Joseph

Languages, History, Oxbridge and US Admissions

A First-Class Cambridge linguist with a fully funded MA in History from Yale, Joseph teaches Latin, Greek, French, German, Russian and History from GCSE to university.

Joseph graduated with a First in Modern Languages and Linguistics from Clare College, Cambridge, and completed an MA in History at Yale University as a fully funded scholar, where he also worked as a research and teaching assistant. He has worked professionally as a historical researcher and archivist.

Joseph teaches Latin, Ancient Greek, French, German, Russian and History from GCSE through A-level to university. He has extensive experience supporting Oxbridge and top US university applications, including personal statements, academic essays and interviews, and has mentored first-generation applicants through outreach programmes.

His teaching is analytical, structured and personalised, breaking down complex linguistic and historical material while keeping its depth, and building precision and clarity in writing and speaking. He is also adept at supporting students who lack confidence.

Areas of Expertise

  • Latin and Ancient Greek
  • French, German and Russian
  • History from GCSE to university
  • Oxbridge and US university admissions
  • Academic writing and interview preparation

Positions Held

  • Research and Teaching Assistant – Yale University
  • Historical Researcher and Archivist
  • Admissions Mentor – Outreach programmes

Qualifications

  • MA History – Yale University (fully funded)
  • BA Modern Languages and Linguistics (First Class) – University of Cambridge (Clare College)