Violet

Education

King’s College London, Msc., Environment Politics and Development 

  • Includes modules in human geography, political science, behavioural science.  

University of Oxford, B.A., English Literature 

  • Specialised in the African novel post 1945 and the American novel post 1945. 

Marlborough College, Wiltshire 

  • A-Levels: English Literature (A*); History (A*); Biology (A)

Teaching experience

Violet began tutoring privately in 2020, working with children as young as 6 and as old as 19. Described by past students as extremely personable, kind and approachable, she pairs these invaluable soft skills with diligent preparation and a focus on academic rigour. With an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature, paired with an MSc in Environment politics and Development Violet has an excellent academic background across both the humanities and the social sciences. 

Caring, patient and dedicated, Violet believes in tailoring her lessons to each student to make learning an engaging and productive experience. For Violet tutoring is about giving students the tools to feel confident, capable and inspired to expand their horizons and achieve their goals. Whether it is 8+ verbal reasoning or introducing new university students to literary theory, Violet’s flexibility and sensitivity allows her to tailor lessons to each student’s needs. 

Specialisms

Independent Schools Admissions

  • 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+

  • All Independent School scholarship examinations

Subjects

  • English (7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB Pre-Test, 13+, GCSE and IGCSE, IB, A-LEVEL)

  • Verbal Reasoning (7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB Pre-Test)

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB Pre-Test)

 University Admissions

  • English Literature Oxford and Cambridge English Admissions and Interview Preparation

  • Human Sciences Oxford and Cambridge English Admissions and Interview Preparation

  • UCAS English Personal Statement Support

Violet has experience of supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She welcomes enquiries for SEND tuition in all of the above subjects. 

Extra-curricular interests

Violet spends her time reading fiction, keeping up to date with current affairs and playing the piano. An enthusiastic oil painter and hobbyist fine artist, Violet attends art classes and loves keeping up to date with the latest exhibitions at London’s excellent galleries. 

Testimonials

‘I am writing to provide my wholehearted recommendation for Violet. Violet provided GCSE English Literature and English Language support for my son who is in Year 11 at St Paul’s School. She also provided support for my daughter with her Personal Statement and her Cambridge University Interview preparation for the History and Politics course.’

‘Violet has all of the soft skills we could have hoped for in a tutor and is an excellent teacher … very targeted in her approach [she] quickly assessed where his particular strengths and weaknesses were’

‘She ticks every box for an excellent tutor. I recommend her very highly and wish her all the very best.’

  • Mother of Year 11 student and Cambridge Applicant 

‘Violet made learning fun; our child looked forward to every session and couldn’t wait to show off the new skills they had learned. She has made incredible progress in both reading and writing thanks to Violet’s patient teaching style. The lessons were always well organised, interactive and tailored to our child’s interests.’

  • Mother of Year 2 student  

Availability

Violet is available for both in-person tuition in London and online tuition.