Gary

I have helped students at all levels from 11+ preparation to Masters Level. I believe in a student-centred approach, which can be tailored by arrangement. I like to develop a mixture of skills, concepts and knowledge. By building conceptual skills and subject-based knowledge and case studies, a student is better prepared for the pressure of the examination. But, good subject and syllabus-focus is essential. My lessons can concentrate on exam practice (using a large bank of resources), case study revision, they can be skills-based (e.g. decision-making, data response) or focus on theory and concepts or a combination of all these. Teaching and learning programmes can be organised to suit personal needs. Some students want intensive `power lessons`, others just want extra exam question practice, some just want someone knowledgable to bounce ideas off!
With the current closure of UK schools (January 2021), I am tutoring online to provide support for all students, years 7 -11 for Geography and History, particularly 11+ / 13+ / scholarship, Year 10 first year GCSE and Year 12 first year A-level students studying at home, and Year 11 and 13 GCSE / A-Level, preparing for the replacement terminal assessment method for the summer 2021.
I can also provide fully planned sessions to support remote learning or missed teaching for all students in Years 7-13, whether or not they are facing exams this year.

Availability: Weekday evenings, Saturdays, some weekday slots (variable). Online specialist

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I am currently a Senior Examiner for Edexcel in Geography, EPQ Diploma Dissertation and also have been an examiner for Citizenship. I am a senior manager at a successful Sixth Form College in London and teach at the University of London on Saturdays. I have been writing text book sections for the new linear A-Levels starting in September 2016 for Geography. I am transition towards becoming a full time professional private tutor.
I have been teaching Geography, Geology and Environmental Science at GCSE / A-Level standard for over 28 years and previously taught English abroad. I have over 28 years experience of private tuition and have worked for the same period of time as an examiner for Edexcel and AQA.
I have been involved in Geography education in the UK for over 27 years. I have experience of all GCSE, GCE (AS / A2) syllabuses and the new iGCSE / pre-U, IB, CEI and University-level courses.
I have also organised Easter revision classes and conferences and also run a widening-participation programme for A-Level Geography.
I can also offer support for physical geography, geology and earth science up to undergraduate courses and assist with dissertations at undergraduate or Masters level. I can also assist with the International Baccalaureate (IB) course for Standard or Higher Level ESS and Geography. I have extensive resources prepared to deal with the new GCE / GCSE syllabuses starting in September 2016. I am a specialist in supporting the NEA (coursework) for EDX, AQA, WJEC and OCR specifications.
With the current closure of UK schools (January 2021), I am tutoring online to provide support for all students, particularly 11/13+/ scholarship, Year 10 first year GCSE and Year 12 first year A-level students studying at home. I can also provide fully planned sessions to support remote learning or missed teaching for all students in Years 7-13, whether or not they are facing exams this year.