What I can do for you at 14-16
As an experienced GCSE-level Classics tutor, I know how difficult studying and revising can become at this age. My aim is always to work with you or your child to identify the areas that will benefit most from tutoring intervention, so we can take the opportunity to build secure, lasting knowledge from the bottom up, without rushing or leaving questions unanswered. For students targeting higher grades, I offer the one-to-one time needed to hone in on the fine details that make the difference at the top end. Whatever your level and goals, I can help you design a study plan, and identify priorities that will set you up for success.
Grades are important, but to me, they shouldn’t be the only purpose of tutoring. I always create a stimulating environment for exploration of the classical world and languages, where your questions and interests take first priority.
Sessions that work for you
One of the biggest advantages of tutoring is that every moment is focussed on what you need to cover to succeed. Maybe you already know what that is, in which case I’m ready to work to your plan. But many of my tutees appreciate my help identifying areas to focus on and designing a plan to to get you where you need to be. By talking to you about your experience, hopes, and frustrations, as well as assessing you informally with materials suitable to your level and specification, I can design a unique plan of action to take you toward your goals and beyond, wherever you are now.
What about marking and assessment?
Working towards a GCSE or equivalent means lots of exam-style practice. If you want your or your child’s work marked as part of your tutoring, you have several options. A great one is for us to go through your work in the session so we can discuss how to get the marks and clear up any confusion. Other times, you might prefer to have work marked and returned, something you can book in addition to your session. Finally, you might be looking just to get some marking done without any tutoring, and that’s absolutely possible too. For more about my marking rates, take a look at my pricing structure.