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Panos's profile picture
Subjects: Greek  |  Physics  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a Physics graduate and have over 34 years teaching experience. I love helping people. I am always looking to help people find ways to help themselves! ...
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Personal Description:
I am a Physics graduate and have over 34 years teaching experience. I love helping people. I am always looking to help people find ways to help themselves!

Teaching Experience:

Taught for many years at all levels. Physics is my main expertise but have also taught Greek (native speaker), Maths, Biology and Chemistry.

Tutoring Approach:

I want to find out the best way to help each individual student. Help them to break down problems into smaller manageable bits.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)


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Joe's profile picture
Subjects: Greek  |  Latin  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I studied Classics at King's College, Cambridge, graduating in 2009. I then trained as a teacher at Queens' College, Cambridge, graduating with a PGCE in 2010. I have been a private tutor since 2009, and have now clocked up thousands of hours' tutori ...
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Personal Description:
I studied Classics at King's College, Cambridge, graduating in 2009. I then trained as a teacher at Queens' College, Cambridge, graduating with a PGCE in 2010. I have been a private tutor since 2009, and have now clocked up thousands of hours' tutoring experience in Latin and Ancient Greek. I tutor both languages to degree-level standard in London, Cambridge and online. I love Classics, and my main aim is to make my lessons fun and inspirational.

Teaching Experience:

I have been tutoring Latin and Ancient Greek intensively for the past 7 years, with thousands of hours' teaching experience to date. I have taught towards all major public exams in both languages, such as Common Entrance, GCSE, AS, A2, SAT, Pre-U and even BA (i.e. University exams). I am familiar with the entrance processes for a number of independent and grammar schools, and have had a lot of experience teaching towards scholarship papers. I have tutored many students applying to Cambridge and Oxford, and can provide in-depth advice and support with choosing the right course and college, as well as getting to the necessary level for the language tests. I have also taught the languages to those who have decided to learn them purely for fun! In addition to my face-to-face teaching, I have taught extensively online (about 50% of my teaching is conducted on Skype), and have built up an array of handy techniques to get the most from the online format. I was Head of Latin at a school in Bury St Edmunds for two years (September 2011 to July 2013). Since October 2010, I have been supervising Cambridge undergraduates in Latin and Ancient Greek (colleges so far have included Pembroke, Downing, Homerton, Queens', King's, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Caius, Peterhouse, St John's, Emmanuel and Trinity). I also own and run a private tuition agency, Titanium Tutors, which I set up in 2011, managing a team of 8 staff members and over 1000 inspirational tutors.

Tutoring Approach:

My teaching style is structured and thorough. I start every lesson with a five minute recap of the key content of the previous session, checking how much the tutee remembers. A typical lesson will then consist of a translation, in which I ask the tutee to note down each unknown word as it is encountered and to devise a memory trick which will help them to recall the word in a five minute test at the end of the lesson. Together with the tutee, I will then pick a grammar point which stood out in the translation exercise as requiring the most immediate attention. We will spend five to ten minutes working on that, with the tutee's understanding tested with some reinforcement exercises. At the end of the lesson we will recap all the new vocabulary and grammar which was covered, and I will typically set a manageable 20 - 30 minute homework for the next session based on what was covered in the lesson. Every lesson is of course different, and tailored to the tutee's requirements, but I find this approach works in the vast majority of cases. I consider grammar to be crucially important, but treat it as a means to an end and always emphasise the ways in which it can be usefully applied to translation rather than learned in isolation. I believe that any tutee can excel in Latin and Greek with a little guidance and a decent amount of independent work. Above all, I strive to make my lessons fun and enjoyable. I love my subject and want all of my tutees to love it too.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£200 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£200 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£200 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£200 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£200 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£200 p.h.)
  • Latin
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£200 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£200 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£200 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£200 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£200 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£200 p.h.)


