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John

John

English and History Lessons in Cullompton

Since retiring from full time teaching, I have continued tutoring on a part-time level. I have never wanted to do anything else in life, except write and teach! I have contributed to a school text book and three history anthologies. I worked part time for the Open University for nearly 40 years and was a member of the production team for four history TV series. I have taught mainly in England but also in Jamaica and Australia. I like the arts, especially reading and the theatre. Five years ago, I spent my time travelling around the world, visiting 14 counties and teaching on a project for women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.in India. I even did a bungee jump in New Zealand. I wrote a book about my travels, called I've Got a Metal Knee: A 70-Year-Old's Gap Year.

Tutoring Experience

I have taught at University, College and School levels. I have done part time tutoring for the last twenty years (I started when I was working full time). I am helped by the fact that I have been an examiner at A Level and degree levels.

Tutoring Approach

I have two guiding principles - learning should be fun and successful. I have an excellent record of success for my students. I also involve parents/guardians. I have had success with a wide range of students, stretching from high flyers to those who have under achieved. My students have done very well at GCSE and A Level History and Politics. Ditto, English Lang and Lit, GCSE English Language is a specialty!

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

London School of Economics1970BachelorsB.Sc. (Econ)
London School of Economics1971MastersM.Sc. (Econ)
University of NSW, Australia1979DoctoratePhD
University of the West Indies (DES recognised)1972ProfessionalDip Ed
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First lesson is free!
EnglishIn-personOnline
GCSE£35£31.50
A-Level£35£31.50
University£35£31.50
Casual Learner£35£31.50
HistoryIn-personOnline
GCSE£35£31.50
A-Level£35£31.50
University£35£31.50
Casual Learner£35£31.50
Government and PoliticsIn-personOnline
GCSE£35£31.50
A-Level£35£31.50
University£35£31.50
Casual Learner£35£31.50
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