Tutor Profile

Joanne

Private Government and Politics and History Tutor in Stroud

I’m a History and Politics teacher and GCSE History examiner with 17 years of teaching experience, including 9 years teaching at one of the country’s most successful grammar schools. I left the classroom after having my two children but have moved into tutoring as I love teaching and I love my subjects.

Teaching Experience

I have taught in a comprehensive, independent and most recently a state grammar school, teaching History across key stages 3-5 and Politics at Key Stage 5. I also have experience teaching Geography at Key Stage 3 and RE at Key stage 4. Since leaving the classroom I have tutored students online for History GCSE (including teaching the GCSE as a sole teacher to home educated students, as well as providing additional support outside of students' regular lessons), as well as History A level and A level Politics. Having taught at a very successful grammar school for nearly a decade, I have extensive experience with gifted and talented students aiming for the very highest grades. I have experience with students with various SEND needs, including dyslexia, processing issues, autism, and mental health difficulties, and am used to adapting my lessons to fit a students' specific requirements.

Tutoring Approach

As a teacher I believe I have the right balance of being professional and approachable; I want my students to achieve to the best of their ability but I want them to enjoy lessons too! I can help with subject knowledge, exam technique and building confidence in these challenging subjects.

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Qualifications

PGCE Secondary History

PGCE · University of Worcester · 2010

BA (Hons) History

Bachelors · University of Durham · 2:1 · 2008

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We found Joanne through this platform while looking for a GCSE History tutor, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From the very first lesson, Joanne was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. She explained topics clearly, adapted lessons to suit individual needs, and helped build confidence as well as subject knowledge. One thing that really stood out was the effort she put in outside of the lessons. After every session, she emailed helpful revision resources, which were invaluable for reinforcing what had been covered and made revision much more structured and effective. Thanks to Joanne's support and encouragement over the past few months, the GCSE exam period felt much less overwhelming. We are extremely grateful for all the time, effort, and dedication she invested. We would highly recommend Joanne to anyone looking for a professional, supportive, and genuinely excellent History tutor.

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