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Eva's profile picture
Subjects: Greek  |  Photography  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: PHOTOGRAPHY TUITION I hold a PhD in Art and Communication with Photography as my field of specialism and a PGCE teaching certificate in Post Compulsory Education. At the same time I am a practising photographic artist with an interest in abstract ...
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Personal Description:
PHOTOGRAPHY TUITION
I hold a PhD in Art and Communication with Photography as my field of specialism and a PGCE teaching certificate in Post Compulsory Education.
At the same time I am a practising photographic artist with an interest in abstract photography. I have a comprehensive understanding of contemporary photographic practices and of theoretical approaches to the subject, and also have a strong technical grounding both in traditional and in digital processes. I am experienced in all stages of the development of photographic projects, from early conceptualisation through to printing and exhibiting.I have exhibited nationally and internationally in both solo and group shows. My selection for the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2008 Exhibition in Liverpool and London is one highlight among them.
As an artist and teacher I insist on the highest professional standards and I emphasise clear and direct communication and honesty throughout.
With 10 years of experience I offer private lessons to photography students and any other individuals who would be interested in 'how to'/technical skills sessions or in developing a photographic body of work and would be in need for some expert advice.
I am passionate about photography and about teaching everybody to learn how to `see` and `think` creatively through the lens of a camera but also without it!

GREEK LANGUAGE TUITION
I am a Greek native speaker coming originally from the beautiful island of Crete. I have been living in England for the last 16 years and I have been teaching privately for the last 10 years. I hold a PhD in Art and Communication and a PGCE teaching certificate in Post Compulsory Education. These qualifications provided me with a very good command of the English Language. I am very capable of playing between Greek and English and can help English speakers have a wonderful experience of my native language.
I offer private tuition of Greek lessons tailored to your individual needs.
I welcome all to explore the magic of Greek language and discover a huge variety of English words that come from a Greek root.

Teaching Experience:

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2013 -current Evolution Arts Adult Education Photography Tutor
2010-current Freelance Photography Tutor
2009-current Freelance Greek Language Tutor
2009-2016 Phoenix Brighton Adult Education Photography Tutor
2009-2010 Photography Lecturer in FE and HE courses, Northbrook College
PGCE Placement
2009 Artist assistant facilitator in workshops led by Jane Fordham in
Fabrica Gallery Brighton
2006-2013 UCA Maidstone Visiting Lecturer


UNDERGRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE PASTORAL SUPPORTt:
Have provided study support in private sessions for BA, MA and PhD students in both practical and theoretical aspects of their study


MENTORSHIP / PROJECT SUPERVISION:
Have been a mentor to adult learners guiding them towards the development, presentation and/or exhibition of their photography projects


CURATORIAL PROJECTS (acting as curator after supervising student projects):
2018, Evolution Arts Students Photography Show Case curated by Eva Kalpadaki, Brighton Photo Fringe 2018

2014, Abstraction|Reality|Process, CAC Gallery, Brighton Photo Fringe 2014, Brighton

2010, slash|line|bloom|fuzz|time - Abstract Encounters, Brighton Photo Fringe at Café Delice Gallery, Brighton


MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
Society for Education and Training (former IfL- Institute for Learning) Member MSET AF001692

DBS CERTIFICATE:
Enhanced Certificate issued on 4 February 2019

SAFEGUARDING CERTIFICATE:
Safeguarding Children Level's 1 & 2 course of 2 CPD Points

Tutoring Approach:

As a teacher I insist on the highest professional standards and I emphasise clear and direct communication and honesty throughout. My lessons are tailored to your individual needs depending on the specific type of learner you are, your learning rythm, the frequency of our sessions etc. My aim is to give you the necessary support you need to achieve your goals that you set by making the most of your potential.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Photography
  • Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)


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Tim's profile picture
Subjects: Classical Civilisation  |  English  |  Greek  |  Latin  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Oxford graduate with more than fifteen years' experience as a private tutor and consistently excellent results in Latin, Greek, Classics and English. Studied Classics at Oxford University and awarded an academic scholarship. Earned a Master's ...
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Personal Description:
Oxford graduate with more than fifteen years' experience as a private tutor and consistently excellent results in Latin, Greek, Classics and English.

Studied Classics at Oxford University and awarded an academic scholarship.

Earned a Master's Degree with Distinction in Latin literature at UCL. Awarded the Dean's Prize.

Since then, I have been working as an award-winning arts journalist alongside my work as a private tutor.

Teaching Experience:

Private tutor for fifteen years, with significant experience in private tuition of Latin, Greek and English at all levels, and excellent exam results achieved by my students.

