Alex

Experience

- GCSE Economics

- A Level Economics

- A Level Business Studies

- Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)

- Undergraduate & Graduate Accounting

- Undergraduate & Graduate Economics

- Oxbridge Preparation

In the past seven years, I have gained over 4,000 hours of tutoring experience teaching with a specialization in IB and A-level Economics. I have taught across all exam boards, as well as Oxbridge test and interview preparation (75% success rate) and supporting business and management university students from international foundation year-degree to MSc-level.

Specifically, I have completed 2,300 hours tutoring A-level and below, mostly economics, 1,200 hours tutoring BSc- and MSc-level economics and business & management, and 500 hours of tutoring and consulting, supporting prospective applicants to study BSc economics/PPE, land economy or joint honours degrees in social sciences at Oxbridge.

I also have considerable experience of designing teaching and assessment materials and of teaching in the classroom - including 4,000 hours seminar and lecture contact time at university, lecturing in Economics, Business & Management and History at BSc and MSc-level and 2,000 hours classroom contact time teaching A-level (OCR) and International Baccalaureate economics. I was the Head of economics (IB) at Marymount International School, Kingston-upon-Thames, 2006-08 and a teacher of economics (A-level, OCR) at St Mark's Academy, Mitcham, 2016-17.

Biography

A former student of Eton and Oxford, I am a gifted teacher and tutor of Economics, Business Studies and social sciences and humanities generally, with over ten years of experience of tutoring and teaching in a variety of contexts from age ten to masters-degree level. I was previously the head of International Baccalaureate Economics at Marymount International School for Girls, Kingston-upon-Thames from 2007-09.

Personal Approach

My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks.

I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. (1) The teacher's role is to act as a guide. (2) Students must have access to hands-on activities. (3) Students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct their learning. (4) Students need the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment. (5) Technology must be incorporated effectively.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I am working on completing the final draft of my monograph based on my PhD research about European businesses in colonial Calcutta for publication. I work part-time as a lecturer in the School of Business & Management at Queen Mary University of London. My interests include competitive running from 5km to marathon with Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets Athletics Club, and attending a fortnightly reading group with academic friends in the US and Canada that just finished Moby Dick and is currently reading Ulysses.

Testimonials

“Alex was a helpful and reliable tutor who helped my son achieve good grades and above all achieve a deeper understanding and appreciation of the subject. So much so - that he has decided to study economics and business at Bath University, where he was recently admitted.” (Parent of an IB Economics student)

“Alex was an excellent tutor to my son. He was supportive, professional and thorough in his tutoring and was always available to offer extra support and help when needed. In addition, he was unfailingly reliable and punctual throughout the academic year. It was a pleasure to meet and work with such an exceptional tutor and individual.” (Parent of an IB Economics student who required homeschooling for his final year)

“Dr Wearmouth provided an intensive period of tuition for my son J -- in preparation for his successful interview to St Catherine's College, Cambridge to study Economics. My son found his tutorials very helpful and enjoyable.” (Parent of successful applicant to St Catherine's College, University of Cambridge)