Classics Tutors : 1-1 Classics Preparation

Esther holds a BA in Classics from Oxford, attained with lots of prayer, guidance, and trial and error. She is a tutor with years of experience, beginning tutoring IB subjects Theory of Knowledge and Higher Level English Literature part-time in 2021 upon starting her undergraduate degree. She has since accrued over 200 hours of tutoring experience and many more subjects, including Mandarin language for all abilities, Latin language to A-level, and Oxbridge admissions preparation.

She provides guided one-on-one essay feedback on formative classroom work, mock written and oral examination practice, and works with her students to create their own personalised revision and learning plans. Where possible, she emphasises thorough understanding over simple rote-learning and regurgitation. In terms of language teaching, having learned Latin from scratch herself at university, she is fully acquainted with the challenges of language acquisition on the full spectrum of abilities. She formats her language lessons to achieve the individual goals and needs of the student, whether that is simple conversational fluency—no reading of abstruse philosophical scholarship required—or success in standardised school language exams.

Esther’s general teaching approach is that of exercising flexibility and patience. She communicates with her students to tailor her lesson plans around their individual needs and goals, as well as to subject-specific areas of focus as stipulated by the syllabus of the examination board. She strives to create a comfortable and open atmosphere during lessons and beyond, where students are unafraid to challenge themselves and make mistakes, by empowering her students with confidence in their own abilities to learn and succeed.

As best put by her own Latin tutor at university, “in errando discimus!” (by making mistakes, we learn!”)

A passionate tutor, with lots of experience teaching at all student levels, I have a love and drive for essay subjects. An Oxford Classisist, with straight A*s at GCSE and all 6s in my IB highers, I have always been the top performer, and pass on my knowledge on exam and essay writing technique to my students.

Having recently completed the Oxford Honour Moderations in Classics, some of the most prestigious exams in the world, I have demonstrated my excellent work ethic and drive, which I use in the classroom to help students learn as efficiently as they can.

Current: second year undergraduate at Oxford University reading Classics

IB (7-1):

7 in: Global Politics
6s in: English Literature, History, Environmental Science, Maths
5 in: Italian ab initio

GCSEs (9-1):

9s in: English Literature, English Language, History, Classical Civilisations, Latin, Physics, Art
8s in: French, Classical Greek, Maths, Biology

Hiya! My name is Benjamin and I am a fresh graduate who took History at Emmanuel College in Cambridge. I am a keen lover of all things history related and have a particular passion for medieval history. I love playing Touch Rugby and the Saxophone in my spare time, and enjoy reading further around my subject. I studied at St Albans School for Boys, and took a wide array of subjects for GCSE including triple science, maths, English literature and language, French, history, German and Ancient Greek. There, I scored nine 9 grades and one 6 grade (in English language). For A Level, I studied economics, history, politics and French achieving two A* and two A grades. This wide base of topics has equipped me with a diverse skill set to bring to any tutee session, allowing the most to be made of the time available to us!

I am keen to take on students at the moment, and can offer a wide range of teaching especially Oxbridge Admissions preparation as well as University Level history so please shoot me a message.

Hi, I’m Shreya, an Oxford History graduate who tutors English, Classics, and History for GCSE, A-Level, and Oxbridge preparation.
My approach combines:

Clear frameworks that make complex historical concepts easier to understand
LAMDA training (with Distinction) that enhances my communication skills
Speech and debate tutoring experience that I apply to academic teaching

I help students develop:

Strong analytical skills
Confidence in expressing their ideas
Effective exam and interview techniques

My Oxford background gives me insight into what admissions tutors are looking for, which helps me guide students through the application process effectively.
I enjoy helping students see connections between subjects and develop the skills they need to succeed across the humanities.
Looking forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!

I am an Oxford postgraduate in History holding BA and MSt degrees from that university and over 10 years of tutoring experience. With a long proven track record of success, I have taught students in English, History, Geography, Classics, Politics, and all other Humanities subjects, as well as essay-writing, exam-taking, critical thinking, interview skills, and literacy at school, college, and university levels.

I tailor every lesson to each student’s unique needs, working to improve not only subject knowledge, but also study skills, enthusiasm, and confidence. Whether you are preparing for GCSEs, A-Levels, admissions interviews, or final exams, I will help you hone your abilities and ensure that you perform at your very best. I also have years of experience teaching SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) and EFL (English as a foreign language) pupils from all over the world. No matter your background, ability levels, or learning needs, I will make certain that you receive the top-quality education you deserve.

Teaching is my passion, and I look forward to helping you grow ever more skilled and confident in your studies!