Rhiannon W.

I am a recent graduate in Economics and Politics from the University of Manchester. My work history includes hospitality, pizza delivery and baby sitting as well as a summer internship as a campaign aid and assistant to Sir Ed Davey. I’ve decided to remain in Manchester after my graduation to work and save up enough money to go travelling next summer. I found it really rewarding to build meaningful connections with kids I’ve looked after during my time babysitting. Sports are my main passion as I play multiple times. Alongside my final year of studies I ran a departmental football team for my university and currently play three times a week. I also play pick-up basketball quite regularly and have recently started playing padel once a week (would highly recommend, it’s very fun). Outside of sports, I am a self-proclaimed foodie. I enjoy cooking complex and elaborate meals especially when it’s for other people. I’m well travelled having visited a plethora of countries in all the continents bar South America and Antarctica. In my spare time I also enjoy reading, going on walks in the peak district and playing video games with my friends. On top of my interest in politics, I am very interested in history. the history of warfare. Over the past 3 years, when not at university I have lived in South London with my parents, little brother and our labrador Bella. I look forward to meeting all my future students and sharing my enthusiasm for all my chosen subjects. I started my primary school education in Stockwell before moving to Streatham Hill in year 1 where I was placed at Hitherfield. During year 5 and 6 I was fortunate enough to be tutorted myself in 11+ entrance exams for multiple grammar schools across london. Despite being offered multiple scholarships I opted to go to Dunraven Secondary School where I obtained my GCSE’s getting one 9, three 7’s including maths and english, five 6’s and one 5. During my time I also learnt how to play the saxophone achieving a grade 5 and also completed an ECDL course. I then was granted a place at Dunraven Sixth Form to complete my A-levels. I studied Economics, Business and Politics achieving A,A,B respectively. These results helped facilitate my place to study (BA) Economics and Politics at the University of Manchester where I studied for three years. In July 2024 after much hard work, I graduated with a 2nd class honours completing my academic journey thus far. I would describe my specialist areas as being economics and politics however I am well versed in business as well having my own personal interests in the subject having studied it as an A level. I also feel well adept to teach 11+ entrance exams. Having been on the other end of it I understand all the frustrations and feelings students will have towards their revision at a time where it may be difficult to see the bigger picture. I’m sure I can use this understanding to help my students maintain determination and grit.

International Studies and Diplomacy master's student with a widespread focus on international affairs and events, seeking a career within humanitarian non-profit organisations. My bachelors degree was in Politics and History at the university of SOAS. Where I also became the head of societies that engaged in many charity works.

About me: I am completing my Physics degree at the University of Manchester and used to compete in Physics and Astronomy competitions at school, which inspired me to pursue a career as a scientist. One of my hobbies is astronomy, especially stargazing and tracking meteors during meteor showers. Still, my true passion is to make knowledge accessible to as many people as possible and use science to make the world a slightly better place. Lower level: Mathematics, Science GCSE level: Mathematics, Physics A-level: Mathematics, Physics Higher level: Physics Programming languages: Python, C++, LaTeX SEN experience: I have worked with year 7&8 SEN students for a few weeks as part of my teaching internship, helping them with their Science lessons. Preferred age group: I don't have a preferred age group; I simply want to work with someone willing to put in the work and communicate openly about their struggles. Any additional languages: Bulgarian I am currently completing my Physics undergrad (preceded by a foundation year) at the University of Manchester. I graduated from one of the most elite high schools in my home country, which focused on Maths and Computer science. I used to compete in Physics and Astronomy competitions and olympiads, where I was one of the top-performing students. Before I studied Physics, I studied Architecture for two years at the same university - I wanted to try something different, since I love arts and see myself as a very creative person, but realised that science was my true passion and switched to Physics, where you find me now. I have worked several part-time jobs and completed several internships to support myself alongside my studies. These include an internship as a civil servant, part of the Government Operational Research Service, and the National Teaching Internship Programme, provided by the Department of Education. The teaching internship involved teaching GCSE and A-level Maths and Physics to students between years 7 and 12 in a few local schools and colleges. This experience helped me realise how much I enjoy teaching, fostering critical thinking skills in others, and guiding them towards discovering their passions. It also taught me how inclusive and expansive science can be and how crucial education is.

I have been teaching English online for over three-years now. This has included English as a foreign language and GCSE/ A level English literature and language. I graduated last year with a first-class degree in English literature and Language in Cardiff University and received a scholarship in my second year for being the best performing pupil in my cohort. English teaching has long been a passion of mine and my role has evolved to encompass academic writing support, something that I feel should be taught in school and is sought after by examiners across all exam boards. My students always achieve their goals through hard work, regular tutoring and lots of writing practice! I am currently a part-time Master's student of a TESOL and Education programme in Cardiff and my intention is to lecture this subject in the near future after my PHD. Alongside my own studying, I volunteer at an asylum-seeker charity 4 hours a week teaching adults basic skills such as digital literacy, English communication and life skills. I am also responsible for about 4 young learners who I have taught consistently over the last three-years. Please read some of my lovely pupils' comments about their online tutoring experience with me below: -