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Sean

Sean

Private Online Latin and History Tutor

I have been teaching Greek and Latin and Classics since 1992. I am an examiner in History and in Latin for the OCR Board and Cambridge International Examinations. My first degree was from the University of York, and I have a PhD from Middlesex University.

I am the author of around forty books and a valued member of staff at the institution where I am employed.

Tutoring Experience

I teach beginners and advanced students. I have long experience of teaching them to GCSE and A-Level. I also specialise in getting students through the Common Entrance Examination. I have helped students to pass the King's Scholarship for Eton, and the Westminster Challenge, and the Harrow Entrance Examination.

Tutoring Approach

My general approach to teaching is through examination papers and general reading. The first is critical to success. You need to know in advance what the examiners want and how best to give it to them. The second is equally critical. Greek and Latin are complex, rule-bound languages. You get over the complexity and you internalise the rules by reading widely in both adapted and original texts.

I will also encourage you to translate from English into the relevant language, For some examinations, this is a key skill. Even if not, being able to translate both ways does everything short of guarantee a good pass.

And I will at least encourage you to learn something about the history and civilisation of the Ancient World.

LanguagesEnglish (British), Latin, Greek
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
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Qualifications

University of York1982BachelorsBA (Hons)
Middlesex University1998DoctoratePhD
Canterbury Christ Church University2018ProfessionalAssociate Fellowship, Higher Education Authority
Canterbury Christ Church University2019ProfessionalCertificate in Academic Practice

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