Why should I hire a study coach?

Because you know you are capable of more, and you want an expert to help you come out of your shell and achieve your best-ever exam results/get into your dream uni/land your dream graduate job.

How is studying like a chocolate muffin?

When you bake a muffin and it doesn’t work out as you’d hoped, you quickly blame yourself for being ‘bad at baking.’ Then I come in and adjust your oven to the right temperature, hand you some higher-quality chocolate chips, and remind you to whisk the batter to smooth out the lumps. Now, I’m no baker, but when it comes to studying, I’ll make sure your dough rises every time!

How are study skills transferable skills?

Skills such as setting realistic but motivating goals, prioritising, resisting procrastination, limiting distractions, learning from failure, and thinking flexibly are crucial for success in virtually any field of human endeavour. Need I say more.

Shouldn’t I just hire a subject tutor?

At university, learning gets specialised fast, so you may struggle to find a knowledgeable one! At school, there are times in your life when subject tutors can be very useful: they help you understand material from a specific subject, so if, for instance, you’ve missed a lot of contact teaching time, a subject tutor will help you fill in the gaps. But if your difficulties are not limited to one subject, this suggests a systemic issue, such as a lack of motivation or direction, susceptibility to distractions, or struggles with time management. I work with your particular situation and help you optimise your mindset and methods for learning, which boosts your performance throughout and saves you money in the long run. It also improves your confidence and enables you to use the same skills on whatever you’ll be learning in the future.

Can study coaching help me with my A-levels?

Your A-Levels are the perfect time to begin developing as an independent learner. You suddenly have so much autonomy, and no idea how to use it! Many people find this overwhelming. If you develop effective independent study habits, such as tackling avoidance and honing your concentration powers, you are much more likely to achieve academic success at A-Level and beyond. My four-step programme cultivates these essential skills and fosters your self-confidence as a learner - just in time for university!

Can study coaching help me with uni?

Everyone tells you university is the best time of your life, but it can also be one of the most frustrating! The expectation that you will become master of your own time is often combined with a gaping absence of guidance. It can take years of trial and error to find the routines, methods, and strategies that allow you to do your best work - all while dealing with information overload, an unprecedented lack of structure, and endless distractions. Having written three Master’s dissertations, I know how you feel! I work with you to visualise your longer-term goals and establish medium-term priorities. In addition to practising self-awareness to develop efficient routines, you get equipped with personalised tools for maintaining motivation in the face of inevitable setbacks. And I show you how to maximise your quality of life to fit in lots of totally guilt-free time off (it’s encouraged).