Alex

Cambridge University - BA History

I studied History at the University of Cambridge after excelling in my A-Levels. My tutoring approach is tailored to help A-Level History students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. By focusing on essay techniques and source evaluation, I guide students to achieve their academic goals with confidence and enthusiasm for the subject.

Teaches:A-Level History IB History IGCSE History GCSE History

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Qualifications

University of Cambridge:BA History and Modern Languages, French (2020-2024)

International Baccalaureate:Qualified Online Tutor (History and French HL/SL)

A-Level:Qualified Online Tutor (History and French)

GCSE/IGCSE:Qualified Online Tutor (History and French)

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Tutoring Experience

I have four years of tutoring experience, beginning with small groups of GCSE History students. Since February 2021, I have completed over 65 hours of tutoring for students across the UK, offering lessons both in person and online. As a Cambridge student ambassador, I have led A-Level History seminars focusing on debates around historical documents, sharpening students’ critical thinking skills.

I also provide tailored support for university applications, particularly for History and Modern Languages, including Oxbridge interview preparation and MML entrance exams. My students have successfully secured offers, including from Christ’s College, Cambridge. My expertise lies in guiding students to think critically about historical sources and refine their essay techniques to meet the rigorous demands of top UK universities.

Tutoring Approach

My approach centres on consolidating your knowledge of historical periods, revisiting school content, and enhancing it with tailored revision materials. Lessons focus on improving essay techniques by developing analytical skills and crafting compelling, well-structured arguments.

I encourage students to challenge their assumptions and consider alternative perspectives to construct nuanced arguments that impress examiners. We’ll practise essay writing and source analysis to help you confidently contextualize and evaluate historical documents. Whether preparing for A-Level exams or aiming for university success, lessons are interactive, challenging, and designed to build your confidence in tackling complex historical debates.

Testimonials

Alex is exactly what we hoped for our daughter, who loves her coaching sessions and now has much greater confidence in French and has improved her overall performance in work, tests and end of year exams. We will continue to employ Alex to help our daughter and highly recommend her to others considering French tuition.

Stephen (GCSE French student)

“Alex has been fantastic and my daughter's confidence quickly improved. My daughter’s French teacher phoned me in April to tell me how well she was doing!”

Parent of student

"Alex has been helping my 13 yr old daughter with French for the last few months. We started during the second lockdown in January as my daughter was getting so little French input from school. Alex has been fantastic and my daughter's confidence quickly improved. We decided to keep going when the schools started back and Eliza's French teacher phoned me in April to tell me how well she was doing!"

Gwyneth, Parent

"Alex is friendly, well-organised tutor that has been providing French lessons to both my 12 and 13 year olds over the summer holidays. She has really helped to boost their command and confidence of the subject. We thank her for her efforts and have no hesitation in recommending her to others too!"

Sarah, Parent