*LATIN/GREEK*

Classroom experience as teacher of Latin at a prep school and teaching assistant for primary school Latin classes.

In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the current syllabuses for Common Entrance, GCSE and A-level, as well as all major textbooks, including Oxford and Cambridge Latin Courses, Athenaze, Greek to GCSE, Shelmerdine, ISEB Common Entrance publications and other frequently used courses. I also have a wide range of my own resources.

*ENGLISH*

English tutor for ten years, complemented by working as an award-winning arts journalist. Through this work
I've personally interviewed several of the authors on the English syllabuses, including Margaret Atwood and Arundhati Roy. I have a particular love of bringing Shakespeare alive, and I have also extensively interviewed many actors and practitioners about Shakespeare's work, including Sir Ian McKellen; I love to feed this real-world experience into lessons, to show that learning English is not just about words on a page.

Tutoring Approach:

CONFIDENCE: I love seeing students gain confidence as they study with me, and passing on my knowledge and enthusiasm until they are as excited about a subject as I am. My main focus is finding something for them to enjoy within a given subject and building our learning around that.

TARGETED APPROACH: I find out the areas where the student will need the most help, then I plan my lessons carefully to address those areas of difficulty. I always try to build on the way the student has been taught at school, so that my tuition complements their school learning rather than clashing with it.

EXAM TECHNIQUE: I also ensure that we are always working on exam and revision techniques while learning. This includes helpful mnemonics, studying past papers and mark schemes, and ensuring we are engaging closely with the relevant syllabus to pick up as many marks as possible when it comes to exams.

TIPS AND TRICKS: I like to build routine into tuition sessions, so that the student knows what to expect in each session, which helps boost their confidence, and so that grammar which can seem strange and unfamiliar at first becomes second nature. I've got plenty of tips and tricks to help with the most difficult parts of grammar and syntax. It's useful to break things down into smaller chunks - for example, the large set texts can be daunting, but they become manageable when taken piece by piece.

Above all, my approach is to be friendly, patient and knowledgeable.

Subjects
  • Classical Civilisation
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
  • English
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)

  • Greek
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£75 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
  • Latin
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£75 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)


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Harriet's profile picture
Subjects: Italian  |  French  |  Greek  |  Latin  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am an experienced teacher of both classics and modern languages, and have taught in a variety of secondary schools. I have stopped classroom teaching now but I am keen to carry on teaching in a different capacity. I am passionate about languages, w ...
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Personal Description:
I am an experienced teacher of both classics and modern languages, and have taught in a variety of secondary schools. I have stopped classroom teaching now but I am keen to carry on teaching in a different capacity. I am passionate about languages, words and communication and love to share this with others. I have lived abroad for prolonged periods in France and Italy, and travel to see friends there whenever possible.

Teaching Experience:

Since completing my PGCE in 1992 I have taught Latin, Greek, French and Italian, from beginners to A level and Oxbridge, in secondary schools, both private and state. More recently I have been giving private lessons to both adults and teenagers.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT I TEACH ANCIENT GREEK, NOT MODERN! The UK tutors website does not give Ancient Greek as an option in the drop down list. I am not able to teach modern Greek.

Tutoring Approach:

Successful language teaching should combine a fun approach using oral practice including song lyrics and games with a more structured approach to grammar; this gives the student confidence that they really understand the language used. The advantage of private lessons is that I can focus on what the individual learner wants, which might be lots of oral practice to become more proficient at speaking, or to pass a specific exam. I do like to set homework from week to week as this is an important part of progress; but it is not compulsory!

Subjects
  • Italian
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • French
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)

  • Greek
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • Latin
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)


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Rania's profile picture
Subjects: Greek 
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a native Greek speaker, born and bred in Athens. I am also fluent in English and have lived in England since 2000.

 I am keeping in close touch with Greece and the Greek language, which allows me to maintain my fluency, accent an ...
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Personal Description:
I am a native Greek speaker, born and bred in Athens. I am also fluent in English and have lived in England since 2000.



I am keeping in close touch with Greece and the Greek language, which allows me to maintain my fluency, accent and knowledge of the country and the culture.

Teaching Experience:

I am an English teacher by profession and taught Greek students in language schools in Athens for fifteen years.

My students attained excellent examination results throughout my career from junior to advanced levels.

