Saba

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I am a University of Cambridge graduate and native English speaker. I've tutored English for over 15 years and all my long-term school students have attained A-A* grades or equivalents under the 9-1 system in their GCSE and A-Level exams. 100% of my secondary school pupils attained 9-7 grades amounting to A and A* equivalents under the 9-1 system in since 2017.

I have experience of teaching English Literature and Language to GCSE level in both the Independent and faith school sectors. I run my own tutoring company, as well as being a trained UK Solicitor, having spent several years working in the legal field before choosing to focus on teaching and consultancy in the Education Sector. My classroom teaching at secondary school level was consistently graded 'Outstanding' and 'Excellent' in formal observations for Ofsted.

After graduating from Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, I worked in Canary Wharf at one of the largest global law firms, one of the leading 'magic circle' law firms, before I moved to Berkshire to work for a major UK charity and then the legal non-profit sector. In my spare time, I've served as Editor for a variety of publications and websites. In addition to my love of teaching, I also enjoy reading, yoga, meditation, walking, the English countryside, and quality time with friends and family.

I specialise in teaching English Literature, Quran Exegesis (Tafsir) and recitation, Public Law and Interview skills. I also help pupils prepare for university entrance requirements, the BMAT and LNAT, and a wide range of other written tests. My Law pupils also include a wide range of LLB and other pupils from Russell group and other leading UK universities.

I personally attained nine A* grades in all of my GCSE examinations, and scored four extremely high A-Grade results in all of my four A-Level subjects, both at AS and A2 Level. I also scored the highest results in my school for almost all of my A-Level subjects, and was awarded local prizes for three of my four A-Level subjects

Tutoring Experience

I commenced teaching at A-Level and beyond in 2008. I also have ample experience of teaching Law to pupils attending Russell Group universities such as LSE, Edinburgh University and others. I also teach pupils studying Law and postgraduate Law at other well-established universities across the UK. I understand that increasing confidence in a subject and attaining higher grades or a better pass mark is often a key motivating factor for seeking tuition. Some of my more interesting pupils' accomplishments include an A-Level student who sought lessons to help with her AS English Literature resit and, following less than a year of lessons, improved from a U Grade to a high A-grade in both her resits and her A2 (A-Level) English exams. Another such pupil seeking help with resits improved from a D-grade to an A-grade at A2 level within one year of lessons.

My longterm GCSE & AS/A2 and equivalent level students almost always score A*-A passes and their equivalents on the new 9-1 exams, regardless of initial ability or examination grades prior to commencing lessons.

As a lawyer and qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, I have been teaching and training lawyers and other professionals at charities and not-for-profit sector organisations for over five years. I tutor Law up to and beyond postgraduate level, including a wide range of Law undergraduate, LPC & GDL subjects.

Tutoring Approach

I specialise in teaching exam preparation and exam technique, using a variety of interactive methods suited to the individual student including face-to-face and online tutoring (via FaceTime, Skype or Zoom lessons). Online lessons on Zoom and FaceTime are currently the most popular choice.