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Stephen

I am passionate about education. I have a structured academic approach that has a
history of producing positive student learning outcomes, fostered through creative curriculum delivery. I am Skilled in sparking thought-provoking discussions to increase student participation and information retention.

Tutoring Experience

• Teacher Cambridge Tutors college
• 09/24-present Teaching ‘A’ level politics and History.
• Designed, planned, and taught classes based on OCR and Edexcel curriculum requirements and exams for History and Politics key stages 3.
• Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
• Planned and developed homework assignments based on lessons taught and student
development required.

• Lecturer Obeys Maintenance 04/24-09/24
• Delivered Health and safety courses, basic English and maths to the workforce
• Teacher Prospero Teaching - London, 09/2023 – 04/2024
• Designed, planned, and taught classes based on curriculum requirements and exams for History and Politics to key stages 3,4, and 5.
• Constructed materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.

• Planned and developed homework assignments based on lessons taught and student development required.
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• Selected innovative and diverse teaching methods to deliver course content.
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• Evaluated assessments and assignments to identify areas for improvement and
provide feedback to students.
• Lecturer in Politics University of East London - London, London 09/2022 - 07/2023
• Taught foundation and Bachelors degrees in politics and also covered Masters Degree courses in politics for absent colleagues.
• I achieved a 100 percent success rate in exam passes during this period for all my
students.
§ Designed, planned, and taught lectures based on curriculum
requirements and exams.
• Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
• Planned and developed course curriculums based on government guidelines, trends,
and head of department input.
• Sought ways to improve performance by reflecting on teaching design, obtaining
feedback, and incorporating findings into content delivery.

Tutoring Approach

My teaching approach for GCSE and A-Level History and Politics is rooted in evidence-based strategies that promote deep understanding, critical thinking, and exam success. I focus on retrieval practice and spaced repetition to strengthen students’ long-term memory of key facts, events, and concepts. I incorporate dual coding and mind mapping to help visualise complex ideas and relationships, especially in topics like ideologies, government systems, and historical causation.

Essay writing is at the core of my teaching. I model how to construct strong arguments, use PEEL paragraphs, and integrate historiography or political theory where appropriate. Students regularly practise timed responses using mark schemes and examiner feedback to develop exam technique and confidence.

For History, I emphasise chronology, causation, and interpretation skills. In Politics, I focus on evaluating contemporary examples and applying political thinkers’ ideas effectively. I use interleaving to connect topics and deepen understanding, especially in comparative or synoptic essays.

Above all, I believe in adaptive teaching—tailoring lessons to student needs using diagnostic assessment and targeted feedback. I aim to make History and Politics both rigorous and engaging, empowering students to become confident, independent thinkers ready for their exams and beyond.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
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Qualifications

UEL2023PGCEPGCE education
University of London,Birkbeck2003MastersHistorical research
University of London, Birkbeck2001BachelorsPolitics,Philosophy and History
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25% discount on your first lesson!
HistoryIn-personOnline
GCSE£40£32
A-Level£40£32
University£40£32
Casual Learner£40£32
Government and PoliticsIn-personOnline
GCSE£40£32
A-Level£40£32
University£40£32
Casual Learner£40£32
Philosophy / Critical ThinkingIn-personOnline
GCSE£30£24
A-Level£40£32
University£40£32
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