I am a highly experienced and enthusiastic Geography teacher with 18 years of teaching experience across GCSE, A Level and International A Level qualifications. I hold a Geography degree from the University of Liverpool and a PGCE.

Throughout my career, I have worked in a range of educational settings, including leading grammar schools, independent schools and large comprehensive schools across England and Northern Ireland.

Alongside teaching, I work as a Principal Examiner for Pearson Edexcel, giving me extensive insight into examination requirements, assessment objectives and the techniques students need to achieve the highest grades.

I am passionate about Geography and particularly enjoy helping students build their confidence, develop their understanding and achieve their academic potential.

I have 18 years of teaching experience, including 13 years as Head of Geography and five years as Head of Humanities. I have taught in a variety of schools, including leading grammar schools, independent schools and large comprehensive schools in London, Surrey and the North West of England.

I have extensive experience teaching GCSE and A Level Geography across several examination boards, including Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR and CCEA. I also have two years of experience teaching A Level Geography online.

Since 2016, I have worked with Pearson Edexcel in senior examining roles and currently hold Principal Examiner positions for both GCSE and International A Level Geography. These roles provide me with detailed knowledge of mark schemes, examination standards and the common mistakes that prevent students from achieving higher grades.

I have over 10 years of private tutoring experience, supporting more than 150 students with a wide range of abilities and academic goals.

My teaching has consistently delivered outstanding examination results, including 100% grades 8–9 at GCSE and A*–A at A Level in 2024/25.

My tutoring is tailored to each student's individual needs, whether they are aiming for the highest grades, preparing for examinations or looking to improve their confidence and understanding of Geography.

As a Principal Examiner, I place particular emphasis on examination technique. I help students understand exactly what examiners are looking for, how to interpret command words, structure extended responses and apply geographical knowledge effectively to different types of questions.

Sessions are interactive, supportive and focused on making measurable progress. I use a combination of clear explanations, targeted revision, past-paper questions, model answers and detailed feedback to identify areas for improvement.

I believe that understanding how to apply knowledge is just as important as learning the content itself. My aim is to equip students with the skills, confidence and independence needed to succeed in their examinations.

Above all, I want students to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes and developing a genuine interest in Geography.