Jess

Jess is an inspiring and empathetic tutor who teaches alongside her work as a freelance writer. She saw the transformative effect of 1:1 support whilst at university herself and now looks to support others in the same way.

Jess teaches: Primary (Year 1 - 6) English, Primary (Year 1 - 6) Maths, 11+ English, 13+ English, GCSE English, AS/A Level English

''Jess provided me with the tools I needed to excel at essay writing in a way that empowered me and my specific style of learning.⁠''

Year 13 mentee

About Jess:

Experience
Biography
Approach to Tutoring
When not tutoring

Experience

- Primary English & Maths

- 11+ English

- 13+ English

- GCSE English

- A Level English

The foundation of my teaching practice has been built on my own transformative experience of having a personal tutor at university.

I struggled to keep up with the demands of the course, and its technicalities. I was assessed and confirmed as being dyslexic, and assigned my own personal tutor, Sally, who totally 180’ed my entire university experience.

The 1:1 time spent with Sally instilled in me the confidence to see that I did have a talent for writing, I just learnt how to do it in a different way, thus I could develop alternative techniques to thrive in an environment that I found so intimidating. I wouldn't have managed to get through university if it hadn’t been for this personalised learning.

Indeed, my experiences are an additional benefit to students who have learning difficulties, where we can find mutual grounds of understanding; I will inspire students with my own story of overcoming said challenges.

My previous experience has ranged. I have shepherded interns new to the media office environment and guided them in the process of pitching and producing news piece. This involved creating constructive criticism, whilst being precise when it comes to checking for grammar, structural flow and spelling.

As a student myself, I also volunteered to be an informal reading tutor at my local primary school. A role I cherished as I would have weekly 1:1 session with children of mixed reading abilities where we would work on improving their confidence with words, comprehension and reading skills.

Biography

I am a freelance writer with bylines in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, I-D and Vogue.

Prior to my extensive writing career, I studied English literature at Goldsmiths, and have three A levels: English Language and Lit, Economics and Photography.

In addition to my expansive writing portfolio, I have also worked as a researcher for the arts publication, Marfa, and for the long-form journalism x film app, Alexander. I'm interested in exploring the potentials of technology in enhancing creative expression and information sharing; impact of A.I. on literature, writing and learning.

At present, I am developing my dramaturgy, poetry and prose practice. My debut novel will be published in the summer, I have recently performed at Miu Miu's literary salon in Milan for Salone de mobile and will soon be joining The Royal Court Theatre's writing programme in July.

Approach to Tutoring

My personal approach to tutoring is grounded in my own experience of working with a tutor which allowed me to not only unlock my potential as it relates to academia, but nurtured a sense of determination and self-belief that I could, and would succeed.

I tailor my tutorials to broaden and innovate different pathways for understanding subjects. Sometimes, just having someone put aside an hour to go through coursework, or to offload concerns onto, is what can reignite a student's passion and confidence in learning.

When not tutoring

I love really long walks, taking contemporary dance classes, horse riding and falafels. An avid reader with a penchant for film, theatre and Wordle. Also love a martini with friends.

What clients say about Jess:

"I found it hard to engage on our reading syllabus, particularly the more complex material. After a couple of reading sessions with Jess she made the dullest texts feel bright."

3rd Year University Student

"Jess helped me greatly when I felt very behind in my studies. She aided in the creation and execution of a long term plan for getting me back on track. The 1-1 sessions we had were indispensable to my eventual success!"

A-Level English Literature Student

"One of Jess’s strongest attributes as a tutor is her communication style. She is able to convey tricky subject matter in a way that is comprehensible and engaging."

⁠1st Year University Student

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