Catherine

I have developed a specialist approach in one-to-one remote learning for students worldwide, during years of teaching in the UK and internationally. With more than 25 years experience in classroom teaching in History and Politics at key stages 3-5; and also for the IB Diploma, for which I am an examiner. I am based in Germany, where I teach IGCSE and IB in an accredited International School.

Tutoring Experience

Overview of 10+ years experience in online tuition for students with diverse backgrounds and requirements
University Level - World History, Politics, English Language & Literature
AS/A2 History - AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge International
AS/A2 Government & Politics - AQA, Edexcel
I-GCSE History, Geography, English- AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge
IB DP Group 3 (History, Global Politics)
IB MYP Individuals & Society
GCSE English

Extended Essay Supervisor.
IB History Examiner.
Formerly History SHP GCSE and AQA A2
Experienced in teaching to ESL, SEN and Dyslexic students.

Tutoring Approach

Assessing different learning styles and individual levels of motivation allows me to structure my approach. Each tutoring assignment is tailored to the individual with emphasis on knowledge, writing skills, essay structure, employing scaffolding templates to improve focus, skills and outcome. I am able to provide most of the resources but like to include key texts etc. that the student has available.
Engaging a tutor is often a difficult decision and many students find it difficult to make an ongoing commitment to a regular schedule. Flexibility can be discussed, subject to capacity limitation and, generally, notice by email, 24 hours in advance has proven successful.

Terms
1.Rates are based on an academic hour (60 minutes). In some cases, shorter or longer sessions may be recommended.

2.The first session is free and is an opportunity to find out more about the type of tuition, the course and the resources that are available. It provides an ‘ice breaker’ so that tuition can be an enjoyable as well as an effective experience.

3.Further bookings are made with a prepayment covering 4 sessions (4 x 60 minutes) over a four week period, thus ensuring continuity and preferential availability.
Please note - Where tuition is part of a homeschool programme, the recommended number of taught hours set by the exam board should be considered at the outset.

4.Tuition fees are paid before the first session of the cycle. Free cancellations apply 24 hours before each session. During high-demand periods e.g. May/June exam session, one week (7 days) notice is required.