BSc Economic History - London University
PGCE - Birmingham University Examine GCE/GCSESociology for AQA
Enhanced CRB Certificate
Member of Chartered Institute of Assessors
References are available upon request

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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
I taught History, Sociology, Citizenship until my recent retirement. I can teach KS2 Maths and English and have prepared students for 11+ exams.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have an Economic History degree from London University. After obtaining that degree I qualified as a Teacher at Birmingham University on a one-year PGCE Course.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been a secondary school teacher for 30 + years. I have taught GCE Sociology for nearly ten years as Head of Social Science and GCE History for longer. Also I taught GCSE History for about 20 years and 'O' and CSE levels before that. I have been Head of History at two other schools with experience as a Head of Year 10 and as an examinations secretary in the 1990s.

How much do you charge?
Basically I charge £25-30 per hour for individual students but it depends on the distance I have to travel. I will negotiate a fee for a group of students

Where do you teach?
I teach in students' homes where they feel more comfortable. I can travel to other towns like Leamington Spa, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Banbury, Solihull and Birmingham but my work is mainly confined to South Warwickshire and the outskirts of Birmingham though I have tutored students in the Cotswolds.

When are you available?
I am available all weekday evenings from 4pm, including school holidays, now that I have retired.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I have tutored students age 7 to 19. At the younger age it is mainly Maths, English and 11+ preparation. From age 11 to 18 it has been History and Sociology to GCE and GCSE levels and I have prepared a student for the Oxford History Test and have helped an undergraduate with a History assignment.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have a recent enhanced CRB certificate.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I set and receive work via my email address. I will endeavour to reply or mark work within 24 hours subject to other commitments. Marking will include suggestions for improvement where appropriate. Online tutoring is normally paid for in advance.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I belong to the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors to aid my work as an examiner for AQA and OCR

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at Birmingham University and did teaching practice at schools in Birmingham.

Tell me about some of your current students.
Currently I am tutoring 4 students for the 11+ entrance exam. In the 2011 'A' level exams all the students gained entry to university - over 50% with A/A* grades. One was offered a place at Oxford university. For the 2012 'A' level exams I work with students of varying abilities - one is an online student. I am helping a university History student with essay writing.

Do you have a personal message for students?
You can only do your best at any given time. No tutor can sit an exam for you so you have to negotiate an effective approach with your tutor and stick to it. Determination, ambition and a willingness to listen to new approaches may be necessary for success.

Articles

Effective Essay Writing for 'A' Level History
Subject: A-level History
Tags: common weaknesses in history writing, gce history, writing history
Created: 16/02/2011

Parents in Touch website
Subject: 11+ exam
Tags: 11+ exam, recommendations (websites)
Created: 01/02/2010

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