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/ David T.
I recently completed a PhD in British and American history at UCL. I have experience tutoring students for A-Level exams in U. S. History. I have also tutored a number of students in the United States for the AP test (the closest US equivalent to A-Level). I can tutor for students preparing for GCSEs or A-Levels in American, British, or European history.
I am a 65 years old tutor of predominantly History and Politics, with English and Religious Studies as my supplementary subjects.
Willing to teach on-line by Skype (preferred) or Zoom, as well as person-to-person.
As you will note from my qualifications and professional experience, I have taught all four subjects for some 35 years, at College, University, Sixth Form College and High School. While the majority of my teaching has been in the UK, mainly in Birmingham, London and Bristol, nevertheless I have also taught abroad at university in the Philippines. Additionally, I have been an A'Level Politics and History examiner for the former London and Oxford & Cambridge boards in the 1990s and early post-millennium decade. So also, have I written course brochures for the History and Politics Distance - learning programmes for the National Extension College, Cambridge. All of this has added up to my having acquired a broad professional experience, which I put to the benefit of my students.
My teaching style is very much subject and communication based, with the emphasis applying knowledge and essay skills towards achieving the best exam results. There is also a priority attached to reading and grammar skills, both of which appear to be neglected by the contemporary British educational establishment. Hopefully I can use my experience and robust teaching methods towards enabling students to gain their best performance in exams and careers. - Please also note that I am happy to tutor students on-line - ie. Skype (Preferred) or Zoom, and have a fair experience of this kind of teaching.
I am a full-time educator with over six years of experience. I am an English Literature graduate (BA) of the University of Aberystwyth where I especially enjoyed papers in Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, female empowerment and Viking Sagas. Following on from University I gained my PGCE with the University of Chester via the School Direct programme, beating 200 other applicants for one of the 20 places available. I was exposed to the latest in education theory and pedagogical techniques during the revamp of the National Curriculum. I then completed the prestigious MRes with Swansea University in the highly acclaimed Medieval Literature department.
As Head of History in my role, over the years I have worked relentlessly and have created the perfect programme for scoring top marks in GCSE and A-Level History! My programme taps into neurological stimuli to help revise and apply a practical understanding of content and essay writing. Additionally, I have also put together a revision programme to help ensure revision actually pays off and gets you the highest marks! Suitable for all exam boards and all learning requirements.
Tutoring Experience
I have significant experience with LAC and PLAC children, those with learning difficulties and mental health issues. This has enabled me to tailor teaching and learning to suit the individual and quickly spot the root cause of their issue. I am a member of The Tutoring Association which strives to make tutoring a monitored and professional industry. This means I continually embark on CPD in terms of teaching methodology as well as marking courses with a variety of exam boards and constantly reflect on my own teaching to improve.
Tutoring Approach
Learning should be enjoyable! I strive to make lessons interesting. This means they are automatically beneficial. If a student enjoys lessons, they are more likely to engage fully while also changing their outlook on education as a whole. It is my belief that the most important quality a tutor must possess is an appreciation of the individual requirements, needs and aptitudes of each of their pupils.
I will work closely with you and your child to provide the support that suits them individually.
During these unprecedented times it is clear that education has been affected. As a tutor I aim to help pupils recover some of this lost time.
For secondary school students I can tutor english, geography, history, maths, environmental science, biology, and chemistry. This can include aspects specific to your school curriculum, for example english texts/poems your school teaches or chemistry topics you have struggled with and seek to improve.
For students about to start university I can help with university preparation. This would take the form of reviewing essays and essay writing techniques. From personal experience, the expectation for university work was significantly higher than secondary school. This development of your skills will help to make this transition easier and be reflected in your grades.
My previous experience tutoring ranged from helping a class A student reach full marks in chemistry, to a student attaining 10% in geography class tests improving to 50% after one month.
Our meetings can be altered to fit a student’s needs, simply let me know what you would like help with. Class work, exam preparation, homework and coursework help are all possible.
Please contact for any further information you may need.
English Literature, English, History, European History, Ancient History, American History, African-American History, World History, US History, Art Theory, Fine Art, Art History, Art, Film Studies, Filmmaking, Humanities, Politics, and Government and Politics lessons in Sandnes, Norway.
