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Information About Ruth:

Personal Description:

Having graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Economics in July 2006, I spent a year working at HM Treasury as a Government Economist.

I returned to University in September 2007 to undertake a law conversion course which I completed in July 2008, graduating with distinction. I then completed by legal practice course at the College of Law in London.

I am no currently working part time as a tutor, teaching a wide range of different subjects including Maths, Economics, Law and Psychology.

As well as an outstanding academic record, my excellent interpersonal skills and my ability to communicate complex or technical ideas in a simple manner make me an excellent choice as a tutor.

I am also used to working with children of all ages having worked at Brighton homework club, a Saturday kids club and Brighton Child Contact Centre. I am also the eldest of four children!

I am CRB checked and can provide references on request.

Teaching Experience:

Over the last three years I have tutored students in AS Economics, A Level Economics, GCSE Mathematics, AS Psychology, A Level Psychology and Key Stage 2 Mathematics.

I also work part time as a study support worker for Brighton and Hove after school homework club for children aged 9-16.

At college, I was a school mentor, travelling regularly to local schools to help children with basic reading and writing.

Tutoring Approach:

I do not think there can be one approach to tutoring as the best method depends on the strengths, age, attention span and personality of the student. Before tutoring a student, I like to spend some time with them assessing what learning methods they enjoy and which methods are most successful. I also like to assess their enthusiasm and ability as these are both key to how I structure my lessons.

For example, some students may find the standard teaching approach most successful, however, other students might need the tutor to present the material in an innovative manner to make it interesting and also most importantly to ensure that it is remembered. Throughout my teaching experience, I have used Jaffa Cakes to teach fractions, Star Wars figures to teach addition and Packets of Haribo to explain the concept of hundreds, tens and units!

I keep older students engaged by making the tutoring session a two way dialogue. I ask students lots of questions about topics to test their memory and understanding. I also use previous exam questions in each session to ensure the student is fully competent and confident with their basic exam technique and understands how the topics in each session apply to the exam.

Qualifications:

• 13 GCSE's including 10 A*'s
• 4 A levels at Grade A (Economics, Philosophy, Maths, Psychology) and 1 AS Level (Critical Thinking)
• BA (Hons) Economics from King's College, University of Cambridge
• Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) from Sussex University

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / Online
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes