Preston Economics Tutors and Preston Economics Tuition

Personal Description:
I am a fully-qualified professional teacher with more than 30 years of teaching and tutoring experience, both in the UK and abroad. I regard myself as a friendly and approachable tutor, as well as honest and conscientious, and I pride myself on being able to communicate with students of all ages, from pre-teen to pensioner.

I am the father of two boys, and we live in the Sutton area. My wife and I successfully tutored our sons for Sutton's grammar schools (WCGS), and they have since both graduated from top Russell Group universities. My hobbies are limited to reading these days, and I am particularly fond of English Literature. Dickens and Hardy are two of my favourites, but I am also keen on modern and less serious writers, such as Tom Sharpe and the two Rankins - Robert and Ian.

Teaching Experience:
After obtaining my first degree in Spanish with Politics and Economics, I started teaching abroad; first in Spain, then in Turkey, and later in Central Asia and the Middle East. Since retraining as a teacher of English, I have taught for more than 15 years in the UK and almost 15 years abroad, where I was Head of Department at an Institute of Higher Education for three years.

Most recently I have taught English at an independent school in Sutton, and previous to that I taught Academic Writing for East Anglia University for several years. Nowadays my tutoring is split between English for the 11+ and Common Entrance (13+) exams, English for KS2 and KS3 SATs, and English, Spanish, Economics and Politics & Government for the GCSE and A-level exams (all boards).

11+ and 13+ (Common Entrance)
I am very happy to report that all but one of my twelve Eleven Plus tutees passed the SET (Selective Eligibility Test) for Sutton's grammar schools last September. Of these, 100% of them passed the second stage exam and obtained their first choice of grammar or independent school. I use a selection of published materials and those of my own creation, and insist on a high standard of weekly homework in reading, writing and language knowledge. For 11+ pupils I start tutoring in Year 4 or 5, whereas 13+ pupils begin in Year 7 or 8.

KS2 and KS3 SATs
I usually start tutoring for the KS2 SATS in Year 5, and in Year 8 for the KS3 SATs. I tend to use a mixture of focused texts and past papers.

GCSE and A-level
I am equally happy to report that all of my most recent GCSE and A-level students have passed well, with top grades from B to A* (A-level) and 6-9 (GCSE). The majority of those have gone on to their first choice of further and higher education institutes, and in most cases this has been achieved by my insisting on regular homework done to a high standard. For GCSE pupils I prefer to start tutoring at some time in Year 10, whereas A-level students typically begin around Year 12.

I also provide individual tutoring in ESSAY WRITING and STUDY SKILLS, as my experience has taught me that many students at GCSE, A-level and undergraduate level face real problems in these areas. By working together on your essays, substantial improvements can be made in style, organisation, argument, presentation, and much more. This way, I can teach you how produce more effective and mature essays, and thus help you to obtain better grades and increase your confidence in producing written work.

Tutoring Approach:
With every tutee I carry out an initial assessment of his/her needs and abilities, and my teaching begins from there. Typically I work on improving their weaknesses and consolidating their strengths, and this essentially involves them producing high-quality homework on a regular basis. I use both established published materials and those that I have created myself over the years. This approach appears to be successful, and I can provide references.

Over the past twelve years I have successfully tutored students for the following schools and universities:

Schools: Sutton Grammar, Wilsons, Wallington County, Wallington High, Nonsuch, Whitgift, Trinity, Wimbledon High, Kings School, City of London, Reigate Grammar, Caterham School, St John's, Westminster, Epsom College, Ewell Castle, and many others.

Universities: Manchester, Warwick, City, East Anglia, St Martins, Lincoln, Kings, LSE, UCL, Nottingham, Reading, Birmingham, Bournemouth, and several others.

Please note that my fees are very affordable, bearing in mind that I travel to your house and offer a personalised tutoring programme.

I currently charge between £45 and £50 per hour, depending on subject and level.

NB: Any tutoring that involves more than 6 miles travel (round trip) usually incurs a small extra charge.

If you are looking for a fully-qualified, highly-experienced and versatile tutor, you need look no further. Here are a few messages from some of my most recent successful tutees:

Hello Jeff, I just got my IELTS results and I FINALLY passed it! Listening 8, Reading 7.5, Writing 7, Speaking 7.5 and it's 7.5 overall. I would like to THANK you sooooo MUCH for your help and all advice you have given me! It would not be possible otherwise. (Vanja)

Sam got into Wilsons and we are pretty sure that his English performance carried him through. Sam said we ought to say 'thanks' to you as you made a massive difference to his standard of English in a very short period of time. Not sure how, but you made something click in his brain where his school teachers had failed! (Cathy)

Hi Jeff, hope you are well. I am extremely delighted to tell you that Rick has a place at Westminster, and we are going ahead with that. He has also had offers from HABS, KCS and RGS Guildford. Thank you so much for all your support. (Animesh)

Hi Jeff, just to let you know that Dillon got a place at Sutton Grammar on Monday. He also received places at Whitgift, Trinity and Epsom. We have decided to accept Sutton Grammar, and thank you for all your help and time.
Thanks - Paulomi and Dillon.

