Most of my students have jumped as much as three grades after being tutored by me. I have a vast knowledge of both GEOGRAPHY and GEOLOGY from many years teaching GCSE and A-level, and professional experience in related industries. I can also offer ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and TRAVEL AND TOURISM, or ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IGCSE) as subjects but there is no option for those on the website currently. I've lived in several countries and travelled to over 60, working as a geologist and also for NGOs and in the travel business. I've experienced three hurricanes and an earthquake, as well as living in the tropics and seen both extreme poverty and development in action. Although my background was Geology and Physical Geography, I have just as much experience teaching Human topics and love teaching the modern human issues. I have always taught the entire A level so that I can help students to link the topics for those vital synoptic marks.
Tutor Profile
Teaching Experience
I teach in an A level college and tutor, giving me a full understanding of the whole picture of a student's learning. As a working teacher, I have a full and current DBS certificate. In fact, I've taught from Year 6 to adults, taking many exam classes to expected success and beyond for over 20 years. I also have years of experience in examining for a top exam board, which helps me to hone my students' exam technique and chase those hard to reach extra marks. I have exam board moderated for the NEA (Geography Independent Project), and can assist you to improve your fieldwork techniques and report write-up (within exam guidelines). I've taught most of the popular exam boards at A-level and GCSE, so have tips for each one. I have also been course leader for the EPQ, so can help students achieve top marks in that (again within exam guidelines). I can also do short courses or one-off sessions for students in other subjects who need help with exam or revision technique, and to reinvigorate a love of learning.
Tutoring Approach
Learning needs to be enjoyable, rewarding and fun as well as hard work! (can't escape that part!) I'll teach you lots of different revision techniques (some of which make students laugh) so you can learn what works best for you. Having learnt that for myself later on in my education, I know how difficult it can be to work that out during those important exam years. We'll take each topic at your pace, and we'll work together on improving any weak areas. I'm happy to work with those doing retakes, needing some extra help whilst also doing classes, or equally with those who need the whole course taught to them. I started tutoring online during the pandemic after many years of face to face, and my students have all done brilliantly. After moving to a more rural area, and students finding me from all over the world, I decided to move to online only. I can do weekly regular or one-off sessions. Please contact me and we'll see if we can find a mutually convenient time.
Availability
Qualifications
PGCE Secondary Geography
MSc Environmental and Ecological Sciences with Hydrogeology thesis
BSc Combined Science (Earth Sciences)
Reviews
Nadine has been a huge help to my daughter with her Geography A level. She has been understanding, supportive and kind. Nadine worked closely with our daughter to not only come up with the best learning techniques with her geography content, but also for exam techniques in general. We believe that Nadine made a big difference to our daughter's approach to her A Level revision and confidence in taking all her A level exams. We owe Nadine a huge thank you.
Tutor response
You are very welcome. I so glad it made such a big difference.
Thank you Nadine for really helping Lily's confidence with a subject she was struggling with. I like the way you can explain things to her in different ways, in a calm considered and kind manner.
Tutor response
Thanks so much. She has come a long way in a short time!
We met Nadine for the first time yesterday and we were very impressed by her knowledge of the subject and the way that she communicated it. My son, who had been a little wary of having tutoring, seemed to feel genuinely inspired by the session. As a parent, I feel hopeful that he will be able to make the progress we desire for his GCSE. Although it is early days, I would highly recommend Nadine to others based on our session with her, having found her extremely professional and knowledgeable and able to convey this knowledge in an accessible way to her student. Thank you!
Tutor response
Thank you for such high praise after just one meeting! He certainly appeared to thaw to the idea of tutoring during this first sesion.
Nadine has tutored my son in both Geology and Geography A levels, which has given him a deeper understanding of his subjects and what the exam boards expect of him. He came to her disorganised and uninspired by Geology and her help has given him a much greater confidence which has resulted in a maturer approach to the subject. He has really appreciated her help which says it all to me.
Tutor response
He made such huge improvements over time, usually appearing just after sports matches, sometimes with muddy boots! He did so well in both subjects.
Nadine has really helped my son by improving his confidence and approach resulting in achieving improved Geography grades. Would definitely recommend.
Tutor response
He did so well in the end after putting in some serious structured efforts.