I also held private tuition throughout this period.

Since coming to England, I have taught Greek privately to English speakers who were interested in acquiring knowledge of the Greek language for various purposes such as holidays, purchasing property in Greece (holiday homes and permanent residence) and conversing with friends & family.

Tutoring Approach:

First of all, I am a sensitive listener.

I am patient with excellent skills in conveying my knowledge to my students. Focusing on helping students to feel confident with the various aspects of the language without judging them.

Finally, I firmly believe that practice makes perfect, which is also my most significant approach to teaching.



I believe it is important that lessons are interactive and fun. The lessons are customised to the student according to their personal needs, following an initial friendly telephone discussion.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)

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Giacomo's profile picture
Subjects: Greek  |  Latin  |  Italian  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello! My name is Giacomo, I come from Italy and I am a third year PhD student in Roman Archaeology at the University of Leicester.I have a strong experience in tutoring and teaching at high school and university level and I'm happy to help with Lati ...
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Personal Description:
Hello! My name is Giacomo, I come from Italy and I am a third year PhD student in Roman Archaeology at the University of Leicester.I have a strong experience in tutoring and teaching at high school and university level and I'm happy to help with Latin, Ancient Greek and Italian.

Teaching Experience:

During the last two years I have been teaching different courses at the University of Leicester, acquiring a strong experience in dealing with students. In particular during this and last year I have been teaching Latin and Ancient Greek to first year students. In the last two months I also have been teaching Latin to the children of the Overdale Infant and Jr. School, as part of the Outreach Program of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History. Furthermore, since last year I have been working as one to one study mentor in The AccessAbility Centre of the University where I support students with learning disabilities. Finally, when I was still in Italy I have been giving private lessons of Latin, Ancient Greek and Italian literature to high school and university students for three years.

Tutoring Approach:

I will have a different approach according to the language I will be teaching. For Italian, I will use a communicative approach. This means that I will deliver just a minimum of grammar and I will use the target language as much as possible so that the student will learn the grammar implicitly. On the other side, since Latin and Ancient Greek are extinct languages I will use a more traditional approach. Nevertheless, also in this case I will try to alternate grammar with literature in order to help the student to get a broader perception of the ancient world.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • Latin
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)

  • Italian
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)

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Alkisti's profile picture
Subjects: English (Foreign Language)  |  Greek  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I completed my undergraduate studies (English Language and Literature) in Greece, and my Masters studies in London. I have been passionate about the English language since I was very young, and was awarded the Cambridge University Certificate of Prof ...
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Personal Description:
I completed my undergraduate studies (English Language and Literature) in Greece, and my Masters studies in London. I have been passionate about the English language since I was very young, and was awarded the Cambridge University Certificate of Proficiency in English at age 15. When it comes to Language Teaching, I consider my exceptional level of English, my teaching skills, acquired during my Bachelor studies, as well as my experience of eight years of teaching to be my greatest assets. Offering private lessons of Greek and EFL in London and online. All ages and levels welcome. Flexible timetable.

Teaching Experience:

8 years of teaching experience in Greece and the UK, privately and in schools, all levels of English and Greek, including English Literature and IELTS preparation. I have worked both with children and adults, especially second generation Greeks and Cypriots.

Tutoring Approach:

Every lesson is tailored to the needs of the student. The use of specific handbooks is determined by each client's desires and needs. Extra material provided by the teacher. To support, encourage and help the student achieve his or her goals has always been my number one objective when teaching.

Subjects
  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Greek
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)


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Laila's profile picture
Subjects: Greek  |  English (Foreign Language)  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I studied Korean studies at the University of Sheffield and lived in Korea for one year. I am half Greek and half British (Welsh) and am fluent in both languages and very advanced in Korean language. I can help you with any of those 3 languages if ne ...
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Personal Description:
I studied Korean studies at the University of Sheffield and lived in Korea for one year. I am half Greek and half British (Welsh) and am fluent in both languages and very advanced in Korean language. I can help you with any of those 3 languages if needed and if its not possible to visit me I may be willing to travel to you depending on the location or have a lesson via Skype. Please contact me for further details :)

Teaching Experience:

I was a teacher on an online school called Barons English for a year, teaching English as a foreign language to mainly Korean students and I also had a few private students while I was at university to help them pass the IELTS examination.

