Daisy

Hi! I am a first year law student at Durham University and I am passionate about providing accessible tuition to every student! I studied my GCSE's at a state school where I achieved all 9's and 8's in all my humanities subjects. I then progressed onto a grammar sixth form where I gained a wealth of experience that I want to give back!

Tutoring Experience

GCSE background:
- History - Grade 8
- English language - Grade 9
- English Literature - Grade 8
- Religious studies - Grade 9
- Health and Social Care - Grade D*

A-Level -
English Literature - Grade A*
Religious Studies - Grade A
History - Grade A
Extended Project Qualification - Grade A*

If you are a GCSE or A-Level student looking to study at University, please do not hesitate to contact me for advice. I am able to work with students at A-Level and GCSE for English, who want to take their grades higher - no matter where they're at currently. I will focus on a range of areas, depending on what the student needs. This includes precise information recall tests, information and revision sheets, creative writing, essay technique, advanced reading skills and 1-1 help with coursework.
I can help with all texts though the texts I studied at A-Level will have the option to receive my personal revision resources. These texts include:
- Othello, Shakespeare
- Keats' poetry collection
- Death of a Salesman
- Unseen crime
- Atonement
- The murder of Roger Ackroyd
- Rime of the Ancient Mariner
- Coursework - achieving full marks

I will also offer LNAT (The Laws National Admission Test) essay writing skills where I can work with you to construct logical arguments in a short space of time. We will cover as many essays as we can within our time and I will mark any essays you write.

After preparing for a law degree over the last two years I understand how difficult it is to get your foot in the door. As a result I have a document which guides you through each work experience I completed and the application process steps. I can help through any application. I have secured a scholarship with Stephenson and Harwood and I have also completed Summer schools and work experiences for different Universities and companies. If you are looking for guidance this is something I can offer.

I can lastly offer tuition and guidance regarding:
- Extended Projects
- CV writing
- Personal Statements

Tutoring Approach

About the lesson
After taking A-Levels and GCSE's myself I have helped peers from different levels to boost their grades in all humanity subjects. I will provide a first lesson for free where we will go through what you need help with, what level you are at and discuss how you best learn.

I will always cater to the students academic needs; whether you are shy, chatty, focused or lacking concentration - we can work to make the most of the online lessons and deliver tuition that suits you!

Methodology below:

English Literature A-Level:
- 1-1 support with AQA coursework

- Essay writing skills and techniques
- Quote memorisation

- Quote analysis
- AO1,2,3,4,5 focused lessons
- step by step analysis of texts.

English Language GCSE:
- Writing techniques in the style of PEEL paragraphs.
- Quote memorisation.
- Help understanding what the learning objectives are asking you to do.
- How to analyse a text faster.
- Different literary techniques; how they effect the text and reader.
- creative writing.

LNAT essay prep:
- Introductory talk - what it is, how long you have, etc
- practise essays.
- essays marked and returned.
- discussing legal/ philosophical concepts.

CV writing:
- 2 lessons on how to construct a CV.

- 1st lesson is mind mapping your skills and experience, finding a template and start writing the CV.
- 2nd lesson is a review of the CV and guidance on how to apply to jobs.

EPQ guidance:

- 1st lesson: what the EPQ is, question planning.
- 2nd lesson: check in, how to research/ where to find articles/ any questions or help required.
- 3rd lesson: check in that is personal to specific student.
- 4th lesson: review of EPQ essay and other documents/ help practising end presentation.

Law work guidance:
- I will work with the student to look at different courses and Universities that offer law.
- We will look at different courses to apply to and how to go about the application process.
- interview prep.

Personal statement builder
- 1st lesson: Mindmapping what extracurricular activities a student has completed, why they are interested in a set subject and how they can go about constructing their personal statement.
- 2nd lesson: After the student has drafted a personal statement I will review it and see how we can improve it in our next lesson.
- 3rd lesson: Review of personal statement + the UCAS application process.

If any further lessons are needed they can be arranged!

However I strongly believer that every student needs to develop skills that help them manage stress levels during exam periods. As well as online lessons we will create a schedule that looks realistic to you, taking time to carve out breaks for you to relax and enjoy any extracurricular activities. Working together we can better understand your academic journey, what you want to achieve and what steps you should take to achieve this. One of my main goals through online tutoring is to empower students to take control of their academic life. Studying at whatever level can be stressful so I hope we can create a timetable that helps ease pressure off students and gives them a clear direction to their next steps.