Natasha

I was born and raised in central London, and I was educated at South Hampstead High School (GDST), where I first began my tutoring journey; I obtained A* grades in all my A Levels (History, English, Latin and Classical Civilisation.) I went on to study English and History at the University of York, with a year abroad at the University of Copenhagen. I graduated with a First class degree with honours. I am currently studying a postgraduate degree at UCL in Early Modern history and literature.

I have extensive experience as a writer, receiving several awards for both my poetry and prose, including a residency at Christ's Church, Oxford, and a novel soon to be published. I discovered my love for tutoring early in my academic career, being offered chances to tutor both in senior school and university, and I intend to continue tutoring long-term.

I like to emphasise the interdisciplinary skills of reading, writing, and argument that are valuable across humanities subjects. One of the things I value most about one-on-one teaching is the opportunity to share my passion for my subjects with my students, and encourage the same passion in them. By giving students the tools they need to engage with the material on a deeper level, the aim is not only to improve grades, but to help them love the subjects they are studying.

I also particularly focus on ways I can increase the student's engagement with the material, whether that be by reading poetry together, finding an interesting primary source, or doing a creative writing exercise. The emphasis is on transferable skills that make exams less daunting, and working to fine-tune my curriculum to what the student needs to excel.

I am an avid reader and writer. I love to spend my evenings curled up on the sofa with my lurcher and a good book. When I'm not reading, writing, or editing, I run tabletop games for my younger brother and his friends, as well as exploring heritage sites and drinking far too much tea.