Tutoring Approach:

First of all according to the level of the student and what they need, we shall work on their progress through a text book or whatever they have been using thus far. For beginners in Greek or Korean I have some appropriate text books we could use.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£18 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£18 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£18 p.h.)
  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£15 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)


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Ioanna's profile picture
Subjects: Greek 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I hold a BA in Classics and Modern Greek from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens (Faculty of Linguistics), a Research Master's (MPhil) in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Birmingham and I am cur ...
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Personal Description:
I hold a BA in Classics and Modern Greek from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens (Faculty of Linguistics), a Research Master's (MPhil) in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Birmingham and I am currently doing a master's in Digital Humanities focusing on technology- enhanced language learning.
I specialize in bilingualism and more specifically in teaching Greek as a foreign language. Currently I work as a High School Language Teacher, as a freelance language content contributor for online learning platforms and as a freelance language tutor teaching both Greek and English mainly to adults.
I am fun, creative and a language enthusiast!

Teaching Experience:

High School Teacher at Ekpaideutiki Anagennisi (Greek private school)
Freelance language content contributor for an online learning platform
Freelance language tutor: Greek and English
Teacher at the Greek School of Ayia Triada, Erdington, Birmingham (2017-2018)
Freelance content writer for a travel website (2015-2016)
Teacher at the Experimental High School of Ambelokipi, Athens (placement- 2014)
Teaching Assistant at the Greek School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Pevki, Athens (2015-2016)
Tutor (2013-2017) in Ancient and Modern Greek, Modern Greek History and Literature
Volunteer tutor in English (2015-2017) to deaf and hard of hearing learners (using Greek Sign Language)

Tutoring Approach:

Each lesson is tailored to the individual learner's needs. The cornerstones of my teaching methodology pertain to: a) structured practice, b) speaking and general communicative skills, c)reading skills, d)writing skills,e) cultural understanding and f) systematic language testing. Personalized teaching material which focuses on all aspects of the language (paying special attention to the grammatical and syntactical structure of the language) is provided with every lesson. The learning intentions are established in collaboration with each learner. My main goal is to create a meaningful and fun learning experience by engaging students in an active learning process.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)

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David's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  English  |  Greek  |  Latin  |  Spanish  |  French  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Welcome! A freelance tutor and singer, I give "Personal tuition in the right key". I can help you get the highest grades in exams, and study in the "key" that best suits you. Like the right song choices, I often inspire my students to succeed. - ...
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Personal Description:
Welcome! A freelance tutor and singer, I give "Personal tuition in the right key". I can help you get the highest grades in exams, and study in the "key" that best suits you. Like the right song choices, I often inspire my students to succeed.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

French, Spanish, Latin, Ancient Greek, English as a Foreign Language, Creative Writing, Singing, Oxbridge Interview preparation.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

Master of Studies in European Literature (Spanish) from Exeter College, Oxford University;
Master of Arts in Classics and Modern Languages (French) from New College, Oxford University;
PostGraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status from the Department of Education, Oxford University;
Diploma de EspaƱol como Lengua Extranjera (Spanish Diploma) from Salamanca University, Spain;
Advanced Certificate in Careers Education and Guidance from Canterbury Christ Church College;
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Level 5, CELTA equivalent, 140 hours) from EDI and i-to-i Volunteering.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ("Working for 21st century Enlightenment")

- Where do you teach?

I teach online via FaceTime and/or Skype from my home and at students' homes. I live in Abingdon, in Oxfordshire, in the UK, and am prepared to drive up to c30 miles from home if online lessons are not possible, to include nearby towns such as Oxford, Wantage, Bicester, Henley, Reading, Newbury, Thame, Wallingford, Marlow ... I teach pupils online anywhere in the world, latterly in UK towns such as Northampton, Cheltenham etc. and abroad in Hong Kong, Russia, Kazakhstan ...

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

I use Skype or Apple FaceTime. The video feed can be switched off at my student's request, or if it degrades the sound quality. Tests and exercises are sent to the student and returned to me for marking by email.

Teaching Experience:

- What kind of experience do you have?

