Lucy

Education

University of London, Birkbeck College

• MA, Philosophy

• Ongoing conversion Master’s in Philosophy, with a focus on environmental ethics

University of Oxford

• MBiol, Biological Sciences

  • First class marks in all coursework and statistics papers

  • History and Philosophy of Science supplementary module

• Modern Pentathlon Blue

Tudor Hall

• Maths (A*), Biology (A*), History (A)

• Griffiths prize

  • Awarded for the best extended essay in History

• Academic Scholar

• Sports Scholar

• Head Girl

• Grade 6 piano

Teaching experience:

Lucy has over three years teaching and tutoring experience, first as an English language assistant, teaching across two secondary schools in Paris, and since then doing 1-1 tuition across a range of Science and Humanities subjects up to GCSE, and Biology up to A level.

She tailors her teaching approach to suit the student’s needs and learning styles, and has particular experience focussing on exam preparation and technique, ensuring students feel confident going into exams and have engaged with material from outside the syllabus to support their learning.

Specialisms

Independent School Admissions

• 11+, 13+

Subjects

• Biology (GCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate)

• Chemistry (13+, GCSE)

• Physics (13+, GCSE)

• Maths (7+, 8+, 11+, 13+)

• History (13+, GCSE)

• English (7+, 8+, 11+, 13+)

• Verbal Reasoning (7+, 8+, 11+)

• Philosophy/Religious Studies (GCSE and A-Level)

• Music Theory (Grades 1-5)

University Admissions

• Personal statement support

Extra-curricular interests

Lucy does a lot of sport and is still frequently involved with the Oxford Modern Pentathlon club as an alum. Her creative interests include drawing and writing poetry.

Availability

In person tutoring in London. Residential tutoring in the UK. Online tuition.