Dear Jeff! Thanks you so much for tutoring me last year. You have helped my English greatly and without your advice and guidance I would have had a nervous breakdown when I was given the task of an essay. You taught me about causal connectives, signpost words, paragraph structure and much more vital strategies of writing an amazing essay.
Finally, I am happy that I got a place at Wilsons and know I would have failed the English language test without what you taught me. I am very grateful that you gave up your time to help me pass.
Yours Sincerely, Makar

Hi Jeff, I hope you're well. I just wanted to let you know that Andriy got offered a place at Whitgift and we have accepted it. Thank you very much for helping and recommending this great school to us. Andriy is really excited about it and cannot wait to start.
(Oksana)

Dear Jeff, sorry for the delayed reply as we are in India. Rishi has done well, has received English Language 9 and English Literature 7, and scored 8 in six other subjects. He could achieve good results only because of your support. Thanking you.
(Chandra)

Hi Jeff, I am pleased to inform you that Mahati cleared the 2nd round. Her cut-off score is 354. We hope she gets into either of the two schools. Thanks a lot for your support throughout.
(Sassi)

Hi Jeff, Tamana's results have come in for the Sutton Stage 2 test. She has passed with a relatively good score of 315, and based on last year's stats, she should get in comfortably to Nonsuch or Wallington. Thanks for all your lessons that significantly helped her in the preparations.
(Vedant)

Hi Jeff, hope you're doing good. We have got the exam outcome, and Samrudha is able to apply for Nonsuch. Her score is 309, and the highest total score is 389. Secondly she has cleared Tiffin's Stage 1 test and has been invited for Stage 2 on November 11, and we would like to take your help whenever possible.
(Kirthi)

Hi Jeff, I just wanted to let you know that Ed passed the entrance exams for all three schools. Thank you so much for all your support! (Emma)

Hello Jeff, I hope you are well. Vivaan passed the exams for Wilson's, Wallington and Sutton. He also got through Tiffins Stage 1. Thanks very much for your help and support! His English improved massively under your guidance.
Kind regards
Jyothi

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Personal Description:
Fully qualified teacher with over 20 years' experience | Full-time A-level and GCSE Economics tutor | 12,000+ hours of online tuition to over 400 UK and international students | Economics degree from Liverpool University, plus top A-level grades | 10 years in advertising and an online business owner | Based in Bristol, married with 3 adult children | Passionate about helping students improve grades, increase confidence, and reach their potential

Teaching Experience:
I taught economics in secondary schools for over 10 years, but I am now a full-time tutor. I typically tutor 40 to 50 students across an academic year, and they consistently perform above expectations; for example the majority of my 2026 students achieved at least a grade B, with several gaining an A*. However, my main focus is adding value, and all my previous students have improved at least one grade since I began working with them. Indeed many have improved by 3 or more grades. I teach all the major exam boards (International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, Edexcel, Edexcel International, AQA, Eduqas, OCR and WJEC) and am an experienced economics examiner. I also have a current CRB.

Tutoring Approach:
I will always begin by discussing my tutee's individual requirements and areas of the syllabus they would like to focus on. Students may ask to recap concepts and theories that aren't fully understood, however in my experience most require help with exam technique, and how to translate their knowledge into a high grade answer. I therefore place a great emphasis on guiding students through the process of answering past paper questions, across all topic areas. In our sessions I will help with essay structure, illustrate how to use higher order analytical and evaluation skills, and crucially, how to apply an answer to information in a case study, or how to bring in real world examples.

Over the years I have taught an increasing proportion of students online, so that currently about 90% of my tutoring is done this way. I use Skype/Google Meet/Zoom and Google Docs, which students can also access. This makes the sessions as interactive as meeting face to face, and it also means I can tutor students from anywhere in the world (I have taught people in South Africa, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Spain, France, Serbia, Russia, Montenegro and Bermuda). I always encourage students to provide feedback so that they receive maximum benefit from their teaching.

