Julian

I’m an experienced teacher, examiner, and senior leader—including sixth form leadership—with over 21 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I have a proven track record of helping students achieve outstanding results in History, Geography, and university applications. Whether you're preparing for Oxbridge interviews, aiming for top grades at A-Level, or just starting out on your GCSE journey, I will tailor each session to your individual goals and learning style.

As a senior teacher, I work with only a small number of tutees each year to ensure that I can give each student my full attention. I am fully committed to their success—supporting them to achieve excellent outcomes, grow in confidence, and develop lasting academic skills.

I am highly adaptable and experienced in supporting a wide range of learners—from high-achieving students seeking stretch and challenge, to those who need patient, structured guidance to build knowledge and confidence from the ground up.

Although I’m new to this platform, I bring years of tutoring experience and have a strong portfolio of references and recommendations from past students and parents, which I’m happy to share on request.

Tutoring Experience

History (GCSE & A-Level)
I have taught and tutored a wide range of historical topics across AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, and examined for AQA and OCR exam boards. I am highly adaptable and well-resourced, with particular expertise in:

GCSE History Specialisms:
Crime and Punishment
Medicine Through Time
Vietnam
Weimar and Nazi Germany
Cold War
Early Elizabethan England
Henry VIII and His Ministers
Mao’s China
The USA: Conflict at Home and Abroad (1954–75)
The American West and Civil Rights
Twentieth Century International Relations

A-Level History Specialisms:
Fascist Italy
Weimar and Nazi Germany
The Cold War
The British Empire
Civil Rights in the USA
Changing Nature of Warfare
Causes of the First World War
Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors
Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy
The Making of a Superpower: USA 1865–1975
Unification of Italy
Britain 1625–1701: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement

I offer expert support for coursework, independent research, and topic-based essays. Many of my students have achieved top marks under my guidance, thanks to tailored feedback and structured support.

Geography (KS3 & GCSE)
I also tutor both AQA and Edexcel GCSE Geography, and support KS3 students in developing secure foundations in case study knowledge, geographical skills, and exam technique.

University Applications and UCAS Support
Having led three high-performing sixth forms, I have helped hundreds of students develop compelling, successful university applications and personal statements. I love this aspect of my work and enjoy collaborating with students—and, where helpful, parents—to bring out the best in every application. Whether applying for History, Politics, Geography, or related courses, I can guide you through the process with clarity, structure, and insight.

Tutoring Approach

Every student is different, so I adapt my approach to meet your individual needs. My lessons combine clear explanations, structured guidance, questioning, and focused exam practice. I balance content knowledge with skills development—helping you not just understand more, but apply it confidently in exams.

I am a patient and supportive tutor, skilled at building confidence where it's needed most. At the same time, I provide stretch and challenge for students aiming to push themselves further. My aim is simple: after every session, you should know more, do more, and feel more confident.