Our Tutors for Economics

I graduated from Oxford with a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and have tutored Maths and Economics for a number of years. For the past year at Oxford Tutors, I have specialised in Maths, Economics, and Oxbridge Admissions, supporting students through their 11+ (MCS, Eton), 13+ (Stowe, St Edwards, Eton), 16+ (MCS, Sevenoaks, Westminster), GCSEs, A levels, IB Higher Level, and university applications.

Economics teaching, especially at Sixth Form, must focus on getting key definitions and concepts pinned down. The subject is totally new to most students, so the amount of vocabulary and ideas can be overwhelming for many. The more advanced students should be encouraged to explore the mathematical relationships behind the concepts they already know. I specialise in ensuring that my students are in the strongest possible position to combine a detailed understanding of the structure of the exam with their understanding of the core concepts which underpin the syllabus.

At Oxford, I was one of a handful of PPE students to sit Finals exams for all three subjects, giving me experience in Advanced Mathematics, Economic Theory, Law, History, Metaphysics, and much more. This broad approach allows me to approach difficult subjects in new ways that students might not have experienced at school.

My approach to tutoring involves an initial assessment of a student’s strengths and weaknesses through a highly individualised exercise I prepare myself based around the syllabus and specification they are learning from. I then go on to teach concepts and methods they can use to successfully attack exam questions – it’s a tried and tested approach that works and helps students achieve their potential. The personalisation I can offer one-to-one is what I enjoy about tutoring, you can count on me to deliver a teaching style that isn’t a ‘cookie cutter’ one-size fits all.

I am well aware of the demands of A level Economics. I believe that every individual student has unique needs; for some it is about having the confidence in your abilities, for others it is about demystifying the exam technique, or it may just be that you need concepts explained in a different way. Having taken my Maths GCSE two years early, and then self-taught A level Maths, I realise how difficult it is to do it on your own, and how invaluable the tutor-tutee relationship is. Years of tutoring has equipped me with the ability to understand the individual’s learning needs, and the skillset to facilitate that learning.

I am extremely passionate about Economics, and enjoy the theoretical literature and real-life scenarios that this subject involves. Economics includes mathematics, modelling and essay writing; these are skills I enjoy teaching as part of this tutoring initiative. My passion for learning and ambition meant I left college with top grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Physics.

I believe the key to my success was understanding the topics studied in detail, while ensuring this detail was clear and concise in my brain to carry me through exams. I achieved this with effective teaching and revision, skills I’d love to develop in my students. I enjoy rowing and running my own business in my free time, so I believed successful learning should be efficient, giving you time to expand yourself beyond just the textbook. I would be happy to help my students with their time management, as well as their academia.

I am a mathematician at St John’s College, Cambridge, specialising in Methods and Stochastics. I have completed two years of Economics at Cambridge with a focus on Econometrics (specifically Bayesian and Markov-Switching Inference). I am a tutor in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Economics up to A level, as well as providing assistance with entrance examinations: ECAA preparation for Economics at Cambridge, and general Personal Statement and Interview preparation. I am caring, friendly, and professional. I am a keen member of the Cambridge Sports network, having played rugby and boxed for the University.