Our Tutors for Classics

I tutor both Ancient History and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A level, as well as offering undergraduate tutoring and essay preparation, including dissertation/thesis editing. I have a thorough knowledge of all the potential module choices, allowing you the freedom to pick and choose those that most pique your interest and suit your skillset, whether that be the Peloponnesian Wars, Alexander the Great, or perhaps even Roman Iconography. You require no previous experience to undertake these courses, only an enthusiasm to learn about some of the most important characters and events in history, guided by classic texts from Herodotus to Tacitus.

My lessons are welcoming and engaging, and I encourage students to take charge during their classes, which builds academic confidence and interest. Our sessions are full of conversation and debate, stimulating their communication skills ready for interviews, as well as providing argumentative ideas for their persuasive writing tests.

Whilst I always build an individual plan around each student’s needs, I will normally take a dual approach. In the initial sessions, I try not to focus on rote tasks, but rather encourage pupils to expand and experiment, going beyond the standard syllabus and maximising their potential. Once exams draw nearer, the attention shifts to exam techniques, with a heavy emphasis on answer style and practice papers, so on assessment day they feel a sense of confidence and familiarity.

I have a DPhil from Oxford University, my thesis discussing the cultural and religious significance of dreams in ancient Greece. Before that I completed my Master of Studies (Distinction), also at Oxford, specialising in areas including historiography, epigraphy, and Greek religion. And my academic career began at St. Andrews, where I received an MA (Hons) First Class in Ancient History, completing all the core modules including 5th Century Greek History, the Roman Republic, and the Imperial Age.

I have always been a keen writer. Not only academically – the pinnacle of which was my Oxford DPhil thesis (a snip at 100,000 words) – but also publishing my own fiction novels, and in my professional career I wrote pieces that were passed all the way to senior government.

I did my BA in Classical civilisations (majors: Greek, Latin) at the University of Basel and my MA in Ancient Greek and Ancient Near East Studies (archaeology and languages) also at the University of Basel yet spending one semester at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin during an ERASMUS exchange during my MA. I then completed my DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) with a thesis on Classical Lingusitics. Last but not least, I did an MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Lingustics at the University of Cambridge (Peterhouse) with a thesis on French Linguistics.

In addition, I acquired teaching qualifications for a university context (SEDA PDF) and a non-university context (Teach English as a Foreign Language). I taught Biblical Hebrew at the University of Basel, Greek and Latin at the University of Oxford, Classical civilisations at Oxford Summer Courses and English as a Second Language at two schools in Kathmandu, Nepal during a volunteer placement and at Oxford Summer Courses.

I graduated from Cambridge with a First – with a focus on language and literature in both Latin and Greek; and was awarded two academic awards as a result. I then studied at Linacre College, Oxford, achieving a Merit in my Social & Cultural Anthropology (MA). I started tutoring six years ago, and have helped many students with both GCSE and A levels. I have worked with children on their Common Entrance exams, 11+ and 13+, GCSE, all the way up to A level.

I like to encourage my students to use the knowledge they already have, work out the specific requirements of their questions and then work to solve the problems themselves. I encourage a relaxed environment where questions and investigation are encouraged, and in which both exam technique, and learning techniques are front and centre – so that each child is encouraged to work out how they best think/learn, how to compensate/make the most of this, and therefore how to best take ownership for their own achievement and best excel. I sang with Magdalen College Choir while studying at Oxford.

I am an undergraduate Classicist at St. Anne’s College, Oxford University. I study Latin, Ancient Greek, Ancient History and Philosophy and recently gained a high 2:1 in my second year exams. My A levels were French, Latin, Classical Civilisation and Mathematics in which I achieved top grades. I am experienced in tutoring both younger students, who want to develop their basic understanding and those who are older and preparing for exams. At university, I am frequently involved in theatre, both on stage and backstage. I am able to use my performance skills to deliver exciting and engaging lessons to pupils of all ages. I have tutored Latin at a local primary school and gave one to one and group lessons to improve students’ grasp of grammar and texts by using interactive and fun activities. I have also tutored older students in Latin to prepared them for end of year exams. I ran Classics Club at school, during which I gave one to one and group coaching and mentoring during club meets, as well as overseeing the club in general. I also supervised Year 7 Drama Club, organising sessions to teach students techniques in an exciting way.

I studied Maths, Further Maths, Latin and Classical Greek at A level. I have been tutoring GCSE Maths with the Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative and with local students, and at school I volunteered at a French club for local primary school students. I am confident tutoring Classics, Latin and Greek at all levels from 11+ through to A-Level. When not playing the trombone, I enjoy cooking and teaching myself new languages!

I am extremely passionate about Economics, and enjoy the theoretical literature and real-life scenarios that this subject involves. Economics includes mathematics, modelling and essay writing; these are skills I enjoy teaching as part of this tutoring initiative. My passion for learning and ambition meant I left college with top grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Economics and Physics.

I believe the key to my success was understanding the topics studied in detail, while ensuring this detail was clear and concise in my brain to carry me through exams. I achieved this with effective teaching and revision, skills I’d love to develop in my students. I enjoy rowing and running my own business in my free time, so I believed successful learning should be efficient, giving you time to expand yourself beyond just the textbook. I would be happy to help my students with their time management, as well as their academia.

I am a mathematician at St John’s College, Cambridge, specialising in Methods and Stochastics. I have completed two years of Economics at Cambridge with a focus on Econometrics (specifically Bayesian and Markov-Switching Inference). I am a tutor in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Economics up to A level, as well as providing assistance with entrance examinations: ECAA preparation for Economics at Cambridge, and general Personal Statement and Interview preparation. I am caring, friendly, and professional. I am a keen member of the Cambridge Sports network, having played rugby and boxed for the University.