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Max

Max is an Oxford educated English graduate who has also completed an MPhil in American Literature at Cambridge. Max has tutored since 2012 and works with students of all levels and with diverse educational needs. He has taught over 3,200 hours and helped 160 families through Keystone.

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“My daughter's confidence in English was at a real low before Max started working with her – with Max's help she now enjoys the subject and achieves high grades.”

Mother of an A-level student.

11+ English, Maths, Verbal, Non-Verbal Reasoning : ISEB and public school exams, including pre-tests
13+ English: ISEB and public school entrance exams
GCSE English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
GCSE English Language (AQA)
A Level English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC)
Oxbridge entrance, for both universities
UCAS advice
Undergraduate dissertation advice
Interview preparation
English as a foreign language for students in China and Italy
SEN work with dyslexic, anxious and autistic students

I have been working as a tutor since 2012 and during that time I’ve worked with a wide range of ages and ability levels. The bulk of my work is between 11+ (St Paul’s boys, City of London Schools for boys and girls, the North London Consortium, Merchant Taylor’s and Dulwich), GCSE and A-Level. I have also helped with 13+ preparation in English, scholarships and interviews (for Eton, Harrow, Radley, Marlborough, Rugby, Stowe, Brighton College and Tonbridge). I’ve worked with a diverse range of students including those who have fallen behind and need a lot of help and those who want to be pushed beyond the conventional curriculum. I also have a strong record in getting the best out of students with special educational needs and complex personal situations. I particularly enjoy working with clients whose needs, for whatever reason, are not being met by conventional educational methods.

I grew up on the campus of Rugby School where my parents were teachers and I studied as a day boy. I took four full A-Levels in English Literature, English Language, Politics and Art as well as an AS in Photography. I subsequently took my degree in English at Exeter College, Oxford, writing dissertations on modernist literature and Hollywood Golden Age film. After graduating in 2012, I moved to London where, with the exception of a short break to do a MPhil in American Literature at Cambridge, I have since been living and working as a freelance writer, editor and private tutor.

“Keystone provided Max to support my daughter with her A level in English Literature. She subsequently achieved A*. Max inspired her to be more confident in her essays, progressively honing her analysis and expression and her understanding of nuance, themes and tropes. Max also undertook a pastoral role and helped with organisation, strategy and workload planning across her 3 humanity A level subjects that was immensely helpful. He did this with his characteristic calm, methodical and unwaveringly positive style.”

Mother of A Level English student

“We are grateful for how you dealt with our son over the last year, and your softer approach. In fact, he told me last week that he was missing you!”

Mother of a 7+ Student

“Max is a fantastic tutor and our son really enjoys being taught by him.”

Mother of a GCSE student whose son rose from a low B in his mocks to an A*)

“You were the best English teacher I’ve ever had!”

GCSE student in English Literature who achieved an A

I think that it’s important for a tutor to be responsive and to adapt to the specific needs of the student. Some young people will need closer support, while others will prefer to work more independently; some will need to cover a lot of material to catch up while still others can afford to dwell in a topic for longer. I have experience working with students of all levels and with diverse educational needs and can tailor my approach as needed. Above all, however, I like my practice to be transparent and I try to keep both parents and students aware of targets and how I think the course of tuition is progressing.

Although I tutor full time, I still manage to find time for my other passions, writing and cooking. I'm also a keen cyclist and relish any opportunity to get out into the countryside with my bike.