Vicki
My Qualifications
Canterbury Christchurch College
PCGS
upper second (1994)
University of Kent at Canterbury
Classical Civilisation and Comparative Literary studies...
Upper Second (1992)
Verification Status
KS3 | GCSE | A-Level | Adult Learner | |
Ancient History | £59 | £59 | £59 | £59 |
Classical Civilisation | £59 | £59 | £59 | £59 |
History | £59 | £59 | £59 | £59 |
Information about Vicki
I am an experienced teacher and ex head of Humanities who has worked in both the public and private sectors, teaching a range of levels and abilities from Key stage 2, SEN, GCSE, A Level and Adult Learners. I have experience of teaching History for AQA , OCR and Edexcel exam boards
Before I became a Humanities teacher I spent several years teaching in primary schools before moving to secondary education where I specialised in History and Classics. Whilst there I also taught a range of Humanities subjects, including GCSE Geography.
For ten years I was the Director of Humanities in a large academy where I mainly taught GCSE and A Level, History and Classics. To ensure that I understood the requirements of the courses we were teaching I became an examiner and still mark A Level History exams for AQA. I also moderate AQA A Level History coursework.
I am currently working as a teacher of History in an International Boarding school but in my spare time I do online tutoring, which I thoroughly enjoy.
Evidence suggests that we learn better if we feel secure and safe, therefore my aim is to make lessons enjoyable and stimulating, and a place where students, no matter their age, feel supported and encouraged to take risks with out fear.
I am passionate about most types of History, and I hope that sometimes my enthusiasm sparks an interest in others.
Most of the time teaching is a two way exchange of information and I feel I learn a lot from students as any contribution is valuable; everyone has an opinion and each persons perspective will be different.
Therefore students opinion are as valid as mine; my aim is to teach people the skills to give voice to their thoughts and to express their beliefs in a coherent and logical way.
I believe most people learn best when they are entertained, so a few years ago I combined my love of Literature and History, to write a number historical fiction books which I published under a pen name.
Availability: During the holidays I am available any time in the week including weekends.
In term time I am available all day Thursday and Friday and the weekends, as well as most evenings after seven.
Willing to travel: 5 miles
Experience: I have over 20 years experience of teaching A level and GCSE History and Classics as well GCSE Geography.
In the summer I am an A Level History examiner marking exams for AQA.
I have also recently qualified as a TEFL teacher.
I tutored primary level for 15 years but now prefer to teach History and Classics online, though I am happy to teach Geography GCSE , as well Citizenship, RE and PSHE.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Vicki (14)
Anna (Mrs)
07/03/2024
Vicki has been very professional in her approach. Her knowledge of History A-level was excellent and she has really boosted my daughter`s confidence and knowledge. We would definitely recommend Vicki.
Karen (Mrs)
18/12/2023
Vicki is a conscientious tutor for my son engaging in careful lesson preparation.
Susan (Ms)
03/12/2023
Excellent tutor. Vicki has helped my daughter understand history in a much better way. My daughter really enjoys her lessons and she says that Vicki keeps her lessons interesting making it enjoyable and easier to learn. I highly recommend Vicki!