Below are some testimonials from past students:

"Ian is the most exceptional and professional tutor we have worked with during ten years of home-educating my son. From the outset, Ian exceeded every expectation. Within just a few sessions, my son was genuinely enjoying Economics, which says a great deal about Ian's engaging and encouraging teaching style. Ian is polite, punctual, friendly, professional and deeply committed to his students' success. I recommend him without reservation. We are incredibly grateful to have found him." Mrs L Compton - Northampton

"Ian tutored my daughter prior to her A Level exams in the summer of 2024. She had been predicted a B grade, but needed an A for her university offer. Ian covered content as well as exam technique with her, they also worked through past papers together and Ian on request would mark some of her written work. My daughter achieved an A☆ in economics… This was beyond her expectations, and we are extremely grateful for Ians tutoring and guidance." - Mrs De Simone - Cambridge

"My son initially struggled with the subject gaining an E grade in his mock exams but with Ian's help he managed a grade B in his AS level and attained an A grade in both A level papers. This was a huge improvement over the two years and I doubt it would have been possible without Ian's help, both with weekly tutoring and the all important pre-exam revision days. Ian's approach was personalised and intensive and my son's needs we're concentrated upon fully. Ian was always punctual and organised and struck up a good relationship with the whole family. I would happily recommend him." Mrs W - Redland, Bristol

"Matt only got an E grade in his February A2 mock exam and the school predicted he would get a C grade at A2. With the significant assistance from Ian, Matt achieved an A* at A2. In his other two A levels, Matt achieved Bs (he also had tutors for these). There are several reasons why Ian made the difference: 1.Being taught on Skype. Matt was initially very apprehensive about being taught on Skype rather than in person. But Skype proved really beneficial. Firstly it enabled Matt to fit in tuition at times that would just not have been possible if travel had been involved. Secondly it enabled Matt to have additional lessons when he had spare time. 2.Focussing on how to structure essay answers. The school just didn't put anywhere near enough emphasis on this crucial area. 3. Essay marking. A key aspect of A2 is exam practice. We paid Ian for essay marking which meant that Matt was effectively maximising his time with Ian. 4. Not accepting mediocrity. The school said that Matt should not retake his AS exams as he had a good B grade. Ian said he should retake as he could do better. 5. Providing positive encouragement. Matt has always lacked belief in himself and Ian gave Matt the confidence that he could achieve a good result.
We would strongly recommend Ian as an Economics tutor" Mr P - South Gloucestershire

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Personal Description:
I am an experienced secondary school teacher with 20 years' teaching service, with proven results and demonstrable proficiency. I have a deep understanding of all syllabuses, textbooks and exam formats. Dedicated, passionate and creative, I have the ability to deliver a professional and outstanding standard of tuition. I have provided guidance to students of hugely varying ability, stretching the academically bright and nurturing those who lack confidence. I try to connect individually with each child by making the subject specific and relevant to them, using creative and innovative ways of explaining topics. I fully understand the pressure students are under and realise the importance of every student's unique situation and find positive ways to minimise the stress and overcome the challenges they face.

Previously worked in schools in Hertfordshire and a challenging North London school, now working in a top London public school; teaching Business Studies and Economics.
Experience and responsibilities include: Head of Faculty, Head of Key Stage 5 - Business and Economics, BTEC lead internal verifier, 6th form tutor, PGCE student trainer, Exams officer, visits coordinator, Timetabler, and mentor.
I also have 22 years of senior management industry experience - 6 years senior management with General Electric.

Teaching / tutoring experience
Economics - KS4 (GCSE and iGCSE) and KS5 (A level) Edexcel/AQA/Cambridge exam specifications.
Business Studies - KS4 (GCSE/iGCSE & BTEC) and KS5 Business Studies A level (GCE & BTEC) for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge (including Cambridge Technicals) exam specifications.
Mathematics - KS4 GCSE
Also tutor primary school pupils in Maths (7-11yrs) for 7+ and 11+ private school selection tests.

June 2026
1) AQA A level Business Studies grade 8 (predicted D)
2) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (Three A-levels) - finished with D, D, D
3) BTEC Level 3 UNIT 3: Personal and Business Finance - Merit.
4) School GCSE grades OCR Business (9-1) J204 - 1 grade 8, 8 grade 7's, 10 grade 6's, 5 grade 5's, 6 grade 4's. 2 grade 3's
5) AQA Economics - year 12

June 2025
1) AQA Economics - year 12
2) A level Business Edexcel 9BS0 (2 students) - Grade B and Grade B
3) Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma grade - finished with M, M
4) Level 3 National Extended Diploma (Three A-levels) - finished with D, D, D
5) School GCSE grades OCR Business (9-1) J204 - 2 grade 8's, 5 grade 7's, 11 grade 6's, 8 grade 5's and 8 grade 4's
6) Edexcel GCSE Business tuition one student - year 10
7) CIE Cambridge International 9609 student went from predicted grade E to C in final exam
8) AQA Business 7132 - 2 students year 12

