Vincent

I would feel myself to be a well-educated and dynamic person with a strong commitment to all my subjects and the academic well-being of my students. Actually, student success is my primary motivator, and I am proud of my high-level examination success rates of past students. Most peers and contemporaries, past and present, would say that I am a historian from my head to my toes, and indeed live, breathe and smell History 365 days per year! Being a professional writer of Historic and Political books, as well as biographer of political and ecclesiastical figures, gives that extra edge to my subject interests. - Not all work with no play! In my own time, I am a deeply committed Catholic, albeit ecumenical and broadminded. I love football, and am a lifelong Hibernian (Edinburgh) supporter. Also, I have the good fortune to be married to my beloved Mary-Jane, a Filipina lady, and herself the greatest of God`s blessings in my life.

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: Good day everyone! I am a 65 years old tutor of predominantly History and Politics, with English and Religious Studies as my supplementary subjects.
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.