Jake

Jake is a Cambridge graduate, who teaches English, History & Drama up to A Level. He is patient and encouraging and he aims to instil self-belief in all of his students. Alongside his tutoring, Jake runs workshops at schools across the country, focussing on study skills and motivation.

Jake teaches: 11+ English, 13+ English, GCSE Drama & Theatre Studies, GCSE English, GCSE History, AS/A Level Drama and Theatre, AS/A Level English, AS/A Level History, English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), History Admissions Assessment (HAA), History Aptitude Test (HAT), Motivation, Exam Preparation and Study Skills, Oxbridge Preparation

''Jake makes English literature super understandable and clear – and even interesting! He's helped me to regain my confidence and shown me that I have the ability to do really well in my GCSEs.''

GCSE English student

About Jake:

Experience
Biography
Approach to Tutoring
When not tutoring

Experience

- 11+ English

- 13+ English

- GCSE Drama, English & History

- A Level Drama, English & History

- English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)

- History Admissions Assessment (HAA)

- History Aptitude Test (HAT)

I am a one-to-one tutor, primarily for English, though I have also tutored Drama and History. In the past, I have prepared students for both GCSE and A Levels exams, with the exam boards including but not limited to AQA, Edexcel and the Cambridge IGCSE. In addition to this, I have also helped one student secure a place at Dulwich College (11+) and another a scholarship at Dulwich College (13+).

I also have experience teaching a larger cohort through weekly workshops at Dunraven Comprehensive. I am co-leading a new initiative with Dr Peggy Froerer (Brunel University) to widen access to Oxbridge and Higher Education. My responsibilities include managing a cohort of 30 Oxbridge applicants across years 12 and 13 and facilitating workshops with guest speakers from Oxford and Cambridge. I also aid this cohort with their essay writing, UCAS applications, personal statements, ELAT, and HAT prep and run mock interviews.

I have also helped lead theatre workshops in non-traditional educational settings. When I was involved in the European Theatre Group's production of Hamlet, a core part of the tour was focused on educational outreach to make Shakespeare accessible and enjoyed by a wider range of students whose second language was English. I helped lead workshops at schools in Belgium, Switzerland, and Germany on engaging with Shakespeare as part of the European Theatre Tour of Hamlet for ETG from December 2022 to January 2023.

Biography

I was born and raised in London. After taking my A Levels at Dunraven Sixth Form, where I received an A* in English, an A* in History, and an A in Theatre, I went on to read English at the University of Cambridge, studying at Fitzwilliam College, where I gained a 2.1 degree.

Approach to Tutoring

For all of my students, creating an educational environment where their confidence can grow is essential. My approach as a tutor focuses on instilling vital self-belief and self-confidence whilst providing my students with the necessary tools to reach their potential.

When not tutoring

I am a full-time tutor, having just completed a degree in English Tripos at the University of Cambridge. I also run workshops in schools nationwide that focus on revision strategies, time management, and motivation. When I am not working, I cultivate my skills as a playwright and director, having had my work staged in London, Cambridge, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

What clients say about Jake:

"Our son needs extra support at school and finds many of his school subjects challenging. Jake puts a different spin on the tutor sessions, engaging him in various ways to spark his interest and energise him about the book/ poem or piece they are working on."

Parent of student

"I am extremely impressed with Jake, who is an exceptionally gifted tutor. After assessing their strengths and weaknesses, he spends a great deal of time preparing material and tailoring his content and approach to the precise needs of his individual students."

Parent of student

"Jake has been a brilliant tutor for my eldest daughter, who is studying A Level English. He is super easy to communicate with, reliable, enthusiastic and always well-prepared. His knowledge and understanding of the subject coupled with his relatively recent experience of studying English and the pressures of sixth form life, is second-to-none. We could not be happier with the effectiveness of their tutor time and the resulting impact on my daughters' confidence, self-belief and academic performance. I have no hesitation in recommending Jake as a tutor."

Parent of A Level English student

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