Lewis Society, the Ian Ramsay Centre for Science and Religion and to the theological research studium, Pusey House. Joshua has also published articles and book reviews for academic journals and online magazines.

• English - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level and IB

BA(Hons): English Studies, Sheffield Hallam University
PGCE: (Secondary) English & English Literature, University of Birmingham

Mark has over 25 years of teaching experience teaching lower secondary, GCSE, A-level and IB in various types of schools. Mark has been a Head of Department and an Advanced Skills Teacher in state education. Mark has also been an examiner for 7 years, specialising in English Literature at GCSE and A-level. In addition, Mark has been a Chair of Governors in Primary Education. Mark is also a qualified sports coach in Association Football and Cricket.

• Politics: A-Level
• History: GCSE
• English as a Foreign Language
• University Entry Support

BA (Hons) Politics with History, Queen Mary College

RSA Diploma in TEFL, The Bell School, Cambridge

PGCE: Oxford Brookes University

Matt has over 28 years’ experience in the teaching profession, in multiple roles including heading an academic department, setting up, organising and managing a Special Need Unit, and leading the Marlborough College EFL Summer School.

Matt is currently Head of Politics at Headington School in Oxford and a teacher of GCSE history. Matt has an excellent subject knowledge of Politics A level, and History GCSE, and a wealth of experience preparing pupils in the IB or the A level curriculum for university entry. He is also a very experienced one-to-one private tutor of Politics, History, EFL, and extra
English. Matt is currently teaching pupils privately from Brighton College, Whitgift School, City of London, and Marlborough College. He also has extensive experience advising pupils in how to craft Personal Statements for UCAS as well as guiding them in how and where to find information when choosing a suitable university and an appropriate course. He has established extensive contacts with university admissions tutors in the UK and the USA.

• Spanish - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-level, adult conversation & business classes
• French - Key Stage 3, GCSE
• English as an Additional Language - (A1-C2) Cambridge, Aptis, Trinity

BA(Hons): French & Spanish, University of Westminster, London

MA: Bilingual Education, UCAM, Murcia, Spain

PGCE: (Secondary) Spanish with French, King's College London

CELTA teaching qualification, Madrid, Spain

Misbah has 9 years teaching and tutoring experience. She is an enthusiastic and dedicated French and Spanish teacher with a passion for fostering a love for languages. Misbah is currently teaching Spanish and English in an international school in Spain. As the academic director of a language academy, Misbah designed a school syllabus based on Cambridge Young Learners, designed learning materials and delivered classes. Misbah has taught
French and Spanish as a foreign language in schools, colleges, online schools and in 1-2-1 online tuition. Misbah has also taught conversation and business language classes to adults.

Misbah creates an engaging and immersive learning experience which empowers students to reach their full linguistic potential. She understands how to support students from early stages of learning a language through to mastery.

• French - GCSE, A-Level and IB
• German - GCSE, DELF/DALF

MA: English, French and Comparative Literature, Zurich University

MA: Acting, Drama Centre, University of the Arts London

MA: Creative and Life Writing, Goldsmiths University London

Nadia has 10 years of tuition and teaching experience is a personable and patient languages tutor. Originally from France and Switzerland, her mother tongue is French, and she spent most of her school years in the French education system. Nadia believes in an all-round approach to language learning focusing on grammar, syntax, punctuation, pronunciation and vocabulary, which are often neglected in the classroom. Through 1:1 sessions Nadia has successfully tutored numerous students in GCSE, A-Level and IB, allowing them to improve and reach their target grades in formal examinations. She tailors her tuition to the specifications of the exam board and the needs of the individual student.

• Short courses – Shakespeare, History of Art, Preparing for life at UK Boarding School
• University entry support

BA(Hons): History of Art, University of East Anglia

PGCE: University of Reading

MA: History of Art, University of Buckingham

Nick Nelson is Head of History of Art and Director of Culture and Internationalism at Cheltenham College in the UK. He teaches Art, History of Art, Architecture, English, Classical Civilisation, Theology, Philosophy & Ethics and Music to students up to 18.

Nick lectures over the world, yet is more regularly delivering at Soho Houses in London and abroad, most recently in Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Istanbul and New York. Topics for discussion are hugely varied, including the legacy of House Music (EDM), Natural History and Ecology of the Galapagos Islands, Synaesthesia and Neuroaesthetics in Art plus the Genealogy of Genius, for example. Nick works as pastoral and academic mentor to students worldwide, providing a bespoke service aimed at supporting students and parents privately
with the university application process around the world.

“I am so grateful to have been given such amazing tutoring and have been able to get into my top choice of university because of it”

• Geography - Key Stage 3, GCSE, A-Level

BSc(Hons): Geography, University of Wales, Aberystwyth
PGCE: (Secondary) Geography, Institute of Education, London

National Award for Special Education Needs Coordination, University of Northampton

Stewart has 21 Years teaching experience at Lower Secondary, GCSE and A-Level. Stewart qualified as a Geography teacher at the Institute of Education, London in 2002 and since that time has worked as the Head of Geography within a range of state and independent schools, both in the UK and internationally.

In 2015, he qualified as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) which has given him a thorough knowledge of how to differentiate work to support students to achieve their potential.

Since 2017, Stuart has worked as an examiner for a variety of exam boards, including Cambridge, for both GCSE and A level qualifications. This has given him an invaluable insight as to what exam boards expect and strategies for how students can easily maximise marks within final examinations.

• Business - GCSE, IGCSE, 16+,  A Level, IB, BTEC, Undergraduate, Masters
• Statistics - GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate, Masters
• Economics & Psychology - GCSE, 16+, A-Level, IB
• Maths & Science - Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, GSCE

BSc: Business and Retail Management, University of Surrey

PhD: Business Management, University of Surrey

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, The Teacher Trainer

Ursula is an experienced teacher with twelve years of experience teaching privately and at schools, colleges, and a university. Ursula has taught students from primary age through to further education and is specialist in business studies having completed a PhD in business management.

Ursula has worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds and is experienced in
teaching students with special educational needs. Ursula creates bespoke material tailored to needs and curriculums of her students.

Recently Ursula worked with 16+ students, helping them secure places at their first-choice schools. She taught economics, business and psychology to students who had not studied these subjects before, instilling confidence, passion and the ability to perform confidently in exams and interviews.

"Ursula is professional, calm, patient and good to learn with. She made me really interested in psychology"