Joe

School

Eton College

GCSEs: 11 A*

A Levels: English (A), History (A*), Maths (A)

University

University College London, BA English: First Class Honours London School of Economics

Other qualifications

Distinction MSc History of International Relations

Teaching and tutoring experience

GCSE/A Level English Literature & Language, 2018-

Year 10-11 English support - focussed on critical reading and creative writing. Student achieved A* English Language GCSE

Year 11 English support - focussed on unseen poetry and 19th century novels. Student achieved A* English Literature GCSE

Year 11 English support - Focussed on reading comprehension, modern poetry, and non-fiction and creative writing. Student achieved A* English Literature GCSE and A* English Language GCSE

A Level English support - Focussed on Shakespeare’s plays, and unseen texts. Student achieved A* Literature A Level

A Level English support - Focussed on extended essay writing, comparative criticism, and poetry anthology. Student achieved A* Literature A Level

A Level English support - Focussed on drama, modern poetry and prose, and unseen texts. Student achieved A* Literature A Level

GCSE/A Level History

Year 11 - Focussed on Elizabethan England, America 1840-1895, and Germany 1890-1945. Developed critical thinking and evaluation of source material. Student achieved A* History GCSE

Year 10-11 - Focussed on the inter-war period, 1918-1939, and the Cold War, 1945-1972. Developed essay writing, including use of primary evidence and second order historical evidence. Student achieved A* History GCSE

Year 11 - Focussed on America, 1920-1973, Medieval England, and the Vietnam War, 1950-1975. Student achieved A* History GCSE

Year 11 - Focussed on International Relations, 1945-2003, and the Tudors. Developed evaluation of source material and essay writing. Student achieved A* History GCSE

A Level support - Focussed on the USA, 1776-1975, the unification of Germany 1840–71 , the unification of Italy 1830–70, and the 1848 Revolutions. Developed extended essay writing, analysis and evaluation of source material, and use of historiography. Student achieved A* History A Level

A Level support - Focussed on International Relations and Global Conflict, 1914-2003, Germany 1918-1945, and the Cold War, 1945-1991. Developed essay writing, use of contemporary source material, and analysis and evaluation of historical interpretations. Student achieved A History A Level

11+ Entrance Exam Tutor

Covering Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths, comprehension and creative writing.

Supported students into schools including St Paul's, Godolphin & Latymer School, KCS, Brighton College, City of London, Haberdasher’s, Alleyn’s, Dulwich College, and Highgate School

13+ Common Entrance Tutor

Subjects include English, Maths, Science, History and Geography

Supported students into school including Eton College, Winchester, Westminster, St Paul’s, Godolphin & Latymer School, and City of London

Teaching style and philosophy

I have been a professional tutor for over five years, with extensive experience supporting tutees through their pre-tests, 11+ and 13+ exams for some of the country’s most selective schools, and helping students to achieve their best results at GCSE, A Level and university entrance. I focus on the specific needs and ambitions of each student, helping students to reach their educational goals and inspiring new ones. Through an organised, enthusiastic and patient approach, I aim to foster confidence and a love of learning, supporting students through every step of their education.

Additional information

I enjoy reading, cooking, and going to car boot sales. I follow foreign affairs, and when I can escape to Cornwall to surf! I’m an aspiring writer, and whilst at university I edited the student newspaper, managing a team of eighteen editors and writing a weekly books column. I also captained the university cricket team.

I am currently based in South London, but teach across London.