Gaby

Tutoring Experience

I have three years’ experience (over 150 hours) tutoring in History, Spanish and Politics. I mostly tutor for A-Level and have also succeeded in helping several students get an A* at Spanish and History GCSE.

I previously helped several students with the HAT test and interview prep, successfully helping two students so far gain entry to Oxford University.

I have also helped tutor students with special educational needs, helping one History A-Level student raise his grade from a C prediction to an A result.

Tutoring Approach

History Tuition Approach

I have most experience as a History tutor and I love to share my passion for the subject with my students. My focuses as a tutor are on essay technique and learning the syllabus content in a way that is easy to recall in an exam, but also easy to engage with and have original thoughts for which they will be rewarded in the exam.

Spanish Tuition Approach

I have spoken Spanish for 15 years and I am bilingual. I am therefore able to bring an enjoyment and appreciation of the language and culture to enhance what is on the syllabus. I hope to avoid making Spanish not just about learning vocabulary and grammar rules and regurgitating it, but to enjoy and understand the language and therefore be able to excel.

Politics Tuition Approach

My approach to Politics is similar to that for History and Spanish. I focus largely on essay technique and clarity to ensure that the content is accessible. I also try to avoid making Politics a subject where students simply read and regurgitate the textbook but foster genuine engagement and understanding.

HAT Tuition Approach

The HAT is all about showing the Oxford admissions tutors what you can do. My teaching approach for the HAT is largely about building a student’s confidence to use and adapt the historical knowledge they have to write excellent answers under pressure and without being able to prepare for the precise material. We will cover a range of material and do practise papers to make sure the student is in the best place they can be to take the test.