Joseph S

I have 500+ hours of mentoring experience having studied History at Durham and Oxford University. I specialise in English and Maths from 11+ up to GCSE; huge Tottenham Hotspur fan; footballer; avid reader; dog lover; hillwalker; budding chef.

Education

Durham University- French and History

Oxford University- Masters in History

Bio

In addition to my work as a mentor, I’m a fully trained actor, having recently graduated from the MA course at East 15. I’ve acted since I was five, but it was whilst completing my Masters in History at Oxford (the planned precursor to a career in academia) that I realised my passion for acting. I still possess a deep love for history: you will often find me at a museum, watching a history documentary, or deep in a book on Revolutionary France. Throughout both my Masters and Undergraduate degrees, I was a keen football player, and am still (despite the constant pain) a fervent supporter of Tottenham Hotspur. I’m a great lover of crime novels, films, and video games, as well as long walks and cooking.

Approach

My approach as a mentor is to focus on building a positive relationship with the mentee: seeking to understand their needs, often at an emotional level, rather than an academic one, as the former heavily influences the latter. I aim to build resilience and confidence in every child, to empower them to take control of their own learning and adapt to any challenges that they may encounter.

What parents say

"Punctual, great with three different kids all bad at maths in different ways. Fun, thank you!" Mother of 3 students,

"Joe is a very good teacher, and explains the subject matter in a very clear manner." Mother of Year-6 child, October 2023

"Every single teacher said how much he had improved (after working with Joe) and his concentration was like a different child. Thank you, thank you." Mother of Year 4 student, 2021.

“He’s really enjoyed working with Joe and benefited from his tutoring and guidance.” Mother of a Year 7 student, 2021.