June 2024
A level Business Edexcel 9BS0 (2 Students) - Grade B and Grade B
BTEC Business :-
Level 3 National Extended Certificate (one A-level) Final grade - Merit
Level 3 National Extended Diploma (Three A-levels) Final grade - Merit
Level 3 National Extended Diploma (Three A-levels) Year 12 grade - finished year 12 with D, D, D
Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma Year 12 grade - M, M
School GCSE grades Edexcel 1BS0 - 3 grade 8's, 7 grade 7's, 11 grade 6's, 12 grade 5's and 7 grade 4's
Edexcel GCSE Business tuition one student - grade 8

June 2023
A level Business AQA 7132 - Three students all received Grade B
A level Business Edexcel 9BS0 - Grade B
WJEC Eduqas GCE A LEVEL in Business - Student in year 12
School GCSE grades Edexcel 1BS0 - 5 grade 8's, 3 grade 7's, 11 grade 6's and 12 grade 5's
GCSE Business tuition - 2 grade 4's and one grade 5

June 2022
School GCSE grades Edexcel 1BS0 - 3 grade 9's, 5 grade 8's, 8 grade 6's and 4 grade 5's.
A level Business Edexcel 9BS0 - Grade B and Grade D (School refuser)
A level Business AQA 7132 - Grade B (from predicted D to B in one year)
GCSE Business Edexcel 1BS0 - Grade 8

June 2021
School GCSE grades - 10 grade 9's, 3 grade 8's, 8 grade 7's, 5 grade 6's, 3 grade 5's, 5 grade 4's, 4 grade 3's, 1 grade 2. I had a cohort of 55 pupils and edexcel chose 5 pupils and asked for each of their 3 pieces of assessment work to moderate. Edexcel agreed with my marking, the level of challenge, and all my grades were accepted.
A level Business Edexcel 9BS0 - Grade B
AS Business AQA - Continued into year 13
GCSE Business Edexcel - one pupil earned grade 7, the other earned grade 9
11 plus Maths - Pupil entered St Margaret's School, Bushy.

June 2020
11 plus Maths - 2 students (St Margaret's Bushey, Dame Alice Owen`s)
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Business - Paper 1 - merit and paper 2 - Merit
GCSE Business (9-1) Edexcel - tutored 3 students. (Grade 6, 7 and 8)
Edexcel AS (year 12) Economics (8EC0) - no exam
Edexcel A level Economics ((9EC0) A* - Accepted at University of St Andrews.

June 2019
1) GCSE Business (9-1) - 26 pupils - Grade 9x1, Grade 7x4, Grade 6x9, grade 5x12.
2) Edexcel A level Economics (9EC0) - Grade C and Grade B
3) Edexcel AS Economics (8EC0) - no exam
4) AQA Business A level (7132) - Grade B
5) Edexcel Business A level (9BS0)- Grade C


June 2018. My students achieved: -
1) Edexcel A level Economics (9EC0) - Grade C
2) AQA A level Business Studies - Grade B
3) AQA GCSE Economics unit 11 and 12 - Grade A (after remark A*)
4) GCSE Business (Cambridge iGCSE) 28 pupils - grades 6A, 10B, 9C, 3D
5) Edexcel AS Economics (8EC0) - Grade B

June 2017. My students achieved:-
1) A level (AQA 7132) Business - grade B.
2) AS level (Edexcel A) Economics - grade C
2) A Level (Edexcel 2015) Business - 3 pupils - grades B, C, D
3) GCSE Business (Cambridge iGCSE) 31 pupils - grades - 4A*, 4A, 14B, 9C
4) GCSE Economics (Cambridge iGCSE) 10 pupils - grades - 4A*, 2A, 4B

June 2016. My students achieved:-
1) GCSE Economics (Cambridge) 2 grade A and one Grade D
2) GCSE Business Studies (Cambridge) 3 x grade A, 3 x B, 3 x C and one grade D

June 2015. My students achieved:-
1) AQA Business Studies A2 - unit 1 A, unit 2 B unit 3 C and unit 4 E
2) GCSE Economics, edexcel, grade C
3) Maths SATs, year 6 - level 5
4) GCSE Economics, OCR, grade C

June 2014. My students achieved:-
1) One student A2 Grade B for Edexcel Business Studies
2) One student A2 overall Grade D for AQA Business Studies, but grade A for the tutored exam for unit 2.
3) Day job out of 8 students - A*, A, 2Bs, C, 4Ds - Edexcel A2 Business Studies
4) One student GCSE Maths - Grade D
5) Day job GCSE Economics 28 pupils - 100% pass

