David - Wolverton - Geography

- Milton Keynes
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About the lesson

I am a very experienced ex-secondary school teacher of mainly A2 & AS/ IB/ GCSE /KS3 GEOGRAPHY. My second academic subject is Maths but have also taught English - both of these subjects to GCSE Level.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

I am a GEOGRAPHY teacher at A2/AS/GCSE/KS3 level. I have also taught Higher and Standard Grade Geography in Scotland. In addition I have taught GCSE Humanities and GCSE & A Level Travel & Tourism. I can have taught) GCSE MATHS and GCSE ENGLISH. I now ONLY concentrate on Tutoring Geography to all levels.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

Teacher's Certificate (1964 - 1967) (Geography & Maths) - St. John's College , York.
B. Ed (Hons.) Leeds University: 1979. Geography & Education.
incomplete M. Ed. - Birmingham University (1983 - 1986);
AMIEC (1974).

- How much do you charge?

Depends upon the academic level of the subject - between £34 and £39 per hour: IB/A Level /AS = £39 per hour; GCSE/ ISEB 13 + Scholarship = £34 per hour; & Key Stage 3/ ISEB 13+ = £ 32 per hour. I OFFER MY FIRST TUTORING SESSION FOR FREE. I may also charge a one lesson set-up initial fee only, depending upon how much administration and research is involved for me. I charge 45p per mile over any return car journey exceeding 25 miles from my home. If the return journey is over 35 miles in total, then I can only offer sessions on Skype. If a client would like more than one tutee taught per hour's lesson at the same time, then a half-price charge will be the price for each additional student, up to a maximum of 4 tutees at one time. In addition, if a student requests me to mark extra exam questions, outside of tutorial homework tasks set by me, then I will request a charge £8 per exam question at A2/AS /IB/GCSE level.
Payment can be in cash; by cheque; through paypal; or through internet banking.

- Where do you teach?

I have been tutoring students one-to-one mainly in Geography privately in the local area (in Milton Keynes, Olney) for the past EIGHT years. I visit and teach students one-to-one in their own homes. I also tutor students on line via Skype and I have tutored on-line for Tute in the past. In the last four years I have tutored on-line via Skype: AQA GCSE Geography students who live in Prestwich, Manchester & Wokingham; OCR A2 & AS Geography students who live in Harrow, Taunton & Exeter; AQA AS Geography student that lives in Cambridge; four separate ISEB 13+ Geography students, whom live in Wembley; Stanmore, Middlesex; Westminster; & Colchester; & one student studying for WJEC AS & A2 Geography who lives in Llangollen. In 2013 I tutored on-line an IB Higher Geography Dutch student who lives in Mexico City and another IB Danish student who lives in Cobham, Surrey. Both attended International Schools. In 2015 I tutored on-line an A2 Edexcel Geography tutee who lives in Ningbo, China. In 2014 I tutored AQA A2 Geography students on-line via Skype who lived in: Bradford; Hounslow and Blairgowrie. In 2014 - 2015 I tutored on Skype A2 & AS Geography students who live in Aylesbury; Hong Kong; Hounslow; Croydon; Colchester; & Lewisham, in additional to local tutees.
In 2016, 2015 & 2014 I tutored Geography for two revision centres: "Aim for A" & Hillcrest Revision, over the Easter holidays. In 2016 I also began tutoring A Level Geography for "Learning is Good" - an excellent online tutoring agency.

- When are you available?

I am available most times during the week finishing my last tutorial by 18.00. ( i. e starting by 5 pm) - any time during the day Mondays to Fridays between 10. 00. and 18. 00. I do NOT tutor at weekends or in the evenings.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

From Year 8 (age 13 ) up to A Level up to 18, even older.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

listed above - depends upon the subject being tutored.

