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Áilill

5 (6 reviews)

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Number of students Áilill has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

$85/h

1^st lesson free

History
Politics
Geopolitics
Gender Theory

Clarendon Scholar at Oxford with Six Years' Teaching Experience; Support for GCSE and A-Level Humanities.

History
Politics
Geopolitics
Gender Theory

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- online

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About Áilill

My teaching style focuses on developing critical thinking, imaginative analysis, and clear verbal reasoning. I bring three years’ experience working at the European Youth Parliament as a debate coach and judge, where I trained participants in public speaking and selected candidates for progression to national conferences. Since receiving my TEFL qualification (168 Hours) in 2020, I have taught over 1,000 hours of academic and professional English to young people and business professionals.

I am a current graduate student at the University of Oxford studying History and Critical Theory, with a focus on Women’s Studies. I am also Clarendon Scholar, which is awarded based on interview performance and academic merit to approximately 0.01% of graduate applicants to Oxford. I previously completed my undergraduate degree in History and Political Science at Trinity College Dublin, graduating with First Class Honours. I placed in the top 1% of students at Trinity after receiving the Foundation Scholarship, regarded as Ireland's most prestigious undergraduate award.

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**What I offer**

Academic Support for A-Level and Undergraduate Humanities Students:
- Written and Verbal Reasoning;
- Research and Essay Structure;
- Analysis, Editing, and Proofreading;
- General A-Level Tutoring, with particular experience in History, Politics, English, and Religious Studies.

I typically approach tutoring by engaging directly with students’ work. After an introductory discussion in which I assess the student’s needs, I proceed by developing their skills at the level of writing and focused analysis. Across my teaching experience, I have found it most valuable to engage a Socratic method in which the student is encouraged to read their work with a critical eye and become adept at identifying the strengths and weaknesses of any written text or verbal argument. This allows students to achieve progress through a process of strategic questioning and demonstration that does not simply showcase the appearance of advanced writing but enables them to understand why such writing is advanced and how they can achieve a similar quality across all academic assignments. Specifically, I work with students to develop their adaptability of thought, clarity of oral and written communication, precision of analysis, and critical imagination. I take a holistic approach that develops key skills for exam performance, essay assignments, seminar discussions, and Oxbridge interviews.

This approach is not only academically productive but encourages the learner to develop an independent sense of confidence. First and foremost, I believe in a communication style that is clear but gentle. I make it a priority that students feel affirmed, challenged, and respected. This is all the more important because tutoring adolescents and young people can have an outsized impact on their senses of self and the goals to which they aspire. My six years of teaching has allowed me to work with a range of ages and abilities, from young children to senior business professionals and students who present signs of ASD, ADHD, and SEMH. I have also worked with people of many nationalities and am sensitive to both cultural contexts and different academic requirements. Please note that I am DBS certified and can provide proof upon request.

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5 (6 reviews)

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Celine
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Perfect! Áilill was an excellent tutor who consistently provided highly productive and engaging lessons. His ability to analyse texts in depth greatly improved my understanding particularly when exploring the significance and interpretation of key ideas; concepts were clearly and patiently enunciated, always willing to revisit and repeat explanations to ensure complete understanding. Áilill's supportive teaching style combined with strong subject knowledge made lessons highly effective. I would highly recommend him as a tutor!
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Celine

Perfect! Áilill was an excellent tutor who consistently provided highly productive and engaging lessons. His ability to analyse texts in depth greatly improved my understanding particularly when exploring the significance and interpretation of key ideas; concepts were clearly and patiently enunciated, always willing to revisit and repeat explanations to ensure complete understanding. Áilill's supportive teaching style combined with strong subject knowledge made lessons highly effective. I would highly recommend him as a tutor!

Áilill's response
Janna is a lovely student with a rich knowledge base. She is learning to structure information and use evidence to drive forward arguments. She finds essay structuring tricky in time-sensitive exam environments, but will be greatly helped by developing careful planning skills.
- Áilill's response :
  Janna is a lovely student with a rich knowledge base. She is learning to structure information and use evidence to drive forward arguments. She finds essay structuring tricky in time-sensitive exam environments, but will be greatly helped by developing careful planning skills.
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Kian

Ailill gave me history grinds during the leaving cert (Ireland) which helped me get into film school. Thanks a million.
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Kian
Ailill gave me history grinds during the leaving cert (Ireland) which helped me get into film school. Thanks a million.
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Grainne

I know Ailill through a mutual friend. He was two years above me at Trinity and gave me several months’ lessons in essay structure and research. It’s improved my grade average from 2:1 to 1:1.
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Grainne
I know Ailill through a mutual friend. He was two years above me at Trinity and gave me several months’ lessons in essay structure and research. It’s improved my grade average from 2:1 to 1:1.
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Franny

Áilill was super helpful when it came to walking me through the entire Trinity application process. He assisted me in my personal essay and gave me a perspective on TCD that only a past student could do.
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Franny
Áilill was super helpful when it came to walking me through the entire Trinity application process. He assisted me in my personal essay and gave me a perspective on TCD that only a past student could do.
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Isobel

Áilill was extremely helpful in helping me improve my writing, especially in pursuance of admission to Harvard Law School. Now at Harvard, the value of the hours Áilill spent with me is tangible. I have had the privilege of learning from the world's leading legal scholars. Writing essays used to be an extremely stressful ordeal for me but now I write essays with ease. Áilill truly is a wordsmith, but also a kind and patient teacher.
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Isobel
Áilill was extremely helpful in helping me improve my writing, especially in pursuance of admission to Harvard Law School. Now at Harvard, the value of the hours Áilill spent with me is tangible. I have had the privilege of learning from the world's leading legal scholars. Writing essays used to be an extremely stressful ordeal for me but now I write essays with ease. Áilill truly is a wordsmith, but also a kind and patient teacher.
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Mariam

I came to Aillil when I was applying for colleges after my year out. I wasn’t sure what was a good fit for me and I knew I wanted to aim high for a degree I’d be passionate about. After a good conversation (he’s a great listener!) and thorough planning, we submitted an application to the Trinity College Dublin - Columbia Dual BA program. Aillil helped coach me for my interview, and when I got my decision letter he was the first person I told! I’m delighted to have had his help, and would recommend him to anyone aiming high and looking to make their dreams a reality.
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Mariam
I came to Aillil when I was applying for colleges after my year out. I wasn’t sure what was a good fit for me and I knew I wanted to aim high for a degree I’d be passionate about. After a good conversation (he’s a great listener!) and thorough planning, we submitted an application to the Trinity College Dublin - Columbia Dual BA program. Aillil helped coach me for my interview, and when I got my decision letter he was the first person I told! I’m delighted to have had his help, and would recommend him to anyone aiming high and looking to make their dreams a reality.
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