
tutor profile
Jacob
Subjects
• 4+ preparation
• 7+, 8+, 10+ and 11+: English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
• 13+ and below: English and History
• GCSE: English, History, Religious Studies
• AS/ A-Level: English, History, Religious Studies, Politics
Education
Oct 207 – Sep 2018
MA (Religion in Global Politics) SOAS University
Grade: Pending
Sep 2015 – Jun 2017
BA (Theology) University of Bristol
Grade: First-class honours
Sep 2008 – Jul 2013
Radley College, Oxford
A Level: A – Religious Studies (100% at AS Level), A –
English, A – History, A – Politics
GCSEs: A*– English, A* – Mathematics, A* -Biology, A* –
Chemistry, A* – Physics, A* – History, A* –
Religious Studies, A – French, A* – Drama, A –
Music
Teaching Experience
I make it my mission to help students develop a love and a sincere interest in
what they are studying. Once a student enjoys and appreciates the knowledge
they are acquiring it makes it much easier for them to reach the best of their
ability. I aim to do this via a charismatic teaching style, in which I attempt to
pass on the love I have for these subjects on to them. I also make sure I am
comprehensively informed on the marking criteria for each exam the student
is sitting. I constantly demonstrate, throughout my lessons, exactly how
students should structure the content they are learning in order to receive top
marks. By the time it gets to exam period, I ensure it has become second
nature for my students to write their answers to questions in the exact format
that is required. I want students to approach their studies with real confidence. When a student believes they have the skills and the
understanding to tackle the work in front of them they perform to a much
higher standard. Thus, I aim to locate their weak spots, drastically improve
them and, subsequently, eradicate any self-doubt they previously had.
Biography
I have been a professional tutor alongside both my undergraduate and
postgraduate degree. I was also a lead mentor for the charity Debate Mate,
which involved teaching struggling students, from underprivileged
backgrounds, the art of debating. I have now finished my degree and am in the
process of starting an online business, which has an environmental purpose.
The nature of working for myself means that I have a very flexible schedule
and can devote time to my students.
Jacob, is an excellent tutor to my three daughters, especially my 6 year old
daughter who hated Maths in the beginning, but has started enjoying learning
this subject for every lesson she attends!
Thank you for all your help and support.”
Mother of students aged 6, 8 and 9
Jacob Simons was a tutor for my son who is 7 years old for a period of 8
months earlier this year in order to help him prepare his 7+ entrance exams.
Throughout the time he taught our son, we found Jacob to be diligent, patient
and kind.
He always tried to make the lessons fun and was always very precise in his
post-lesson comments about our son’s performance.
I would not hesitate to recommend Jacob to any parents looking to employ
him as a tutor.
Father of student aged 11
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