Our people

A small team, and you always know whose desk it lands on.

No call centre, no rota. The tutor or mentor who plans the work is the one who does it, and the one who writes to you about it.

Tutors & mentors

The people who work directly with students, week to week.

Aaron Tan, Founder & Director of Studies

Aaron Tan

Founder & Director of Studies

  • University & Oxbridge admissions
  • Independent boarding schools
  • GCSE, IGCSE & A-Level
  • Law

A law student turned educator. British Council certified consultant, QTS-qualified teacher and ex-GCSE/A-Level examiner who has guided 600+ students, many on to Oxbridge, Imperial and the LSE.

Steve Hope, Senior Tutor, Sciences

Steve Hope

Senior Tutor, Sciences

  • GCSE Triple Science
  • A-Level Biology
  • Chemistry & Physics
  • Exam technique

A Science educator with over a decade of experience across UK secondary and further education. A biomedical scientist by training and a former departmental Exam Techniques Lead, Steve makes complex science click, and steadies exam nerves while he is at it.

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Julia Zeyn, Senior Tutor, Mathematics

Julia Zeyn

Senior Tutor, Mathematics

  • GCSE & A-Level Maths
  • Further Mathematics
  • Exam strategy & remediation
  • Curriculum design

A mathematics educator with over eight years’ experience across KS3, GCSE and A-Level. Julia leads tutor teams and curriculum design, and is known for demystifying hard concepts, dismantling maths anxiety, and turning passive learners into confident problem-solvers.

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Emma Ritchie, Academic Mentor

Emma Ritchie

Academic Mentor

  • English & Literature
  • History & essay subjects
  • UCAS & Oxbridge admissions
  • Academic mentoring

An Oxford-educated academic mentor specialising in English, History and essay-based subjects. Empathetic and highly structured, Emma lifts engagement and exam performance and guides students through competitive UCAS and Oxbridge applications.

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Consulting

Our commercial, ESG and technology advisers.

Timothy Birch, Senior Lead Consultant, Education & ESG

Timothy Birch

Senior Lead Consultant, Education & ESG

  • ESG & compliance
  • Management & strategy
  • Higher-education governance
  • Corporate training

A senior consultant working where education meets sustainability. Oxford and LSE trained, Tim restructures institutions, builds practical ESG roadmaps and runs executive education, helping organisations become resilient and future-ready.

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Work with us

Tutors and mentors who teach the method, not just the answer.

We are always glad to hear from experienced tutors, mentors and consultants who share how we work. Tell us about yourself and the students you teach best.