Ian is a highly qualified tutor and teacher with nearly 20 years of experience in English schools. He has much experience of teaching Humanities subjects, specialising in GCSE and A-Level Geography. Ian has a detailed working knowledge of exam syllabus' for GCSE and A Level Geography. He has taught and tutored across a number of exam syllabus', and can adapt his knowledge and skills to any requirement.
Ian works as an examiner for GCSE and A Level Geography, so knows what is required to get the highest grades. He was a head of faculty for a large humanities team, as well as having experience in teacher education, so has a clear knowledge of humanities teaching and what helps children learn best.
Ian will help you to:
• Learn new content directly related to whichever syllabus you are studying, and support your revision in preparation for exams
• Develop the skills you need to be highly successful at exams, and teach you how to effectively answer all question types
• Improve the quality of your writing through detailed and focussed feedback on tasks you are set
• Write an excellent NEA in A Level Geography by supporting your planning, research, and drafting
• Remember the required content for exams and assessments by using a range of quizzing, testing and recall activities, rooted in cognitive science
• Develop your confidence in Humanities subjects and build your skills and knowledge to allow you to achieve your potential
Students Ian teaches frequently achieve their potential, because he routinely differentiates teaching for the child. You will find his lessons interesting, enjoyable, and straight-forward to understand, and you will be able to see the progress you are making over time. Ian will give you clear and manageable feedback about your work to help you improve.
IB Experience
Ian has experience of working with the International Baccalaureate, and understands the requirements of the qualification. He is trained to teach social anthropology, but also has knowledge of other humanities subjects within the IB.
Ian's availability
Contact Owl Tutors for availability.
Ian's qualifications
Ian qualified to teach Geography in 2004, and holds a PGCE Geography with ICT from Bath Spa University College.
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
University of Sheffield
Geography BA with Hons
2002
Subjects tutored:
Geography (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, A Level AQA, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR and IB Standard Level)
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