Naavya

Professional Summary

Naavya Balaji is an Oxford undergraduate and experienced academic tutor specialising in 11+, GCSE, A-Level and Oxbridge admissions preparation. She has a strong academic background in History, Politics, Economics, Mathematics and English, with A* grades in A-Level History, Politics and Economics, and a strong GCSE profile across Maths, English and Sciences. Her tutoring focuses on clear outcomes, essay structure, critical thinking, argument development, exam technique, admissions preparation, personal statements, written work and interview support. She is particularly suited for students preparing for humanities subjects, school entrance exams, GCSE improvement, A-Level essay-based subjects, and competitive university applications.

Teaching Experience

Naavya has experience tutoring 11 Plus students, GCSE students, A-Level students and Oxbridge applicants. She has supported 11 plus preparation with a focus on Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning, while tailoring lessons to each student's needs. Several of her students achieved offers from top grammar and private schools, including Henrietta Barnett School for Girls and Queen Elizabeth's School for Boys. She has also mentored students in History, Economics and Politics, helping improve confidence, essay quality and academic performance. Her private GCSE and A-Level tutoring includes A-Level Economics, A-Level History, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Literature. Her Oxbridge work includes History and joint honours applications, HAT/HAA-style preparation, personal statement support, written work guidance, mock interviews and broader admissions mentoring for competitive universities including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, King's and Imperial.

Years of Experience

5