Olivia

I attended Wycombe Abbey School and secured all A or A* grades in my GCSE and A-level subjects.

At GCSE: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), Physics (A*), Maths (A), English Language (A), English Literature (A*), French (A*), History (A*) and Drama (A).

At AS Level: Maths (A).

At A-Level: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A), English Literature (A).

I also engaged in a number of extra curricular activities, including music (ABRSM Grade 8 Singing with Distinction and ABRSM Grade 6 Harp with Merit), choral singing (holding the place of ''conductor'' for my boarding house in sixth form), drama (LAMDA Grade 8 Gold Medal with Distinction) and dance.

I went on to the University of Bristol in 2011. I took part in a number of societies, including two choirs and a number of plays, while continuing to pursue my love of literature. I graduated with a BSc in Physiological Science, despite severe illness. My final dissertation on the topic of ''Obesity, Neuroscience and Habit Change'' received a first class grade.

After a year out, working for a fruit and vegetable company, I attended East 15 Acting School, graduating from the MA Acting course with first class honours in 2017.

After graduating from my Masters degree, I formed a theatre company, where I worked as Head Producer. Since the company's dissolution, I have continued to work as a freelance theatre-maker and producer. Three of my plays have been performed on London stages - my fourth is in development this year. I have worked with Arts Council England, The Space Arts Centre, The Southwark Playhouse, Age UK, London Bubble Theatre, The Hope Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Scripts for Supper, among others.

Alongside my work in theatre, I have supported numerous students to secure places at some of the UK's top boarding schools and London's leading independent schools.

Each mind works differently and I make it my mission to work with students in alignment with their brains, providing personalised study skills and learning awareness for the future. I support my students with three key pillars. Firstly, understanding; building knowledge up from fundamentals to the most challenging questions, preventing gaps. Secondly, technique, as even the strongest understanding cannot score top marks if it is not presented to a marker in the most useful format. Finally, confidence, so students feels empowered to take their knowledge forwards on their own and integrate it into their overall comprehension.

I pride myself on showing up to each lesson with positivity, experience and preparation.

Alongside tutoring, I am an independent theatre maker and producer. I have worked with various charities (currently Age UK and Beyond Charity) to deliver workshops and outreach programmes, while researching and developing new plays, which are performed in London.

Some parents can find the idea of a tutor working in theatre a concern, as the projects do not have a regular schedule. However, I have never, in all my years tutoring, needed to stop tutoring for a project. Most of the work is done from my sitting room with flexible hours!