Two years teaching Scholarship Latin and Greek in a local prep school (Cothill House);
Previously spent 25 years in the classroom in independent and state schools in the UK, France and Peru, teaching all ages;
Sometime Head of three academic departments (one of which I founded at Abingdon School);
c10 years one-to-one private tuition to all ages, latterly often online or through local agencies.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Yes - fully listed on the DBS update site.

- Where and with whom did you train?

University of Oxford, New College and Exeter College;
University of Oxford Department of Education;
Salamanca University;
Christ Church College Canterbury;

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

I am a member of the General Teaching Council, the Association for Language Learning, sometime Chair of the Oxford Education Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Academy of St Cecilia.

Tutoring Approach:

"David has been tutoring our son via Skype for the last year, since his Spanish teacher said she did not want to put him in for GCSE Spanish as she thought he would fail. David has been marvellous with coaxing and coaching him and giving him confidence. Just the one to one attention has been hugely beneficial, and the bonus that "tech" was involved, and that there was no time lost in driving to and from lessons has been a real godsend too. David is incredibly supportive and encouraging without being at all patronising, and really strikes the right balance to get the best out of his students. Can recommend unreservedly."
Mrs F, Gloucestershire,

"Our son has flourished under David's tutelage; the balance and content of homework and classwork has been very carefully gauged and enabled our son to progress rapidly, with great enthusiasm for his studies. The weekly reports David submits have been of immense value to us as parents trying to support our son's learning, as has the clear structuring, marking and regular review of work." Dr M. and Mr E.

"David has provided my daughter with an excellent grounding in Spanish prior to her starting the subject at school. He has guided her through the basics in a clear, thoughtful and well-informed way and has formed a very good relationship in which she has felt engaged, supported and motivated." Mrs W.

"My two children (ages 9 and 10) have progressed rapidly in their French learning with David. His lessons with them are focused and thorough, and his approach is patient and clear. He has great enthusiasm for languages and significant experience in teaching them, which show through in his lessons. My children both very much enjoy their lessons and are even happy to do the homework! David is also very helpful in working with us to find the best ways to support their learning between lessons. " Jenny T

"Dear David, Thank you so much for all your help and guidance when I applied for the Chaplaincy. It was good, too, to see you there when I went for interview" Revd. Michael P"

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  • English
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  • French
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Subjects: Greek 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: My name is Evie, and I am an early years teacher. Greek is my mother language , I am a native speaker, I have experience teaching Greek from different setting with children and adults. I use creative methods to teach Greek so my students will enjoy t ...
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My name is Evie, and I am an early years teacher. Greek is my mother language , I am a native speaker, I have experience teaching Greek from different setting with children and adults. I use creative methods to teach Greek so my students will enjoy their learning.

Teaching Experience:

Various experience from different settings in Greece and in Portsmouth
Stay and play groups in havelock community centre .
Hellenic school of Portsmouth.
Lots of 1-1 tutoring in ages between 5 and 11 and adults.

Tutoring Approach:

Using lots of methods , through art and music mainly students are encouraged to enrich their vocabulary while having fun. Learning can be fun. The lessons are mainly interactive. And lesson plans are designed to meet each persons individual needs by talking into account each persons learning style.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Sociology  |  Study Skills  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Psychology  |  Greek  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I completed my BSc in Psychology and my Postgraduate in Psychotherapy. I am currently a child Psychotherapist and a Psychology Tutor full time. I am passionate about helping others develop and achieve their goals by encouraging them and supporting th ...
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Personal Description:
I completed my BSc in Psychology and my Postgraduate in Psychotherapy. I am currently a child Psychotherapist and a Psychology Tutor full time. I am passionate about helping others develop and achieve their goals by encouraging them and supporting them throughout the way.

*New students for academic year 2024-2025 please don't hesitate to contact me in advance of your deadlines with any questions. I can offer weekly tutoring lessons.

Teaching Experience:

I have experience teaching Greek to children. Besides that I have experience at teaching teenagers in higher levels and helping them with vocabulary and grammar and teaching Adult Casual learners Online (using a Greek interactive book with methods and memory chucks) .

experience:
teaching Greek to adults ✔
Psychology for A-levels, degree and masters ✔

****Regarding Psychology tutoring,


I have experience tutoring psychology graduates, postgraduates PCert and PDp with their dissertations, exams, article comprehension and critical reviews. I can help with SPSS questions, and provide guidance in ANOVA, regression and essay writing. I can also provide guidance with comments on improvement, materials, proofreading and help with references. I can deliver 1 to 1 weekly tutoring to students needing help with understanding their lectures and seminars if needed. Don't hesitate to message me if you have any enquiries.

