Lessonwise Tutors | Lewis Ogg

Tutor

Lewis Ogg

(6)

United Kingdom

Member Since

3 years

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Short Bio:

I am a Law Masters student with a BA in History from Christ Church, Oxford University. Professionally, I also have over 35 published articles, several national award nominations, and experience as Chief Editor of a student academic journal. 

Over the past five years working in private tutoring, I have given hundreds of hours worth of lessons working with students of all ages and capacities. My focus in the last two years has been on preparing students for the notoriously difficult-to-navigate Oxbridge applications process. As a former Oxford University student myself, I can offer more than just an insight into university life, offering my students a true understanding of what tutors are looking for in an applicant. With these criteria in mind, I look to cultivate them in my students through mutual understanding and growth, where students know where they need to improve and why.   

Outside of the Oxbridge applications process, I have significant experience tutoring both GCSE and A-Level history. I am happy to conduct sessions for short-term exam techniques and preparation or more long-term content-based teaching.

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Full Name:
Lewis Ogg
Username:
LewisOgg
Available for Private Courses:
Yes
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Country of Residence:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English

Academic Background

Work Experience

Teaching

Renewed Learning

Private Tutor

Jan 2022 - Present |United Kingdom

1-1 tutoring for history GCSE and A-Level. In this role, I specialised in helping promising students fulfil their potential to hit the top grades through an informed and strategic approach to their exams.

CamExpress

Private Tutor

Dec 2021 - Present |United Kingdom

A Shanghai-based Oxbridge admissions firm. The majority of the teaching was 1-1 personalised advice and preparation.

Freelance

Private Tutor

Sep 2017 - Present |United Kingdom

Working as a freelance tutor, I have taught a wide variety of subjects, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English Lit, English lang, History, Geography, Maths, and Classical Civilisations, to a GCSE Level. 

Additionally, since 2020 I have worked in specialised A-Level and GCSE History tutoring, where I pride myself on being able to push students into the highest grade boundaries through a targeted and personalised teaching experience.

Others

Research Profile

Hobbies & Interests

I like to see myself as someone who pushes themselves in both a physical and mental manner. This often leads me in search of engaging experiences where I have the opportunity to do some good in the process. An example of this is my PADI Advanced Open Water Diver qualification which I have used to work on reef conservation projects in the Caribbean. Closer to home, I have also worked in forest conservation in the Lake District.

Teaching Subjects

References

Mr. Jai Aggarwal

04/08/2022 17:12

Professionalism

Lewis is a highly professional and conscientious tutor. His focus on comprehensive feedback enables students to develop their skills further, and measure their improvement in such skills.

Teaching Skills

The wealth of knowledge and passion for History which Lewis has makes him a superb tutor to discuss with and learn from. His open and friendly manner also inspires a great sense of confidence.

General

Lewis’s highly personalised and engaging style of tuition was critical in ensuring I obtained an offer to Oxford University for History. He was vital in guiding me through the complex admissions process, as well as in making sure that I could offer my best at each stage.
Regarding the History Aptitude Test, Lewis offered advice as to what to look for in a source question and on structuring a response, which proved to be crucial in the exam. I distinctly remember feeling deep gratitude to Lewis during the test as I navigated a particularly tricky question! Lewis was thorough, spending a long time marking and offering feedback on my practice answers, in addition to recommending further improvements. His keen focus on detailed analysis allowed me to develop my ideas further, and increase the quality of my answers beyond a level I had thought attainable.
The interview stage, though naturally stressful, was made much easier by Lewis’s reassuring nature. His conducting of practice interviews allowed me to hone my critical thinking skills, with this being compounded by comprehensive feedback. Moreover, I found the real interviews to be incredibly similar to those conducted by Lewis - a testament to his commitment to ensuring a realistic experience of the admissions process. Detailed discussions of sources and the historical method also allowed me to feel well equipped by the interview stage.
In all, I would highly recommend Lewis to anyone who appreciates acutely personalised tuition and would like a genuine experience of the admissions process.

Testimonials

Case Studies

Three Part Lesson Division

I find it especially useful when tutoring GCSE or A-level students to break a lesson down into three distinct sections: Review, Learn, and Apply. The Review section focuses on responding to work submitted prior to the session and giving detailed feedback that we can openly discuss. 

Naturally, the 'Learn' section centres on the appointed subject for the session. As far as practicable, I try to keep an open dialogue during this portion to avoid the conversation becoming one-sided and unengaging for the student. 

Finally, in the Apply section, I typically walk the student through a practice question and suggest examples of how the lesson's contents can be optimally applied. This portion is also highly valuable in gauging the student's understanding of the lesson. The student will then have several practice questions to complete in their own time, which we will then go over in the next session's Review section.