Online Latin tutor & more
Benjamin H.
GCSE & A-Level English and Latin Tutor of 14 years
Hourly rate
£60/hr
Online Latin tutor & more
GCSE & A-Level English and Latin Tutor of 14 years
About
For the past fourteen years I’ve assisted students in a variety of situations: from preparing students for GCSE and A-Level Latin, Classical Civilisation, and English Language and Literature to supporting those sitting 13+ entrance and scholarship examinations, apprentices pursuing qualifications in Functional Skills English, and mature students who are first-time learners or retaking qualifications.
My approach to my work is professional but relaxed. I look to create a supportive academic environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and suggest answers without fear of failure or judgement. With that in mind, I want to equip my students with the skills they need to contribute confidently in the classroom and succeed in the exam hall.
I enjoy the challenges presented by each of my subjects and relish any opportunity to assist a student who is not as comfortable or as confident as they would like to be.
£60/hr · 3 subjects · 9 levels
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Classics Certificate checked · Royal Holloway, University of London · 2012 Royal Holloway, University of London · 2012 Certificate checked
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Vicky
I am so glad we found Ben. He is tutoring my daughter in A Level Latin and he has been tremendous. He has boosted her confidence so much and very quickly established a good rapport with her. Nothing is too much trouble for Ben and I have found him to be supportive to both my daughter and also to me when I needed advice on how best to support my daughter with her Latin. Ben is reliable, works around my daughter’s school timetable and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.
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Sally
Ben tutored my son in english. We only started working with Ben a couple of months before the exams. He managed to get my son to have an interest in a subject, that he was really struggling with, and gave him a belief that he could get to grips with english. Ben was kind and patient and really flexible with the timings for the lessons. My son achieved a really good pass. I dont think he would have achieved this without Ben's support. Thank you.
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Pooja
Ben is a great tutor and has helped my son with English immensely. My son really enjoys his lessons and we can clearly see the improvement in his performance. I would definitely recommend Ben to other parents and students.
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Eloise
Benjamin is one of the best tutors we have ever had! He tutored my son for English and Latin GCSE over the past year. He is the most understanding, patient tutor, very professional, always accommodating, explains things in pupil terms, unlike impatient teachers - and is so helpful. My son always looked forward to his tutor lessons, as he structured them very well, especially as my son had ADHD - Ben is always encouraging, and gives feedback constructively to parents and the pupil to help them achieve their goals and be the best they can be. Ben has helped my son improve his results from a 4 in English to a 6, and a 3 in Latin to a 6. I cannot recommend him enough!
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Alistair
Ben worked online with my son to prepare him for his GCSE Classics and English Literature papers. Ben quickly assessed the areas where my son required assistance and was able to work on these areas, and right across the syllabus, to build on my son's knowledge and confidence in both subjects. Ben was able to establish an excellent professional relationship with son which was a massive help to boost his confidence going into the exams and I feel sure his grades will reflect the depth of Ben's knowledge in tutoring in both subjects. Ben was also very flexible and rearranged his timetable to accommodate when my son's circumstances changed. I would highly recommend Ben's services for Classics and for English Literature tutoring.
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carrie
We are only a few lessons in but I can see how engaged my daughter is. She’s really loving her classes.
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Làjja
Benjamin is an excellent tutor who is currently coaching my daughter for her GCSE. Within 3 months she has jumped up 2 grades and is now finding Latin easier than before. I would highly recommend him.
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Yushan
Benjamin has been a super tutor, very encouraging, engaging and organised with his teaching. He explains Latin clearly and my son enjoys his teaching very much. With his help, my son shows a great interest in Latin and is one of top latinists in his year group. He is reliable, punctual, responsive and easy to communicate. We highly recommend Benjamin to anyone.
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Thomas
Ben is teaching me writing techniques and how to analyse text. English isn't my favorite subject but Ben has really helped explain different techniques and skills and has gone into more depth than my teacher would have time to do at school!
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Shaheen
Our son has been finding English difficult to connect with and finished his first lesson with Ben on a positive, confident note. Our son was engaged throughout the lesson and we are really pleased we have taken Ben on as a tutor. Thank you.
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Rachel
Can’t praise Ben enough for the care and attention he puts into teaching our son who is dyslexic. He’s tutoring him in GCSE English and Latin and it has made a huge difference to our son’s confidence and self belief. Ben is very patient, tailors each lesson to his specific needs and provides regular feedback. He also has a great sense of humour, and our son really enjoys the lessons. Overall I wish we’d started lessons with Ben sooner and highly recommend him to anyone looking for tutor in these subjects. Thank you Ben!
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Jane
Ben is a very experienced Latin teacher. My son enjoys his lessons and has made great progress.
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Noriko
My son Hugo started the tuition with Ben from October 2021 and he's been very happy with the session since day 1. Hugo was really struggling with English/Literature and completely lost interest and confidence in the subject, but he's already started to get a little interested in Shakespere and getting a little more confident. Hugo said that Ben always answers his questions in easy-to-understand manner and the session is very informative. As a parent, I'm happy with Ben, too, I feel he is a very reliable tutor, he is polite, punctual and good at communicating. I would highly recommend him.
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Samantha
Ben has been helping my daughter with her Classical Civilisation A level. We have been very pleased with the work so far. Ben has helped to instil confidence in her through simple and effective explanation of the texts and their context. He is proactive at exploring areas of weakness and tailoring the work covered in sessions accordingly. We highly value his support.
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Ruth
Ben's been a great A level classics tutor for my son, who feels more confident after every session with him. His grades started to increase after only a few sessions, and continue to do so. Ben knows the sylabus, and the exam board's expectations, inside out.
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Chloe
Ben is an excellent English tutor. With his help, my son’s GCSE English grades improved from level 4 to 7. Ben’s teaching style is calm and engaging which suits both my, very shy, children perfectly.
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Javid
Ben has helped two of my boys with their GCSE English, the elder son got two A's in his GCSE exams, which surpassed his expectations. Hopefully, his younger sibling can emulate the elder brother this year. Ben is a very friendly young man who rapidly builds up a good report with his students. Ben is very well organised and plans his lessons in advance and has already given a great deal of confidence to my younger son.
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Gemma
Ben is a fantastic tutor. He takes time and effort to ensure every aspect is covered and understood in a non patronising way. He has gained my sons trust and therefore gets the best out of him.
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Lesley
Would highly recommend Benjamin as a very effective English tutor. Our daughter already has more confidence and has somehow gained some passion for the subject which has only been evident since initiating these sessions. More than happy with our choice here.
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Naresh
Excellent Latin tutor who takes time to explain the concepts behind the language thoroughly