Oliver Rose - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

I’ve been an English teacher and tutor for the last five years. As well as tutoring for Keystone I taught English and Drama at Sherborne School, Dorset. Over this time I’ve helped students in a variety of fields; preparing for Common Entrance, GCSE and A-levels, Oxbridge entry, and drama exams. Whilst at Sherborne as well as my teaching duties, I was a house tutor, ran the writing club, directed school productions, and ran classes on public speaking for students and staff alike.

I’ve also run a weekly Saturday School for Westminster Refugee Consortium helping students from yrs 9-11 overcome their diverse backgrounds to succeed at school.

I’ve also worked for National Youth Theatre with highly challenging students ages 14-21 excluded from the school system.

Recent Keystone Work:

GCSE English: GCSE English - Literature: Pride & Prejudice and A View from the Bridge), and Language: poetry anthology and creative writing. (Started: January 2011)

AS/A2 English : Exam Technique and Close Reading (Started: October 2011)

GCSE English: IGCSE English ahead of mocks in January (Started: November 2011)

GCSE English: English GCSE fine-tuning for Harry over Xmas holidays (Started: November 2011)

GCSE English: English homeschooling for boy taking GCSEs (Started: January 2012)

Biography

I went to Cranleigh School and went on to read English at Corpus Christi, Cambridge graduating with a 1st. At university I was heavily involved in Drama and the Footlights. Returning to London in 2008 I founded Rogues' Gallery Theatre company before teaching English and Drama at Sherborne School in Dorset. I’ve been tutoring or teaching English in schools for just over five years.

Personal Approach

My teaching style is heavily dictated by my student. My first lesson is all about discovering what type of learner they are. We’ll also talk about their interests and goals. This seemingly innocuous conversation often holds the key to motivating them towards success.

To my mind learning is always best done actively. I’ve personally never learned much by being talked at so that's not how I teach. I ask lots of questions and expect a good level of engagement during a session.

I also believe that at the heart of even the trickiest problems is a series of simple solutions. I aim to make those simple solutions clear and to help students to think clearly and effective for themselves.

Above all, learning doesn't happen very well if a student isn’t engaged. I’m good at helping my students become interested in what they're studying and, even if it takes a little while, it's more than worth it.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I’m a freelance theatre director and the artistic director of Rogues' Gallery Theatre company. I’m currently assistant director to Richard Eyre on The Last of the Duchess with Sheila Hancock and Anna Chancellor. I recently assisted Mike Leigh in the West End. I also love directing comedy as well as theatre and have recently been working with sketch group “Sheeps” up at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Testimonials

13/03/2012: We are tremendously grateful to Oli who has been a truly inspiring tutor for my daughter (Mother of A2 English student)

24/01/2012: What a totally delightful chap! Harry have some exceptional sessions with Oli. (Mother of GCSE English Student)

09/01/2012: Oli is an inspiring teacher and really puts himself out to help my daughter - we are so grateful for his and your help! (Mother of A Level English student)

05/01/2012: Oli has been a stupendous help with my daughter, I wish I had managed to get him eariler! (Mother of A Level English student)

21/12/2011: "Lessons are going really well - my son never really liked English but is now enjoying his sessions with Oli" (Mother of GCSE English student)

24/11/2011: Oli is really nice, helpful and coming again next week! (Mother of A Level student

21/11/2011: We are very grateful to Ollie for his time and patience with the twins. His enthusiasm, intelligence and love of the subject enormously impressed them.They thought he was ‘amazing!’

21/11/2011: Through placing the novels historically and by making my son aware that nothing is set in a vacuum, Ollie managed to make him appreciate historical context and fired up his interest in politics too

21/11/2011: Ollie instilled both my children with confidence and revived their love and appreciation for English - that was dwindling.

17/10/2011: “Oli has been really helpful to our son who has ADD. He put together strategies to help with organisation and exam skills. Our son's work ethic has improved enormously“ (Mother of GCSE student)

26/04/2011: Have been delighted by Ollie

“Oli Rose - what a totally delightful chap! Harry had some exceptional sessions with him and has given him some very structured and clear guidance. His help has been much appreciated...The difference in performance and confidence is very impressive. “

'Oli has been a stupendous help in preparing Lucy for for the ELAT and I wish that I had managed to get him earlier! He will, I am sure, be equally helpful with her re-take in January.''

“A massive thank you for all the help you gave me with my Cambridge English application. I got an offer from St Catherine's yesterday! Am over the moon!“

“You were probably the best teacher I have ever had! I got an A in both exams (not bad for set 5!).”

“The twins thought he was ''amazing!'' High praise from teenagers indeed!''

“Oli instilled Sofia with confidence and revived her love and appreciation for English”

“Oli managed to make Thomas appreciate historical context and fired up his interest in history and politics too.”

“With Oli’s help the twins got 3 A*s and a B at English Lit and Lang GCSE!”

“We are so grateful to Oli for his time and patience and his enthusiasm, intelligence and love of the subject impressed enormously”

“As Head of English I have worked closely with Oliver throughout his tenure at Sherborne. From the start I was impressed by his considerable work ethic and commitment to the education of young people, in the widest sense of that word. He has brought enthusiasm, vitality and energy to the school, engaging the students with excitement and dynamism. He will be sorely missed.” – Rebecca De Pelet, Head of English, Sherborne School

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