Gary, Fulham Geography tutor, Fulham Citizenship tutor, Fulham Study Skills tutor

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Subjects Taught

Geography
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £30.00 p.h.
University - £35.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £30.00 p.h.

Citizenship
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £30.00 p.h.

Study Skills
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £30.00 p.h.

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Personal Description: I am currently a Senior Examiner for Edexcel in Geography and General Studies and also have been an examiner for Citizenship and the EPQ. I am a senior manager and Head of Department at a Sixth Form College in London and teach at the University of London on Saturdays.

Tutoring Experience: I have been teaching Geography, Geology and Environmental Science at GCSE / A-Level standard for over 20 years and previously taught English abroad. I have over 24 years experience of private tuition and have worked for the same period of time as an examiner for Edexcel and AQA.
I have been involved in Geography education in the UK for over 22 years. I have experience of all GCSE, GCE (AS / A2) syllabuses and the new iGCSE / pre-U and University-level courses.
I have also organised Easter revision classes and conferences and also run a widening-participation programme for A-Level Geography.
I can also offer support for physical geography, geology and earth science up to undergraduate courses and assist with dissertations at undergraduate or Masters level.

Tutoring Approach: I believe in a student-centred approach, which can be tailored by arrangement. I like to develop a mixture of skills, concepts and knowledge. By building conceptual skills and subject-based knowledge and case studies, a student is better prepared for the pressure of the examination. But, good subject and syllabus-focus is essential. My lessons can concentrate on exam practice (using a large bank of resources), case study revision, they can be skills-based (e.g. decision-making, data response) or focus on theory and concepts or a combination of all these. Teaching and learning programmes can be organised to suit personal needs. Some students want intensive 'power lessons', others just want extra exam question practice.

Qualifications:
  • 1988: Member of the Association of Photographers - AoP (Professional)
  • 1985: 2:1 degree and Masters from LSE; MSc, MPhil, PGCE in Geography Education - University of London (Bachelors)
  • 1984: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society - RGS (Professional)
  • 1990: Geography - University of London (Masters)

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes

Gary's Feedback

Date Registered:24/10/2009
Date Last Logged In:07/02/2012
Tutees Providing Feedback:25
Tutees Providing Positive Feedback:25     Av. 4.96/5.00
From Graeme (5/5): (GCSE Geography) My son found the lessons invaluable and will gladly return if more tuition is needed in the future

From Cheryl (5/5): (A-Level Geography) After two lessons I have found Gary to be well organised and knowledgeable in his field of expertise, making it both easy and interesting to restudy geography under him. Outside lessons I am sent useful study materials that is related to the topics covered, and this has also served as a useful reminder to homework set. As an international student studying overseas, I have no other means of getting help with my A Level Geography retakes and so, Gary is definitely a great help. Thank you.

From Debra (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Gary has been and continues to be, a great help to my son. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

From Elizabeth (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Very helpful and well prepared even before first lesson. Wish we had found Gary last year and then would not be in position of having to do a retake

From Raina (5/5): (University Geography) Gary is an excellent tutor. He is very friendly and supportive. He has lots of experience and he is very knowledgeable. He is also very efficient, resourceful and professional.

From Andrew (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Gary was a great help with A-Level Geography - improving my exam technique and helping to consolidate knowledge on some of the more minor bits of the exam specification. He was also great outside lessons - sending extra links to help consolidate knowledge and responding to any queries and marking any questions I had done.
I would highly recommend him as a tutor.

From Frances (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Hi Gary - you were invaluable helping Laurence through AS. It was great for him to have help with exam technique as well as receiving motivation and encouragement and increasing his enthusiasm for the subject. Fingers crossed now for results day. Laurence enjoyed his sessions with you and is not merely resigned to coming back for A2 but actually looking forward to it - testament indeed. Many thanks.

