Modern History Tutors : 1-1 Modern History Preparation

Hi! I’m Theo, a recent 2025 graduate from Trinity College, Cambridge, reading MML and AMES (Arabic and French). I’m a native French speaker, and I’ll be continuing at Cambridge next year with an MPhil in Modern and Medieval Languages, focusing on Francophone and Arabic thought.

Before university, I was a Major Academic Scholar at Merchant Taylors’ School, where I achieved D1 (A*) in French and Spanish, D2 (A*) in History, and an A* in my Extended Project Qualification. Since then, I’ve studied across the Francophone and Arab worlds, including terms at HEC Paris, the Sorbonne, and the University of Tunis, exploring politics, literature and law through both French and Arabic.

At Cambridge, I have consistently achieved high First-class marks in language and literature papers, including the top university-wide result in the final-year French oral examination. Outside of academics, I was a Choral Scholar at Trinity and helped lead the Trinity College Politics Society, where I hosted high-profile speakers such as Matt Hancock and Baroness Morgan—developing strong communication skills and a passion for mentoring students in public-speaking and interview contexts.

I’ve tutored students in French, Spanish, History and Politics since 2022 and have helped prepare Oxbridge candidates for MML and AMES—7 of my 8 tutees have received conditional offers. I specialise in breaking down complex literary and historical material, building student confidence, and helping ambitious pupils meet their academic goals.

I look forward to helping you succeed!

I hold a 1st class degree in History from UCL and an MA with Distinction awarded jointly by the Humboldt University and Free University Berlin. I am currently studying for a PhD in History at Cambridge.

I have won several academic awards at undergraduate and postgraduate level including: the DAAD Scholarship, the World History Association Graduate Essay Award, the Hamilton Writing Award and the Michael Sprinker Memorial Writing Prize. I have also won awards for popular/non-academic writing including the Webb Memorial Trust and New Statesman Writing Prize and the Hubert Butler Essay Prize.

I have taught English and History for several years both within secondary schools and as a private tutor. I have been particularly successful, as a private tutor, in preparing students for university admission. Students I have worked with have received offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Heidelberg, Gottingen, Manchester, UCL and other universities

I am a graduate of the University of Cambridge (MPhil in Development Studies) and the London School of Economics (BSc in Politics and History), with over four years of tutoring experience in A-Level Politics, Economics, and History. Alongside academic tutoring, I have provided in-depth support for university admissions, specialising in personal statement development, course selection advice, and interview preparation.

I have helped students secure offers from leading institutions including LSE, Oxford, and Cambridge, with a focus on refining their academic profiles and articulating their personal narratives. Drawing on my own experience of competitive admissions, I work closely with students to strengthen both their subject knowledge and their application strategy, ensuring they present their achievements and aspirations in the strongest possible light.

I hold a 1st class degree in History from UCL and an MA with Distinction awarded jointly by the Humboldt University and Free University Berlin. I am currently studying for a PhD in History at Cambridge.

I have won several academic awards at undergraduate and postgraduate level including: the DAAD Scholarship, the World History Association Graduate Essay Award, the Hamilton Writing Award and the Michael Sprinker Memorial Writing Prize. I have also won awards for popular/non-academic writing including the Webb Memorial Trust and New Statesman Writing Prize and the Hubert Butler Essay Prize.

I have taught English and History for several years both within secondary schools and as a private tutor. I have been particularly successful, as a private tutor, in preparing students for university admission. Students I have worked with have received offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Heidelberg, Gottingen, Manchester, UCL and other universities