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“Perfect! Josh was an incredible teacher—exceptionally patient and always encouraging. Thank you for the great experience!”

Parent

I have several years of tutoring experience where I act principally as a Humanities and Early Entrance Exam specialist.

Entrance exam experience:

I have supported mainly with the 11+ and 13+ processes covering reading comprehension, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, vocabulary and spelling development, exam technique timing and mock practice, interview preparation and giving foundational academic skills. So far, all children I have coached through either common exams or local adaptations have all succeeded in their desired outcomes.

Humanities Tutoring:

My current principal focus is on AQA and Edexcel A Level Politics, where I've helped a multitude of students achieve their target grade or beyond.
Through a highly structured approach keeping mark schemes and specs central we practice every aspect of exam technique and AO3 development and break down complicated modules into simple and revisable formats.

Likewise, I have taught Philosophy at A-Level, History and Geography at GCSE and continue to teach debating and EFL.

I've developed strong personal relationships with all my tutees, understood their needs and fought for them to do as well as they possibly could. I take a patient and supportive approach that blends academic challenge with a calm, encouraging and generally fun style. I ensure I provide detailed written feedback and set purposeful homework to reinforce progress.

More generally, I also have really enjoyed mentoring several students from both school and university. As the recipient of brilliant mentorship, I think it's important that tutoring combines some angle of wider support to genuinely encourage a student who might be struggling with their subject.

I’ve been tutoring since 2017, starting in sixth form where I helped younger students with debating, public speaking and humanities. I quickly realised I had a knack for breaking down tricky ideas and helping quieter students find their voice and confidence. This shaped how I teach ever since.

After leaving school with three A*s and straight 9's, I went to Culinary school and studied War Studies at King’s College London, graduating with First-Class Honours. Alongside my degree, I served as President of the KCL Politics Society, where I ran major events and workshops, coached students in debating, and helped them improve their writing and reasoning. In my final year I also founded the London Student Network, which strengthened the part of my work I enjoy most: motivating students, raising confidence, and helping people perform at their best under pressure.

Since then, I’ve built a varied tutoring practice. My core specialism is A-Level Politics, and I also tutor A-Level/GCSE History, GCSE English and RS, plus 11+/13+ English and humanities. I work with students preparing for entrance exams, students aiming to push into top bands at GCSE and A-Level, and international learners improving their English. Recently I’ve supported A-Level students with sharper essay structure, stronger arguments and more consistent evaluation, and I’ve helped EAL learners build vocabulary, reading fluency and speaking confidence.

Alongside tutoring, I also design and deliver workshops on confidence, communication and academic writing for schools and sixth forms, I’ve worked with several public and private schools.

“Josh sits at a neat intersection of both acute interpersonal and intrapersonal skill sets. His ability to communicate ideas is with surgical efficacy, alongside his ability to maintain accountability with emotive fluency is highly evidentially pronounced”

Parent

“I’ve had Josh teach me for my last 3 exams seasons. He’s helped me out massively, is hugely present and available, and gives his all to his classes. Couldn’t recommend him enough.”

Parent

“Josh has been nothing short of incredible. I’ve always struggled with speaking up, with a lot of imposter syndrome and really feeling as though I’m not making enough of my potential. Not only did he get me the best grade I could have wished for in English he helped me across every aspect of my academic life. i finally got the confidence to speak up in class so I never leave a lesson confused. Thankyou Josh”

Parent

“Just a quick message to say how much I appreciate the fantastic pairing of Josh with my daughter. We’re grateful for his consistency, reliability and commitment to regular tutoring, and delighted by his extensive and thorough knowledge of the subject. I only wish I’d found you both in her Lower Sixth year! Please do let Josh know how appreciative we are.”

Parent

Having tutored countless students over the years I recognise most students are limited not by ability but by self confidence. I aim to give foundational skills applicable across subjects, both in the classroom and on paper.

My teaching style is warm, structured and intentional. I set clear goals, keep lessons engaging, and give students simple methods they can reproduce in exams especially for planning, paragraphing and evaluation. I also coach debating and public speaking, so confidence and communication are built into everything we do.

When I’m not tutoring, I spend most of my time building the London Student Network, a student-focused organisation I founded. It’s work I’m committed to for the foreseeable future, but it also means I’m in full control of my schedule and can be very consistent and responsive around lessons.

I deliberately reserve up to around 20 hours a week for tutoring, and I currently have capacity beyond my existing commitments. I’m based near Tower Bridge and I’m happy to teach in person in central London, although I generally tutor online as it tends to be the most time-efficient and reliable for families.

Alongside tutoring and building, I'm a budding chef and an avid swimmer and cyclist.