Since I taught my first class to undergraduates at Princeton, I have greatly enjoyed helping students explore what they love about Classics. Tutoring gives me the opportunity to find out what motivates and inspires the people I work with, and it’s a real privilege to build a rapport one on one and facilitate their learning. […]

Classical subjects are easily caricatured as dusty, distant and irrelevant. I believe it is essential to combine a focused, precise approach to the linguistic nitty gritty of grammar and vocabulary but always to keep an eye on the broader picture, on the rich, diverse and unique viewpoint students can gain from in depth study of […]

I am passionate about teaching, because I think that passing on knowledge is always incredibly fulfilling. When I teach, I know that I can help others understand concepts that I have mastered. One of my most satisfactory teaching experiences and one that illustrates my approach to tutoring is when I helped my younger cousin improve […]

“Classes should be fun and engaging. I enjoy using a variety of methods to coach students to enable them to achieve their academic potential.”

Confidence and inquisitiveness are to my mind crucial in the learning process. Building confidence and inspiring inquisitiveness thus lie at the centre of all my teaching. I work with tutees to help them develop the skills needed to acquire and deploy knowledge in a given subject, as well as to know how to resolve an […]

Tutoring should be tailored to the needs of the student because all students are different. However, whilst my approach is flexible, there are 4 things which I always try to bring to my sessions. My approach is interactive – it is vital to be engaging. It is thorough, to make sure nothing is covered in […]

I strongly hold that before any progress can be made, the tutee must realise that they are not alone. Getting to know my tutees – what drives and inspires them when they are at their most relaxed – is integral to enabling them to become motivated learners. It is my role to be there to […]

Each client is unique and I carefully tailor my approach accordingly. I believe that enjoyment is the key to success and that success itself is an excellent motivator, so finding out what makes a student tick is very important to me. We work together to build on strengths and overcome weaknesses in each subject with […]

My emphasis is on working with students to resolve their problems, in an age-appropriate and exciting way. I get to know what a student finds difficult, assess their current attainment and then break down topics in such a way that we can deal with one or two key issues per session. I then informally test […]

I aim to tailor my classes to the needs of each student, as everyone has different strengths, weaknesses and ways of going about their study. I seek to provide an encouraging and enjoyable space to learn and discuss the key topics in ways that are easily memorable. I am happy using both the students’ textbooks […]

Every student is different. Depending on their specific skills, goals and previous experience, I develop a customised scheme of work, track their progress and ensure their aims are successfully reached. In terms of language, I can also address specific topics, such as pronunciation, grammar and literature.

The rapport that can be built in a one-on-one session makes private tuition a unique and powerful way of engaging with a subject. I take great enjoyment in discovering the strengths and character of a student, and developing methods of learning that can suit their needs. In my experience this approach yields the best results; […]

Flexible in terms of finding the right approach for each student, clear in terms of setting ambitious but achievable learning targets and organizing the student to meet them. I find tutoring especially rewarding when I can see my students are becoming more knowledgeable, confident and committed to meeting their goals. I can’t promise that every […]

The best way to learn, to keep up with your school or university work and to pass exams is to be constantly curious about your subject. Once you’ve reached a point where you can’t wait to learn more and you’re reading around your subject just because you want to, the rest comes naturally. It’s that […]