Charles Hotham

Name:	Charles Hotham
Location:	London United Kingdom SW12
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Additional Info:	I'm a recent school teacher in my late 20s and have just embarked on a Masters degree in History and International Relations. I have been tutoring for over a year. 'Interview' Which subject(s) do you teach? I am a qualified History teacher, but have taught Geography extensively at GCSE. I enjoy tutoring students in Geography to A-level, and in History up to undergraduate level. I also have experience teaching and tutoring English and Religious Studies and can teach all of these subjects from Common Entrance to GCSE. I also very much enjoy supporting and advising students with their university applications and decision making. Tell me about your qualifications. I have ten GCSEs at grade A and A* (and a random AO level at grade A in Maths!) and three A-levels in History (A), Geography (A) and French (A). I read History at Oxford University, studying a range of courses from the relationship between History and Anthropology and History and Art, Political Theory and various British and European History units in my first year. For my finals I focussed, amongst other things, on the aftermath of the English Civil War and Cromwell's Commonwealth and Protectorate and some more Political Theory and Social Science. I particularly enjoyed my dissertation on nationalism in Germany and the Balkans. I was inspired to go into teaching at a comprehensive in central London, and so completed my secondary History PGCE at Oxford after I graduated from my undergraduate degree. After five years teaching in the classroom and undertaking various positions including Head of History, joint Head of Sixth Form with particular responsibility for University Admissions and a stint in school leadership, I'm now undertaking an MSc in History and International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. What kind of experience do you have? I have been teaching in a London comprehensive school for five years, mainly History at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level (particularly European history). I also taught Geography at GCSE, R.E., Citizenship and even some French. I had responsibility for university admissions for two years, including Oxbridge preparation. I have extensive History A-level tutoring experience, particularly for exam preparation. I have also tutored iGCSE History, GCSE English (language and literature), and provided advice on university applications including extensive guidance on the UCAS application form. How much do you charge? I charge £35-£40 per hour. I may ask for you to compensate my time for long or complicated journeys. Where do you teach? I normally teach in your home, especially if you live in London reasonably close to public transport links, but we could also arrange for you to come to me or another mutually convenient location. I might ask for you to compensate me for travel time if it is real mission to reach you! If you are a long distance from London (or abroad) it may be possible to do some online tutoring at a reduced rate, depending on the specifics for which you need assistance. When are you available? I'm free at various points during the day, in the evening and some weekends. June to September (during the transition from lower Sixth/Year 12 to upper Sixth/Year 13) is a particularly good time to receive advice on university applications and to get help with UCAS personal statements. Many students have help from September to January with A-level retakes. Which ages and levels do you teach? I teach everyone from age 10 upwards, but tend to focus on A-level exam preparation and beyond. Which qualifications do you prepare your students for? GCSE, A-level. Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate? Yes, from my teaching career. Updated regularly. Describe your arrangements for online tutoring. I have access to email, Skype, MSN messenger, Gmail messenger, and probably any other communication software you can install on a computer...! Do you belong to any professional organisations? I belong to the teaching union NASUWT and to the Historical Association. Where and with whom did you train? I completed my PGCE at the University of Oxford and at secondary schools in Oxfordshire. Tell me about some of your current students. I have extensive History A-level tutoring experience, particularly for exam preparation. I have also tutored iGCSE History, GCSE English (language and literature), and provided advice on university applications including extensive guidance on the UCAS application form. I'm helping an A-level student with general study skills at the moment.
Fees:	£ 40.00 Pounds Per Hour £35 per hour for GCSE. Please see above for note about travel time.
Subjects:	English, Essay Writing, History
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