Alan had a soft approach that made my daughter feel comfortable and was at ease, he had a great way of explaining things without being patronising or making her feel silly because she didn't understand.
Parent of A-Level History student
Alan's biography
Alan has over thirty years of teaching experience at several different schools across the United Kingdom. He has an excellent range of results at both GCSE and A Level with students achieving well above their expected target grades. There are high expectations that candidates should achieve their potential but will be supported with clear guidelines, care and respect at all times. Alan has had plenty of experience at supporting learners with their individual needs. He has a clear understanding of the requirements of what students will need to do for the examination specification. He is currently an A Level Team leader and examiner. He leads a team of several exam markers, moderating and checking their marking as well as marking examination scripts. Alan is also an A level review marker which means that he reviews A level appeal scripts. This experience gives Alan a significant advantage in understanding exactly what examination boards are looking for in regard to content and skills. He has marked for various exam boards for over twenty five years.
IB Experience
Alan has taught IB History and achieved excellent result. He has taught at both the Standard and Higher Level courses on Independence movements, the emergence and development of democratic states and the Cold War. He has also taught the History of Europe at the Higher Level. Alan is currently an A Level Team Leader and Examiner and have an excellent understanding of what examination boards require for students to achieve the best outcomes.
Alan's availability
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Monday 4 to 7
Tuesday
Wednesday 4 to 7
Thursday
Friday
Alan's qualifications
Alan qualified to teach History in 1988, and holds a BA from CNAA.
University name
Name of degree
Year of graduation
North Staffordshire Polytechnic
History and Literature
1987
Subjects tutored:
History (GCSE Edexcel, A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, IB Standard Level and IB Higher Level)
Here's where Alan can teach
Merton
Wimbledon, Colliers Wood, Southfields (SW19)
Merton Park, Raynes Park (SW20)
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, Hampton Wick (KT1)
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