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Magnus

Magnus

Magnus is a highly experienced, qualified teacher. He has been a Head of Department in Religious Studies, the subject in which he specializes. He has a first-class BA, MA and PhD in the subject and has also been an examiner at both A-level and GCSE for many years. His subject knowledge is second to none and he seeks to build a supportive and inspiring teaching relationship with each student, thus making the lessons enjoyable and accelerating learning.

Magnus teaches: 13+ Religious Studies, GCSE R.S., AS/A Level R.S. and Ethics

''Thank you so much for helping my son achieve the A* grade in RS that she really needed to secure her place at Oxford as she had so much hoped for.''

Mother of A-level student and Oxbridge candidate, 2017

About Magnus:

Experience

• A-level Religious Studies (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)

• iGCSE and GCSE Religious Studies (CIE, AQA, WJEC, Edexcel, OCR)

I started teaching Religious Studies at MPW and Collingham Tutors. After taking my PGCE, I taught at Frances Holland and Woldingham schools, teaching years 7-13, before joining DLD College in 2006. At GCE level I have mostly taught Ethics and Philosophy of Religion, and more recently Christianity. I have also taught St. John’s Gospel, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism at GCE, as well as supervising coursework. My experience at GCSE level is similarly broad. I have made my own detailed student revision notes for the courses I have taught. I am an experienced GCE and GCSE examiner, working for AQA and Edexcel. I have also taught GCE Philosophy, PSHE (ethical, global and social issues) and EFL (I have a CELTA qualification). I have long been a personal tutor with responsibility for the academic and pastoral welfare of 10-15 students annually. I have extensive experience teaching students with SEN and have a certificate in study skills from the Hornsby Centre in London. I have worked for Academic Summer in London, teaching ethical and philosophical issues to 11-16 years-olds. I am also an experienced private tutor, including long-term tutoring jobs.

Biography

I was brought up rural Surrey and educated at the Dragon School, Oxford and Radley College. At school I was a keen sportsman, particularly enjoying cricket, tennis and squash. From the age of 12, my family lived abroad in several countries, and I have travelled widely, spending lengthy periods in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Jordan. Initially drawn to English Literature, it was encountering other peoples and cultures which inspired my interest in studying religion. I took a BA in Religious Studies at KCL, followed by an MA in Mysticism and Religious Experience at Kent. I am also interested in psychotherapy and counselling, and have a certificate in those subjects from Regent’s School of Psychotherapy and Psychology. I have volunteered for the mental health charity MIND. Working part-time at MPW College confirmed my vocation as a teacher, and I have a PCSE in Religious Studies from University of Roehampton. As a writer, I have had several articles published in journals and online, as well as for an A-level Religious Studies magazine.

Approach to Tutoring

As a teacher, I always seek to create a friendly, supportive and stimulating learning environment. My approach to teaching is student-centred, adapting to the personality and learning needs of each student. I hope to inspire my students with an interest in this subject, as well as helping them to achieve success in any exams that they may be taking. As well as stretching the most able students, I have a qualification in teaching study skills and extensive experience teaching students with SEN. My wider interests in culture and contemporary issues also help to inform my teaching.

When not tutoring

My hobbies include writing, reading, walking in nature, travel, cinema and exercising at the gym. I am also interested in culture and current affairs. I am currently studying part-time for a PhD.

What clients say about Magnus:

"Thank you very much for all your help with my son's A-level studies over the past 18 months, and in particular for the revision sessions which he found very effective. You made a major contribution to his final A grade, which was far better than we had expected or even hoped for"

Mother of A-level student, 201

"I just wanted to thank you so much for the tutoring over summer it has helped me immensely in my studies and I always looked forward to our sessions! I thoroughly enjoyed what we learnt and it’s been amazing to learn about"

January 2021, A-level course at Marlborough College

''We very much appreciate the ongoing help you are giving my son with his studies. He really enjoys the lessons and his academic performance has advanced enormously in recent months.''

Mother of home-schooled student, 2020

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