June 2013. My students achieved:-
1) One student AS Grade A in paper 1 and paper 2 for Edexcel Business
2) Day job - Out of 15 students - 2Bs, 5Cs, 8Ds - AS Edexcel Business
3) One student AQA GCSE Business - Grade A
4) One student AQA GCSE Economics - Grade A
5) One student OCR GCSE Business - Grade D

June 2012. My students achieved:-
1) GCSE grade A in Business Studies
2) AS grade A in paper 1 and paper 2 for AQA Business
3) One student GCSE Maths grade A
4) A2 Edexcel four pupils grade B and one grade D

Teaching Experience:
KS4 (GCSE) and KS5 (A level) Economics
KS4 (GCSE/iGCSE & BTEC) and KS5 Business Studies A level (GCE & BTEC) for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge exam specifications.
KS4 GCSE/iGCSE Economics Edexcel/AQA/Cambridge
KS4 GCSE Mathematics
Also tutor primary school pupils in Maths (7-11yrs) for private school selection tests

Tutoring Approach:
Experienced secondary school teacher with 20 years service, with proven results. I have provided guidance to students of hugely varying ability, stretching the academically bright and nurturing those who lack confidence. I try to connect individually with each child by making the subject specific and relevant to them.

Previously worked in a challenging North London school, now working in a top London public school.
Responsibilities included: Head of Faculty, Head of Key Stage 5 - Business and Economics, lead internal verifier, 6th form tutor, PGCE student trainer, Exams officer, visits coordinator, Timetabler.

Also have 22 years of senior management industry experience - 6 years with General Electric.

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Personal Description:
I previously worked as a global spokesperson for the United Nations and consultant to governments across the world for over a decade and am a graduate from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). I am available for tutoring on a variety of subjects, particularly politics, economics, journalism, history, philosophy, media and communications and general writing skills. I am particularly adept at helping students develop their essay writing skills, with a structure and tone that secures high grades. I'm also available to provide help with exam revision, revision techniques, entrance exam preparation, university applications and general reading and writing skills.

Teaching Experience:
I have multiple years of experience of tutoring social science subjects to students from a range of different nationalities and backgrounds. I have a strong track record of improving grade scores and passing exams first time. I have proof-read essays for a large number of students who have all subsequently scored top marks for spelling and grammar. I have also formerly proof-read documents in a professional setting for businesses from across Europe and Africa.

Tutoring Approach:
I am flexible in my approach and am happy to adapt to any student's needs. I look to work on all aspects of a student's approach, including revision technique, writing style and exam preparation. My preference is for committed students who will practice and implement what is learnt outside of lessons. I typically set students exercises for completion before the next lesson in addition to revision work for practice essay questions. The more committed a student is to our classes, the more they will gain from them.

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Personal Description:
I am an Economics graduate from Hanover University, Germany and teach part-time in a successful private college in the city of Bath. Since 2004 I have been working as a freelance tutor of Economics, as a translator (from English into German and vice versa), as a journalist and book author. Prior to that I worked as a technical support engineer for four years and as an office manager for six years. I live in Bath, am married and have two children. I love teaching, especially Economics, because it deals with some of the most fundamental problems of our society. To solve them we need to understand Economics.

Teaching Experience:
Since 2004 I have been tutoring AS and A2-level students in small groups and one-to-one, and university preparation courses in classes of up to 15 students. I have taught the AQA, Edexcel, and OCR syllabuses. Most of the individual students were re-sitting exams, most of whom improved their grade, often significantly.

Tutoring Approach:
First of all I ascertain any particular areas the student needs help with most urgently. I then review the basics with the student to make sure that these have been well understood. We then systematically work through the required subject matter, checking progress with the help of exam-style questions and past examination papers.

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Personal Description:
Specialist advanced level economics and business studies tutor providing tuition across several exam boards to young adults, undergrad and post graduate students. I am passionate about education, student progress and helping young people achieve success in a personalised learning environment, delivering engaging daytime 1:1 sessions to students within or outside the mainstream education, those overlooked in large classroom environment and lost confidence in the subject.

Teaching Experience:
With over 12 years experience as an examiner and prepping students across the major UK exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, IB & OCR), I provide highly-structured and targeted curriculum review, exam techniques and practice routines taking every student's ability and aspirations into consideration.

For young adults or adults at the undergrad and post-grad levels, I bring course works, essays, term papers and dissertation projects proposal, methodology and design into practice to enhance high grade outcomes.

Tutoring Approach:
As a professional and entrepreneur, I use real-life scenarios, case studies and bespoke classroom resources to accentuate learner-centric understanding, subject application and critical analysis and evaluation to guarantee maximum performance.