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

I am now tutoring on-line via Skype with a web cam from home. If tutoring on-line, I can tutor anywhere in the UK or abroad. I am especially interested in tutoring IB Geography world wide. I offer of a free introductory Skype lesson for on-line tutees in order to sort out all the details of their tutoring; times & dates for tutoring; payment; how the tutee wishes to proceed; and to initially meet the new tutee. I have also worked as an on-line tutor for 'Tute' and learnt to use Fast Meeting as a tutoring tool. I recently began tutoring for 'Learning is Good' on-line, tutoring through their on-line web educational platform - Scribblar.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

As a Tutor of Geography, I have been very successful (see my recent Testimonials & References) in helping tutees improve their A2/AS/IB/13 + ISEB/IGCSE & GCSE Geography grades and especially improving tutees EXAM SKILLS & TECHNIQUES.

subjects

Geography

languages

English

levels

Primary
Secondary
GCSE
+3

AS Level

A Level

Adult education

About Mr.

- What kind of experience do you have?

I have 40+ years experience as a secondary school teacher. I have taught in: England; Scotland (1 year); the Middle East/Arab World (2.5 years); and Caribbean (6 years). I have been a Geography Examiner for the International Baccalaureate for the past 17 years (1997 - 2016). Up until June 2015 I have marked the IB Higher Geography Exam Paper 2. In May 2016 I marked the IB "Extended Essay" Coursework Task. I was also a Geography Examiner for AQA A2 Geography PAPER 3 (2009 - 2016). In addition I was also an Examiner for AQA A2 Geography PAPER 4B until 2013, when January A Level exams were abolished. Previously I was a Geography Examiner for Edexcel A Level and AS; WJEC GCSE Geography: and Oxford & Cambridge GCSE Geography.
PLEASE READ MY TEN TESTIMONIALS FIRST from past tutees or their parents - BEFORE you read 'My file' references, as most of the the Testimonials are the most recent viz. 2016/17.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Yes, I have an up-to date DBS/CRB check. My most recent DBS 'Basic Disclosure' check is:

Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate;

Number: (concealed information)
Dated: 28 September, 2017.

BUT I also have full DBS 'Enhanced Certificate' dated 26 September, 2014.

Number: 0(concealed information)4.

- Where and with whom did you train?

see above in qualifications - based in York.

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

Lapsed member of the 'Geographical Association'. retired member of the NASUWT. I was Registered with the General Teaching Council for England, when it existed. And recently became an Associate Member of the UK Tutors' Association (2016).

- Tell me about some of your current students.

In 2017, up to the exam period, I tutored two 15 year olds in GCSE/IGCSE GEOGRAPHY ; EIGHT separate 16 - 18 year olds AS (3) and/or A2 GEOGRAPHY (7) - for all of AQA, Edexcel & OCR; the on-line via Skype, the rest locally.
In the past I have also tutored students for AS & A2 GEOGRAPHY; GCSE GEOGRAPHY; INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE HIGHER PAPER IN GEOGRAPHY, for all three Geography Exam Papers; ISEB 13+ SCHOLARSHIP GEOGRAPHY; KEY STAGE 3 GEOGRAPHY; KEY STAGE 3 MATHS; KEY STAGE 3 ENGLISH; & GCSE MATHS.

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Lola
- 5
Perfect! My daughter appears to have more of an understanding of Geography since using David
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Lola
Perfect! My daughter appears to have more of an understanding of Geography since using David

Mr.'s response
Yes pretty good; we made a good start. We are continuing Superprof A Level Geography tutoring after Easter Holidays.
- Mr.'s response : Yes pretty good; we made a good start. We are continuing Superprof A Level Geography tutoring after Easter Holidays.
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Kazi
- 5
Perfect! Helpful and straightforward
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Kazi
Perfect! Helpful and straightforward

