Thomas

School:

St Paul's School

University:

University of Oxford (Balliol College):

BA English Language and Literature (Oxford), first

The Courtauld Institute of Art:

MA History of Art (Courtauld), distinction

PhD History of Art (Courtauld), passed without corrections

Teaching experience:

2015–2023: extensive experience teaching undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate diploma (including mature) students at The Courtauld: lectures, seminar classes and 1:1 tutorials
2024: guest lecturer at CIEE, teaching students in a seminar group and in a gallery
2024: guest tutor at Cambridge ICE, teaching students in a seminar group and on a visit

I also have experience as a private tutor and am currently working 1:1 with a student on entry to The Courtauld

Teaching style & philosophy:

In my teaching, I always address the student's needs, abilities and difficulties by recognising that they are a unique individual. With this philosophy, my teaching also places emphasis on self-expression: on helping students find their own words for their ideas, knowledge and interests. A related aspect of my teaching philosophy concerns creativity. I passionately encourage independent thinking and personal interpretation wherever possible. My creative approach also includes innovative ways of breaking up topics and information. Learning should be fun. Finally, my overall teaching style is characterised by patience, and by allowing time for new material to work away in a student's mind at a pace that is right for them.

Additional information:

Besides art and literature, my hobbies include travel, discovering new places by walking nearer to home, and cooking (and eating)—all of which broaden the mind and feed into my approach to teaching. I live in London and am able to teach there in person or online further afield.