Vivien
GCSE & A Level Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation, 30 years of teaching experience
About
I have many years of experience in teaching (started teaching in 1997), Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation (in schools as well as one-to-one tutoring). In my lessons I teach all aspects of the Classical languages and/or civilisation, including grammar, translation skills, literature and history, all levels, from primary school, Common Entrance level, GCSE to A level or IB. I have a large supply of teaching material which I use in my tailor-made lessons and share with my students. I graduated from Edinburgh University with a Master (Honours) Degree in Classics; I have two teaching qualifications (iPGCE and TEFL), QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and speak five languages: English, Dutch, French, Italian and German. During weekdays I teach Classics at a grammar school in Kent, which I enjoy very much, but I also really love tutoring students one-to-one, as it allows me to help students achieve their very best in the subject, build a rapport with them and prepare them for their exams, whether it is an entrance examination, GCSE or A-level.
Subjects & pricing
Group £30/hr ·£60/hr
Group £30/hr ·£60/hr
Languages
- Dutch Native
- French Conversational
- German Conversational
- Italian Conversational
Qualifications
Higher education
- MA (Hons) Classics · University of Edinburgh · 2:1 (Upper second) · 1985 University of Edinburgh · 2:1 (Upper second) · 1985
- BA Translation · Vocational Institute of Utrecht · Distinction · 2013 Vocational Institute of Utrecht · Distinction · 2013
Teaching qualification
- PGCEi Classics · University of Leiden, Netherlands · Merit · 1999 University of Leiden, Netherlands · Merit · 1999
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- Apr 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Vivien is absolutely wonderful. She is currently tutoring my son in Latin. After experiencing disappointing mock exam results and a challenging time at school in the subject, we sought support for our son, who has always shown potential in his studies. Finding Vivien has been a game-changer. My son enjoys his lessons and engages with the material in a way that he hadn’t before. Her teaching style has fostered rapid learning, and her encouragement has given us hope that he now has a chance to achieve a standard pass within the short time available. I cannot express enough how grateful we are for her support and guidance. I wholeheartedly recommend Vivien to anyone in need of a dedicated and effective tutor. I only wish we had discovered her sooner!
Vivien replied
Dear Claire, Thank you so much for the lovely reference you gave me! Such kind words. I hope that these lessons will help Henry to achieve a decent grade in his GCSE exams. He is doing all the right things: practicing past papers and regularly learning the vocabulary. Best wishes, Vivien
- Jul 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Vivien is a great tutor and I enjoy our sessions learning Latin.
Vivien replied
Thank you, Barbara, for your kind words.