Jack D

A Professional Mentor at Oppidan. Qualified yoga and mindfulness instructor, who played academy level football and has music on Spotify.

Education

University of Edinburgh - Human Geography

Bio

In addition to my passion for building confidence in young people, I am a musician. I currently have music on Spotify and have enjoyed performing at various festivals, such as Latitude in Suffolk.

At the University of Edinburgh I was honoured with an Edinburgh Award for my efforts in improving student wellbeing. Finally, I have always been very active. I continue to play competitive football and played at the Gothia Cup in Sweden, the largest academy football tournament in the World.

I mentor all core subjects up to GCSE. Then English, Politics and Geography through to A-Level.

Approach

I have completed over 1,000 hours of mentoring support with Oppidan; making learning fun is my secret weapon and ensuring that children look forward to our sessions. I have worked in 50+ schools running school days, and recently organised Oppidan's 2023 Summer Camp for 150 children.

As a trained mindfulness and yoga instructor, I am aware that nothing is possible without a healthy mind and body. Happy children are more likely to reach their potential.

Sport (played academy level football) has informed lots of my life, most notably the never say die attitude; take Nadal’s remarkable comeback against Medvedev earlier this year at the Australian Open. My experience as a musician (grade 8 on the drum kit) has taught me the power of practice and patience. I do my best to instil these character traits into the young people I work with.

What parents say

"My son really enjoyed his sessions with Jack and the results he achieved in his 11+ are testimony to their hard work together." Parent of Year 6 Parent, March 2024

"Jack is super and part of the family team and super important to Louis and all of us. Thank you!" Father of Year-4 boy, October 2023

"Quick one to say Jack is fantastic. R had his first session with him yesterday." March 2023

"Jack kept my son engaged and increased his confidence. As a result, he wanted to achieve more himself". November 2022

"My son looks forward to his sessions with Jack so much that we hope to continue with Jack for many years to come. After just one month I have seen changes in his confidence!" Mother of Year 7 Student, October 2022

“Did a great job teaching the fundamentals of rugby and making it interesting.” Parent of Year 6 student, 2022

“Jack has had an amazing impact on our son, by spending time with him to help regain his confidence. Our son enjoyed being with Jack and felt very safe in his company. Jack displayed tremendous amounts of care and enthusiasm. I can strongly recommend Jack to anyone!” Parent of 9-year-old, 2020

“Jack has great energy and the boys clearly love being with him.” Parent of Year 5 and Year 8 boy, 2021.

“Jack is calm, intelligent and fraternal and Louis and his friends love spending time with him.” Parent of Reception Year student, 2022

"Jack spent 4 weeks tutoring our son and did a superb job. He was conscientious, engaging and fully committed to the task. Our son’s confidence level increased markedly. I would not hesitate to recommend Jack as a first rate academic tutor and mentor." Parent of Year 11 Student, September 2023.