MEET PETER

First of all, thank you for visiting my website to learn a little about me and the services I offer.

Born in Sydney, Australia, I'm a full-time teacher with 30+ years full-time experience on three continents. I currently teach at a highly ranking elite private school in Indianapolis, USA. For 25 years, I have managed a steady private tutoring, coaching and mentoring business. On both fronts, it's been deeply satisfying to facilitate success for a wide range of unique, passionate, and creative young people!

My Qualifications

Master of English
Bachelor of Arts (majors in English Literature, Political Science and Psychology)
Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing
Graduate Diploma in Teaching English and History

In Australia I was the Head Teacher of English at an academically advanced school for 10 years.

My talented wife Jennifer, a collaborative pianist, has a unique gift as a piano accompanist as well amazing rapport with children she teaches piano. A signature moment in her career was a piano performance in the Sydney Opera House main concert hall in 2017. When not working, we spend time with her son Cole, a talented and avid Basketball player, and Harry, our mini-schnauzer, an avid consumer of TV dramas and Netflix mini-series. Whenever possible we visit Australia to spend time with my two adult daughters, Taire and Bronte, and my gorgeous grand-daughter Margaux.

I tutor students from grade 6 through 12, as well as college and university students, in interactive, inspiring and transformational learning. My teaching experience and passion is remarkably versatile: spanning:

Literature
Language and Composition
Poetics
Film Studies
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
Sociology
Public Speaking
Debating
International Relations

I am an anthologized poet in the University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor's International Poetry Prize.

International Achievements:

USA

Hundreds of students - 1:1 tutoring increased SAT + ACT scores

Preparation for A-Level English Literature University Entrance Exams

Australia

Preparation for Advanced and Extension English Literature and Language university entrance exams

State Board of Studies university entrance examiner (10 years)

Model United Nations Forum

In addition to my full-time teaching assignment, I convene a 180 member-strong Model United Nations program at my school; a program which I have grown to capture 45% of the Upper School student body. We train, equip, and deploy 180 students each year to compete at The Hague, in The Netherlands, as well as at the Universities of Chicago and Georgetown.

Peter F Smith

TESTIMONIALS

YiChang Cui ...

I credit Peter immensely for the development of not only my writing and critical reading skills, but also an analytical approach to creative thinking and problem solving. This has served me well throughout my college years and into my professional career as well. I can confidently say that Peter's tutelage was and continues to be an important factor in my academic and professional success.

Ting Zhou ...

Graduating from Harvard University and working as a quantitative tech analyst in Boston, Ting writes:

Peter's knowledge and instruction helped me hone my critical reading and writing skills, which not only propelled me to my dream college but also set me up for success there. Years later, I'm still appreciative of the opportunities I've had thanks to his guidance.