Arun

Tutoring Experience

I have been tutoring since June 2019. In that time, I have conducted a variety of 1 to 1 and group-based tutoring sessions focused on university admissions (LNAT, Cambridge Law Test, Thinking Skills Assessment, personal statement writing and interview preparation).

My tutoring journey began while at university in the form of admissions workshops for prospective applicants attending term time and summer courses. From there my knowledge base and expertise has grown considerably. In the past two years I have predominantly focused on 1 to 1 private tuition, assisting my clients in the months and weeks prior to admissions tests. I have had clients go on to secure places at some of the UK’s most prestigious law schools including the University of Oxford, University College London, and Durham University.

Having studied at the University of Oxford I have first-hand knowledge of the ways in which admissions tests impact on the success of applications. I have insight into the marking processes of certain components such as the LNAT essay and have drawn on this knowledge when tutoring my clients.
Further, I have also tutored in English, History and Modern Studies (Civics) to Scottish Higher and Scottish Advanced Higher students and have a broad base of tutoring experiences to draw upon when tailoring my lessons to the needs of each individual client.

Tutoring Approach

I strongly believe in the transformative effects of tailored, high quality tuition. Most of my clients are highly capable, intelligent, and insightful young people. However, the unique challenges presented by admissions tests often leave them lacking a structured and strategic approach to tackling assessments in an effective and confident manner.

I see admissions tests as a chance for my clients to demonstrate their skills. Admissions tests should be seen as an exciting opportunity to impress admissions panels and show one’s skills beyond the confines of the A Level/IB Syllabi.

Tailored tuition is an important part of my pedagogical method. In our first session it is important to understand your strengths and weaknesses as well as your familiarity with the format of admissions tests and their place in the wider application process. From there I will tailor the remainder of our session(s) to your particular needs.

Most admissions tests are made up of several different components, each requiring candidates to demonstrate different skills or analyse problems in different ways. As such it is important that sessions are divided according to the skills you would like to / ought to spend more time developing. For some components e.g., the LNAT essay, I may ask you to prepare a writing sample before our session(s) so that we can work together in improving your argumentation and academic writing skills. Other components are more easily prepared for and are better practiced solely through dialogue and critical discussion.

Having tutored for some time I have a strong pedagogical style that has delivered results in the past. However, I am always striving to improve and meet the unique demands of new clients. As such I always welcome feedback and novel challenges!