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