From A C (5/5): (GCSE Geography) Our daughter was on the verge of dropping IGCSE geography when we managed to secure Gary as a tutor. Gary, a true professional, has been both patient and supportive and she has found him to be a fantastic tutor who has helped her to grasp the more complex Geography topics and in doing so given her a much needed confidence boost. We can't recommend him enough

Reply from Gary: Thank you for the kind comments
GW


From Jennie (5/5): (A-Level Geography) During my gap year I applied to Oxford University, I therefore had Gary as a weekly tutor to help me prepare for my interview while I was not in full time education. As Gary and I did not live that close to each other, we decided to have the tutorials over skype. This worked very well. I found Gary very professional and organised. He would always send me articles to read during the week that we could discuss during the tutorials. He is very good at looking at a range of topics, and his knowledge of Geography is far beyond text book, making him an interesting and insightful tutor. Having had Gary tutor me for 6 weeks, I had my interview and was given a place at Oxford. Although I also did my own revision on top of my tutorials, I feel Gary gave me the confidence and experience to discuss Geography interlectually and helped me to look at certain issues with a more dynamic perspective. I would recommend Gary to any student who is interested in Geography!

From Mary (5/5): (A-Level Geography) My son felt his lessons with Gary were a great help to him in his preparation for his forthcoming exams and is looking forward to more classes with him. Sessions were well planned and Gary kept us briefed as to how things were going. Many thanks.

From Fiona (5/5): (A-Level Geography) My 17 year old son has been highly impressed with the standard of tuition he has received from Gary over the past 3 months; each tutorial session has clearly been carefully considered beforehand and tailored to meet my son’s individual needs. Gary is a very experienced, effective, and genial tutor and he clearly has a thorough understanding of the Geography curriculum, and the demands of different “A” Level syllabuses. The pre-session preparation of materials and post-session delivery of study materials is also excellent.

Although we live some distance away from Fulham, these journey’s have been very worthwhile.

From Holly (5/5): (A-Level Geography) The online tuition which Gary is doing via skype is working extremely well. My daughter is doing resits for AS level and ongoing A level work and we have been impressed with how quickly Gary has assessed her needs and provided information to fill the gaps in her knowledge.His subject knowledge is excellent and he has been able to provided resources to test progress. He has given me feedback where appropriate, and my daughter really enjoys working with him. We hope to continue lessons with him for some time to come.

From Joanne (5/5): (A-Level Geography) We are extremely pleased with the help Gary is giving our son. He is a very capable tutor and very proactive in providing guidance and additional work to supplement his studies.

From Anne (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Already sent feedback

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From Anne (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Louisa has not had any lessons as yet but we met to discuss lessons in December

From Aaron (4/5): (A-Level Geography) Excellent start to covering the specific unit topcs and the discussion approach works well for me, as the sessions are very interactive and interesting, which greatly supports my learning.

From Sheila (5/5): (A-Level Citizenship) Someone who is enthusiastic about General Studies! My son struggles to understand how questions should be answered in any subject but General Studies has really got him, until Gary's enthusiasm and thoroughness have inspired him.
Being educated at home always leaves a 'gap' in learning and I think, in Gary, we should be able to tackle the A level exams confidently -please!

From Linda (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Gary is an excellent, experienced tutor, he is very supportive, patient, professional and has extensive knowledge of the geography curriculum. He is always prepared for our lessons and my confidence has grown as he identified my individual learning needs quickly. I would highly recommend Gary.

Reply from Gary: Thanks for the fair feedback. best regards

From Barbara (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Gary was an outstanding Tutor and I couldn't recommend highly enough. With his experience, subject expertise and wealth of knowledge he enabled my daughter to gain her A* at A'level and secure her place at Oxbridge. We felt very fortunate to have secured Gary's support, the one to one support and individual attention made all the difference in gaining the very top grade.

From Oliver (5/5): (A-Level Citizenship) Gary’s knowledge and experience and his judgment of individual requirements make him an excellent tutor.

From Ruth (5/5): (A-Level Geography) gary white is a professional geography teacher with a deep knowledge of the curriculum.

From Rajni (5/5): (GCSE Geography) very efficient, helpful and knowledgeable

From Phan (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Gary is very helpful and clear at what he is teaching. I feel alot more confident about my georgaphy and hopefully by exam time i will be ready for it.

From Liam (5/5): (A-Level Geography) Impressive and professional knowledge of the subject, and necessary exam preparations needed to achieve the highest marks. Extremely helpful, accommodating and adaptive to my particular circumstances and study preferences.

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