Rob

My Passion & How I Inspire

I believe that tuition is always more beneficial and effective if it is also enjoyable, for both student and tutor. I use simple and engaging methods to encourage my students to take a more holistic approach to their learning and see how it can be an incredibly pleasurable experience. I tailor my lessons to my students and with my students, to create achievable steps towards both exams and wider learning.

I specialise in tutoring English, History, Classics and 11+ preparation, either as an on-going process to complement school work during the course of the school year, or for more intensive exam preparation.

My Experience

I am a full-time tutor, currently tutoring several students in English GCSE as well as teaching Ancient History and Classical Civilisation at Lansdowne College in Bayswater. In all my tutoring I concentrate not only on exam preparation but also focus on encouraging a broader understanding and passion for the subject in hand. Much of my work focuses on structure and clarity – exercises designed to improve invaluable transferable skills. I also have significant experience of working with younger children through the Children’s Charity Lighthouse.

Subjects That I Teach

  • Classical Civilisation
  • Classical Civilisation - A-Level
  • Classical Civilisation - SAT
  • Classical Civilisation - 11+
  • English
  • English - A-Level
  • English - SAT
  • English - 11+
  • History
  • History - A-Level
  • History - SAT
  • History - 11+
  • Maths
  • Maths - A-Level
  • Maths - SAT
  • Maths - 11+
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning - A-Level
  • Verbal Reasoning - SAT
  • Verbal Reasoning - 11+

My Qualifications

M.Phil. in Gender Studies (Merit) (Cambridge)

B.A. Hons in Classical Studies (2:1) (Cambridge)

10A*s 2As GCSE (Aylesbury Grammar School)

My Reviews

“I’m so grateful for your help! Before we had a lesson I didn’t like English at all but you have completely changed that.” Hanna – previous GCSE Student

My Video Introduction

Fun fact

I once shared a birthday cake with Hugh Bonneville!