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“Anna was the driving force behind my application to Oxford University, supporting me throughout the whole process but primarily with personal statement help. She made me both love and excel in my studies.”

Parent

Exam Boards:

[UK] ISEB (ages 7-13): Maths, English
[UK] AQA: English
[UK] Cambridge International: English
[AUS] NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA): English, Maths, Economics

Examples of Outcomes Achieved:

Oxford PPE Personal Statement and Interview Coaching: international student reached interview stage for Oxford University
GCSE student for English: grade improvement from 4 to 7
11+ student for English and Maths: gained admission into first-choice school (King's College School Wimbledon)

Types of Schools Students Attended:

Mostly independent, e.g. King's, Sussex House, Falkner House, Putney High
Some comprehensive aiming for grammar, e.g. Kingston Grammar School
Some international (Australia) independent, e.g. Ascham, Abbotsleigh

Experience Supporting Students to Higher Education:

Student who I tutored in HSC (Australian A-Level equivalent) English, Maths, and Economics who went on to be accepted into the competitive Bachelor of Commerce course at the University of Sydney
Student who I coached for Oxford PPE Personal Statement and Interview prep went to the interview round for the University of Oxford

Examples of Tutoring Approach in Practice:

Younger students: I find building confidence is the foundation of any healthy learning atmosphere. I try to make the sessions enjoyable with humour and games. I also foster the idea that the student is only competing against their previous test scores.
Older students: I want them to find more independence in their learning. I will assess which areas of the curriculum they are currently weaker in and will go over those meticulously in a collaborative and encouraging way. I want my students to feel pride in their work, push themselves for excellence, and feel the sense of achievement from making tangible progress.

I am originally from Sydney, Australia and moved to the UK for my undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford, where I studied PPE. I recently completed a Masters in Classical Acting at LAMDA.

I also have considerable experience in the finance industry, having completed internships at JP Morgan, the Reserve Bank of Australia, Macquarie Bank and most recently at the hedge fund Andurand Capital.

I have worked as a tutor for 10 years alongside my studies. I have tutored English, Maths, Economics, German, Drama and Oxbridge Applications from personal statement to interview, including for international students.

Most recently I have tutored primarily students aged 9-13, preparing them for various school entrance examinations.

“Finding Anna was a turning point for our daughter. Before working with her, she often felt frustrated by schoolwork and would avoid tasks she deemed too difficult. Anna quickly built a strong rapport with her and since then her overall academic performance has improved significantly, with this reflected in her school reports.”

Parent

“Anna supported My son in Maths and English for two years and was mindful of his personal learning requirements as a dyslexic student. She grew his confidence in himself as well as his intellectual curiosity and he was able to secure a place at our target school.”

Parent

“Anna was the best tutor I ever had due to her extensive knowledge and natural ease. I remember reading her old essays and sitting there shocked that I was meant to write this well. But then Anna would sit with me and break it down section by section. I ended up one of the top English students in my cohort, which was a remarkable testament to Anna as I entered my final two years of school in the bottom half.”

Parent

I believe in fostering a student's self-motivation, as ultimately that is what drives real progress. I engage with my students' passions and interests outside of their studies to build a strong working relationship.

Closer to exam periods, I collaborate with students in devising revision schedules and discussing stress management techniques.

I have also extensive experience working with younger students and those with learning differences. I understand the importance of catering lessons to the needs of each student and am always open to parents' instructions.

I have recently completed my MA in Classical Acting at LAMDA. I am based in London and will remain here for the next few years. I have a passion for English literature and also write plays and films.