I began tutoring whilst at university, and and have worked professionally as a tutor since graduating in 2010. I currently tutor full-time, working with UK-based students after school hours and international students during the daytimes. I specialise in teaching English and maths and have a great deal of experience preparing students for UK school entry at 11+ and 13+ and for gCSE exams in both subjects.
Robyn
Passionate about English as well as Maths, Robyn is an experienced and intellectually sharp tutor. She is particularly strong at extending learners outside of their comfort zone.
Small warning: I am an actor, or pursue another profession, which can sometimes affect my availability.
Robyn teaches: 11+ English, 11+ Maths, 11+ Science, 13+ English, 13+ History, 13+ Maths, 13+ Religious Studies, 13+ Science, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Drama & Theatre Studies, GCSE English, GCSE Maths, GCSE R.S., AS/A Level Drama and Theatre, AS/A Level English, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Motivation, Exam Preparation and Study Skills, Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning
''My daughter adores Robyn and loves her positive energy. Robyn has been a wonderful instructor making learning so much more fun. She really does look forward to her to her lessons with Robyn.''
Mother of StudentAbout Robyn:
Experience
Biography
Robyn is a Cambridge graduate and full-time private tutor, with over thirteen years experience. She specialises in teaching English and maths from 11+ through to GCSE.
Robyn has an in-depth understanding of the entry procedures at 11+ and 13+ for top UK day and boarding schools and in recent years has sent a number of successful candidates to top UK schools, including Eton, Harrow, Godolphin & Latymer, Alleyn’s and St Pauls’ Girls, amongst more. Robyn successfully has tutored students for scholarship entry to Eton, Harrow and Winchester. Last year all of Robyn's GCSE students gained grades 8 & 9 (A*) in both English and maths.
Robyn also regularly teaches Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning for UK school entry at 11+ and 13+ points, further maths level 2 for GCSE and drama/theatre studies for all ages.
Robyn takes on a limited number of students for weekly lessons and invests dedicated time into creating a holistic program of tuition tailored to each individual student.
After graduating Cambridge, Robyn also trained in professional acting at LAMDA, and has experience in providing audition support and practical drama work, including working on a 6-month Shakespeare in schools project, performing and holding educational workshops. She would be happy to offer support for LAMDA exams and other aspects of drama and performance.
Approach to Tutoring
I am fun and lively, and am particularly good at motivating students who are having trouble concentrating or getting on with a subject. I am happy to tailor lessons precisely to what the student and parent require, and of course am more than willing to offer additional support via email or telephone outside of lessons.
When not tutoring
I tutor professionally full-time. When I am not working I am spending time with my young baby Oscar (who enjoys saying hello to my students from time to time!)
What parents say about Robyn:
''My daughter has passed the 11+ Common Entrance test with Wycombe Abbey and we have accepted their final offer of place for September. We would like to thank Robyn again for all her help. My daughter has greatly benefitted from her lessons. We were particularly impressed with Robyn’s skill at making lessons fun. My daughter was looking forward to her session every week.''
Mother of 11+ student''My daughter missed the final two months of school before her GCSE’s due to ill health. I asked Robyn to do some extra sessions with her to try to get her through the new GCSE English Language exam. She passed with a Grade 5 which we are all very pleased with. Robyn helped enormously and my daughter would not have passed without her input and encouragement. My daughter was having to use a scribe and Robyn even practiced this with her which was invaluable. Highly recommended.''
Mother of Student''I've been meaning to write to you to tell you about the results for the Winchester exam for which Robyn helped my son prepare throughout April. He not only passed the Winchester exam, but was in the top third in all subjects! In English he was in the top five! and did brilliantly elsewhere. His school is very pleased with him and so are we. Robyn made preparing a pleasure for him and that was absolutely key to his amazing results.''
Mother of CE Student''Robyn was excellent and prepared our son very well for his interview at Imperial College. Incidentally, our son has just been made a very good offer today by Imperial. We would not hesitate to recommend Robyn who is very professional and pleasant to be with.''
Mother of Student''We are very lucky to get Robyn's professional help in teaching English which one of the most challenging subjects for my son. She is very systematic and well-prepared. She is such a wonderful lady with great patience.''
Mother of a 13+ Scholarship Student