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Information About Nicola:

Personal Description:

My name is Nicola Mangion and I have recently graduated from Merton College, Oxford University. I was very successful in my studies at Merton. In Michaelmas term 2005, I was promoted to Exhibitioner status and I later won a Postmaster scholarship in 2006 for my excellent grades in both college and university exams. I also developed good working relations with my tutors, and was asked by them to participate in the assessment of candidates for Modern History in Michaelmas term 2007. Alongside my tutors, I read and evaluate UCAS forms, marked the candidates' performance during their first interview and participated in discussions on the initial selection of candidates. I have therefore acquired first-hand insight into the interview and selection process in one of the most competitive colleges in Oxford. Later in the year, I was involved in the team of graduates and history tutors responsible for interviewing and selecting a new history tutor for the college. I am also strong in certain other academic subjects. For example, I have a very good understanding of Maths due to the mathematically-related modules I undertook as an A-level Student (Mechanics AS-level, Pure Maths A-level, Physics). As I lived in France for seven years as a child, and pursued a number of modules at Oxford which required a very understanding of written, scholarly French, I am also fluent in the French language.

Outside of my studies, I have pursued a range of activities, including rowing, chess, debating, music, drama, netball and lacrosse. I have enjoyed a number of leadership positions; most recently, I acted as captain of my college boat club, where I learnt to encourage my peers to fulfil their athletic potential. These activities have also allowed me to hone my communication and teamwork skills, which stand me in good stead when I explain topics to my students. Similarly, the combination of these activities with my own studies has encouraged me to become very disciplined and organised about the way in which I manage my time.

I hope that this account persuades you that I have the necessary academic and personal skills to act as an effective tutor and mentor.

Teaching Experience:

I am currently tutoring a number of pupils in both Maths and History. I have also given lectures at a number of local private schools on interview technique, the selection process, essay and source analysis technique to pupils who are applying to Oxbridge for history

Tutoring Approach:

My primary aim in tutoring students is to impart an enthusiasm for the subject. Students who are stimulated are more attentive and motivated to succeed. To do this, I try to make the students aware of the value and significance of the topic at hand, and ensure that their appreciation and understanding of the subject exceeds the basic requirements of their exam course. It is also important to focus on what the student wishes to achieve through private tuition. For example, I like to draw a detailed timetable of the progress they ought to make in the forthcoming months to remind them of their ultimate goal. I also give regular but manageable homework to make sure the student consolidates the work we do together, in conjunction with short tests at the start of each lesson to recap the material already covered. Lessons are interactive, especially those on History, because in my experience a discursive approach tends to be the most interesting for the student. I am also very flexible and will take on board suggestions and changes proposed by the student.

Qualifications:

• High Distinction in MA Late Antique and Byzantine History, Oxford University (placed within the top three)
• High First in BA hons in Modern History, Oxford University (placed 8th in a faculty year of approx. 300)
• A-levels: History A (97%), Pure Mathematics A (97%), French A (95%), General Studies A (89%); AS-level : History of Art A (98%), Physics A (94%), Mechanics A (91%)
• GCSEs: History (A*), French (A*), Latin (A*), English Language (A*), English Literature (A*), Mathematics (A*), Chemistry (A*), Biology (A*), Physics (A*), Art (A*)

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?	Yes
Additional Languages Spoken:	Arabic, French