Mary A.

My name is Mary, I am a graduate of English Education from the Lagos State University. I am currently a postgraduate student of the University of Lagos (M.A English Language). 

Over the past two years i have prepared students for both internal and external examinations in English Language and Verbal Reasoning.

I am a young tutor who loves learning and wants to communicate that passion. Real academic success comes from a deep understanding of a subject and its relation to the world. That is why I believe that any student can excel as long as they know why they are working and learn to truly enjoy it. 

On the technical side, I pay special attention to understanding mark schemes, deconstructing exams and working on unique exam strategies for every student. All too often, students lose confidence because they are not taught examination technique, which is a subtle and complicated skill on its own. 

My approach to tutoring is warm and encouraging. Indeed, I believe that building a genuine relationship with a student is of great importance and that the greatest progress is made is by establishing open, honest and authentic dialogue.

I believe that all questions should be cheered with moments of authentic curiosity, whether about the etymology of a certain spelling word, or why it's possible to write an essay about a text without necessarily knowing what the author 'means' and this can both broaden comprehension and introduce challenging new ideas.