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Jacqueline Bond BA (Hons) Oxon. MSc

A former Lord Mayor's scholar at City of London School for Girls, I graduated from Brasenose College, Oxford in Physiology, Psychology and Philosophy, and hold a master's in Integrative Neuroscience from Imperial College London. For over 5 years I have helped my students achieve their own academic successes in Mathematics, Science, English and Reasoning. My students have successfully entered many of the top independent day and boarding schools, and achieved top grades in public examinations.

Fred Rowson BA (Hons) Cantab.

Having studied at Dulwich College in South London, I went on to read English Literature at Cambridge. My speciality is English Language and Literature, from basic up to university level. Aside from teaching set texts and grammatical exercises, I also specialise in essay planning and writing techniques, which can be applied to long-form writing across various arts subjects. I have experience teaching students of all ages, and am used to finding creative and exciting methods to interest even the most reluctant reader.

Theo Barclay BA (Hons) Oxon. GDL

I am currently training to be a barrister specialising in commercial/international law and will be commencing pupillage next year. I hold undergraduate degrees in History from Oxford University and in Law from City Law School, London. I have been working as a private tutor for five years, and have enjoyed teaching History, Law, English, Drama, Politics and Philosophy to first degree standard. Additionally, I have helped A level students with public speaking, debating and advocacy. I have also worked at Eton College's Oxbridge entrance training course, working with the school staff to help external students with interview preparation for Oxford and Cambridge.

Thea Downey BA (Hons)

Having enjoyed a fantastic secondary education as a scholar at City of London School for Girls, I went on to study Arabic and Economics at the School of Oriental and African Studies. I started private tutoring in London in 2008, and since then have taught in Egypt and, pro bono, in Uganda. I teach a variety of subjects for all ages up to GCSE level, with my particular area of expertise being Languages. I have considerable professional experience in other sectors and have previously worked at UBS, Standard Chartered and DU360.

Rob Dancey BA (Hons) Oxon. MSc Oxon.

Having graduated from Brasenose College, Oxford in 2011 with a BA in Geography, I have since gone on to gain an MSc in Latin American Studies from Linacre College, Oxford. I've been tutoring Geography, Maths and Biology for the past four years and I've taken great satisfaction from helping students, aged from 6-18, realise their academic potential. Having also spent much time volunteering to tutor children for whom English is not their first language I've developed a great appreciation of how teaching methods must be tailored to the individual.

Rhiannia Wood BA (Hons) Oxon.

Having attended the Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton, I went on to read Classics and English at Exeter College, Oxford. I am applying to train as a barrister next year at City Law School in London. Since the summer, I have been tutoring privately in both Classical languages (Latin and Ancient Greek) and English language and literature from the age of eight upwards. I have prepared students for 9+ entry to King's College, Wimbledon and 13+ Common Entrance and Scholarship entry to Eton, Winchester and Harrow. Through volunteer work during which I taught in Nepal, I have learnt how to teach English as a foreign language focusing on grammar, spelling and sentence construction. I also specialise in instructing pupils on the art of essay writing and analysis of literary texts.

Neal Shasore, BA (Hons) MSt Oxon.

Having studied at King's College School, Wimbledon, I graduated with a first in my undergraduate degree in history of art at Wadham College, Oxford. I stayed on for a Masters in History of Art and Visual Culture, and am currently researching for a doctorate in the History of Architecture at St. John's College, Oxford. My research focuses on British architecture of the interwar period. I am able to teach history of art to degree level; History, English and History of Art to A-Level or IB standard; Oxbridge entry preparation, and general essay-writing and study skills. I have tutored undergraduate international students on exchange programmes at Oxford colleges, as well as at Easter and Summer residential revision courses based in Oxford. The latter involved teaching 15 – 17 years olds the history of Oxford's Art and Architecture as well as Oxbridge entry preparation. My interests centre around art, architecture and culture more broadly. I enjoy helping students unpack what may seem difficult tasks or problems at first, but which are ultimately well within their capabilities.

Genevieve Dawson BA (Hons) Oxon.

