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Oliver

(24 reviews)

Oliver

I am an experienced secondary school teacher with over 12 years of classroom teaching experience. I currently serve as Head of History and Politics and I am also Head of Geography at my school. Alongside my full-time teaching role, I have been providing private tuition for the past eight years, helping students achieve their academic goals and build confidence in their studies. I can teach GCSE and A level for all three of the above subjects, as well as Classical Civilisation.

My lessons are usually 1 or 2 hours and predominantly focus on developing exam technique as well as improving content understanding and retrieval.

Teaching Experience

I have extensive experience teaching students from Year 7 through to Year 13, including GCSE and A-Level courses both at secondary school and tutoring.

Throughout my career, I have worked with learners of all abilities and backgrounds, including Gifted and Talented students, those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL). This has enabled me to develop a flexible and personalised approach to teaching that meets the needs of every learner.

Tutoring Approach

My lessons are usually 1 or 2 hours and predominantly focus on developing exam technique as well as improving content understanding and retrieval.

Qualifications: PGCE with QTS History (Distinction Hons): University of Sussex BA Ancient History (2.1 Hons): University of Nottingham MA History (Pass Hons): University of Nottingham

Qualifications

PGCE History

PGCE · University of Sussex · Distinction · 2015

MA History

Masters · University of Nottingham · Pass (Hons) · 2012

BA Ancient History

Bachelors · University of Nottingham · 2.1 · 2011

Reviews (24)

DavidFirst Tutors

Fantastic tutor, rapidly developed a good rapport and had an immediate impact, improving my son's grades within a few sessions. Would highly recommend

Tutor response

Thanks David, I'm so pleased your son has made some brilliant progress!

MaiseFirst Tutors

Really happy so far! Olly has helped my daughter increase her confidence, and her marks are already improving. Thanks so much for your help!

Tutor response

Thanks so much Maise. I am so glad to see your daughter make such good progress!

RamonaFirst Tutors

We are incredibly grateful for your outstanding support throughout our son’s A level History studies. Your deep subject knowledge, structured approach and ability to break down topics made a huge difference. You not only helped our son gain confidence, but also achieve excellent results. Your teaching has been invaluable-thank you!

Tutor response

Thanks so much. I'm so pleased for your son. He came out with a fantastic grade and made incredible progress from year 12 :) I wish him the best luck with uni!

ElfasiFirst Tutors

We were so lucky to find Oliver. His credentials speak for themselves, you really will not find better and no wonder he is a Head of Department. My daughter has been taught History by Oliver and I know he also teaches Geography, no doubt to the same standard. He has an innate understanding of teenagers, is a charismatic communicator with a warm manner abd thoroughly knows his subject. He teaches GCSE to my daughter, but I know he also teaches A levels in various other subjects. Outstanding.

Tutor response

Many thanks! It's great to see your daughter making good progess :)

KristyFirst Tutors

Oliver has been an excellent tutor to my son, helping him to achieve a A in history at A level. His lessons helped him focus on exam technique and how to convert his knowledge into essays of a high standard. Would highly recommend.

Tutor response

Thanks! I'm so pleased for your son, he throughly deserved his fantastic grade!

JackFirst Tutors

Really pleased so far with Olly's lessons. My son has made some brilliant progress and his confidence has improved significantly. I would strongly recommend!

Tutor response

Thanks Jack, I'm glad your son has found the lessons helpful!

JulietteFirst Tutors

My daughter is really pleased with her lessons from Oliver. Highly recommended

Tutor response

Thanks! Your daughter has already made some great progress!

HeatherFirst Tutors

Oliver was a great help to our daughter in her last 6 months of A levels history. Very supportive and encouraging, and helped her get the grade she needed for university. Highly recommend.

Tutor response

So pleased for her. Fantastic achievement!

AtherFirst Tutors

Oli is such a great history Tutor and has great knowledge of the exam technique. He started tutoring my son at the beginning of year 11 . History was his weakest subject and Oli helped him to improve his grade significantly. My son results came out last week and we were delighted to see he secured a grade 7( A equivalent) after he used to get 4/5. I strongly recommend Oli . Ather

Tutor response

Thanks! Your son did fantastic and should be proud of his achievement!

fionaFirst Tutors

Oliver has already been great with our daughter and is building g her confidence.