Mr.'s response
Too early to assess - this was only my first GCSE Geography Tutoring Session with Kazi - but all seemed to go well & we got on fine.
- Mr.'s response : Too early to assess - this was only my first GCSE Geography Tutoring Session with Kazi - but all seemed to go well & we got on fine.
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Alison
My daughter Amy in Year 13 decided to pursue a Dance Qualification & so completed her A2 Geography through tutoring. Amy really benefited from David's weekly one to one tutoring. Amy also can now confidently talk about global issues and she is much more aware of what is going on in the world than she was previously. Thank you David, you have become a good friend in the 9 months you worked with Amy and we will miss your weekly visits. Amy gained a C but was inches away from a B.
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Alison
My daughter Amy in Year 13 decided to pursue a Dance Qualification & so completed her A2 Geography through tutoring. Amy really benefited from David's weekly one to one tutoring. Amy also can now confidently talk about global issues and she is much more aware of what is going on in the world than she was previously. Thank you David, you have become a good friend in the 9 months you worked with Amy and we will miss your weekly visits. Amy gained a C but was inches away from a B.
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Caroline
David tutored my son from 9/16, and we have been more than happy with him. David was friendly and approachable and the Skype sessions (100% reliable) worked very well around my son's college hours. David was always fully prepared for the sessions and had my son completing past exam papers, which he then marked and offered detailed feedback. David helped to build Aaron's confidence for longer essay-type questions. He was always very positive and encouraging. Aaron achieved a very pleasing B.
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Caroline
David tutored my son from 9/16, and we have been more than happy with him. David was friendly and approachable and the Skype sessions (100% reliable) worked very well around my son's college hours. David was always fully prepared for the sessions and had my son completing past exam papers, which he then marked and offered detailed feedback. David helped to build Aaron's confidence for longer essay-type questions. He was always very positive and encouraging. Aaron achieved a very pleasing B.
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Sudeshna, mother of 16 year old AQA GCSE Geographer: on Skype to Wokingham, Berks. - October, 2017.
With David's help tutoring on Skype, my son's grade C at the end of Yr 10 was transformed to an A* for his GCSE Geography in June 2017. David is my son's favourite teacher. He knows how to engage his students and help them to enjoy the subject, rather than just to improve their grades. My son Suprovo wished all his teachers were like David!
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Sudeshna, mother of 16 year old AQA GCSE Geographer: on Skype to Wokingham, Berks. - October, 2017.
With David's help tutoring on Skype, my son's grade C at the end of Yr 10 was transformed to an A* for his GCSE Geography in June 2017. David is my son's favourite teacher. He knows how to engage his students and help them to enjoy the subject, rather than just to improve their grades. My son Suprovo wished all his teachers were like David!
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Cian
David tutored me on Skype for 4 months for WJEC Geography A2 & AS re-sit. I was struggling but with David's help my understanding & confidence developed. His wide ranging understanding of Geography gave me significant detail for Case Studies. His experience as an Examiner helped me understand how to complete questions correctly; and his ability to relate the more difficult geographical systems to the real-world also significantly improved my knowledge.
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Cian
David tutored me on Skype for 4 months for WJEC Geography A2 & AS re-sit. I was struggling but with David's help my understanding & confidence developed. His wide ranging understanding of Geography gave me significant detail for Case Studies. His experience as an Examiner helped me understand how to complete questions correctly; and his ability to relate the more difficult geographical systems to the real-world also significantly improved my knowledge.
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Eva
David tutored Daria, a Russian student at Taunton School, for her OCR A2 & AS Geography for 18 months. David is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and he guided her on all aspects of the subject. He is highly structured, with exam questions being set for Daria for completion and review. This helped Daria enormously as she had struggled with exam techniques, teaching her how to approach the questions to maximise marks. As a result Daria currently is a student at Reading University
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Eva
David tutored Daria, a Russian student at Taunton School, for her OCR A2 & AS Geography for 18 months. David is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and he guided her on all aspects of the subject. He is highly structured, with exam questions being set for Daria for completion and review. This helped Daria enormously as she had struggled with exam techniques, teaching her how to approach the questions to maximise marks. As a result Daria currently is a student at Reading University
