Peter

Tutor profile - Peter

Peter

Business & Economics

Like all our tutors, Peter is a qualified teacher Like all our tutors, Peter holds a degree from a top University Like all our tutors, Peter holds a full, clean criminal records checkPeter holds a Masters degreePeter either works or has worked as an examiner for an exam boardPeter holds a degree from a Russell Group University
My son has thoroughly enjoyed learning with Peter. After all the disruption to schooling over the past two years, Peter has patiently and thoughtfully explained and prepared him for tests, mock papers and the final exams in Economics throughout his GCSE year. My son’s confidence has been boosted by Peter’s kind and reassuring attitude and genuine desire to help. Peter is a truly inspirational tutor.

Parent of online GCSE Economics student

Peter's biography

A dynamic, experienced and friendly teacher of economics with 19 years experience of teaching the subject at AS/A2, IB Higher and Standard Levels and GCSE/IGCSE levels . Before becoming a teacher Peter worked for the American International Bank Citibank and spent some time running his own business. As well as teaching economics Peter is an examiner with the IB and registered with OFQUAL as a subject expert. He is passionate about economics because he believes that it is the key to understanding so much that is happening in the world around us.

Peter is currently teaching economics at Cheltenham Ladies College and here as well as the other places that he has worked (he has previously taught at several leading schools, including Sherborne Girls and Canford) has gained plenty of experience in tutoring students to ensure that they achieve the best result possible. In his spare time Peter is a keen philatelist (stamp collector) and enjoys gardening and walking in the wonderful west country.

Peter's availability

All times are displayed in UK time.

Monday 6PM -8PM Tuesday 6PM-8 PM Wednesday 6PM -8PM Friday 6PM -8PM Saturday 9AM-5PM Sunday 9AM-5PM. Peter can take on a few more students but has a preference for weekends.

Peter will have further availability from Monday 1st July 2024.

Peter's qualifications

Peter qualified to teach Economics in 1995, and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Bournemouth University.

University name Name of degree Year of graduation
University of Southampton LL.B (Hons) Law 1979

Subjects tutored:

Business (GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge), A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Standard Level, IB Higher Level and Advanced Placement)

Economics (GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge), A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR, IB Standard Level and IB Higher Level)

Recent testimonials

Peter was excellent at providing support for my 17 year old son with an Economics A Level Extended Essay. He engaged well with my son, understood the subject matter and provided the support he needed. He helped my son feel confident about his understanding of the subject and essay he had written.

Parent of online A-Level Economics student

Monday, 13th September 2021