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Tutor profile - Larissa

Larissa

7 Plus, 8 Plus & German

Like all our tutors, Larissa is a qualified teacher Like all our tutors, Larissa holds a degree from a top University Like all our tutors, Larissa holds a full, clean criminal records check

Larissa's biography

Larissa's first degree was a Bachelor of Arts, specialising in English Literature, from the University of Otago, New Zealand, after which she spent a year abroad teaching English as a Second Language in Taiwan. She enjoyed teaching so much that she then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Teaching at the University of Otago, College of Education.

After graduating as a teacher in 2013, Larissa moved to London to experience a new culture and travel around Europe. Larissa was so smitten by London she has stayed here ever since! She has taught in both state and independent schools across EYFS, Key Stage One and Lower Key Stage Two. Her teaching practice has often been called nurturing, fun, engaging and effective.

Larissa's availability

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School entrance experience

Larissa has worked with children aiming to attend the following schools:

Highgate SchoolNorth London Collegiate SchoolSt Paul's Juniors
*Please note that the schools mentioned above are schools children from Larissa's class went on to, rather than her individual tutoring students. However, many of the areas of the 7+ exams were covered in class, such as reading comprehension, creative writing, grammar and spelling. For Maths, ensuring children have an in depth understanding of the curriculum and stretching and extending where necessary. In schools, Larissa has taught small groups of children to better prepare them for school entrance exams.

Owl Tutors school entrance training

Larissa has successfully completed the Owl Tutors training course in 7 Plus exam preparation. This means they have a thorough understanding of the structure, content and demands of these exams and are qualified to prepare students. Training is delivered by Holly, a highly experienced school entrance tutor and member of the Owl Tutors team.

Larissa's qualifications

Larissa qualified to teach Primary education in 2013, and holds a Graduate Diploma, Education from New Zealand Teachers' Council.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
University of Otago English Literature 2010

Subjects tutored:

7 Plus

8 Plus

German (General)

SEN

Here's where Larissa can teach

Westminster

  • Mayfair (north), Grosvenor Square (W1K)

    • Camden

  • Highgate, Hampstead Heath (N6)
  • Hampstead, Chalk Farm, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Belsize Park, Gospel Oak, Frognal, Childs Hill (NW3)

    • Barnet

  • East Finchley, Fortis Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb (N2)

    • Haringey

  • Hornsey, Crouch End, Harringay (N8)

    • Kensington and Chelsea

  • Chelsea, Brompton, Knightsbridge (SW3)

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