Roxaneh Renton - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

I have been tutoring children between the ages of 4 to 18 for the past 4 years. I am highly experienced in exam preparation including 11+, 13+, GCSEs and A-Level English. All my pupils have achieved great results and fulfilled their potential. I have also helped students prepare for scholarship exams to Rugby, Westminster and Winchester, focusing mainly on English and History. All won scholarships.

Recent Keystone Work:

13+ English, 13+ Maths, 13+ Science: Common Entrance all-round support (Started: February 2011)

13+ English: 13+ English (Started: March 2011)

11+ English: 11+ English for top girls' schools (Started: March 2011)

11+ English: ONLINE: English 11+ for competitive London girls' schools. (Started: October 2011)

Biography

After gaining a Masters in History of Art from Edinburgh University, I moved to New York to attend Drama School. On graduating I lived in New York and Los Angeles for several years becoming a professional actress and screenwriter. On my return to London, I set up my own theatre company.

In January 2012, I qualified as a Guide at the Victoria and Albert Museum to further my interest in the History of Art.

I have travelled extensively throughout the world; due to my travels and studies, I have developed great respect for different people, cultures and customs.

Personal Approach

Teaching has been the most rewarding experience; it allows me to impart some of my love for learning and gives me the satisfaction of helping and guiding a pupil to discover their own abilities and the confidence to do the work. I treat my pupils as individuals - that is I don't patronise them as I find that having a good relationship and enjoying our time together helps the work process and builds their confidence. I like to discuss a subject beyond the set syllabus and imbue my pupil with the desire to discover further. The syllabus can be dull and confining - I believe it is important to show how much more there is out there to learn and enjoy.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I have several acting projects on the go and currently have three screenplays in development.

I teach English part-time at a French Primary School.

I am a Guide at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Testimonials

24/11/2011: Roxaneh has a gentle touch and knows how to encourage and to challenge a student. She was also prompt in sending an email with info about how the tutoring went (Mother of 11+ English student)

17/10/2011: “We were really impressed by Roxaneh - she is an exceptional girl and a gifted teacher. She made all the difference” (Mother of A2 English student)

17/10/2011: “My son really enjoyed his sessions with Roxaneh, who gave him a great deal of confidence this year.” (Mother of year 8 boy, English)

07/07/2011: “We were very impressed! Roxaneh was very thorough and knowledgeable and by her enthusiasm she made the whole subject much more interesting than my daughter could have imagined.”

''George really likes Roxaneh and looks forward to seeing her and sharing with her what he's done over the week. He is benefiting from the one-on-one attention and the consistency in the weekly visits. Roxaneh has given George confidence in his own ability and his teacher has noticed this at school.''

Passport: Keystone Tutors has a copy of Roxaneh Renton's passport and therefore can confirm that Roxaneh Renton is a UK / EU national or has the appropriate visa to be eligible to work in the UK.