Me
Meet
Dr Persephone, PhD, Dip OM
Biography and Training
Dr Stephanie Andrews is a highly experienced tutor and mental health coach who has been supporting students for over 24 years. She began by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Occidental College, before moving towards integrative medicine.
Her medical background enables her to enrich lessons beyond standard tutoring. She graduated Summa Cum Laude (High Honours) from the top ranked Asian Medical School in America, where she received a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This program included over 3,000 hours of training in diagnostic and treatment applications in both Western and Eastern medicine.
During her externship, she worked with patients at the Arthur Ashe Mental Health Hospital at UCLA (Los Angeles, CA) and the Emperor’s College Clinic, providing treatments to improve mental health and pain.
Before receiving her doctorate, Persephone wrote her dissertation on techniques that can enhance memory. She is a Diplomate of Oriental and Herbal Medicine in America, where she is a Primary Care practitioner.
Dr Persephone has further supplemented her expertise with diplomas in Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, Psychotherapy, and Holistic Life Coaching. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), EMDR, Vagal Toning, and Thought Field Therapy (TFT), allowing her to address both the emotional and psychological aspects of learning alongside academic achievement.
Experience
With over 23,000 hours of teaching, Stephanie has taught students of all ages and abilities. Her career has taken her across the globe, including holding significant positions in the United States, Europe, and Asia. In the USA, she served as a top tutor at Beverly Hills Tutoring Center for over seven years, working closely with high-profile families and celebrities. Since relocating to the UK, she has continued her work as a tutor and educator, supporting students across England and Wales, both as a private tutor and as an online classroom teacher for major online platforms such as Tutor.com, Fleet Education Services, Spires Tutoring, Sherpa Tutors and Tutiva.
She has developed comprehensive curricula, designed assessment materials, and written predicted exam papers for multiple online and in-person tutoring organisations in maths, English and science. Her subjects taught include Key Stage, GCSEs, A-Levels, and the American SATs, as well as preparation for specialist exams including the Mensa IQ test, Royal Navy Recruiting Test, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Beyond exam preparation, she has supported university and postgraduate students with dissertation writing, essays, and advanced mathematics.
In conjunction with tutoring, Stephanie has helped countless learners manage exam stress through evidence-based techniques, combining neuroscience insights with practical strategies to improve performance.
Dr Persephone has written over ten articles as the Wellness expert for Bournefree Magazine and has written blogs for several prominent tutoring agencies.
Currently, she continues to write books on neuroscience, health, and science education, while balancing her clinical background in integrative medicine with her passion for teaching and mentoring.
Mental Health Support
Mental health techniques are integrated into tutoring to support students’ confidence and learning:
Addressing test anxiety using EFT and CBT strategies
Supporting students with learning disabilities (SEND) including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism
Creating a calm and supportive environment for all students
Safeguarding and DBS
Fully enhanced DBS certified
Certified in Safeguarding Children Level 2, ensuring a safe and professional environment for all students
Approved Tuition Partner for the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) with Fleet Tutors
Awards and Recognition
Received Tuition Service of Year 2023 (Corporate LiveWire Awards)
Best of Tutors 2020 – Recognised for dedication to student growth and achievement (Tutor.com Awards)
Proud member of Mensa, the High IQ society
❊ Testimonials
Loved by Students, Trusted by Parents.
Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
I’m speechless. My daughter tells me what a great teacher Dr Persephone is and she is REALLY touch to please. She says she loves your lessons and is actually looking forward to learning more about maths! She went from an expected 2 in maths to a 5 in just two weeks. How did she do it?!!
— Rob H., Parent
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I suffer from severe anxiety and depression and these sessions provided me with exercises, breathing and tapping I can use anytime of the day. They have been a life-saver for me and I feel more motivated and hopeful. Dr Persephone made me feel safe and supported while guiding me through each step. I’m truly grateful for the positive changes I’ve experienced.
— Mary R., Adult
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Dr Persephone delivered so much value for my son—-not just in what he has learnt across maths, science and English…but the huge difference the tutoring has made to his overall confidence and his ability to learn and grasp new things. He has enjoyed his daily sessions with you a lot—which, given his previous lack of interest in learning, is a massive testament to your approach. He is now entering his GCSEs with ease.
— Jason L., Parent
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Elite support in Math, Science, English and life skills for lasting success.
