Yasmin

I was born in London and am of dual heritage. I always loved school, even while these years can often prove turbulent and challenging for a young person. I was what one might pigeon-hole as a straight A* student. I achieved 10 A*'s at GCSE Level and A*A*A in English, History and Maths at A Level. I went on to complete an English degree at undergraduate level at King's College London, where I gained first-class honours. After taking a break from education for a year to figure out what my next step was, I found myself itching to get back into academia. I then completed a Master's degree in English at the University of Oxford, which was an enriching experience that shaped my adult life a lot. I was lucky enough to then receive a full scholarship from the London Arts and Humanities Partnership to do a PhD at King's College London, which I am currently pursuing. While working on my doctoral studies, I am also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at King's College London, which involves leading seminars, setting assignments and marking exams at undergraduate level.

I have a journal article published with Oxford University Press (December 2019).

I have tutored a great number and range of wonderful students over a great many years. I have found that each student learns and makes sense of their subjects in highly individual ways. But I have learnt an overarching lesson: if a student does not enjoy what they are learning, they simply will not achieve as highly.

My main goal as a tutor is to get a student excited about their subject, to learn how their brain works and processes information, so that they engage with their work better and achieve their full potential. I consider myself enthusiastic, patient yet firm as a tutor. I care deeply about education, and am a deeply committed tutor. I will do everything within my power to help students unlock their full potential.

When I am not tutoring or working I enjoy taking leisurely walks in green places away from the hustle, bustle and pollution of London, playing piano, and drinking coffee- although it would appear that caffeine, once a hobby, has now become an indispensable fuel.