Alexander

Alexander has a History degree from York as well as a Masters in Fine Art. He currently works as an artist alongside his tutoring. He has years of experience under his belt and teaches a wide range of ages and subjects.

Alexander teaches: Primary (Year 1 - 6) English, Primary (Year 1 - 6) Maths, 7+ English, 7+ Maths, 8+ English, 8+ Maths, 11+ English, 11+ Maths, 13+ English, 13+ Geography, 13+ History, 13+ Maths, GCSE Geography, GCSE History, AS/A Level History, AS/A Level History of Art, Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning

''I'm pleased to report that he passed the Eton List Test''

Parent of student applying to Eton

About Alexander:

Experience
Biography
Approach to Tutoring
When not tutoring

Experience

• 7+ English & Maths: public school entrance exams

• 11+ English & Maths, NVR and VR: ISEB and public school entrance exams and pre-tests

• Eton, Harrow, Winchester, St Paul's, Wellington, Brighton, Tonbridge, Radley, Highgate, St Marys, Cheltenham, Wycombe Abbey plus many others

• 13+ English, Maths, History & Religious Studies: ISEB and public school entrance exams

• GCSE/IGCSE English,History& Geography : AQA, CIE, Edexcel and OCR

• A-level/IB/Pre-U History: AQA, CIE, Edexcel, IB and OCR

• History of Art: A-level (AQA) and Christies short courses

I have 15 years experience working as a private tutor from 11+ through to A-Level. I have also prepared students for school entrance exams (Eton, Winchester, Harrow, Wellington, Highgate, St Paul's, Westminster, Brighton College, Wycombe Abbey, Tonbridge School, Benenden, Cheltenham Ladies College) and also provided academic support for students at university or on short post-grad courses. My subjects are English (to G.C.S.E), Maths (to 13 plus), Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, History & History of Art (to A-Level and University) and Geography (to G.C.S.E). I have home schooled students and helped guide them through GCSEs and A-Levels.

Biography

I attended Bryanston School followed by Camden Consortium and graduated from the University of York with a 2.1 in History. Since then I have worked in different fields, principally public relations for prominent architects and property developers such as ING and GE Real Estate. I subsequently undertook a Masters in Fine Art from City and Guilds of London Art School gaining a distinction and since then I have worked as a professional tutor and as an artist.

Approach to Tutoring

I begin by mapping the student's understanding of a subject and ascertaining which areas need to be improved. I work out what style of learning suits the student. I often find the best results are when a student consolidates their learning between lessons, by completing exercises I have devised for them for example. It is really important to be enthusiastic about your subject and impart that enthusiasm to your student.

When not tutoring

When I am not tutoring I work as an artist, painting and working on public commissions.

What clients say about Alexander:

''Thanks to you M is now doing really well in literacy - his teachers are amazed! Thank you very much!''

Parent of English student

''G got into Highgate!! She is very very happy! Huge thank you!''

Parent of student applying to Highgate

''I just wanted to let you know that K did very well in his common entrance to Tonbridge. His average was an A and he won the prize for best results in his class. Please say a big thank you to Alex for the effort he put in.''

Parent of 13+ student

''A quick post to let you know that J has been offered a place at Wellington. Great news and thanks in a big way to you. We shall almost certainly need your help again and so look forward to speaking soon''

Parent of student applying to Wellington College

''I got an A in History and into my first choice, Loughborough. Thank you so much for helping me through this journey!''

History student

''L got into Wycombe Abbey- her sisters school so we are all very pleased.''

Parent of student applying to Wycombe Abbey

''He got into his first choice school-18th out of 600. And he wants to go there more than anything - so thank you for all your hard work!''

Parent of student

"O’s results came out today – he had a Merit in Geography. Thank you for your help. He sends his gratitude."

Parent of Geography student

"Arya passed, and was invited to interview! She attended the interview yesterday, and says she saw her marks on a piece of paper - 90 for English, 93 for Maths, and 154 for the CEM tests"

Parent of student

''Dear Alex, Just a quick note to say a big thank you for all your help with G. He has received an A* for his History exam which of course would not have been possible without your help. He is starting Harrow in September and is very excited.''

Parent of History 13+ student

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