The Classical Record
History & Classics Tutoring
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Welcome to the Classical Record
History is more than a list of dates to memorise—it is the study of human experience, conflict, and ideas. Whether you are navigating GCSE and A-Level exams or diving into classical antiquity, tailored one-on-one and small group sessions help students master exam boards, sharpen essay structure, and achieve top grades.
Beyond core tutoring, undergraduate and postgraduate academic mentoring provides targeted guidance on university essay editing, literature reviews, dissertations, and citation standards, while international student support offers dedicated transition coaching to help incoming undergraduates successfully navigate their first year at a UK university.
Qualifications & background:
Qualifications & background:
PhD Candidate in History (Anticipated 2026), University College London (UCL)
Active Adjunct Professor of History (8 years higher education teaching across US, World, Western, and Ancient History)
MA in History (with Honors), California State University, Northridge
Former Resident Advisor, College Hall, University of London (Pastoral Care & Welfare)
Key specialisms:
Key specialisms:
Comprehensive history & classics tuition: Full-spectrum coverage across Ancient Rome, Classical Greece, Western Civilization, World, and US History, including specialised OCR Classics modules like Classical Hero and Late Republic politics.
GCSE & A-Level exam mastery: Targeted preparation for AQA, Edexcel, and OCR specifications focused on mark scheme objectives (AO1–AO4), source evaluation, historical interpretations, and NEA coursework guidance.
Oxbridge & Russell Group admissions: Specialized coaching for the Oxford History Aptitude Test (HAT), Classics Admissions Test (CAT), UCAS personal statement drafting, and academic interview prep.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate mentoring: Hands-on support for university-level essay structuring, dissertation methodology, literature reviews, and referencing standards.
International student academic support: Tailored transition coaching for incoming UK undergraduates to navigate university expectations, master the UK grading scale, and target a 2:1 or First-Class degree.
Flexible learning formats: Available for interactive in-person sessions across Central London or nationwide online tuition using real-time document collaboration and digital resources.
Enhanced DBS available.
Offerings:
A-Level & GCSE History (AQA / Edexcel)
Thematic breadth essays, source evaluation, and coursework / NEA guidance across American, European, and World history modules.
OCR Ancient History & Classical Civilisation (GCSE / A-Level)
Detailed syllabus coverage for Classical Greece, The Breakdown of the Late Republic, The Julio-Claudians, The World of the Hero, and Roman Britain.
University Admissions & Oxbridge Mentorship
Oxford History Aptitude Test (HAT) and Classics Admissions Test (CAT) preparation, UCAS personal statement structuring, and mock interviews.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Academic Mentoring
University essay editing, literature review synthesis, dissertation methodology, and citation standards (APA, MHRA, Chicago, Harvard)
UK Relocation & Local Living Guidance
Practical settling-in support for international students arriving in London, offering hands-on advice on navigating the NHS, opening UK bank accounts, using TfL transport (Underground, trains, and buses), settling into College Hall life, and identifying key local amenities and shops.
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