Individual tuition is at the heart of all Greene’s courses.
Greene’s College Oxford has over 55 years of experience in using the tutorial method. If they are not already familiar with it, Greene’s tutors are trained in its practice, and Greene’s students are constantly encouraged to develop the skill of using it.
Using the tutorial method, tutors ask penetrating questions in order to draw out knowledge from students, and enable the students themselves to recognise connections and become fully aware of the potentially large pool of knowledge they have acquired.
After completing his undergraduate degree, Adrian embarked on a Ph.D. in the History department at Oxford Brookes and began as an associate lecturer at the university. He continues in this role, teaching a range of undergraduate and post-graduate courses. He recognises that a good tutor requires a range of key skills: not least patience, the ability to listen, as well as good analytical and problem solving and communication skills.
Agnieszka teaches both Government & Politics and Law. She holds an M.A. and LL.M. in law as well as a Ph.D. from Oxford Brookes where she was a university lecturer. Agnieszka is passionate about tutoring and runs the College’s debating society.
Amy has extensive experience in giving Mathematics tuition across all age groups as well as ten years of experience in the classroom. She is a qualified teacher, holding a 2-year PGCE in Mathematics Education as well as a Masters in Arts Honours degree from the University of Edinburgh. In recent years she has worked as an examiner for the Edexcel examination board. She prides herself in her ability to foster enjoyment, confidence and success in Mathematics.
Julian has a Master’s Degree in Engineering and a Post-graduate qualification in Education from the University of Oxford. Since then he has taught Physics at a range of top independent schools in the U.K. and has been tutoring at Greene’s for the last three years. Julian is an experimental Physicist who strongly believes in learning by doing. Julian has also coached and participated in rowing and real tennis at an international level having considerable with his rowing teams.
Having studied in many different countries, Lamine has a wide international education and experience. He is a qualified teacher with a BSc qualification in Computer Science from Oxford Brookes and has been teaching Mathematics in the UK and at a range of levels for over 20 years. One of his many interests is Decision Mathematics and logical mathematical frameworks.
Lamine is a strong believer in a well structured academic programme for each of his students and takes a very careful, caring and systematic approach. He coordinates with other maths tutors to help ensure students receive the best education. He organises mathematical and computing competitions for students.
Neil’s teaching career began whilst studying for his Ph.D. He taught on a number of undergraduate modules in the Department of War Studies at KCL, delivering tutorials on areas of Military History, Security Studies and International Politics. Since completing his studies in 2014, Neil has tutored full-time. He has worked with a variety of GCSE and A level students both on an individual basis and in schools, tutoring them in the subjects of History, Politics and Sociology. As his extensive experience shows, he is highly familiar with the tutorial method, is fully aware of the demands of exam board specifications, and is passionate about enabling students to develop requisite knowledge and skills. His expertise and experience allow him to tailor tutorials to suit the individual needs of students, so increasing their capacity for success.
Rowena is a chemist and after having received First Class Honours in Chemistry at the University of Oxford she went on to complete a Ph.D. at the University of Birmingham on “Zeolites and other molecular sieves for chromate remediation”. Rowena has been tutoring in Chemistry for the last ten years and during that time was also a Research Fellow in Physical Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. Rowena is also a fully qualified rock-climbing instructor.
Many of our tutors conduct research and publish alongside their academic teaching. To read more about Rowena’s research, see our latest post here.
Shelley holds certificates in Pharmaceuticals, Accounting, English and Management from different universities in China, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shanghai International Studies University. She comes from a family of teachers. Her father is a retired maths professor who has inspired her love of learning and education. Since relocating to Oxford in 2006, Shelley has tutored Mandarin Chinese with many private students from early years to adults and from beginner to advanced levels. She enjoys seeing them flourish in this wonderful language. Shelley believes as a language tutor, it’s very important to form a good relationship/bond with students. This way, the students look forward to their lessons, are more willing to listen and to interact and even to do homework, therefore they learn better and quicker.
A personal tutor serves as a dedicated academic mentor, providing tailored support to students throughout their educational journey. Unlike subject-specific tutors, who focus on particular disciplines like chemistry or history, a personal tutor works more broadly to help students set academic goals, manage their studies, and develop essential skills like time management and independence. Personal tutors meet with students regularly, offering guidance on academic progress, university applications, and overall study strategies, acting as a consistent point of support outside regular tutorials. Their role goes beyond academics, offering mentorship and fostering a trusting relationship to help students thrive both personally and academically.
Katie, a personal tutor at Greene’s College Oxford, enjoys supporting students in their academic growth by helping them identify strengths and areas for improvement. She offers practical advice on study skills, balancing studies with personal life, and overcoming challenges such as adjusting to new languages or cultures. With a background in linguistics and a passion for teaching, Katie uses her international experience to assist students in Greene’s intensive tutorial system. Her role fosters connection with students, helping them stay on track in a more personalised learning environment.
As a qualified teacher with a background in SEN and mathematics, I am well-equipped to provide valuable insights and guidance. In other settings, the constraints on time have not allowed me to nurture and guide students as I would have liked, so it is a real pleasure to be able to carry out the role of personal tutor here at Greene’s.
The diversity of specialisations of Greene’s tutors enables students to benefit from an extraordinary richness of experience and excellence in their personal tuition – and we pride ourselves in the care we take to match tutors to students’ needs.
We accept only those tutors who offer academic excellence, appropriate experience, and the most suitable personal qualities to support students. The recruitment procedure to become a Greene’s tutor is rigorous and quality is maintained through continued training.
Behind the scenes, our dedicated administrative team ensures everything at Greene’s runs smoothly. From supporting our tutors to guiding students and families through their educational journey, their expertise and commitment are integral to our success. Get to know the people who keep everything on track and are always here to help here.
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