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Jill

(44 reviews)

Jill

I'm Jill, a Geography teacher, tutor and examiner for almost 20 years.

I am a current teacher and work in a number of secondary schools in the north east of England as a Geography Director.

I have had amazing success with students that I have tutored at all stages of their GCSE and A-level journey and look forward to meeting you and getting started on your pathway to success.

Teaching Experience

I have been teaching for almost 20 years and have worked in a variety of Geography related roles such as; teacher of Geography, Head of Geography, Head of Humanities and my current role is a Geography Director.

I have been an examiner predominantly for AQA and OCR doe 15 years and a senior examiner for the last 10 years.

Tutoring Approach

Expect tutoring sessions to be interactive, you will need a device to work on as well as a device to communicate with me on.

First sessions are pretty diagnostic where I can see what it is your need to work towards the goal that you are trying to achieve. This might be that you have knowledge gaps, are struggling with revision or a tricky concept or simply know your stuff but need help applying it to questions so that you can gain the marks for exactly what the examiner is looking for.

Qualifications

PGCE Geography (Secondary)

PGCE · University of Durham · 2004

BA (Hons) Geography

Bachelors · University of Northumbria · 2002

Reviews (40)

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LeoFirst Tutors

Jill is a Fantastic tutor, a rare find, combining inspiring lessons, highly focused on delivery and content. She was great with helping with exam technique. Highly recommended.

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Thank you, your son is an exemplary student and making great progress

KathrynFirst Tutors

Jill is an amazing tutor. She is very clear and thorough and my daughter is very happy with her!

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Thank you, your daughter is a fantastic student to teach.

RachelFirst Tutors

My daughter is really seeing the benefit of her sessions with Jill and is definitely increasing in confidence.

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Thank you so much, she is making excellent progress

NicholasFirst Tutors

Jill has been brilliant with our daughter; she’s very organised and thorough and has helped to build her confidence in areas of the specification where she’s less secure. Jill has listened to myself and our daughter and has tailored the lessons to support how she learns; the lessons are structured and targeted and she ensures understanding through exam questions before moving onto the next topic. Jill is a lovely lady too. I would definitely recommend.

Tutor response

Your daughter is a pleasure to teach and she is working so hard, thank you for such lovely feedback

EmmaFirst Tutors

Jill is already making a massive difference to my son’s confidence and progress. She has quickly identified areas of strength and is building on this whilst helping him to develop exam technique and adding depth to his knowledge.

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Thanks so much for the feedback, your son has been working so hard in the lessons.

NarendraFirst Tutors

Jill is an excellent teacher. My daughter is very happy with her. She is achieving highest grade in Geography now. Highly recommended.

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Thank you so much, Sanya is a pleasure to teach!

emmaFirst Tutors

My daughter has really enjoyed working with Jill for her A levels. Jill communicates well and promptly and we would recommend her.

HeatherFirst Tutors

Jill is a first class tutor. She has exceptional knowledge of the curriculum and assessment processes and she relates this with ease to her teaching practice. I can highly recommend her.

kIrstieFirst Tutors

Couldn't recommend enough. Very knowledgeable, efficient and adaptable to each individual needs. Helped and supported my daughter through her A Level Geography with outstanding results.

RashmiFirst Tutors

We are very pleased with Jill’s support. The lessons have increased my son’s confidence.

GeoffFirst Tutors

After 3 lessons with Jill my son and I have complete faith that she will help guide him to his potential with his A Level Geography. Furthermore, Jill demonstrates a great level of warmth, humanity and compassion to her undoubted excellent teaching skills. Without reservation we are very happy to recommend Jill to any prospective students.

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Thank you so much, he’s a pleasure to teach

AlisonFirst Tutors

Very quick response. Have never used First Tutors before but would definitely recommend it - easy to access. Looking forward to meeting Jill but from correspondence so far she seems like a lovely person who is keen to help

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Thank you for your feedback, looking forward to the sessions, Jill

JulianFirst Tutors

Only had Jill for a couple of months and just wished we had chosen her much earlier. She has been really helpful and a great support . Would highly recommend Jill for any student wanting help with their A levels

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Thank you so much, your daughter is a pleasure to teach

BeccaFirst Tutors

Jill tutored my son Jack for his Geography A’Level mock exam and she was absolutely brilliant. She ensured that he revised the relevant topics and really focussed his learning. Jack is continuing his tuition sessions with Jill.

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Thank you so much, Jack is a pleasure to teach

DelythFirst Tutors

Jill helped my daughter with OCR A Level Geography. My daughter’s main weakness was summarising her knowledge in order to be able to apply it when answering exam questions. Jill’s understanding of the syllabus and what the examiners are looking for is particularly helpful. My daughter says that the exam question practice and feedback she received on this from Jill was excellent. She is now studying geography at University of Liverpool having achieved an A in her geography A Level, so frankly, Jill’s tutoring was very successful.

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Thank you so much, she was a pleasure to teach

PaulFirst Tutors

Jill has managed to inspire my daughter and make the subject fun again... she has been fantastic. Her knowledge of the subject and the exam process is also second to none... Highly recommended!!!

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Thank you so much for your comments, your daughter is a pleasure to teach and I am excited to see how fantastic she will do in the Summer exam series.

sarahFirst Tutors

Jill offered full and organised lessons and email communication was good-work was given to encourage revision of the topic over the week. As we needed more regular week day sessions we had to stop our sessions with Jill but would have continued otherwise.

SaraFirst Tutors

Jill is an excellent tutor. Personable, encouraging, punctual, patient and totally reliable. Impressively knowledgeable on all aspects of human and physical Geography. She has extensive exam preparation knowledge and a brilliant ability to help her pupils to gain confidence and believe in themselves. I would highly recommend Jill as a Geography tutor.

