Katherine - Upper Holloway tutor






Information About Katherine:


Personal Description:

I graduated from Downing College, Cambridge University with a 2:1 in English in 2006. I then joined Ogilvy & Mather, the advertising agency, as a graduate trainee and have intermediate qualifications in brand management. Having decided to pursue a career in art law, I will be studying in London for the next two years.

During the next academic year I will be studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School in Waterloo. I will be able to tutor in the evenings, weekends and one weekday per week (this is to be confirmed pending receipt of my lecture timetable).

My degree covered all aspects of the study of English Literature, and I also took a paper in French literature for two years. My degree touched on areas of history, philosophy and linguistics. I specialised in Shakespeare and literary theory. I am a cellist and would happily teach music theory, or indeed, practical cello lessons. I would also teach history, philosophy, and other arts subjects.



Teaching Experience:

In my gap year I had two novice cellists who I taught for six months, which I found to be a really fulfilling experience. Whilst at school I also ran the Junior Orchestra, teaching them the basics of practical musicianship both at a group and sometimes personal level. After my A Levels I also taught horse riding as part of my work as a Camp Counsellor at an American Summer camp.



Tutoring Approach:

I think my passion for my subject would come through as a tutor and I hope would inspire similar feelings in my students. My most memorable teachers are those who were most enthusiastic, and I'd relish the opportunity to pass on some of my interest in the arts subjects, particularly literature. My time at Cambridge helped me to come at intellectual problems from alternative angles, and I think I would be able to persuade those needing extra help to look at what is difficult in a different light and be able to sustain their interest in the subject.

From working in teams at Ogilvy to manage creative campaigns I have also found that patience, being a good listener and persistence are the best way to manage clients and work through problems. I also think these qualities would be advantageous when faced with a frustrated student.



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Qualifications:

  • English BA Hons

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?   Yes