Matthew D

My Passion & How I Inspire

I believe that private tuition is about providing a learning experience tailored to each individual student. By focusing on your specific needs and interests, I can help you to build your confidence and achieve your goals.

I am passionate about my subjects, and I believe that helping students to develop an understanding of their own interests is the surest way to academic success. Of course, within every curriculum there are specific areas of knowledge that must be covered, but this should not become a barrier to students developing their own tastes. I believe that those who pursue the subject areas that excite them and arouse their curiosity are not only most likely to succeed academically, but also likely to develop skills and interests that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

My Experience

I have led drama workshops and classes for students ranging from primary school to undergraduate level, as well as tutoring on a one-to-one basis. I have worked with the education departments of the UKā€™s top theatre companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeareā€™s Globe.

I have a CertTESOL Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and have led group classes at the ISIS Greenwich School in London.

Subjects That I Teach

  • Drama
  • Drama - A-Level
  • Drama - GCSE
  • Drama - Undergraduate
  • English
  • English - A-Level
  • English - GCSE
  • English - Undergraduate
  • History
  • History - A-Level
  • History - GCSE
  • History - Undergraduate
  • Latin
  • Latin - A-Level
  • Latin - GCSE
  • Latin - Undergraduate
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theatre Studies - A-Level
  • Theatre Studies - GCSE
  • Theatre Studies - Undergraduate

My Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma Directing (Distinction) - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

BA Hons English Literature (2.1) - Durham University

A-Level English Literature (A*), Drama & Theatre Studies (A*), History (A), Latin (A) - Whitgift School

GCSE (10 A*/A) - Whitgift School

CertTESOL Level 5 Certificate in TEFL

My Video Introduction

Fun fact

In my spare time, I love to write and direct films.