James - Classic literature tutor - Stainforth

1^st lesson free

James

5 (1 review)

Rate $67
Response 4h
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Number of students James has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students James has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (1 review)

$67/h

1^st lesson free

Classic Literature
Latin
Ancient Greek
Classical Culture

Experienced tutor in the Classics - Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Civilisation - recently-retired senior teacher, BA Joint Hons (Sydney), MA Hons (Macquarie), GradDipEd (Sydney), bespoke approach

Classic Literature
Latin
Ancient Greek
Classical Culture

Lesson location

- online

About James

My teaching experience extends over three decades, all learning levels and several countries. Most recently, I was employed as Head of the Classics Department over a 10 year period at a large and prestigious independent boys' school in north-west London, expanding the teaching remit to include Ancient Greek and Classical Civilisation, while helping dozens of students in their successful application to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. In addition to teaching, I have acted as a private tutor to a large number of students for over 15 years, introduced either by reputable tutor agencies or by personal recommendation (word of mouth). I have found both roles equally rewarding and satisfying in their different ways and am eager to continue helping students achieve their best. Although now semi-retired, I retain my passion for teaching and have extended my forays into private tuition to embrace a diverse and numerous group of tutees. My goal: to aid each student in attaining their highest potential and exploring ideas of further study. My tutees' success in learning and examination forms one of my greatest sources of satisfaction!

About the lesson

My lessons are always bespoke to the needs of the individual student, targeting weaknesses in skills and knowledge, encouraging genuine interest and a passion in language and culture that makes learning a joy! I am able to draw upon my extensive and lengthy teaching experience, employing a wide variety of texts and resources, in order to facilitate speedy remediation and effective revision. The effective teaching of vocabulary - beyond the mere needs of the syllabus to reveal Classical roots in English - represents a key strategy, often overlooked by other practitioners: etymology / word origins are a built-in source of knowledge and insight that stimulate understanding and delight! Tutees will take away periodic learning targets and a small amount of optional 'homework' or 'prep' is regularly set ahead of future sessions. The ancients still speak to us - Latin and Greek are far from being so-called 'dead languages'! Mastery of the Classics opens doors to many fields...

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Joseph

James introduced me to private tutoring a few years ago now. Wanting to get to grips with the role, I asked James if I could shadow him over several sessions - he agreed! Punctual, professional and caring, James packs as much as he can into every student’s tutorial lesson, often going above and beyond. It’s clear that James’ teaching career has equipped him fully when it comes to teaching and reinforcing key skills and knowledge in the Classics, challenging students gently to achieve at their best, while inspiring new passion for their studies.
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Joseph
James introduced me to private tutoring a few years ago now. Wanting to get to grips with the role, I asked James if I could shadow him over several sessions - he agreed! Punctual, professional and caring, James packs as much as he can into every student’s tutorial lesson, often going above and beyond. It’s clear that James’ teaching career has equipped him fully when it comes to teaching and reinforcing key skills and knowledge in the Classics, challenging students gently to achieve at their best, while inspiring new passion for their studies.
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10h: $603

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$67/h

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This first lesson offered with James will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

30mins

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Following initial introductions and discussion, our first (free!) session will focus on exploring areas of desired improvement, analysis of past efforts and devising smart targets for learning and revision. Students will be asked to complete a short questionnaire, summarising past and current instruction, textbooks, set texts (if relevant) and attainment.

Experienced tutor in the Classics - Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Civilisation - recently-retired senior teacher, BA Joint Hons (Sydney), MA Hons (Macquarie), GradDipEd (Sydney), bespoke approach

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Experienced tutor in the Classics - Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Civilisation - recently-retired senior teacher, BA Joint Hons (Sydney), MA Hons (Macquarie), GradDipEd (Sydney), bespoke approach

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About James

About the lesson

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Pack rates

online

free lessons

Details

Other tutors in Classic Literature

Grace

Timothy

Gabrielle

Eric

Emily

Simon

Isabel Ann

Will

Lauren

Tylene

Suzanne

Sharon

Mark

Justin

Joana

Farzad

Maria

Charlie

Michael

Tarrell

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