Jill Crawford

Location: Central London

I predominantly teach:

13+ English, French: for exams

I also teach:

8+, 11+ English, 13+ Geography, 13+ History, AS/A2 English , Essay Writing, French: for life, GCSE English, GCSE History, Memorisation, Motivation, Exam Preparation and Study Skills, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Oxbridge Preparation, Spanish (all age groups), Spanish: for exams, US Admissions - Essays & Applications, Verbal Reasoning

Experience

Private Tutor in English, French and Spanish since 2005.

Tutor and mentor for Oxbridge applicants since 2005.

I have succesfully tutored 11+ Common Entrance and 13+ Common Entrance for boys and girls for numerous schools, including Eton, St Pauls, Marlborough, Westminster, Charterhouse, Radley, Alleyns, Highgate, City of London, St Mary's, Godolphin & Latymer & Harrow.

I have taught French and Spanish to a large range from young children of 5/6 years to University and A-Level and to adults. I have tutored as preparation for exams, as well as introducing a language to a student and developing more general, spoken language skills amongst those with basic French or Spanish.

I have also helped students prepare for IB and American SATS.

Biography

I attended Rainey Endowed Grammar School in Northern Ireland, where I obtained 3 A-grade A-Levels in English, French and Spanish. I was Head Girl and an avid player of numerous sports, including hockey, tennis and horse-riding.

I then studied English Literature and Modern Languages at New College, Oxford. After graduating with a 2.1, I pursued a longstanding passion for acting. I trained with the National Youth Theatre and Drama Studio London, and I now work as a professional actress in theatre and film.

I have also been working as a tutor since 2003, and love it.

Personal Approach

I believe in adapting my style of teaching to the individual. I use a variety of approaches and I endeavour to create an atmosphere in which learning is demystified, made enjoyable and relevant. I encourage my students to take control of their own learning and to take pleasure in their inevitable progression. I use a lot of memory techniques. In my opinion, the combination of pleasure (in a subject) and hard work facilitates academic success. I put a lot of emphasis on consolidating the basics, for example, grammar, essay structuring and planning, exam technique etc.

Testimonials

Available on request