About

I love education. I love Classics. Those two things are inseparable for me. My research focuses on Ancient History and Historiography, but I love teaching all areas of Classics: language, literature, philosophy, and more. Classics can inspire a love for learning in anyone, and one of my aims is to bring it to a wider audience and show what an enriching and illuminating experience it can be.

Work Experience

Current: independent writer and researcher in Classics.

2018-2020: Tutor in Greek for St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, Kent

2016-2019: Teacher of Classics, The King's School, Canterbury

2018-2019: Deputy Head of Oxbridge Applications

2011-2016: Teacher of Classics, Marlborough College, Wiltshire.

Head of Critical Thinking and Upper School Scholars

2010-2011: Teacher of Classics (maternity cover post), Oxford High School (GDST)

2008-2010: Lecturer in Ancient History, St. Hilda's College, Oxford

Outreach Experience

2018-2019: part of East Kent Schools Together Classics Project.

Weekly classes with student helpers for Year 8 pupils from Spires Academy

Canterbury.

2013-2016: Classics Outreach organiser (Marlborough College)

2012-13: Taught Classics Club at St. Peter's Junior School (Marlborough)

2014-16: Coordinated teams of sixth formers to teach Classics at St. Peter's Junior and Manton Primary.

Education / Training

DPhil in Ancient History - Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford

Master of Studies in Ancient History - Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford

BA (MA) in Classics - St. Hilda's College, Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford

Personal Philosophy

I have long believed that education opens up a world of opportunities, drawing out the potential of young people, increasing their confidence, and encouraging them to see new horizons available to them. Education essentially unlocks their freedom to be themselves. Why do I believe my subject Classics can help students achieve this? Classics promotes and helps the development of a variety of skills, from logical thinking and attention to detail through the languages, critical thinking in the study of texts from poets to historians and philosophers. Beyond that, Classics asks questions about the bigger issues of life.