JohannaFirst Tutors

My daughter thought the tuition sessions with Jill were clear, targeted and accessible. My daughter thought she was a good teacher and very patient with her and her mistakes.

ColinFirst Tutors
AndrewFirst Tutors

Excellent level of knowledge, preparation and feedback on my son who is studying for an A Level in Geography.

VIctoriaFirst Tutors

We are so pleased to have found Jill. She was able to assess what our daughter needed and has already made a big difference to how she is revising, both in terms of content but also in terms of exam technique.

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This is lovely to hear and I can't wait to see your daughter get the results that she deserves in the Summer.

NikkiFirst Tutors

Jill was amazing. My daughter was really lacking in confidence with the A Level Geography given that is was a new exam and there were very few past papers. But amazingly she received an Astar - she couldn't have done without Jill's help.

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Rosa was a pleasure to tutor and I am so pleased she received an A* as it was the grade that she truly deserved, well done and good luck!

AnesaFirst Tutors

Friendly, gives lots of resources, has helped my son incredibly- wish i had found her earlier

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Thank you for your feedback, really enjoy tutoring your son he is working very hard!

JaniceFirst Tutors

Jill teaches a very high standard of higher geography - friendly, planned, curriculum driven. My daughter just loves her sessions. Her geography knowledge has improved immensely. Thanks.

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Thank you, Zoe is a pleasure to teach.

RhonaFirst Tutors

Jill has been tutoring my 17 year old son A level Geography for about 6 weeks. I asked Jill to help after my son failed his mock exam. Jill was very positive that the situation could be turned around and gave my son a much needed confidence boost, persuading him that it was not an impossible task. She is incredibly patient and my son feels much more confident. Jill is also excellent at keeping me informed about progress. I would highly recommend Jill.

TariqFirst Tutors

Jill is very professional and clear with her communication. She took the time to contact me ahead of the first session with my son and listened to the areas where I felt that my son needed help. Jill, very quickly, also picked up on where my son needed help. Her teaching manner also made it easier for my son to learn. I`m very pleased with the early progress that Jill has made with my son. Thanks.

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Thank you, that is so kind of you to say so.

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ChrisFirst Tutors

An excellent Tutor that has helped me significantly. Explains everything clearly and always willing to help. Very approachable and friendly, and can't recommend enough!

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Thank you so much and all the best of luck!

JanFirst Tutors

As Charlies Mum am very pleased at the speeds of your response to our request, your ability to offer a lesson speedily and the tailoring of the lesson to Charlies needs. Thank you! Charlie was very satisfied with the first lesson, although I don't know the content of it. The rest is up to Charlie now!

MichaelFirst Tutors

Delighted with the response, committment and enthusiasm from Jill. My daughter is extremely happy, received excellent guidance and after only 2 sessions I have a sense that this is money very well spent in preparing my daughter for her A levels. Thank you.

JulieFirst Tutors

Thank you so much for agreeing to tutor Paige, after searching for a tutor for ages we were always drawn to your profile and felt that you understood the needs for both parent and student. Paige feels so comfortable and already feels confident that she will do well. Obviously time will tell but this is a fantastic start and she is looking forward to the next session. Thanks again, I feel so relieved and happy we found you!

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Thank you so much, Paige is a pleasure to teach.

AndreaFirst Tutors

My daughter has had 2 sessions with Jill so far to prepare forA level both of which went very well. Jill is very clear and explains things well.

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Many thanks for the feedback, your daughter is already making great progress!

LyndaFirst Tutors

I was apprehensive at first never having used a tutor before, however I was quickly put at ease. I'm so happy with the service that has been given. We were so lucky to have chosen the right tutor for Sam. He has come on so much and not just work wise but in confidence which is true testament to all the guidance that he has received. It's not often I've been able to say that I would thorough recommend someone but I would have no hesitation in recommending you, Jill, you have achieved so much in a short time it's quite remarkable From wondering how we could forward Sam has now had 3 conditional offers for Uni. I doubt this would be the case had you not been there. I can't thank you enough. Lynda

Helain hinchcliffe-humeFirst Tutors

Only 2 sessions is far but impressed with advice given in re. Resits and 17 yr old son seems happy. Also, good communications.

KathrynFirst Tutors

I've been really impressed with Jill's efficiency and professionalism since I first made contact with her. My son really likes her and I can already see a huge improvement in his interest and approach to his Geography A level work. Not only does Jill provide the hour tutorial time but the extra you gain from homework/revision set outside that hour is invaluable. As a parent I feel I have learnt more from Jill in the last few weeks about the A level course and what my son needs to achieve than I have from his school. I would not hesitate to recommend Jill as a tutor.

JoeFirst Tutors

Only a couple of lessons in but so far so excellent! Jill is more than prepared, very helpful and encouraging and always willing to be flexible re times and dates. We are very much encouraged that she will mend the holes and turn things around.

MargaretFirst Tutors

I cannot praise Jill highly enough! She has been an amazing help to my daughter with her GCSE Geography. Jill is efficient, highly professional, prompt, reliable and amazingly gifted as a tutor. She is also kind, friendly and thoughtful. My daughter loves working with Jill and I highly recommend her.

ClareFirst Tutors

Jill is an outstanding tutor, really easy to get on with & my daughter really looks forward to her lessons. In the short time Jill has tutored my daughter, her knowledge has increased noticeably.Jill is flexible with lessons & reliable. Thank you Jill

VivienneFirst Tutors

An excellent support. Positive, encouraging, responsive to requests. Great direction on both exam technique and content.

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Subjects Taught
Geography
Secondary (11 to 14 years)
£40.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£40.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£40.00
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