Beninio

I hold a First Class BA from UCL and completed my MA (with Distinction) at Humboldt University Berlin, funded by a DAAD scholarship. I’m currently working towards a PhD at the University of Warwick (Departments of History and English), supported by an AHRC studentship. My academic work has been recognised with several major prizes, including the World History Association Graduate Essay Award, the Victorian Review’s Hamilton Prize, the Michael Sprinker Memorial Prize, and the Ebor Lectures Award. I have also received awards for literary and journalistic writing, including the New Statesman/Webb Memorial Trust Essay Prize, and was a finalist for the Hubert Butler Essay Prize.

My subject specialisms include modern European intellectual and cultural history, the history of empire, political thought, English and comparative literature, and political science. I also enjoy working with students who want to explore humanities or social science subjects beyond the curriculum, purely for the love of learning and independent thinking.

Tutoring Experience

I have several years experience teaching in a variety of contexts. As a Teaching Assistant at both Freie Universität and Humboldt University in Berlin, I taught undergraduate students study skills, research methods, and essay-writing techniques. I have experience marking university coursework, leading seminars, and mentoring students through essays, presentations, and dissertations.
In addition, I have worked for several years as a private tutor, supporting students, in a variety of humanities subjects, at GCSE, A-Level, and undergraduate level. I have also helped many students prepare successful UCAS and other university applications, including personal statements and interview preparation. Former students have gone on to secure places at a range of prestigious UK and international universities.
I also have experience working in British secondary schools as a supply teacher. In the course of this work I taught classes in a range of subjects- but primarily English Literature- to children aged 11-18.

Tutoring Approach

I offer high-level, tailored tuition in essay-based subjects, helping students at all levels reach their full academic potential. Whether you’re preparing for GCSEs, A-Levels, university coursework, or admissions, I provide structured and effective support grounded in extensive academic and teaching experience.
My approach is highly personalised, and lessons are structured around your individual needs. In our initial sessions, I will work with you to identify your goals and design a study plan that reflects your current strengths and areas for improvement. I’m happy to help you build the skills needed to succeed across a wide range of subjects.
I can assist with essay planning, exam preparation, revision strategies, coursework support, and personal statement or interview coaching. I am particularly experienced in helping students improve clarity and structure in their writing. These core skills essential not only for exams but for long-term academic and intellectual growth.
My aim is not only to help students succeed in a particular exam or assignment, but to raise their academic level more broadly and equip them with the tools for independent, critical thinking.