Will 

Education

University of Edinburgh (2019-2023), English Literature, MA

  • First Class Honours with commended dissertation

  • Poetry criticism published in the Edinburgh Student Literary Journal 

  • Runner-up in the Grierson Verse Prize

St Paul’s School (2013-2018)

  • A-Levels: English Literature Pre-U (D1 - A* equivalent); Latin (A*); Music (B)

  • Winner of the prestigious John Milton Prize for outstanding work in English Literature

Teaching experience

Will began tutoring in 2017, and has wide-ranging tutorial experience amounting to over a hundred hours, with students ranging from seven to eighteen years old. He has successfully prepared students for independent and public examination from 7+ to Pre-U, and prides himself on fostering interest and passion for learning through patient and creative education.

Clients value greatly Will’s personal, adaptive and warm teaching style, which meets students on their level and treats them as equals. Will is passionate about tutoring’s ability to support both gifted and more hesitant students, and expand their independent capabilities to encourage an interest in subjects across and outside of the educational spectrum. He prides himself on both reliability and flexibility with clients, and offers both regular and more intensive ad-hoc service.

Specialisms

Independent Schools Admissions

  • 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+

Subjects

  • English (7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, GCSE and IGCSE, IB, A-Level, Pre-U)

  • Mathematics (7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB Pre-Test, 13+, Common Entrance)

  • History (Common Entrance, GCSE and IGCSE, IB, A-Level, Pre-U)

  • Philosophy (A-Level)

  • Music and Music Theory  (7+, 8+, 11+, 13+,GCSE and IGCSE, IB, A-Level)

  • University Admissions, Interview Practice, and Personal Statement Drafting

Extra-curricular interests

Will is a published poet and writer, being an Acumen Young Poet and runner up for the Erbacce and Grierson Verse Prizes, and has recently completed a book-length epic poem on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. He is avidly interested in all forms of music, and writes frequently in the area for a number of publications, as well as performing as a DJ in both Edinburgh and London. He is also a keen cyclist and runner, and hopes to complete the Land’s End to John o’ Groats cycle this year as well as his first marathon. This passion for exploration on foot or wheel informs his deep literary interest in psychogeography, and in particular writing and music concerning London’s history and future.

Testimonials

‘Will was a fantastic help to my daughter in her successful 11+ applications for a prestigious independent school. His empathetic approach helped her gain valuable confidence in her abilities to make the jump from primary state education to her current school, and we are so grateful for his time and energy”.

“Will’s kind demeanour was exactly what we were looking for, and helped our bright eight-year old focus himself in areas where he was initially nervous. Will’s ability to not only teach but listen to and encourage our son was a breath of fresh air”. 

Availability 

Will is available for both online and in-person tutoring in London.