...specialise in ancient history, classical civilizations, history, and philosophy. My degrees have allowed me to undergo studies in Italy, and my teacher training allowed me to teach classical studies (GCSE) and history (GCSE and A-Level) in schools. I currently teach History (KS3, KS4 & KS5)and Philosophy + Ethics (KS5). Please let me know what you would like to study in our sessions 48 hours in advance so that I may plan accordingly.
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A former teacher with 5+ years of experience. A proven track record of students progress, with results showing development across all my taught subjects. I believe that learning is something that everyone can and should enjoy. As a teacher, I have always tried to develop my knowledge in as many areas as possible, from ancient Greek philosophy to quantum computing.
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...to go back to university to get a teaching qualification, which I did from King's College London, and began working as an English teacher in inner-city London schools, eventually becoming head of Sixth Form English. Latterly I was a member of the Sixth Form leadership team and was responsible for all Oxbridge, Medicine and US applications as a part of my role as UCAS advisor. I love tutoring a wide variety of subjects, since my...
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...and have a fun and energetic style - whilst showing patience and care for the students I work with. I have tutored Latin, Greek and French for a long time - all through when I was teaching in U.K. schools. I started tutoring the whole range of school subjects when I took up a job to teach abroad; I have been teaching abroad for five years now and love it! I attended school (High School...
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...3 to 11 in a range of rural and urban settings. I have previous experience tutoring in English and a wide ranging knowledge of the subject. I currently teach A level English Language, A level English Literature and GCSE English Language in a post 16 setting. I offer individual tuition in English language and literature at primary and secondary level, GCSE and A level and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A level and first stage...
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...that piqued my interest at a young age. I am eager not to tie myself down to one period, but my particular interests at the moment are in sixteenth century history, as well as social and religious history more broadly. I am passionate not only about my subjects themselves, but also instilling my love of them into my tutees. I am a firm believer that there is not a 'one size fits all' approach to...
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...teach Classics for Common Entrance, GCSE (OCR, Eduqas), A level and International Baccalaureate. I have also been teaching English as a Second/Additional language since 2018 and I specialise in English for academic purposes from 16+ to Masters level. I also have extensive experience proof reading essays and dissertations for non-native speakers for syntax and phrasing corrections. I am TEFL qualified and hold a MA and BA in Classics. I believe language learning should be engaging...
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...humanity can be enjoyed and appreciated by as many as possible. That is why I teach. My main passions are Classics (including Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical Civilisation), History, Philosophy, and Literature, and I have experience teaching English as a Foreign Language and University Admissions as well. If you want extra help with these subjects for school, or even if you just want to learn a little more about them, let me know, and I'd...
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...Theology at the University of Exeter. As a student, I understand the challenges involved in learning and retaining unfamiliar information and exam pressure; my approach to teaching will not only help students enjoy their study content more, but ultimately build up their confidence and skills for their academic lives. I also incorporate wellness and confidence affirmations in my teaching, which I think all students could use to improve their relationship with school and exams.
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...in my Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies from the University of Oxford. I enjoy working remotely with students of all levels on a one-to-one basis or in a group. I also speak (rusty but fluent!) French having worked in Paris for some time. French history from the 1789 Revolution on, history from Britain of all periods, and the First World War are all strong interests of mine but I'm happy to work with you on...
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I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such love of the written word to curious students today.
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...great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument....
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...topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such...
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...understanding of the modern world, and I hope to be able share share as many of these exciting stories as I can. I am also deeply involved in test prep tutoring. I have taken and tutored both the ACT and the SAT. I enjoy tutoring these tests because I get the opportunity to see students learn about the ways that they learn and take tests. Furthermore, it's very rewarding to see students get excited about...
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...as well as a poetry course, and have tutored at Wake Forest University's writing center for two years, and therefore have experience in coaching students at different skill levels through many stages of the writing process, including formulating arguments, brainstorming ideas, handling grammatical issues, finding sources for research, and revising essays. I continue to enjoy meeting students where they are and walking with them through the learning process. We are all students of language; I...
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...Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse. And if, for now, qualities born of that experience must recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they may be of more value anyway. Compassion and patience,...
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...help others academically, as I find great joy and fulfillment in doing so. For the past two years I have taken classes at a local college, where I worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I have tutored thank me again and again for helping them enjoy and succeed in what was often their worst class. My experience with the SAT enables me to tutor SAT test prep as well,...
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...a wide range of humanities courses at a liberal arts college in Minnesota. I also help students prepare for college standardized tests and improve their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them achieve their goals. I got my head start being homeschooled by my mom and I really benefitted from the opportunity to learn at my own pace. Student evaluations most frequently comment on my enthusiasm and approachability. You can see my...
