Graduate in Film, PGCE in Media Studies teaching, currently undertaking a Masters in Film Practice. I can help with your Film Studies or Media Studies needs via online sessions. Winner (Bronze Award)

Find out more about Jonny

• When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?

  I study Film Studies at A-level and progressed to studying Film & Video at university, I’ve always been passionate about film and the wider media and at university I re-started the student newspaper, helped launch a student magazine, launched an online student TV channel and had a show on the student radio! I passed my PGCE in Media Studies top of my year group and I’ve taught Media, Film and Drama as well as some Key Stage 3 English.

• Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).

  I love teaching Film and/or Media Studies. In Media I most enjoy teaching newspapers, TV and advertising, in Film I most enjoy the experimental film section and supporting students to complete their NEA.

• Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?

  My Film Studies teacher at A-level was transformational for me, she inspired me to take my love of film to a new level.

• What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?

  Understanding each student is different and will benefit from different ways of explaining things or practising.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.

  My profile picture is me holding a genuine Best Picture Oscar, sadly it’s not mine but was taken at a Screen Skills Berkshire event at Shinfield Studios in Reading where I met the producer of ‘The King’s Speech’.

• What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?

  I think in Media Studies getting your head around the theorists is difficult at first but once you realise it’s mostly common sense arguments in fancy words it becomes easier!

• Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?

  My biggest passion is for watching and making films, I like discovering old classics as well as going to the cinema to see the latest releases. I’m studying a Masters degree in Film Practice at Arts University Bournemouth at the moment. I love seeing student’s films or music videos for their NEA and at my last school I organised a student filmmaking competition where the winners got their films screened at the local cinema.

• What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions :-P) ?

  I won a Bronze award at the National Teaching Awards for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year in 2024, I think that’s largely down to my passion for helping students realise their potential in Media and/or Film.