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Richard

Richard

Online English and History Tuition

I am of dual heritage, I was born in Bradford, but I grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh. My first primary school was for expatriate children, with a strong focus on the arts. My secondary school was a private, English Medium school which followed the O Level curriculum. This school was extremely academic, with progression through to each year group only guaranteed by passing two sets of exams each year. I was therefore well prepared for exams when my parents moved back to the UK for the start of Year 10. I attended a state school in Southampton for my GCSE’s and then Peter Symonds sixth form in Winchester.

My diverse educational experience gives me access to a variety of learning styles and cultural references that I am able to employ when supporting my students. Cultural background is often a factor when learning how to get the best out of young academics.

My wife is a popular English tutor in Kingston Upon Thames, where we live. We are proud parents to a baby daughter.

Tutoring Experience

I have worked as an educator for 18 years. I have a particular skill set in supporting students with special educational needs. I am published in SEN magazine for my work with the families of children on the autistic spectrum.

University level: student support for a final year dissertation on the LLB degree at Bristol UWE. The student was predicted a 2:2 but after our work together she was awarded a 1st class degree.

Secondary School: I have prepared multiple students for their GCSE’s, working with pupils from Year 9 onwards. Exam boards include: AQA, Pearson Edexcel and IGCSE. Schools represented by my students include: City of London School Boys, Hampton School, St Helen’s School Girls, (all fee paying independent schools). Also, I have students who attend Wallington County Grammar School and Kingston Academy.

Adult Education: Drama tutor at Identity School of Acting and The Unseen Drama School.

Tutoring Approach

My approach is person-centred. I begin with an individual student's point of interest in the subject and then expand their engagement in order to teach the whole curriculum. I support each student to develop a clear argument in their essay writing. Structure is vital when preparing for exams.

I have a passion for global culture and history, which means I am able to encourage students to develop their contextual responses to literary texts. I am an avid follower of local and international news, which allows me to effectively illustrate the best way to approach English Language papers. Speech writing and delivery are second nature to me. I have a passion for creative writing and know how to tailor an article for maximum effect.

Above all, rapport is crucial. The tutor-student relationship is paramount. I believe I have the inter-personal skills required and can always find the right balance between professionalism and compassion to bring the best out of any student.

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

Qualifications

Bristol University1999BachelorsBA Honours (First Class)
Birmingham School of Acting2002ProfessionalActor
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First lesson is free!
EnglishIn-personOnline
Primary£30£27
Secondary£40£36
GCSE£40£36
A-Level£40£36
University£40£36
Casual Learner£40£36
HistoryIn-personOnline
Primary£30£27
Secondary£40£36
GCSE£40£36
A-Level£40£36
University£40£36
Casual Learner£40£36
DramaIn-personOnline
Primary£30£27
Secondary£40£36
GCSE£40£36
A-Level£40£36
University£40£36
Casual Learner£40£36
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