Tutor Profile

Lisa

Private French and German Tutor in Littlehampton

I am a First-Class Global Law graduate from a Russell Group University with a strong academic background, international legal experience and a passion for helping students achieve their potential. I offer tutoring across three separate areas:

  1. Modern Foreign Languages (GCSE and A Level);
  2. Undergraduate Law (Family Law or Jurisprudence); and
  3. Academic research and dissertation support.

Students are welcome to focus on whichever area best suits their individual goals.

  1. Modern Foreign Languages

I tutor French, Spanish, German and Italian at both GCSE and A-level, supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds. Having achieved A*s in all four languages at A-level, I bring a strong academic foundation alongside a genuine enthusiasm for languages and their continued development in professional settings. Whether you are preparing for exams, looking to strengthen your grammar and written expression, or hoping to develop your confidence in spoken conversation, I tailor my approach to your needs. I welcome both native speakers preparing for formal qualifications and non-native speakers looking to improve their fluency. With previous experience as a classroom and teaching assistant working with young people aged 12–16, including students facing educational challenges, I understand the importance of patience, encouragement and adapting to different learning styles. I believe every student can succeed, regardless of their background, and aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which they can thrive.

  1. Undergraduate Family Law and Jurisprudence

My principal legal specialism is UK Family Law, particularly children law and public law children proceedings. I achieved a First-Class degree in Global Law and have completed two honours dissertations examining public law children proceedings in England and New Zealand, exploring comparative approaches, potential reforms and lessons each jurisdiction can learn from the other.

I bring over six years of experience working directly with children and young people in family justice contexts, alongside professional legal experience in England and overseas. My work has included family proceedings involving injunctions and non-accidental injuries to children, as well as Hague Convention matters concerning international child abduction. I have also undertaken comparative legal research into habitual residence under the Hague Convention, examining approaches in England, Australia and New Zealand.

I offer undergraduate tutoring in Family Law, including help with understanding complex legal principles, engaging with current debates, developing critical analysis and improving essay structure.

I also achieved high First-Class marks in Jurisprudence and enjoy helping students engage with legal theory, construct persuasive arguments and develop effective essay strategies. I have studied Jurisprudence in England as well as New Zealand giving me a wide range of sources to draw on and support students understand and appreciate legal theory.

My aim is not simply to help students learn the law, but to help them understand it, question it critically and communicate their ideas with confidence.

  1. Dissertation and Academic Skills Support

Alongside subject-specific tutoring, I offer tailored support to students undertaking an honours dissertation or other substantial research project such as the EPQ.

Having completed two 10,000-word honours dissertations in comparative family law with high-first grades, I understand the challenges of developing a research question, structuring a long-form project, engaging critically with academic sources and building a coherent argument.

I can support students with planning, research skills, essay structure, critical thinking, academic writing and developing confidence in their own work. This support is grounded in my own academic experience and achievements, rather than formal lecturing experience.

Whether you need help getting started, refining your argument or improving your approach to academic writing, I offer practical, accessible and affordable guidance tailored to your level and objectives.

My Approach:

Across all three areas, my approach is patient, encouraging and student-centred. I recognise that every student learns differently and that confidence can be just as important as subject knowledge. I aim to create a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged, challenges are approached constructively and students are supported in developing their independence. You do not need to book across all three areas. Whether you are looking for language tuition, support with undergraduate law, or guidance on an EPQ or dissertation, I am happy to work with you on that subject individually and tailor our sessions to your goals.

Teaching Experience

I have experience working in education with vulnerable children and young people, including those with additional learning needs or who face challenges within mainstream education. In these roles, I prepared and delivered classes, workshops and presentations to help secondary school-aged students strengthen their knowledge and succeed in core subjects.

My teaching approach is patient, adaptable and encouraging. I recognise that every student learns differently and that building confidence and motivation is just as important as developing subject knowledge. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, overcoming challenges and working towards their goals.

My commitment to supporting others extends beyond my professional experience. Throughout my secondary and university education, I have regularly supported peers with their studies, providing encouragement, motivation and practical guidance. I also undertake weekly life coaching sessions and hold ANZCAL-accredited certificates obtained in 2025, which have strengthened my skills in active listening, goal-setting, communication and supporting individual development.

Additionally, I bring over six years of experience in youth advocacy, working directly with children and young people in family justice contexts. This has given me valuable insight into the diverse circumstances and challenges that can affect young people's wellbeing, confidence and educational experiences. It has reinforced the importance of listening to young people's perspectives, recognising their individual needs and providing empathetic, appropriate support.

I intend to pursue a formal teaching qualification in the next academic year to further develop my teaching skills and educational expertise. Ultimately, I am passionate about helping students recognise their potential and believe that, with the right guidance and encouragement, every student can make meaningful progress regardless of their background or starting point.

Tutoring Approach

My approach to tutoring is patient, encouraging and tailored to each student's individual needs and goals. I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, building confidence and learning at their own pace. Drawing on my experience in education, youth advocacy and life coaching, I understand the importance of adapting to different learning styles and supporting each student's individual progress.

I believe education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. I am passionate about providing affordable, personalised tutoring that helps students develop their abilities, achieve their goals and recognise their potential.

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Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelors · Queen Mary University of London · First Class Honours · 2026

Access to Higher Education Diploma in Psychology

College · Greater Brighton Metropolitan College · Distinction · 2022

A-level Italian

College · The Saint Philip Howard Catholic High School · A* · 2021

A-level Spanish

College · The Saint Philip Howard Catholic High School · A* · 2021

A-level Business Studies

College · The Saint Philip Howard Catholic High School · A · 2021

A-level French

College · The Saint Philip Howard Catholic High School · A* · 2020

A-level German

College · The Saint Philip Howard Catholic High School · A* · 2020
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