GREENE'S TUTORIAL EDUCATION - Key Persons
Agnieszka is the College's Director of Partnerships. Following her MA studies in Political Science and LLM in International Law she completed her PhD at Oxford Brookes University where she also worked as a lecturer. Her thesis, "Changes in International Law in response to terrorist attacks. A comparative study of Israeli and the U.S. state practice" was a combined study of International Law and International Relations. It was a culmination of her long interests in Middle East politics and international conflict and its aim was to contribute to the understanding of nature, status and determinants of international law in the aftermath of 9/11. She is a very experienced tutor, who taught Politics, International Relations and Law.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Member of the Join Our Team
Alex read for a Masters in Mathematics at Magdalen College, the University of Oxford (where he was a scholar) before going on to undertake research in Mathematical Physics, specialising, in particular, in the geometry of space-times that locally resemble doughnuts (known mathematically as *tori*). He has taught and tutored extensively at sixth form, undergraduate and Masters level. A passionate believer in the unique advantages of the Oxford tutorial method, he still tutors for the College whenever his schedule permits.
Alex's educational research interests lie in the effective use of new and emerging technologies to support and enhance the learning process and he directs the development of Greene's cutting edge, cloud-based student online learning resource, Greene's Online. In his spare time Alex enjoys croquet, British polyphonic music of the early renaissance and hiking in the Alps.
Alice completed her undergraduate degree in Anthropology with minors in English and Spanish at SUNY Geneseo in 2020. After this she completed an M.Sc., with distinction, in Archaeological Science at the University of Oxford in 2021. Alice has tutored in a variety of subjects at the undergraduate and pre-university level including Spanish, Geography, Biology, Anthropology, Statistics, and SAT Reading and Writing.
Angus lectures in English Literature at the University of Oxford, U.K., and has been working for Greene's since 2011. Angus was awarded his D.Phil. from the University of Oxford for his doctoral research on James Joyce, and he has numerous publications to his name, covering a wide spectrum of English Literature. Angus achieved 1st class honours for his undergraduate degree from the University of Glasgow, U.K.; and a Distinction for his postgraduate master's degree from the University of Edinburgh.
Becky Simpson is the College's Director of Studies. Hugely experienced working within a close college community both on the pastoral side and in a number of varied and effective teaching and leadership roles, Becky brings to Greene's the valued knowledge of an educator skilled in a broad range of effective teaching methodologies. Becky received an M.A. from the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) in English Language and Literature. Having left university, Becky was appointed as English teacher at Bryanston School, Dorset, and as a Personal Tutor, responsible for the welfare of a number of pupils at the school. She later became a Housemistress at the school, overseeing the welfare of 60-70 girls in a boarding house with careful monitoring of their social, academic and emotional wellbeing.
Ms. Brinkman-Schwartz's academic career has a strong interdisciplinary component, exploring the intersections of history and literature. For the past ten years she has taught IGSCE, A level and undergraduate students, as well as students following an American curriculum. In addition to teaching, she has worked as an archival researcher for such prestigious institutions in the U.S. such as MIT and Harvard, and as a Latin translator.
Carmen is the College Principal and is based in 45 Pembroke Street. Carmen has overall responsibility for College's students. Having read Modern Languages at Exeter University (which included a year at Bologna University's Specialised School for Interpreters and Translators), Carmen graduated with an M.A. in Mediaeval and Modern Languages from Brasenose College, Oxford. She also acquired a CELTA qualification in 2009. Prior to joining Greene's, Carmen was the Head of Studies at the Institut Auf Dem Rosenberg in Switzerland.
Christina is the Academic Registrar at Greene's College Oxford, Estoril. She obtained a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Bangladesh, where she worked in a high school as a language teacher. Later in 2017, she pursued her master's degree in Sustainable Development in Sweden, where she had the opportunity to work as a preschool teacher. She moved to Portugal in 2021 to do her Ph.D. at the department of International Studies on the topic of Education for sustainable development in ISCTE IUL Lisbon. In her spare time, Christina is a trained Indian Classical Dancer, and has helped to teach classes in both Bangladesh and Sweden.
Christopher is a graduate of University College, Oxford. He gained an M.A. in Agriculture and Forest Sciences and an M.Sc. from Reading University in Agricultural Economics. His passion for education and the environment has taken him throughout the world, working extensively for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on rainforest protection in the Congo basin, and he has recently worked as a consultant to a local company researching effective pollination alternatives to the honey bee. Christopher regularly teaches English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning skills to younger students, and advises on applications to British universities. He is also the Chairman of the College's Board of Governors.
After completing his undergraduate degree in English and History, Dr. Ager embarked on a Ph.D. in the History department at Oxford Brookes and began teaching as an associate lecturer at the university. Dr. Ager has a wide experience of teaching English and History to a range of students of different ages, levels and backgrounds, Key Stage 3, GCSE, iGCSE, A level and I.B., and those with special educational needs. He is adept at focussing on the required outcomes for younger, as well as older students, whether for U.K. or international examinations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Join Our Team
- Academic Director
Grant is the Academic Director of the College and is based at 45 Pembroke Street. He is a graduate of Magdalen College, the University of Oxford, where he studied Philosophy and Modern Languages (French). Grant's academic interests are varied, but he specialises in the literature and thought of the early modern and modern periods, with especial focus on the development in French literary form (cultivated, in part, over his time at l'Université de Paris-Sorbonne). As a linguist he naturally has a strong interest in translation theory, linguistics and stylistics in a formal academic setting. An accomplished philosopher, Grant took his M.Phil. also from the University of Oxford specialising in pre- and post-structuralist French literary theory and criticism, during the 19 th and 20 th centuries.
