Cosima

Education

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

• MFA, Professional Acting

• Bonnie Hurren prize for Consistent Excellence

Brown University

• BA, Comparative Literature

• 3.97/4.0 GPA

St Paul’s Girls’ School, London

• Pre-U in English (D2 / A*), A-Levels in Theatre Studies (A*), Biology (A), AS Level in

• History of Art (A*)

• Drama Scholarship

• Overall Academic Prize

Teaching experience

Cosima brings a passion for literature, language and creative expression to her tutoring, helping students develop confidence in their ideas and enthusiasm for their subjects. She believes that genuine intellectual curiosity is central to academic success.

Since 2020, Cosima has tutored students in English literature, essay writing, creative writing and US university applications. A Comparative Literature graduate of Brown University, she has helped students navigate the US admissions process, with successful applications to Ivy League universities.

She also volunteers with the Ministry of Stories in Hoxton, teaching creative writing to children and young people in Hackney.

Specialisms

Subjects

• English Literature & Language (GCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate)

• Verbal Reasoning (Younger Years, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+)

• Drama (GCSE and IGCSE, A-Level)

• Film Studies

• German (GCSE)

• Homework help

Independent Schools Admissions

• 4+, 7+, 11+,13+ and Sixth Form, with a particular focus on secondary admissions

University Admissions

• Ivy League Admissions

• US Admissions

○ Common App

○ Supplemental essay writing

• SAT: Reading & Writing section

• ACT: English & Reading sections

• Drama School Auditions and Personal Statement Support

Extra-curricular interests

Cosima is an actor and a writer. At Brown, she managed the campus Shakespeare company, and created its first student playwriting festival. When she is not learning lines, she enjoys going to the cinema, reading big novels and dancing.

Availability

Cosima is available for in-person tuition in London, or online tuition.