Mina

Mina is an Oxford graduate with a passion for English. She loves to nurture a passion for learning in her tutees and is thorough and organised in her approach.

Mina teaches: 11+ English, 13+ English, 13+ History, GCSE English, AS/A Level English, English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

''Mina made an important difference to my daughter's confidence and final results and we appreciated her individualised approach to teaching.''

Mother of A level student

About Mina:

Experience
Biography
Approach to Tutoring
When not tutoring

Experience

• 11+ English: ISEB and public school entrance exams and pre-tests

• 13+ English & History: ISEB and public school entrance exams

• GCSE/IGCSE English: AQA, CIE, Edexcel and OCR

• A-level/IB English Literature: AQA, CIE, Edexcel, IB, OCR and WJEC

I have been a professional English tutor since 2018. In that time, I have taught everything from 11+ and 13+ entry to GCSE and A-Level English Language and Literature and adult ESL. My students represent a range of ages from six to adulthood, and a range of subjects and requirements that demonstrate my own flexibility and wide academic range.

Though I was educated in the United States until university, I am deeply informed on the British system of education. My students have received top marks, competitive school placements and university acceptance under my care. I have built close relationships with my past and current students, and have enjoyed watching them thrive as they grow to discover their individual ways into the subject.

Biography

I am a creative and adaptive English tutor with over six years' experience working with children of all ages and levels. I grew up in New York City and moved to the UK for university, where I received first-class BA and MSt degrees from the University of Oxford. I have been tutoring since 2018, combining my love of the subject and my wide experience of both US and UK educational systems to provide the best support to my students.

Approach to Tutoring

My work is more than a subject to me - it is the basis of my greatest passion, and I take immense pleasure in rediscovering that passion in my students. My lessons will always prioritise the fun and engagement felt by the student. I value the importance of individual perspective, and am proud to say that students have developed academically and even returned to me after years away, having found that they can both progress and blossom in collaboration with my tutoring.

When not tutoring

The flexibility of this tutoring work allows me to pursue my complementary interest in writing. I am often at the BFI watching old and foreign films and taking long walks on small errands.

What clients say about Mina:

''Thank you so much for your amazing work squeezing her into the 11+ straightjacket - [my daughter] would much rather be taught by you and ditch the dullness of daily school completely!''

Mother of 11+ Applicant

''I wanted to let you know that I received 84 for the essay [we worked on]. I wanted to thank you for your help and for helping me improve.''

King's College London international student, BA

''My Keystone tutor, Mina, is better than excellent; she is really a great teacher. She has helped me a lot with my English reading, grammar, writing, and analysing language and organisational features. If I hadn't had this tutor, I would not have passed my English language tests. She is always polite and kind, and all the time, she encourages me. She always tells me, 'You can do it!' I want to thank Keystone so much for making this tutor available to me.''

Former Student

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