**Please send me a message with what subjects you need help with and your availability(this would make the procedure much easier)! My availability is updated every month and is displayed on my profile.

I will be teaching the following on request:
-Basics of Statistics (From Descriptives to Anova, Regression)
-How to write essays for better marks (Learn to use Critical Analysis)

A lot of my students struggle with these 2 so I made my own lessons and teach them once a week. Send me a message in advance, please.

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR WEEKLY LESSONS IN 2024 SUMMER. IF YOU NEED CORRECTIONS AND FEEDBACK PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH.

Tutoring Approach:

I am a dedicated tutor with a number of different and exciting approaches in learning, which will help my students learn faster and better. My purpose is to make everyone feel confident with the language knowledge they already have (or even beginners) and boost their confidence and skills with my techniques and positive energy.

*Can give you feedback, guidance and correct reposts and essays that would get you a much better mark (50->60 , 60->70). Most of my students got higher marks in their dissertations than expected!! *Please let me know in advance!

Subjects
  • Sociology
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  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
  • Study Skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£45 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)

  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
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  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
  • Psychology
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
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  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)

  • Greek
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Subjects: Greek 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Γεια σου! My name is Christina and I am a passionate native Modern Greek Teacher. My background from my graduate Classical studies as well as my postgraduate Moral Philosophy/Ethics studies,in combination with QTS c ...
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Γεια σου! My name is Christina and I am a passionate native Modern Greek Teacher. My background from my graduate Classical studies as well as my postgraduate Moral Philosophy/Ethics studies,in combination with QTS certificate and me being an Examiner associate, gave me the chance to work with everything that I love, hence teaching Modern Greek as a second language.

Teaching Experience:

I have been teaching Modern Greek as a second language since 2014 in London, both to adults and children.
My expertise is the preparation of A Level Modern Greek and GCSE students in order to succeed the A* grade in their final exams.
I currently work as an A Level Teacher in a Greek School and I teach Modern Greek in groups and in one-to-one tuition both online and in one of the best Universities in London.

Tutoring Approach:

My approach of teaching is communicative and experiental, and my aim is the beginner student to be confident and able to speak Greek from the very beginning as well as to start exploring all aspects of Modern Greek language. I offer a full Modern Greek A Level and GCSE preparetion, with excellent student results and comments.
With regards to more advanced students, my guidance will focus on further enhancing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as the further development on the vocabulary and the grammar/syntax.
All lessons are based and planned according to the students' needs.
I am always positive and encouraging, creating a pleasant learning environment where the knowledge goes hand-in hand with fun.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
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Subjects: Greek  |  Latin  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a Masters student at Swansea university. I did my undergraduate in Classics achieving a 2:1, I also won the Alfred Moorhouse award for most proficient at Latin and Ancient Greek in the year. In my spare time I love to exercise and play video gam ...
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I am a Masters student at Swansea university. I did my undergraduate in Classics achieving a 2:1, I also won the Alfred Moorhouse award for most proficient at Latin and Ancient Greek in the year. In my spare time I love to exercise and play video games and spend time outdoors!

Teaching Experience:

I have tutored online before with a student from Hong Kong in Ancient Greek. Also I taught kids in Tanzania about their rights and sanitation for 10 weeks.

Tutoring Approach:

When it comes to learning languages repetition is key, but this can also be fun. I aim to help you learn through repetition and practice, the benefit of this is the more you retain the more it makes sense causing learning to become fun rather than troublesome.

Subjects
  • Greek
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  • Latin
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  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Greek  |  Study Skills  |  History  |  English  |  Latin  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi all, my name is Jack and I am currently a finalist undergraduate at Oriel College, University of Oxford studying for a BA in Literae Humaniores (Oxford's name for Classics) hoping to help people stay on top of their education during a time in whic ...
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Personal Description:
Hi all, my name is Jack and I am currently a finalist undergraduate at Oriel College, University of Oxford studying for a BA in Literae Humaniores (Oxford's name for Classics) hoping to help people stay on top of their education during a time in which education has been incredibly unstable for many.
I have 3 A stars in my A levels in History, English Literature and History, a mark of 100% in my Extended Qualification Project and 12 a stars in my GCSEs
I have an offer for postgraduate study at Newcastle University starting in September 2023.

