Caris Cheng

My students will be the pivotal focus of any lesson, and their own academic journeys will be led by them, to which I will offer my unwavering support.

The learning environment I push for is open, motivational, but still entirely disciplined; as a tutor, I hope to make meaningful relations with my students so that they are comfortable and confident. The structure of each lesson will generally follow the overview of content, followed by a collaborative exercise typically peppered with conversation, debate, advice for examinations, and clearing up of any confusion, and finally, an independent attempt; this will be followed by constructive criticism, ensuring that the student steadily improves in an encouraging and motivational manner.

My GCSE journey was rooted in deep discipline and a profound understanding of the curriculum, where I actively explained the concepts to many of my peers and underclassmen; my easy-going personality is also pivotal in allowing me to bond with my students, making the learning environment simultaneously productive and fun. From my GCSEs, where I achieved grades I have then further developed my teaching skills through the UniFrog work experience, Get Into Teaching, where I successfully underwent training into professional teaching. Similarly, my participation in the Stepping Stones Mentor Programme provided professional training across 8 weeks, giving me the chance to explore how to create an energetic space for students to learn. My academic prowess and creativity has found its outlets in a multitude of different projects, such as my Gold Crest Award from my safe for the Weizzman Safe-Cracking Competition, a memorable occasion where communication and team-work were vital to success, both key values necessary for a successful tutor. Taking Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and History A Levels at the Henrietta Barnett School has equally placed me in a position where I have felt frustrated and confused, and by persevering, has allowed me to better guide students how to push past mistakes and grow stronger from them. I am entirely devoted to guiding students at their own pace and style to reach for goals higher than they could have ever expected