Katie

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Looking for an experienced and highly qualified teacher to help your child succeed in Geography, English, or Spanish? Look no further! I am a skilled educator with a passion for teaching and a proven track record of success, with over 7 years of teaching experience! I am currently a head of Geography in a comprehensive school.

With extensive experience teaching content from years 7-13, I have the subject knowledge and teaching qualifications necessary to help your child build confidence and master the material. Whether your child needs help preparing for exams or simply wants to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for these subjects.

I am committed to making learning fun and engaging. Using current examples and real-world connections, I enable students see the relevance and importance of what they're learning, fostering a passion for the subject that goes beyond the classroom.

I have a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for teaching, and am the ideal choice for any student looking to excel in these subjects.

*Exam boards:
11+ Dartford / Bexley / Kent test - English
KS2 / KS3 / KS4 ENGLISH
Geography - GCSE - AQA / EDEXCEL B //A-LEVEL EDEXCEL / OCR.
Spanish - AQA + EDEXCEL GCSE *

Tutoring Experience

As a highly experienced and successful tutor, I have a proven track record of helping students achieve their academic goals. With expertise in geography, Spanish, and English literature and language, I offer a unique and comprehensive approach to exam preparation.

In 2022, I achieved a remarkable 92% pass rate for my students in a middle set Geography class, with an impressive 40% of those students gaining top grades of 7+. My expertise in breaking down difficult exam questions and teaching students how to write exam-perfect answers has been key to my success.

In 2023 100% of my GCSE cohort achieved their predicted grade or higher. All my a level students gained the grades they needed achieving B or above to go to their selected universities.

In 2024 my year 11s saw a 2 grade increase in geography.

I am also an examiner for the largest exam board in the UK, giving me a unique perspective on the exam process. My examining technique has received top ratings, and I have marked hundreds of papers across the country. I understand precisely what is required to gain full marks and can help students navigate even the most complex exam questions in both GCSE and A-Level Geography.

My 100% pass rate for Spanish GCSE students, who I privately tutored, speaks to my ability to tailor my teaching approach to individual students' needs. My students have since gone on to study Spanish at A-Level, a testament to the strength of my teaching.

Before becoming a geography and Spanish teacher, I taught English as a foreign language in several countries, including China, Italy, and Costa Rica. My diverse teaching experience has given me a global perspective and a unique skill set that I bring to every tutoring session

Tutoring Approach

I specialize in using fun and interactive techniques to help you achieve your goals. With my expertise in writing frames, GCSE and A-Level questions will be a breeze. I use easy-to-understand materials tailored to your needs, and am flexible in my approach to ensure the best results for you.

In Geography, my focus is on physical geography - especially at A-Level, please note I do not cover glaciation / glaciated landscapes.

In Spanish, I use music, films, Kahoot, and pictures to immerse you in the language.

With English Language, I provide up-to-date examples to help you break down language and content structure, and for literature.

Across all subjects I offer easy-to-follow powerpoints with key quotes and information needed for exams. Let's make learning fun and effective together!

My rates are as quoted, but discounts are provided for block bookings of either 5, 10 or 20 lessons. I request payment at least 24 hours before the lesson, and cancellations without warning/ no shows (waiting for 20 minutes) incur a 1 lesson penalty.