Tutor response

Thanks! Your daughter has already made some great progress!

ShiraniFirst Tutors

My 18 year old son has been working with Oli now for about 9 months, predominantly on History A' Level but also some Politics. Oli is enthusiastic, committed, reliable and encouraging. He is adaptable, both in terms of timing of lessons, and content, and has been very supportive, suggesting that my son would benefit from additional time in exams. This recommendation came within a day of my son's school teacher saying the same. Oli has also been very helpful in guiding me in how to get the assessment done for the extra time. My son does not believe in himself or his abilities, and I believe that working with Oli has given my son more confidence - or least more of a path to follow. I highly recommend Oli.

Tutor response

Thanks for your kind words! It has been a pleasure teaching your son and see him develop.

HelenFirst Tutors

Oli has made a world of difference to my daughter's confidence, ability and approach to her A Level History. He is clearly extremely experienced - it's clear he's taught a wide range of abilities as he adapts his teaching style to suit the particular student. I would thoroughly recommend Oli to anyone looking for an A Level History tutor - and have done so to a number of parents already.

Tutor response

Thanks Helen, Kennedy has made some great progress!

KalpitaFirst Tutors

Lessons ongoing. My child finds Oliver very helpful in revising for the GCSE, esp with the structure of answers.

LisaFirst Tutors

My daughter is finding the online A-level History sessions really helpful. Oliver is also able to help her with Politics too which is great. The sessions are well planned and Oliver has also been able to accommodate specific requests too. Very personable and communicative. Highly recommend.

Tutor response

Thanks Lisa, your daughter has already made some great progress!

AmaniFirst Tutors

Amazing tutor! Oliver is fantastic with my 15 years old son, helping him understanding GCSE topics very well and by an interesting way! My son found it extremely helpful. now my son is feeling very confident in the subject and during few weeks with Oliver My son did a great achievement in his mock results. Thanks Oliver for all your support. We appreciate you!

Tutor response

Thanks for the lovely feedback! Your son has made some great progress!

KatyFirst Tutors

Very useful for exam technique :)

Tutor response

Thank Katy!

KumikoFirst Tutors

Oliver is very keen to teach my daughter even she is not good at studying. He let her know many different way for studying to improve her work. Very trustworthy person.

Tutor response

Thanks! I am seeing her make some great progress!

AnnieFirst Tutors

Oliver has great knowledge on Politics and Government.

JaneFirst Tutors

Great 1st A Level Classics lesson from Oli for our son. Well organised and interesting, great preparation ahead of the autumn term.

MaryamFirst Tutors

Oli is a very competent and professional tutor. All his lessons are well organized, informative and, enjoyable. I would highly recommend him!

Tutor response

Thanks Maryam! You've made some great progress.

NinaFirst Tutors

Oli has been great at getting to understand how best to make a real difference to my son. It is early days but we are starting to see a difference in his self-confidence. He is focussing on skill-building rather than giving lots of facts, which makes his lessons interesting. Oli has been organised and has planned lessons well. His profile is clear and corresponds well to what we were looking for, which is really helpful.

Tutor response

Nina, your son has made some great progress!

ErdalFirst Tutors

Oliver is really good at teaching, he explains every detail very clearly. I feel he is an excellent tutor and would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Tutor response

Thank you! Your son has made fantastic progress!

MariaFirst Tutors

Oliver is an excellent tutor always on time,incredibly well prepared for the lesson, and above all is giving my son the confidence to achieve his A grade.

Tutor response

Thank you, your son is doing excellent and making good progress!

BeccaFirst Tutors

Really helpful and would 100% recommend:)

Tutor response

Thanks! Keep up the good work!

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Subjects Taught
Geography
GCSE or National 3-5
£40.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£40.00
Politics
A-Level, IB or Highers
£40.00
Classical Civilisation
GCSE or National 3-5
£40.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£40.00
History
A-Level, IB or Highers
£40.00
GCSE or National 3-5
£40.00
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