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Gary

Private Geography and Entrance Exams Tutor in London

Online 1:1 tuition: Geography, Geology & History Tutor | GCSE, A-Level, IB | 30+ Years Teaching & Examining | MSc, PGCE, FRGS, MRHS I currently work with UK and international students and their families from multiple countries, across all time zones! About 70% are UK based and the remainder in the EU, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. I studied at the University of London - the London School of Economics and Birkbeck College. I am a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Member of the Royal Historical Society. I am now a professional full time private tutor and I have an exemplary track record, with over 200 five star reviews on various platforms, of coaching students to success across a range of ability: entrance to Oxbridge and the Russell Group universities and 13+ and 16 + entrance for the top UK private schools. Or for students who merely need to improve their grades somewhat, restore confidence after a mock exam or recover their composure and achieve good UCAS predictions. My overall knowledge and experience of the UK and international education system is next to second to none. I am a specialist in UK and international A-Level / Level 3 qualifications such as AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR, EDUQAS, CIE, iAL, IB and pre-U. I also support all GCSE and iGCSE syllabuses and Middle Years IB. I was a Head of Geography and then a senior manager at a successful Sixth Form College in London. I am currently a Senior Examiner and Moderator for Edexcel in Geography and EPQ Diploma Dissertation and have been an examiner for Geology. I was also an Examiner for Geography for AQA, CIE (OCR) and the WJEC. I am an author of GCSE / A-Level books and resources and a keen historian, specialising in 20th Century history. I tutor online to provide support for a wide range of students, particularly 11/13+/scholarship, Year 10/11 GCSE and Year 12/13 A-level students. 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 examinations imminently.

Teaching Experience

I have been teaching Geography, Geology and Environmental Science at GCSE / A-Level standard for over 30 years and previously taught English and History outside the UK. I also teach GCSE History privately. I have over 32 years’ experience of private tuition and have worked for the same period as an examiner variously for Edexcel, WJEC, OCR, CIE and AQA. Having amassed over 22,000 resources, I can support almost any scenario - SEN; enforced Gap Year / re-take / improving grades; re-starting after ill health; moving school; moving country; home study; post-lockdown support. I have also organised Easter revision classes and conferences and also ran 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, by negotiation. I can also assist with the International Baccalaureate (IB) course for Standard or Higher Level ESS, History and Geography and pre-U. I am a specialist in supporting the NEA (coursework) for EDX, AQA, WJEC and OCR specifications and coursework for GCSE History.

Tutoring Approach

I have helped students at all levels from Year 6 and 11+ preparation through 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 knowledgeable to bounce ideas off! I can offer integrated packages for GCSE History and Geography together. 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.

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Qualifications

PGCE Geography Education

PGCE · University of London UCL Institute of Education · 1990

MSc Geography

Masters · University of London · 1989

BSc Geography and Geology

Bachelors · University of London · 1985

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Gary is a brilliant geography tutor. He is calm, patient, and highly knowledgeable, with an excellent range of resources and consistently strong follow-up between sessions. He was a huge part of my daughter achieving an A* in A Level Geography and securing her place to read Geography at Oxford. Highly recommended.

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Thanks for the kind feedback. GW

YushanFirst Tutors

Highly recommend Gary, he is well-organised, efficient and easy to communicate. My kid enjoys the lessons with him so much. Thank you!

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kerryFirst Tutors

Highly recommend Gary, super efficient and communicative from the beginning and my son is really enjoying the lessons.

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AntonyFirst Tutors

Gary provided excellent guidance and advice for my daughter's Geography 'A' level NEA. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, clear and concise in all his communication with myself and my daughter. I have no hesitation in highly recommending him to other parents and students.

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Thanks for your comments

OlgaFirst Tutors

Excellent communication and has really focussed on what needs to be done for the coursework. Lots of useful feedback and support

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