First Class Cambridge Politics and Sociology (HSPS) Graduate - Writing tutor with Lauren

I previously reached out to Lauren for help with an application for a very competitive module at the University of Cambridge as I knew that she had an impressive track record with applications. Without asking for anything in return she patiently spent a lot of time giving me advice and editing my application. She is a very smart and talented young woman, and any student would be in good hands with her as their tutor.

Lauren is an exceptional young woman whom I have known and worked with for several years.

I first met her as Chair of Governors at Hartlepool Sixth Form College where she was elected as a student governor to the corporation’s board, on which she served for two years while completing her A-level studies. In that time she demonstrated her fierce intellect, problem solving abilities and nuanced thinking. This was a difficult time for the governing body and Lauren was required to deal with a raft of issues from student outcome data, financial accounts and external reports from third party organisations, including government agencies. I have no hesitation in saying that Lauren was an outstanding governor to have in these circumstances; she was always across the detail, always asking pertinent and probing questions and always prepared to take the difficult decisions necessary to drive forward improvement for the college.

As part of our work on raising achievement and pastoral care I was continuously struck by the compassion she showed toward student welfare and the need to consider every individual learner on a case by case basis to ensure that they make the very best of their talents. As a teacher myself this tailored approach to learning will serve her extremely well as a tutor. She has a considerable work ethic and her organisational skills are beyond reproach. She is dedicated, compassionate and has a laser like focus on doing the very best job she can in any circumstances.

As a tutor I know that she would bring all of these skills to the role and I have no hesitation in recommending her for it. She would be a considerable asset for any organisation.