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...joy comes when I am given the opportunity to work with and assist the students. I excel in teaching languages, particularly Latin and Ancient Greek, and I have found that I have an aptitude for conveying math concepts in a way that is understandable and approachable for students. I remember my own challenges when I learned new concepts, and I try to draw on those to anticipate problems that my students may have. Whatever challenges...
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...or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can make greater improvements, especially with the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they...
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Classics Tutoring FAQ
Classics is the study of Greek and Roman civilizations from ancient times until the beginning of the Early Medieval period. The tools of the discipline include history, archaeology, numismatics, literature, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and poetics. In the pursuit of knowledge in this field, you may encounter several versions of Homer's Odyssey in Ancient Greek, including the one in which Penelope elopes with her suitors. You may have to parse the Code of Theodosius, looking for the effects of the Battle of Hadrianopolis on Roman Law, nearly 1500 years after the extant Homeric epics. Perhaps you will discover why the Emperor Constantine was able to suggest his affinity with Helios, the god of the sun, while a century earlier Elagabalus was not.
You may need to explore the reasons why the Etruscans, a non-Indo-European substrate group in northern Italy, were the major export market for all those classical Greek vases you see around museums, or perhaps why the Greeks, whose tragic theatre is so important to us and to Shakespeare, claimed that they learned the art of theatre from these self-same Etruscans. Perhaps you are interested in why the word tragedy means quite literally in Greek, the song of the goat. The transition of Rome from monarchy to republic to empire to a vestige in the east (as the Byzantine Empire) is endlessly fascinating.
Why was Julius Caesar successful in ways that Sulla was not? Why was Augustus successful in ways that Julius Caesar was not? Why was second-century Rome so much more successful that the middle-first or third centuries? Why were Roman citizens buried along the Appian Way, but not in the city of Rome? How did the function of the Roman Senate change during the transition from republic to empire? Why is the Greek god Zeus called Jupiter in Latin, and why did Roman philosophers write in Greek? If you are taking a classics course, these are just a few of the questions you undoubtedly have encountered.
The answers are out there, somewhere, in reams of text written in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Greek. The mastery of several languages is a key part of deep study in the field, and classics tutoring can help you get a handle on this rich and complex discipline.
Classics can be a difficult subject area because of the sheer amount of material you are expected to know. A private tutor can help in this regard because they can give you as much time as you need to become familiar with the material. A classroom setting doesn't really provide you with individualized instruction because your teacher doesn't have time to slow down or speed up the course to accommodate individual students. However, a private tutor can adjust the pace of their instruction to meet your needs. So whether you are struggling with a particular area and need more time to fully comprehend it or you already understand a topic and are ready to move in, a private tutor can make that adjustment.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with an instructor who is a classics expert. Varsity Tutors places a strong emphasis on flexibility and convenience. The live learning platform enables you to meet with your private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. They can provide you with one-on-one tutoring at a time and location of your choosing. They can even meet with you online to make classics tutoring as convenient and accessible as possible.
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Recent Classics Tutoring Session Notes
She read her social studies Chapter 8 section 1 out loud. We discussed and she took notes. She had a quiz on her last chapter and she only missed 2.
She read out loud Tangerine for her reading class. She pre-read the chapter for the week, so she could comprehend what was going on ahead of time.
The student and I again worked on his reading for social studies, this time focused on the Bill of Rights. We looked at some document-based questions, and spent a lot of time going through the material, asking and answering questions along the way. He had a better time with remembering and summarizing the material, and seemed to enjoy the session.
We covered Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War and went over the note packet that the student received in class and I had her write ID's about the main topics in the notes. I have no concerns or extra practice. She hadn't gotten back her test from the week before so I haven't seen any grades to denote progress although she indicated she thought she did well.
The student and I completed a homework assignment on Women in Ancient China. She read a passage, annotated, and completed questions about the main idea and supporting evidence. We then summarized the central themes in a paragraph. For the second hour of tutoring, I helped the student study for her science unit exam on ecosystems. I asked her questions about material and she responded orally.
Our session commenced at 4:30pm and concluded at 6:15pm at the Library. We worked primarily on his essay which was due this Friday. We were also allocated some time to the completion of his math homework involving expressions and variables. He did especially well on the math homework, but struggled to form his own ideas for the purpose(s) of completing the essay, so I gave him some vocabulary homework.
We worked on the student's storyboard on Malcolm X. We focused on pulling together the information we wanted to highlight and pairing each fact with a relevant image. If the student is allowed to present it as a PowerPoint, he's good to go. If he has to change the format, he'll reduce the wording and emphasize the images.
