Spencer MitchellOnline A-Level Maths tutor

I am a 26-year-old University of Oxford Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) graduate who tutors A-Level Maths, Economics and Politics, alongside supporting students applying to Oxford and Cambridge.

I achieved 4 A*s at A-Level in Maths, Economics, History and Politics. I also achieved full marks on half of my A-Level Politics papers, in my A-Level History coursework, and in my EPQ on a topic combining politics and economics.

Once at Oxford, I was awarded a Crankstart Scholarship, which included a volunteering commitment. I chose to spend that time supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds with applications to Oxford and Cambridge.

Since then, I have supported 15 students who successfully gained admission to Oxford and Cambridge — something I am hugely proud of. That experience is what really gave me the tutoring bug.

I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and am a member of The Tutors’ Association.

My tutorials are built around the needs of each student, starting from whatever level they are currently working at and moving at a pace that suits them.

At the end of each lesson, my students receive a lesson pack containing the work we completed together, giving them a useful resource to revisit afterwards.

Although I eventually made it to Oxford, I also know what it is like to struggle at school. I did not really connect with education until Sixth Form and needed additional support with my dyslexia. I also had to reapply to Oxford after narrowly missing out on a place on my first attempt.

Because of that, I understand that academic progress is rarely straightforward. Whether my students are aiming for an A*, trying to move up a grade or simply finding their studies difficult at the moment, I aim to meet them wherever they are in their academic journey and help them move forward with confidence.