Katherine B

Academic History

2011, University College London, MA Cultural Heritage Studies (1^st)

2002, University of Oxford, BA Classics, (2:1)

Marlborough College, A Levels – Latin (A), Chemistry (A), Biology (A). AS English Literature (B)

About Me

I have been a private tutor since 2011, and specialise in Latin up to A level, including 13+ preparation, and English and Maths for 11+ exams.

I am committed to tailoring each session to get the best results and believe that tutoring can help students build confidence in their own abilities. I enjoy working with students to unlock their potential by trying new approaches to problem areas.

I have experience of teaching a range of age groups across a spectrum of learning abilities, both as a tutor and as a museum educator. As such, I know that everyone learns differently, and it’s my job as a tutor to find the best way for my students to learn and progress. I want my students to know that I am there for them and that there is no embarrassment or pressure. Instead, we’re just dedicating time to finding the best approach to their learning.

Recent tuition

I have over 200 hours of tutoring experience. Please find a snapshot of my tuition experience below.

7+ Preparation

Ongoing work with a 6 year old boy to prepare him for the move from state to private school, focussing on literacy and numeracy for his 7+ exams.

Primary

A 6 year old girl: After-school homework sessions in Maths, French and English.

Latin

Remedial Latin tuition for an 11 year old boy as he had been falling behind in school. Saw confidence and understanding grow, and as a result, I also helped him with his French, English, History and Science school exam preparations.

11+ English (Sen Dyspraxia)

I provided a student with specialist dyspraxia English tuition leading up to his 11+ exams, tutoring him over a six month period. His school and parents flagged a “vast improvement.”

11+ English (SEN Dyslexia)

I worked with this student for a year prior to her 11+, focusing particularly on English and verbal reasoning, tailored to her dyslexic learning needs. Over the year her English marks at school improved from a C+ to an A- average, and she received an academic scholarship to Highgate school.

Age 12 English and Maths

I worked with a 12 year old student to provide support with her Maths and English. She was falling behind in both subjects at school, and her dyslexia meant that a more tailored teaching style was needed.

13+ Latin

I taught this student for three months, twice a week prior to his 13+ Latin exam for St Paul’s. He went from 50% to 80% average and scored in the top 5% of all candidates.

Eton Scholarship CE

Tutored a boy intensively for the Eton Scholarship CE in Latin, French and English. Successfully gained his scholarship.

GCSE Latin and Classics (OCR)

I worked with a student for six months prior to her Latin and Classics GCSEs, for which she was self-taught. On starting tuition, her translation skills were about a D level, and she had undertaken no work on her set texts. By the end of the tuition, she was averaging an A and achieved an A in her exams. Feedback from her mother was positive throughout “you’ve really helped R– get up to speed and catch up.”

RS and French GCSE

On-going tutoring, which this student is taking early at school. We are also working on Latin GCSE preparation.

Hobbies and Interests

Scuba diving – I’m a qualified Assistant Diving Instructor so teach new divers both in and out of the water.
Cycling – I love seeing London through a new perspective (and it’s faster than the bus!).
Museums and galleries – despite working in this field, I still enjoy seeing exhibitions or just wandering through the beautiful buildings.
Reading – I also have a book on the go.

Client Testimonials

“Katherine has been a fantastic tutor to both my children for several years. She is dedicated, enthusiastic, and makes learning enjoyable – they are always happy to see her. She has really helped them improve and gain confidence. She is always reliable and punctual and I would thoroughly recommend her.”

“We are delighted with the tutoring and mentoring provided by Katherine. Katherine is patient with I– and works to ensure that Isabel really understands and remembers the areas and subjects covered.”