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Martha
- Hourly rate £85
- Response Time 24h
£85/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- English Literature
- School Entrance Exams
About Martha
I am a professional tutor with 5 years of experience teaching students from the age of 7 to 18, specialising in English, History of Art, Art and Religious Studies. I began while studying at Westminster School, by helping students with their 11+/16+ applications to prestigious schools across the UK. This led to tutoring some of those very same ambitious students with achieving their goals to study at Oxbridge. I later taught as a teacher’s assistant at Dulwich College Preparatory school, primarily with Years 3 and 4. Working with students of all capabilities means understanding that varying educational methods for each individual pupil to reach their fullest academic potential, is essential. However, what I aim to instil in all of my students is a passion and curiosity that is introduced through their academic pursuits and which they will take with them into all their areas of interest.
My approach to tutoring is grounded in the belief that helping students achieve academic success is as much based in building confidence within their unique strengths, as it is in teaching them content. It is my aim as a tutor to educate and help each student to realise their specific qualities, then show them how to best apply these assets to the task at hand; be that entrance examinations, GCSEs or personal statements.
My education system focuses on nurturing the individual by pushing the pupil to arrive at an answer through discussion. I have found that the moments students have made the most progress, have been when encouraged to conduct their own research prior to the lesson. The material they have learnt independently is then more fully comprehended when challenged through debate.
For each of my tutees I research the curriculum and assessment objectives thoroughly so that the students are well equipped to both apply and adapt their knowledge in unfamiliar contexts. I hope to give my students assurance in their abilities and enthusiasm for their education and subjects. It is my job as a tutor to teach the pupil independent studying techniques so that their progress can continue outside of our tutorials.
Witnessing the moment at which students make significant developments with the benefit of my tutorials, gives me immense gratification. I am a sociable and passionate tutor who recognises that learning needs to be fun and accessible for the substance of the lessons to have longevity. In order for the student to feel confident they must be comfortable making mistakes and experimenting with ideas with their tutor, thus, I ensure that I am always warm, friendly and encouraging.
University :
- University of Cambridge - HISTORY OF ART [FIRST WITH DISTINCTION]
School :
Westminster School
A Levels
- English Literature [A*]
- Art [A*]
- Religious Studies [A*]
- History of Art [A*]
Prizes and Scholarships :
2017 - Hamish Maxwell Prize for Art History; Trinity Hall College, Cambridge
Awarded for exceptional results in Tripos examinations.
2017 - Bateman Scholar; Trinity Hall College, Cambridge
2013 - 100% in Fine Art Pre - U
2013 - John House Essay Prize, Westminster School
2013 - 1st place for my Art History Pre-U Personal Investigation.
2013 - Art Subject Prize, Westminster School
2013 - Art Personal Investigation Essay Prize, Westminster School
2012 - Philip Hendy Art History Travel Prize, Westminster School I was awarded the prize to travel to a destination of one’s choice (Bali), to research for my Art History Pre U personal investigation.
2012 - Art History Journalism Essay Prize, Westminster School
1st place.
2009 - Lambeth finalist at LSCC (London Schools Cross Country championships)
Ranked third in Lambeth borough of London
2007 - Drama Scholar, Sydenham High School
Other Qualifications :
I have offered tuition and teaching services for 8 years with experience in the following areas:
i. 7/8+ Reading and writing skills, English, Maths
ii. 11+ tuition: Verbal and Non Verbal reasoning, Science, English
iii. GCSE level: English, Latin, Art, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, ICT, French, Drama
iv. A Level/Pre U: Religious Studies, Art, English, Art History
v. Supporting Oxbridge applications
Teaching Assistant at Dulwich College Preparatory School - Working as a teaching assistant for 6 months, I specialised in teaching children aged 7-9 to read, and conducting homework class for all year groups at the school.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
English teacher at London.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Martha gave me the perfect re-introduction into Academics after a long summer off. She was a great confidence-giver, allowing me to create my own ideas and interpretations and encouraging me to look deeper into the aspects of the subject I felt most passionate about.
Inspiring and hands-on Martha also accompanied me to galleries as well as recommending relevant text books. Martha's sessions were not only academically valuable but extremely enjoyable.Martha Murphy tutored my daughter for 6th form entrance to Westminster School. Martha is very knowledgable of English Literature and History of Art among other subjects and always provided well prepared interesting and engaging sessions to inspire my daughter. Martha was punctual and always polite and encouraging. The result being that my daughter was offered a place at Westminster.
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Hourly rate
- £85
Pack prices
- 5h: £425
- 10h: £850
online
- £85/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Martha will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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