Qualified teacher of 23 years, and an examiner of History and English for 15 of them. Former head of History and politics as well as a director of learning in the humanities in state and independent schools. Especially dedicated and adept at teaching students with additional needs (ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, SEN-tweeners, etc) I provide personalised, adaptive and supportive lessons tailored to each student’s needs

23 years Qualified teacher Former Head of Humanities with over 20 years of teaching experience Assistant examiner over 16 years for all major exam boards (Edexcel, AQA, OCR, CIE and Eduqas) Experience in Public and private sector teaching Specialism in Humanities (especially History) and English at all levels. Specialist qualifications as well as family experience in Specific Learning Difficulties and autism / neurodivergent within mainstream, specialist schools, and SEN In-betweeners (anxiety, masking, etc.)

My approach to tutoring is focused not only on improving subject knowledge and exam performance, but also on helping students become more confident and independent learners.

Alongside academic support, I help students develop effective study habits and executive functioning skills, including organisation, revision strategies, planning, time management, and breaking tasks into manageable steps.

As an experienced examiner, I tailor exam preparation carefully to mark schemes and examiner expectations, helping students understand exactly how to structure and develop answers in order to maximise marks and reach their full potential.

I tailor lessons to each student’s individual learning style, creating a calm and supportive environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for long-term academic success.