Ashmita Saha
I did my Masters in English Literature from University of Leeds. As a person, I’ve always been passionate about teaching and would frequently volunteer to explain lessons in classes. It wasn’t until much later, when I was volunteering in a couple of NGOs that I realised a vast number of children in India were struggling to learn English due to a lack of adequate resources. In this growing era of globalisation, knowing English is strikingly important which is why my objective became to bring forth my knowledge and skill set to teach English Language and Literature. Literature has the power to influence, educate and empower individuals and its subjectivity is one of its striking beauty. I strongly believe that it is best taught when we open dialogue so we must give children a platform for their thoughts and voices. Just like the subject, I’m aware that every child is different as well so I like to make an extra effort to customise my ways of teaching to suit the needs of the child. I believe an educator has a big responsibility to bridge the gap and show the various possibilities that Literature has to provide of the world. I love the subject more so because it can be made fun and reaches the soul if we put our mind and heart into it with honesty. My aim is to improve every child’s learning experience by bringing in my own character to the lessons, and help them to achieve their full potential. I hope to be able to instil the sense of excitement and joy I feel when teaching the subject, in my students too.
Nadia Massoud
I am currently a second year student at UCL studying History and Spanish. I enjoy humanities and languages for a number of reasons, but most importantly, because of their ability to reveal a new perspective of the past, present and the future. Studying History allows you to see a location, an event or an object in a way that you never before thought was possible. Studying Spanish allows you to understand the language and culture of 447 million people and how their present day life differs from your own. Studying English allows you to nurture your creativiy and imagination, sparking your curiousity of the future and ‘what could be.’ I have experience with tutoring and I believe that having a tutor that really understands you and the way in which you work is essential to success.
Freya Kinsey
Hello! My name is Freya and I’m a university student based in London. I study History and French BA at King’s College London. I am a voracious reader, always doodling, always writing. I love language-learning (not just French) and am fascinated by linguistics. Most importantly, I have a long-held passion for my subjects that I would like nothing more than to share!
Anu Kehinde
I am a marketing professional with a passion for the English language, literature, and other humanities. My love for English started at a young age and continues. I believe that English is not just a tool for communication but a beautiful art form that can inspire, educate, and entertain. With my infectious enthusiasm and love for the language, I am always looking for opportunities to share my knowledge and experience with others. My passion for English has not only helped me to excel in my career as a marketing professional but has also enriched my personal life.
Eleanor Jackson
Hello! I am a first year PhD student at the University of Sheffield looking at serotonin metabolism in ADHD, a neuroscience project. I completed my Undergraduate and masters education in Neuroscience at UCL, and took a break from accademia to work in SEN schools for 2 years before going back into the lab. I love all things science and I love teaching science, but I also do a bit of english on the side too! I have been a tutor for the past 5 years. In the past I have worked in the education teams of multiple different science museums, so my main attitude towards learning is that it should be both fun and educational. I love my degree and biosciences because i get to spend my days looking at the organ that is responsible for all of shakespeares poems and all the music ever written. With tutoring style, I find it most important to pinpoint peoples specific interests, and try to make learning content as relatable and interesting as possible- especially with science, its much easier to learn when you know why something is important in real life.
Emily Holdcroft
I am currently a student at SOAS completing my MA in International Law part-time, in recent months I have also completed my BA in Social Anthropology with a 1:1 result. Alongside this MA I teach and am hoping to work in further advocacy roles such as working to help vulnerable people in custody. I have a keen interest in a wide range of topics such as international relations and politics, particularly in the area of decolonial and feminist studies – as well as other subjects such as photography. My current degree and my past qualifications have allowed me to develop a strong ability to think critically as well as giving me analytical & research skills that can be applied in the disciplines I teach, being History, Geography and English literature. I have much prior teaching experience with large class sizes and 1-1 tutoring; these experiences have been with both children and adults who have had various learning abilities and needs.
Zufishan Ghani
I am Zufishan Ghani, and I have acquired professional degrees in English Literature and Applied Linguistics. I bring an experience of over 7 years in teaching and tutoring English Literature and Language (including TESL) to students aged between 13 and 25 in one-to-one and classroom settings. My passion in teaching these subjects comes from my passion in reading, writing and doing everything with languages. Together with my students, I ensure that teaching and learning are creative and deliver enduring objectives and outcomes.
Maria Araújo
I graduated with Distinction from University College London, where I studied for a Master’s in Comparative Literature. My research focused on Anglo-American Modernism and Philosophy of Language, but I regularly engage with all types of text. Writing burrows its way into every aspect of my life – I read, edit, translate, write poetry, review new books, and spend about half of my day trying to find new engaging ways to write boring emails. I think the study of language and literary interpretation is wonderful for different reasons. In a way, it is a superpower – and when used responsibly, it brings people together by articulating their lives and struggles in a relatable and enlightening way. How one tells a story reflects what they find important. Learning to interpret a story allows us to discover *how* this happens, and how to *make it *happen.
