Geordie – First-Class Cambridge Graduate | Academic Mentor | Intervention Tutor

Geordie is one of this year’s most academically distinguished candidates, holding a First-Class degree in History and French and currently completing an MPhil in French Literature at the University of Cambridge. With multiple academic awards and a proven commitment to widening participation, he is now seeking an Academic Mentor or Intervention Tutor role in a secondary school.

Geordie brings clarity, empathy, and enthusiasm to every student interaction and is especially motivated to support pupils who would benefit from targeted intervention and one-to-one support.

Education & Qualifications

  • MPhil in French Literature: University of Oxford - Result Pending
  • BA (Hons) History and French: University of Cambridge - First Class
  • A Levels: Mathematics (A*), History (A*), French (A*), EPQ (A)
  • GCSEs: 10 Graded 9-A* including English, Maths and Sciences

Experience Summary

Geordie is a high-performing and intellectually curious graduate with a strong foundation in mentoring, communication, and public engagement. He has delivered academic support through one-to-one tutoring, student ambassador work, and outreach programmes, and is passionate about fostering confidence and academic growth in secondary students.

  • Tutored disadvantaged pupils through Success4All, delivering weekly 1:1 sessions that supported academic development and built learning confidence.
  • Acted as a Student Ambassador for St John's College, leading tours and Q&As to demystify university life for prospective applicants.
  • Developed public speaking and audience engagement skills through high-profile presentations and moots.
  • Worked in diverse roles—from welfare officer to symposium speaker—demonstrating initiative, empathy, and leadership in educational contexts.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional academic background with strong subject knowledge in humanities and languages
  • Skilled communicator and confident public speaker
  • Deep commitment to access, inclusion, and student advocacy
  • Experience mentoring and tutoring learners from underrepresented backgrounds
  • Calm, thoughtful, and articulate – well-suited to one-to-one intervention and academic support
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