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Pete Jones - Economics and Business Studies Tuition in Brighton / Worthing / South West London

Pete Jones A-level Business Studies Tutor (Brighton)

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  • Brighton/ Worthing (BN44) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 01 Sep 2011
  • Sex: Male
  • Can Travel To: CR GU KT PO RH SW TN TW
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  • Professional Qualification BSc Economics (Lon)
  • Professional Qualification PGCE
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Enhanced CRB check
  • Professional Membership RTL

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Helping you to fulfil your potential
Which subject(s) do you teach?
Economics
Business Studies
Business Management
Tell me about your qualifications.
BSc Econ (Lon)
PGCE (Lon)
What kind of experience do you have?
36 years teaching;
I am an examiner for economics and business studies for AQA and OCR boards at A2, As and GCSE levels
I was an an advisory teacher in Croydon (1985-91)
Now semi retired and concentrating on improving students grades significantly.
How much do you charge?
From £27 per hour plus travelling time and milegae (based on estimated time from google maps)
No minimum time when tutoring at home or online. 2 hour minimum when travelling more than 15 miles.
Where do you teach?
I'm flexible and can teach at home or in the student's house or online with an online interactive whiteboard.
Towns / Cities that I cover from home are: Brighton, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Reigate, Redhill, Steyning, Pulborough, Billingshurst, Petworth, Midhurst, Chichester, Havant. In other words most of Sussex, Hampshire (Hants), Surrey and parts of West Kent
I frequently stay with my son in South West London and can cover from Kingston, Merton, Esher, Elmbridge, Leatherhead, Dorking areas by arrangement.
FURTHERMORE: I run 'exam technique' clinics for small groups prior to public examinations usually these clinic are in Oct half term, December, January, February half term and the Easter holodays. The unit cost per student is significantly lower than the 'one-to-on' rate.
When are you available?
Any day / any time.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
Mainly '14-19 however I also have undergraduate tutees and the occasional post graduate student especially in development economics
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Economics & Business Studies
GCE 'A' level (both A2 & AS)
GCSE
Oxbridge and other university interview practice
Also both economics and business related course at undergraduate level
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes ~ enhanced
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
My online tutoring uses an interactive whiteboard where the student (or group of students) fully participate by asking questions, drawing on the board when requested. Students or I can upload documents for online discussion and annotation.
I'm in the process of setting up an Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with revision notes, tests and the ability for students to submit their assignments and receive feedback. (The planned date for launch is Dec 2011)
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
ATL
Where and with whom did you train?
St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill (PGCE) 1975
City of London Polytechnic, Moorgate 1969 -72 took a London University External degree.
Tell me about some of your current students.
Semi retired
Do you have a personal message for students?
In order for you to fulfil your potential we need to focus on the higher level skills of analysis and evaluation. By working together, we can turn you into a consciously competent student and demystify the examination process.

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