Robert

Specialist Tutor for Latin and Religious Education (RE) GCSE Exams

With years of experience in preparing students for Latin and RE GCSE, Common Entrance and A-level exams, I am dedicated to helping pupils excel in these subjects, whether they are aiming to improve their grades, build confidence, or unlock scholarship opportunities. I offer personalised tutoring designed to cater to individual needs, ensuring each student receives the targeted support necessary to succeed.

My services:

Latin Tuition: Offering in-depth support for Latin language and literature, including exam preparation and grammatical proficiency, aimed at boosting both understanding and exam performance.

Religious Education (RE/RS): Providing expert guidance on RE GCSE topics, including key themes, ethical discussions, and exam technique, to help students gain a deep understanding and excel in their exams.

Confidence-Building: Emphasizing the development of core academic skills and exam strategies, fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to build their confidence and reach their full potential.

Availability:

In-Person Tuition: £50 per hour (plus reasonable travel expenses) in the Wiltshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire areas.
Online Tuition via Zoom: £47.50 per hour.

Testimonials:
"Robert tutored my daughter and I in Latin for approximately one academic year in order to work towards taking Latin GCSE. My daughter’s school does not offer Latin, so Robert’s tutoring was our sole teaching, rather than being supplementary to school. Robert tailored lessons brilliantly to our learning, the pace was just right and he was always ready and able to explore areas of interest to us. Robert planned lessons carefully to make sure we progressed through the required syllabus and was extremely attentive to our areas of strengths and weakness and where we might need extra explanation or practice. We particularly appreciated all the extra online Latin games and revision tools he created. Robert always communicated promptly, gave clear and helpful feedback on written work and was a pleasure to learn from." Sally W, mother of a pupil who achieved a grade '9' in her recent Latin GCSE (2024)

“A beacon of creativity, consistently implementing inventive teaching strategies that captivate and engage pupils.”
— Natasha W., Former Marketing and Admissions Registrar at a girls’ secondary school in Oxford

“Able to communicate effectively across age groups and ability levels.”
— Roger O., pastoral leader at an Oxfordshire preparatory school

With a proven track record of helping students succeed in Latin and RE exams, I am committed to providing expert, subject-specific support to help each pupil excel and reach their academic goals.

Tutoring Experience

17+ years of teaching and tutoring experience.
Experience of preparing pupils for a range of entrance exams for different major independent schools.
Hundreds of hours of experience of online teaching.
Master of Science in Learning and Teaching, Oxford University.

Tutoring Approach

I have a personalised approach that takes account of the student’s learning style and preferred pace of learning. To teach pupils, I aim to use activities that they find engaging.