Job Titles:
- T.E. Diploma in Accounting and Finance ( Swidnica ) - Bursar
Ilona is responsible for the day-to-day management of student accounts and has overall supervision of students who are taking supplementary tuition. She is also trained in first-aid and responsible for the health and safety provision at 45, Pembroke Street, where she works. Ilona holds a diploma and the professional title of Economist from the Wincenty Stys Economic School in Swidnica, Poland where she studied for four years and specialised in Finance and Accounting. She has worked as an accountant in Oxford since 2004 and has been the Bursar at Greene's since 2008.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Principal at Greene 's College
Jane Hajny is the Deputy Principal at Greene's College Oxford. She is responsible for monitoring students' academic performance, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing. She is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Greene's and therefore, addresses any student concerns. The Leadership Programme at Greene's is also one of Jane's main areas of focus, given her passion for international mindedness and the fostering of young global citizens.
Jane has a BSc in International Affairs from Florida State University and a MA in International Education from the University of Bath, as well as prior experience working for humanitarian organisations and as a Tutor and Education Coordinator in the US, Latin America, and the UK.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager of Greene 's College Oxford
Katja is the Marketing Manager of Greene's College Oxford and is based at 45 Pembroke Street. Katja has worked and studied at the intersection of marketing communication, culture, philosophy and philosophy of education. Using media creatively, has not only been part of her professional work in Marketing and Online Marketing, but Katja's B.A. (Hons) in Communication, Media, Culture & Philosophy, but also served as a main inspiration for her PhD thesis on social actions online (Title: Click - social actions in the 21 st century) which was funded by Microsoft Research, Cambridge. Katja is interested in the philosophical implications of the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and publishes on the subject to date.
Lamine is a full-time tutor in Mathematics at Greene's. He teaches students for a very wide range of levels and qualifications at our study centre 97a, St. Aldate's Street. Having studied and worked in many different countries, Lamine has a wide international education and experience. He holds 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. His particular area of interest 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 likes a "hands-on" approach to learning Mathematics and this is reflected in his tutoring at Greene's. Lamine has been a Mathematics tutor at Greene's since 2016 and also runs Mathematics workshops and revision classes to help students at Greene's consolidate their learning through practice.
Maria is the College's Academic Administrator and is based in reception at 95 St Aldate's Street. She organises supplementary tuition, leads the Student Committee meetings and runs events and activities for the students. Maria studied Russian language and Literature at Moscow State Pedagogical university and also acquired a CELTA qualification in 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, photography, and chocolate making.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director of Greene 's College Oxford
Miguel is the Executive Director of Greene's College Oxford in Estoril. He is responsible for operational, financial and human resources as well as the commercial and business development of Greene's in Portugal. He has a strong career over many years in the education field and developed several educational projects for the biggest international educational company in the world focusing on operations, marketing and sales development. He holds a degree in Architecture from Faculdade de Arquitectura de Lisboa. Miguel was born and raised in Cascais and is currently living with his wife and four children in Estoril.
Miss. Edwards is a friendly and personable tutor with an infectious love of language and learning. Her undergraduate studies were completed with a B.A. in Modern Languages (Spanish) from the University of Oxford. During her undergraduate studies, she studied American Literature at the University of Buenos Aires, obtaining a 95% score in overall assessment for the semester. Miss. Edwards has been a mentor to Oxford and Cambridge applicants, assisting with the practice interviews, aptitude test preparation and Personal Statements required for successful university entrance.
Rowena read her Master's degree in Chemistry at Somerville College, the University of Oxford, specialising in air sensitive superconducting materials. She obtained a First Class honours degree and a Distinction in additional History and Philosophy of Science. She undertook her doctoral studies at the University of Birmingham, and was awarded her PhD for research into environmental materials. An analytical chemist, she is one of a small number of specialists in Mössbauer spectroscopy. Since 2014, Rowena has worked as a research fellow into nuclear waste disposal at the University of Birmingham, Department of Metallurgy and Materials, a teaching fellow in Environmental Science at the University of Reading, and an engagement and evaluation expert at the University of Oxford. Rowena is the Chair of the Environmental Chemistry Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry, executive editor of their biannual Bulletin, and outreach lead. She has been teaching maths and science since 2007, and has worked at Greene's since 2015.
Mrs. Din has benefitted from the British system of education, both in her home town of Porto, Portugal and in the U.K. Mrs. Din's aim is not only to ensure that the students can understand and apply the underlying concepts behind the subject, but that they can also relate the same concepts and theories to the world in which they live, and so appreciate and enjoy the relevance of their studies.
Shelley holds certificates in Pharmaceuticals, Accounting, English and Management from different universities in China, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shanghai International Studies University. 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. As a language tutor, Shelley believes that it is 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.