Having graduated from Oxford with a First in Music I began teaching piano, singing and academic subjects for a range of ages and abilities. As a singer I have performed with world leading jazz bands at the North Sea Jazz festival and had my own work performed by professional ensembles in London and Oxford. I also lived in Egypt for some time managing a community education project and gained experience there teaching English as a foreign language. I have enjoyed teaching piano, singing, English and History to students who have achieved success in examinations and in entrance to top schools. I have also worked with Oxbridge Applications, helping students with their applications to top Universities.

Agnes Chevalier BSc (Hons) MSc

I studied Psychology at University College London for which I received a First and went onto gain an MSc in Clinical Psychology and Health Services from Goldsmiths, University of London. My speciality is Psychology up to A-Level. It was at during my undergraduate degree that I developed a passion for the subject and led peer-assisted learning groups. I also have experience volunteering for a charity providing educational support to young refugees learning English as a foreign language.

Lemma Shehadi BA (Hons) MA

With an MA in Pan Romanticism from Warwick, and experience in editorial and journalism, I help students write better essays. I do this for all essay-based subjects, though English, Art History and Philosophyare my specialist areas. Having been to the Lycee in London, I teach French to a high standard. I am a Cambridge-accredited language teacher and have taught classrooms and individuals from ages 11-25.

Dr Chris Walsh BA (Hons) PhD

I studied my undergraduate degree at University of Wales, Swansea, II.i BA Hons Degree, American Studies, going on to complete a PhD in Contemporary American Literature. I tutor English Literature, English Language, History, Academic Writing & Research, SATs, Proofreading, Editing, Critical Thinking. I have taught a range of ages including those at 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate and Postgraduate, with over ten years' worth of experience both domestically and internationally. Additionally I have taught at prestigious universities and overseas placements as well as tutees from schools such as Eton, Harrow, St Paul's, Westminster and the Harrodian. I love teaching and I love introducing people to new texts, ideas and approaches. A lot of the time I spend tutoring is devoted to essay writing and I genuinely get a buzz from seeing people become better, smarter and more analytical writers and thinkers.

Chloe Wicks BA (Hons) Oxon

I studied English at Brasenose College, Oxford University and have been tutoring English up to degree level, Maths, Theatre studies, History up to GCSE and Sciences up to Year 9. I have several years' experience with 7+ and 11+ entrance prep, and intensive residential tuition. Outside of tuition I work in theatre and film.

Jakob Seger BA (Hons)

Currently I am undertaking the GDL at the University of Law, London. My first degree is in History, from Warwick, which I have tutored up to A level standard. I am multilingual in English, German and Hungarian, and was awarded the Warwick Global Advantage Silver Award for my involvement in the international community. When tutoring, I specialise in exam revision, coursework management and essay technique.

Alex Fox BA (Hons) MA

I provide one-to-one tuition in a friendly and engaging manner and enabling my students to achieve their full academic potential. I teach a range of subjects including History, English, Geography, Art andHistory of Art from 11 plus up to degree level. I have helped students gain places in many prestigious schools, as well as generally improve their academic performance. I have also experience of teaching students who have been excluded from school, enabling them to continue their studies and help them gain good grades in spite of trying circumstances.

Xanthi Barker BA (Hons)

After receiving the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights Inchcape Scholarship to attend City of London School for Girls, I went on to study Philosophy at the University of Leeds and the University of Western Ontario, Canada. I specialise in tutoring Maths, English and Creative Writing, with considerable experience coaching for 11+ and 13+ entrance exams. I have also home-schooled students up to GCSE level. As a published writer and illustrator, I aim to engage my students' creative and imaginative potential in all aspects of learning. Currently I am studying for an MA in Comparative Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Marcus de Wilde MA (Hons)

I graduated with first class honours in Divinity from Edinburgh University, awarded the Gunning Prize for top Junior Honours Student (2011) as well as the Gunning Prize for the second highest mean marks in Senior Honours (2012), having previously studied at Eton College, Windsor. I tutor Religious Studies,Theology, Medieval History, English Literature and Language as well as Greek for public examinations at GCSE and AS/A2 level, and conduct interview practice sessions for school and university entrance.

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