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Personal Description:
It is a number of years since I even considered updating my profile. In the last few months I have been asked out by the wife of a very close friend if I would tutor her nephew. I have also been approached by a Russian educational agency to tutor two Russian students.
I must confess I have really enjoyed. So I am updating my profile and offering my services.
I am a retired Deputy Headteacher.Even though I have held senior management roles in schools for 20 years Headteacher's have always wanted me to continue teaching Economics.

Prior to entering the profession I worked as a foreign currency dealer in the City. Whilst it paid very well my second favourite job was the stint I had as milkman. I also spent a summer season employed as a doorman at a disco in a Spanish resort.

My route to becoming a teacher was 'indirect' but I believe the experience I gained outside education proved invaluable in influencing my approach to teaching and the way I relate to students.

I am fanatical Liverpool supporter and since retirement have become a golfer.

Teaching Experience:
I taught Economics at A level and GCSE for 30 years in state comprehensive schools in London and Berkshire.
More recently, and after retirement:
I prepared a 6th form class at Battle Abbey School
for their level A Economics

In all my posts GCSE classes I taught have achieved achieved 70% Level 5 or above.

At A level, classes I taught rarely included any fail results and on average my classes achieved 70% A*-B grades. Even in my last year of teaching a class of 21 A level students secured 86% A*-B grades.

I am very familiar with AQA and Edexcel Syllabi and the IB Economics course. I was an examiner for both Edexcel and AQA.

I also have been involved in preparing students for Oxbridge. In all, I helped successfully prepare 19 students for interviews at Oxford(to read PPE) and Cambridge(to read Economics).

Upon retiring I had thought my days in the classroom had ended. The fact experienced and trained A level Economics teachers are a very rare breed has led to offers, two of which I found difficult to turn down. I was contacted through UK tutors by Battle Abbey School. They wanted an A level economics teacher to prepare a class for 2/3 of the A level course in 18 weeks! We achieved it with most students securing grades above those predicted.

In Sept 2019 I provided additional Learning for an A level student. The parents were Governors at Gildredge House School. After a few months they asked if I would consider becoming Head of Economics at Gildredge House and introduce GCSE Economics as well as teaching the A level. I did not want such a commitment but would be prepared to teach the Yr12 and Yr13 A level groups.

The Yr13 group had received very little grounding in Yr12 and had not developed the disciplined attitude towards learning. It took time for most of them to trust I knew what I was doing and act upon guidance and advice. Then Covid came! Nevertheless, most students secured results at least two grades higher than those I had predicted for them in Nov 19.

I was asked if I would extend my one year contract as no appropriately qualified and experienced replacement could be found. I am currently teaching Yr13 and Yr12 groups three mornings a week and enjoying it!!
The extension lasted 4 years!

And now I am tutoring again and lovint it.

Tutoring Approach:
When first meeting students who have never studied Economics I inform them they do have an understanding of the subject because it affects all aspects of their everyday lives. Wherever possible I will relate economic theories and principles to those real life experiences.

Indeed there are two general approches to teaching the subject:

1. Learn the theories and then apply to real life.
2. Introduce the theories through real life situations.

I adopt the latter approach.

Regarding my approach to student learning in general: wherever possibleI encourage and guide students to think and learn for themselves as it builds self confidence.

My overall approach is to encourage students to enjoy their learning. The subject is difficult requiring a lot of hard work. If students enjoy their learning the studying is easier

Tutoring on a one to one basis requires a flexible approach. The attitude, learning style and ability of a student should influence the style of tutoring.

Finally, I value a learning relationship with honesty on both sides. If a students is unable to complete a task by the agreed deadline I would rather they just tell me rather than devise a convincing excuse. On occasions we all face unexpected circumstances which can derail plans.

This overall approach seemed to receive a positive reaction from students as the subject nearly always attracted largish numbers at A level.

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Personal Description:
10+ years experience as a teacher, subject leader, tutor and examiner of economics and business at GCSE and A-level across multiple exam boards.

Currently I am availabke for online lessons.

Teaching Experience:
10+ years teaching economics and business studies, 7 as the head of department leading economics and business studies in an outstanding school in South West London. I have been an examiner for the AQA exam board rated excelle t foe the quality of my marking and have taught Edexcel Economics for the past nhmber of years. A proven track record of success and will work with studenrs to address aeeas for improvement.

Tutoring Approach:
Depending on your requirements lessons will be driven by your specific needs. My tutoring style will be a mixture of theory revision and exam paper practice. I use a wealth of case studies and real world examples to aid in the explanation and simplification of difficult concepts.