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Penny
David has been a wonderful tutor. He has tutored me for my A2 Geography & AS re-sits for 8 months - and this has improved my confidence massively. Without him I am certain I would have failed my A-level Geography. He was always enthusiastic about what we were learning and gave really helpful and detailed responses to the work I handed in to him as exam answers. I would certainly recommend him as a tutor.
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Penny
David has been a wonderful tutor. He has tutored me for my A2 Geography & AS re-sits for 8 months - and this has improved my confidence massively. Without him I am certain I would have failed my A-level Geography. He was always enthusiastic about what we were learning and gave really helpful and detailed responses to the work I handed in to him as exam answers. I would certainly recommend him as a tutor.
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Max
David helped our son enormously with his understanding and application of A Level Geography. David's teaching methods were very interactive, so helping him to cement understanding and pick out relevant examples & Case Studies David also advised on exam techniques. David's understanding of the syllabus, combined with his acute knowledge of marking methods, helped to focus our son on what really counts at exam time. David really went out of his way to help us all, providing additional material.
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Max
David helped our son enormously with his understanding and application of A Level Geography. David's teaching methods were very interactive, so helping him to cement understanding and pick out relevant examples & Case Studies David also advised on exam techniques. David's understanding of the syllabus, combined with his acute knowledge of marking methods, helped to focus our son on what really counts at exam time. David really went out of his way to help us all, providing additional material.
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Dalia
David offered my son hard work, support and encouragement in helping him pass his Geography AS & A2 Exams. He gave Greg the enthusiasm he needed to have the confidence to believe in himself. David's approach was always very friendly, positive and professional. His passion and knowledge for the subject resulted in Greg starting to really enjoy it again and improve his grades. I have no hesitation in recommending David as a qualified professional Geography Tutor. Greg's overall B was so pleasing.
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Dalia
David offered my son hard work, support and encouragement in helping him pass his Geography AS & A2 Exams. He gave Greg the enthusiasm he needed to have the confidence to believe in himself. David's approach was always very friendly, positive and professional. His passion and knowledge for the subject resulted in Greg starting to really enjoy it again and improve his grades. I have no hesitation in recommending David as a qualified professional Geography Tutor. Greg's overall B was so pleasing.
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Alex
My son Alexander had done less well at AS Geography than expected. His enthusiasm for Geography fell significantly. David's tutoring did wonders for Alex in three ways: he restored Alex's interest in, and love for, Geography; he encouraged Alex and coached him skilfully in the art of essay writing; and instilled good preparation disciplines in terms of using all the information available from past papers to maximise performance. I would whole-heartedly recommend David as a Geography Tutor.
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Alex
My son Alexander had done less well at AS Geography than expected. His enthusiasm for Geography fell significantly. David's tutoring did wonders for Alex in three ways: he restored Alex's interest in, and love for, Geography; he encouraged Alex and coached him skilfully in the art of essay writing; and instilled good preparation disciplines in terms of using all the information available from past papers to maximise performance. I would whole-heartedly recommend David as a Geography Tutor.
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Kristoffer
I studied the IB diploma at an International School. David provided me with tuition for ALL 3 IB Higher Geography Exams. He provided me with Case Studies; helped me practice past papers; set me unseen timed papers, which I completed under exam conditions. He then went through my answers thoroughly. Skype was really effective and efficient. The help I received from David really made a difference, allowing me to score a high Level 5 in IB Geography HL. David has done great job.
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Kristoffer
I studied the IB diploma at an International School. David provided me with tuition for ALL 3 IB Higher Geography Exams. He provided me with Case Studies; helped me practice past papers; set me unseen timed papers, which I completed under exam conditions. He then went through my answers thoroughly. Skype was really effective and efficient. The help I received from David really made a difference, allowing me to score a high Level 5 in IB Geography HL. David has done great job.
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5h: £170
10h: £340

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£34/h