Hello! I'm Jon, a teacher & Head of Year based in Canterbury and a GCSE / A Level examiner with 33 years in education. I specialise in teaching GCSE and A Level Politics and History students. Since I began tutoring in 2019, students regularly jump 2-3 grades, demonstrating rapid progress often in the space of just a few months.

Parents and students value the following aspects of my tutoring: clarity, motivation, energy and getting teenagers to believe in themselves and fulfil their potential.

Since 1994, I have taught students in both selective and non selective Kent schools. I pride myself in my positivity & inclusive approach, and in helping students to achieve their potential, whatever their ability level. I teach Edexcel A Level Politics, and have taught both the Global Politics / US Politics options, as well as the UK Politics sections of the syllabus. For A Level History, I specialise in the units on Russia, Germany & British Empire

I believe my job as a tutor is to:

• Teach • Model good practice & structure • Mentor

I often work with students who have great ability but have been overlooked in large class sizes, or who have lost confidence in History or Politics due to low grades and lack of tailored guidance. Sometimes students feel that in the bustle of school life, they are not getting the bespoke teaching they need to achieve their targets. Confidence plays a massive part in success in the exam period, and that's something I always aim to instil in my pupils.

Sessions will typically take place on Zoom, or face to face, and will normally revolve around an exam question. I will then work with the tutee on the knowledge / structure of an essay to ensure that their performance under timed conditions shows improvement.

Of course when appropriate I can work with students purely on knowledge, if they have missed school / lessons for a prolonged period.

Who I work best with:

I work especially well with students who are capable but underperforming due to confidence, lack of structure in their writing, or exam technique. I also motivate students who are aiming for the top grades & who wish to demonstrate sharper analysis & evaluation in their responses & more precise writing.

What you'll get each week:

• Targeted practice • Marking and feedback (if appropriate) with specific next steps