Madeleine P - Tutors - Keystone Tutors
Madeleine
Madeleine is an Oxford graduate and a writer. She tutors across the age range and has experience supporting a wide range of learning styles. Madeleine has taught over 4,200 hours through Keystone.
Madeleine is an employed Keystone tutor. This means Madeleine:
- Engages with Keystone's bespoke professional development programme
- Works exclusively for Keystone on a fully employed basis
- Is committed to tutoring as a career and profession
“You're a great role model for my daughter who finds you very inspiring”
- 11+ English and Maths: ISEB and public school exams, including pre-tests. My students have gained places at Westminster, Dulwich College, Eton, Shrewsbury, Tonbridge, Caterham, Oundle, Wycombe Abbey, St Mary's Ascot, Godolphin & Latymer, St Paul's Girls, Notting Hill & Ealing, Putney High, Wimbledon High, Latymer Upper and Francis Holland.
- 13+ English: My students have received offers from City of London Girls, Wallingford and North London Collegiate.
- 16+ English: my students have been offered places at Ardingly, Bromsgrove and Sevenoaks.
- GCSE/IGCSE English (AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, Cambridge International)
- GCSE/IGCSE History (AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, Cambridge International)
- A Level English (AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, OCR)
- A Level Classical Civilisation (OCR and Cambridge International)
As a private tutor I've worked with students in their homes and online, including supporting children taking time out of school for illness or personal reasons. I also offer EPQ support and love discovering new topics!
I was born and raised in London, ten minutes from my local library (almost close enough!). After taking my A-Levels in English Literature, History, and Classical Civilisation, I studied at St Hilda's College in Oxford. Here I gained a 2:1 in English Language and Literature, earning the Neilsen Scholarship for outstanding results in my first year exams. I was Secretary of the University Drama Society and tutored other students in dissertation technique and for the Old English and Medieval papers.
I now work as a full-time writer and tutor, and specialise in writing for young audiences, including writing my own CBBC series and adapting novels by Sir Philip Pullman and Lauren Child.
“Madeleine was able to guide my daughter through topics which she needed help with and it was a very positive experience”
“Madeleine's fantastic at making Shakespeare clear, understandable and fun, and after one term my predicted grade's gone from a 5/6 to a 7/8!”
“My daughter loves your lessons and has really enjoyed Macbeth”
“She loves History and wishes she could do it all day every day!”
I believe a tutor's role is both academic and pastoral: they unlock the subject for the student and help rebuild their confidence. My approach is cheerful and methodical, celebrating the student's strengths and fixing their weakness with practical study techniques and exam skills. I particularly enjoy tailoring the lessons to the student's interests, making studying relaxed and fun! My goal is to make the student feel secure and able to walk into the exam room knowing they'll do their best.
I write for children and teenagers, and I created the CBBC show 'Girl Troop vs Aliens'.
With many years of enthusiastic reading under my belt I love discussing students' favourite books and can recommend stories for any interest and age group. I'm a keen student and enjoy a bit of extra studying - I'm currently working on my Spanish A Level!
I've been part of Girl Guiding UK for twenty years, including working in America on a camp exchange programme. I currently lead a Ranger unit where I support the girls' work on community action programmes.
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