I will share with you effective techniques that can really boost your grades and ensure you get that A* that you are working hard to achieve. I will be pushing you to excel but will be able to provide you with a wealth of notes, exam paper practice and model answers.

Unlike many tutors, you will find, I am a qualified teacher, and subject leader, and have experience with the various exam boards and their requirements for success; From the timing of your exam answers to evaluation skills necessary to standout from the crowd and ensure you reach those higher levels of response.

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Personal Description:
A graduate of Cambridge University and a father of two children, I have been teaching Economics, Business and Mathematics in a secondary school.I have also been tutoring Economics and Mathematics and have a keen interest in how children have different methods of mastering subjects, using their own skills to progress, improve and attain examination goals.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Economics, Business Studies and Mathematics for the past 6 years at an independent school where I was based in the Sixth Form department.

Tutoring Approach:
The key to success is to understand where the student is starting from. By cementing what they already know, I then encourage them to gradually extend their knowledge so that they feel themselves to be making progress and they are then inspired by their own confidence.

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Personal Description:
I am a highly experienced and dedicated teacher with a genuine passion for helping students achieve their full potential. As a Director of Learning for Year 13 and an examiner, I bring a deep understanding of what exam boards are looking for and how to help students succeed.

I currently mark for the following exam boards:

AQA: A Level and GCSE Economics (Paper 1 and Paper 2)

Edexcel / Pearson: A Level and GCSE Economics and Business Studies

My approach focuses on building confidence and clarity in both Business and Economics. I support students by strengthening their exam technique, using past paper practice, model answers, and practical tips to help them understand how to structure their responses and reach top grades.

Every student learns differently, and my aim is to make learning engaging, focused, and rewarding.

Teaching Experience:
With many years of experience teaching in both inner and outer London schools, I have taught Business Studies and Economics across GCSE, A Level, and BTEC courses. I'm passionate about helping students understand key concepts and apply them effectively in exams.

I have also taught International A Level Business as well as International GCSE Business and Economics, giving me a broad understanding of different exam specifications and global approaches to business education.

Tutoring Approach:
My teaching approach combines clear subject knowledge with a strong focus on exam success. As an experienced teacher and examiner, I understand exactly what exam boards look for in high-scoring answers.

I tailor each lesson to meet the individual needs of my students, ensuring they not only understand key concepts in Business and Economics, but can also apply them confidently in exam contexts. Lessons include a mix of explanation, discussion, and practice using past papers, model answers, and examiner feedback.

My goal is to build students' confidence, improve their exam technique, and help them reach or exceed their target grades through structured, supportive, and engaging teaching.

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Personal Description:
I am a Masters degree graduate with 5 years tutoring experience working with children and adults.

Often times I teach one to one or maximum 5 people at a go especially in the library and community centre.

Teaching Experience:
5 years experience and still counting

Tutoring Approach:
Face to face,one to one and small groups

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Personal Description:
Another great year with all my tutees gaining the top grades and the university of their choice. I am very proud that my tutees achieve such excellent grades as I am able to improve essay and short answer grades, often considerably, due to my extensive experience at A level.. I am a friendly, very patient and good humoured tutor who is highly professional in my approach to tutoring whether online or one to one. I work hard for my tutees and am always prepared to go the extra mile. My commitment to my students is not just in the tutoring session as I will assess work and give help whenever my tutees ask for it. I have a very extensive understanding of Economics and Business and I keep up with all the latest developments in my subjects. I believe I have warm and friendly personality with a good sense of humour and that I am also a good listener.

Teaching Experience:
I am a qualified, teacher with over thirty five years experience teaching and tutoring Economics and Business. I have worked for all the major examination boards as a moderator, examiner and question setter. I have a great deal of understanding of what GCSE and A level examiners are looking for in awarding top grades. As a result I get a huge satisfaction when my students gain really improved grades, year on year, very frequently exceeding their own targets. The feedback from students, parents and carers is always extremely positive and it is this high praise that makes me want to continue teaching and making the difference.

Tutoring Approach:
I firmly believe that the majority of teachers and schools/colleges do their best to help their students. However, many students have weaknesses especially in their written work. To gain high grades students need to be able to analyse, apply and evaluate their knowledge but those skills are often not developed by their school or college. However, my experience and individually focused sessions can remedy this and as a result my students soon are making far better responses to essay questions, data response and case studies than before they started tuition. As confidence grows I work with my students to help them achieve consistent high grades and a very pleasing final grade.

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Personal Description:
One of my ambitions in life is to be a mentor for people I meet. I am passionate about empowering people and giving them the tools to achieve their objectives. I enjoying helping people realise their potential and seeing people rewarded for their hard work. As an up-and-coming tutor, I want to relay a positive and committed attitude towards my students.

