Natasha

I am a current second year Geography Undergraduate at the University of Oxford, ordinarily residing in Dubai. At GCSE, I achieved 9s in all 11 subjects (English Language, English Literature, Maths, Further Maths, triple science, Geography, History, French and Music). At A-level, I achieved A*A*A in Geography, Psychology and Maths respectively, as well as the Gold award in the UKMT Senior Mathematics Challenge. I am keen to expand my network of and help more students achieve their academic goals, no matter their background.

Tutoring Experience

I have done freelance tutoring work through my own personal connections since 2022 in GCSE Maths, and more recently in Geography and Psychology A-Level. However, my larger focus has been on Oxbridge University Geography applications - I have rigorously tutored 3 different students over the course of the last 2 years with their personal statements and interview preparation and all 3 successfully gained admission to Oxbridge.

Tutoring Approach

In general, I like to tailor lessons to students' individual needs and learning styles, beginning with a baseline assessment and moving forward with clear goals and timelines. I like to engage students in conversation about topic areas to allow for deeper understanding of the subject matter as opposed to rote learning, whilst allowing them to apply their skills by breaking down exam questions with them and providing feedback on responses. I also like to make sure that my lesson materials (mainly power points and sample essays) are prepared well ahead of time, with clarity and coherence, and addressing all relevant specification points. For University application lessons, I enjoy providing tips based off my own experience of the Oxbridge interviews as well as my former students'. I provide bulleted feedback on personal statements and help with amendments until I am satisfied and I have gathered a database of self-made mock interview questions to challenge and train students' thought processes so that they feel confident for all types of questions in their interview. Whilst I have less experience tutoring younger students (below GCSE level), I generally focus on allowing them to learn from their own mistakes, providing guidance where necessary and stimulating them with engaging, creative tasks that are more age appropriate.