Teaching Experience:

Having tutored for four years, I specialise in teaching students of all ages and abilities in Latin, Ancient Greek and wider Classical studies. I have also extensive experience in tutoring History and English to a GCSE standard. Beyond pure academics, I am a successful Oxbridge application tutor, specialising in personal statements and interview preparations for most humanities degrees.

I have tutored all of the UK examination boards (WJEC, AQA, OCR and Pearson), as well as Cambridge Pre-Us. I also am experienced in both GCSE and iGCSEs.

I also have a tailored adult learning programme which is flexible to both students ability but also the part of the Classical World in which they are most interested.

Tutoring Approach:

With my years of tutoring experience, combined with the skills I have developed at Oxford, I am confident in helping my students acquire an in depth understanding of their subjects. I use a range of interactive approaches to tutoring, providing personalised guidance to my students to allow them to reach their full potential. Through a combination of wider language work and a focus on examined content, I believe any student is able to access classical languages. With good, personalised tutoring, I believe these so called "dead" languages can be brought back to life, inspiring students to great success no matter their aims.

With adult learners in mind, my approach tuition is to get to grips with some original texts as soon as possible, since this is why we learn Latin and Greek! Language is the key to unlocking the ancient world and too often classical language teaching misses this, deep in its lexicons and grammar primers. I aim to correct that, by teaching grammar and language skills alongside getting to grips with some of the biggest names of the classical world.

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  • Greek
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  • Study Skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)

  • History
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
  • English
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)

  • Latin
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Greek  |  Citizenship  |  Maths  |  Electronics  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello! My name is Kyriacos and I am originally from Cyprus but have been living in the UK for the past 12 years. In my day job I am a Chartered Electical Engineer and I love to teach Greek/Cypriot as a part time role, which I have been doing for ...
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Hello!

My name is Kyriacos and I am originally from Cyprus but have been living in the UK for the past 12 years. In my day job I am a Chartered Electical Engineer and I love to teach Greek/Cypriot as a part time role, which I have been doing for a few years now.

I love to travel, learn about the world and expirience new cultures, I also love sports and music.

Teaching Experience:

I have a few years of experience in teaching Greek to casual learners, whether their goal is to be able to order some food in a restaurant or interested in learning the language more in depth.

I am comfortable with teaching students with no previous experience, advanced students and anything in between.

I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

Tutoring Approach:

I am a dedicated person with adjustable approach to suit your learning requiements.
I have a well structured material, put together from numerous rescources and is based on a practical approach.
I aim to adjust the lesson structure and delivery based on your needs/requirements such as to create the right learning enviroment.

Subjects
  • Greek
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Citizenship
  • Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Electronics
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Subjects: Business Related  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  Greek  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am certified and freelance Interpreter, I have worked extensively with the English and Greek language professionally, translating for publishers, editing and everything encompassed within the publishing industry. I have studied Int'l Business, BA ...
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Personal Description:
I am certified and freelance Interpreter, I have worked extensively with the English and Greek language professionally, translating for publishers, editing and everything encompassed within the publishing industry.
I have studied Int'l Business, BA 1994, I am a certified interpreter and I love to teach, and I do so with methods that entertain and provide experiential learning for all levels. I value receiving feedback from my students to understand each person's individual and specific needs and I personalize the teaching accordingly. I do freelance Interpreting and have language experience professionally translating for publishers, editing and creative writing, publishing and advertising, lecturing and giving seminars

Teaching Experience:

I have taught English and Greek in a private school setting for three and 5 years respectively. I teach by different creative ways for interactive experience. I value receiving feedback from my students to understand each person's individual and specific needs and I personalize the teaching accordingly.

Tutoring Approach:

I love to teach, and I do so with methods that entertain and provide experiential learning for all levels. I value receiving feedback and proceed.

Subjects
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  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£13 p.h.)
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  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
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  • Greek
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