I have been studying Arabic by myself for two years and by studying by myself, I believe I have an advantage over native speakers as I understand the struggles of a new language learners but more importantly, how to help overcome these challenges. I have a wealth of resources and knowledge that I will give to my students to give them confidence in learning Arabic. Also, learning by myself for two years alongside working full time, this shows how committed I am as a person and how much Arabic is a passion for me.

I also would be happy to provide tuition in business studies. I work as a business consultant where I support large organisations in improving their business functions. Finally, I am open to consultation regarding personal statements for university applications and have been credited with aiding people with this in the past.

Teaching Experience:
Less than a year

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is to have honest and open communication which can help build a trustworthy relationship between me and my student. This inevitably allows both of us to be comfortable in expressing ourselves. I hope to ensure that my students needs are being addressed and that we can clearly evidence this.

We would start with an initial assessment of the student ability and see whether they have done no Arabic or a little Arabic already. I would be open to using the students own resources and complement with my own.

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Personal Description:
I am a businessman who teaches. Employed in the Media industry I have worked for some of the largest national Newspapers and Magazines in the UK. Launched my own media business and operated it successfully for many years before concentrating fully on y Teaching work.

Teaching Experience:
Worked for a wide variety of colleges and universities. In London I worked on the Global Business Module at University of Westminster and Regents University London. At LSST I delivered their Diploma in Business Studies course. At Uni West I was one of their A1 Assessors for the Harrow area. In the Bournemouth region I have worked at St Peters School, Southbourne teaching Y 11 and Y 12 their BTEC National Business Studies course . At Parkstone Grammer I worked with GCSE Y 9 and 10 delivering their Business Studies and Economics courses.

Tutoring Approach:
I apply the same principle to my teaching as when I ran my own business. Everything is results driven and I am hoping to make better business people out of my students who happen to pass their exams en route. There are few business problems I have not come across in my career and this allows me to show the real life application of the various busness theories.

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Personal Description:
I am a graduate with a Master's in Finance and a Degree in Banking & Finance. Strong academic background - have experience in dealing with students of all academic strengths. Able to teach various curriculums. Teaching style tailored to each students requirements and ability.

Teaching Experience:
I have almost 8 years of teaching experience as a private tutor. I began with teaching younger students of 11+, however began to mostly teach GCSE students. I have in the past two years started teaching A-level students too. I have taught GCSE Maths, Economics, Chemistry and Statistics. A-level Mathematics and Economics. Have previously taught in person, recently moving to remote learning due to the pandemic.

Tutoring Approach:
A motivated, enthusiastic & approachable teacher. Committed to the success of my students. Generally have a systematic approach structured to complete the syllabus in the allocated period. Regularly testing my students (written or oral) in order to evaluate progress.

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Personal Description:
I am a former City analyst with 20+ years experience and moved into teaching in higher education nearly 7 years ago.

Teaching Experience:
Over 7 years teaching experience in higher education and have been tutoring online since Jan 2022.

Tutoring Approach:
I am currently a lecturer in Finance at the University of Stirling and have two Masters degrees in Finance and Economics and have commenced a PhD in Economics and Business Administration at LUT (Finland). I have experience of tutoring Maths and Economics (A level and Scottish Highers) online and enjoy teach both of these subjects outside my teaching hours in the evening and weekends (Saturday only). I am a patient teacher and like to identify topics where candidates need help.

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Personal Description:
I am an online tutor on gender,sociology and development studies .I am very efficient and I always like seeing my students meet the expectations of their academic standards.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 10 years teaching experience both online and physical.

Tutoring Approach:
Due to covid 19,I do all my classes online and help students with report writing.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I'm Yash and I'm in my 1st year of University studying economics at the University of Nottingham. I have recently completed my A-levels achieving A*AA in Maths, Economics and Chemistry respectively from the Skinners' School. I have a passion for teaching and am particularly familiar with current GCSE and A-Level content and concepts, as I myself have recently studied these specifications in depth.

Teaching Experience:
I am extremely flexible in my teaching style as I realize it is important to adapt my methods to the needs of my students. Experience in one-to-one coaching over the past few years has provided me with the necessary skillset to create an effective revision plan and structure to my lessons. I aim to create an environment where my students can enjoy the lesson, as well as openly ask questions and improve their knowledge base and exam technique. This has resulted in excellent feedback, which makes me confident in my ability to tutor students of any age or ability.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to focus my teaching on the techniques required to guarantee high marks in difficult questions by using experience I have of past papers and mark schemes after ensuring a solid foundational understanding of the topics. I have lots of good advice, tips and tricks, as well as plenty of resources that I am keen to share with my students!

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