About Gloria
Hello! I am Gloria.
I am a qualified teacher and experienced private tutor specialising in History, Ancient History, Classical Civilisations, Religious Studies and Philosophy. Since 2021 I have helped students from Year 7 through to postgraduate level to achieve excellent exam results and gain confidence in their studies.
As Head of History at a secondary school near Windsor, and with examiner experience for GCSE/A-Level (Edexcel, AQA, OCR), I know exactly what examiners are looking for and how to teach writing, analysis and critical thinking so that students stand out.
I hold an MA in Ancient History from UCL, a BA (Hons) in History from Royal Holloway, a PG-Cert in Education with QTS from Brunel and a Cambridge Certification in Classical Civilisations — so I bring both deep subject knowledge and teaching expertise.
Whether you are preparing for a major exam, starting university work, or simply wanting to deepen your skills, I tailor each session to you, helping you think clearly, write confidently and reach your full academic potential. Get in touch and let’s get started!
In conversation with Gloria
What do you enjoy most about tutoring History and the humanities?
What I enjoy most is helping students gain confidence in their studies. I specialise in History, Ancient History, Classical Civilisations, Religious Studies and Philosophy, and these subjects reward students who can think clearly, question ideas and express themselves well. When a student begins to see how an argument is built and starts to write with real confidence, that is the moment I find most rewarding.
What teaching experience do you have?
I am a qualified teacher and an experienced private tutor. Since 2021, I have helped students from Year 7 through to postgraduate level achieve excellent exam results and gain confidence in their studies. I am also Head of History at a secondary school near Windsor, so I work every day with the demands of the classroom and the curriculum.
How does your experience as an examiner help your students?
I have examiner experience for GCSE and A Level with three exam boards: Edexcel, AQA and OCR. This means I know exactly what examiners are looking for and how marks are awarded. I use that knowledge to teach students how to write, analyse and think critically, so that their work stands out and they can show everything they know on the day of the exam.
How has your academic background shaped your tutoring?
I hold a Master's degree in Ancient History from University College London, a Bachelor's degree with honours in History from Royal Holloway, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status from Brunel. I also hold a Cambridge Certification in Classical Civilisations. This combination gives me both deep subject knowledge and teaching expertise, so I can explain difficult ideas clearly and also challenge students who are ready to go further.
How would you describe your teaching style, and how do you adapt your lessons to each student?
I tailor each session to the individual. A student preparing for a major exam needs something different from a student starting university work or someone who simply wants to deepen their skills. My aim is always to help students think clearly, write confidently and reach their full academic potential, whatever their starting point.
What do you hope students gain from working with you?
I hope they leave with stronger results, but also with the skills that stay with them: clear thinking, confident writing and the ability to build a persuasive argument. These skills help far beyond a single exam or subject.