Online History tutor & more
Catherine
History, Politics GCSE, A level and IB
Online History tutor & more
History, Politics GCSE, A level and IB
About
About
* 25 years experience in the classroom
* 15 years tutoring one-to-one
* MA in History
* Former HoD History, I/C Humanities faculty
* Examiner
* PGCE & QTS - History and Social Sciences.
I am a dedicated International History and Politics tutor, with long-term experience as an examiner for GCE and IB Dip courses.
I have developed a specialist approach in one-to-one remote learning for students worldwide, during years of teaching in England (West Yorkshire and Kent) and internationally (S.America, Japan and Bangladesh). With more than 25 years experience in classroom teaching in humanities subjects at key stages 3-5; and also for the IB Diploma. I have completed school-led training in inclusive education and am experienced in teaching students with ESL, SEN and Dyslexia.
I am based in Germany, where I have taught in accredited International Schools for several years. I have a German/EU extended certificate of good conduct - equivalent to the DBS background check - which also covers the UK. This will be available to view on request.
Tutoring_experience
Overview of 15+ years experience in tuition for students with diverse backgrounds and requirements
25+ years classroom teaching in -
AS/A2 History - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge International
AS/A2 Government & Politics - AQA, Edexcel
GCSE (9-1 and International) - History, Geography, English- AQA, Edexcel Cambridge
IB DP Group 3 (History, Global Politics)
IB MYP Individuals & Society
NEA / Extended Essay Supervisor.
IB Dip Examiner
Formerly History SHP GCSE and AQA A2 Examiner
Trained and experienced in inclusive education, teaching students with ESL, SEN and Dyslexia.
Tutoring approach
Assessing different learning styles and individual levels of motivation allows me to structure my approach. I am able to provide most of the resources but like to include key texts etc. that the student has available. 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 prepare detailed slides prior to tutorials so that we can work through the relevant information together.
I am flexible in my approach to tutoring and will adjust the focus to cover specific concepts and theory as requested by the client.
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.
£30–£40/hr · 3 subjects · 13 levels
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
- French Conversational
- German Conversational
Qualifications
Higher education
- MA (Hons) History Certificate checked · Aberdeen University · 1989 Aberdeen University · 1989 Certificate checked
- MA (Hons) History of Art Certificate checked · Aberdeen University Aberdeen University Certificate checked
- PgCert History Certificate checked · University of Leeds · 1993 University of Leeds · 1993 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE History Certificate checked · University of Leeds · Pass University of Leeds · Pass Certificate checked
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- Mar 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Lalitha
Good but time zone mismatch and tailored to exam focused syllabus.
Catherine replied
Positive feedback is always welcome; unsure why 60 min time difference is an impediment. Best wishes for the future.
- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
Dhamithree
My daughter is enjoying History tutoring with her, though it’s about a month only.
- Dec 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Jennie
Catherine is doing a great job of helping my daughter with catching up for a resit of an A level History module.
Catherine replied
Thank you for the good feedback.
- Jan 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Shona
Catherine has been a great tutor for my son and he truly looks forwards to her lessons three times every week. She fires his imagination and interest and has a wealth of resources. Thank you, Catherine. Great work!
- Apr 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Louise
Catherine is very efficient, fantastic communicator and explains everything with ease for my daughter with her A level content. Would highly recommend.
Catherine replied
Thank you Louise - your feedback is truly appreciated.
- Apr 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Rick
Catherine is a really wonderful tutor. She is calm, organised and extremely knowledgeable. In a very short period she has significantly helped my daughter with her revision and most importantly with her self confidence.
- Jun 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Mariann A
Catherine is a very helpful and insightful History tutor who helped elevate my historical knowledge to a sufficient degree for my IGCSE CIE History exam, Option B, First World War depth study. She is extremely punctual, personal, approachable, and accessible, with her lessons being both informative and entertaining with a plethora of well-crafted resources. Highly recommend, Mrs Lau and Angelika
Catherine replied
Thank you so much for the feedback. Best wishes for success this summer and in the future.
- Oct 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Nicola
Lessons started well with Catherine. She created several tailor-made resources for my son. However, after a few lessons, she said she needed some medical treatment and was postponing the remainder of the classes that we had paid for; we were not offered a refund. Catherine said she would create resources, but the date for the recommencement of classes was pushed back twice, and none of the work my son submitted was marked. We engaged a tutor to accelerate my son's progress in history, so I decided to cut my losses and find another tutor.
Catherine replied
Based on our ongoing discussions, I was committed to tutoring Nicola's son upon return from hospital. I find it peculiar, therefore, that Nicola expected me to "offer" a refund. It is also astounding that this derogatory comment was posted a few days before tuition was about to recommence. It signifies a breach of trust. Resources were created for Nicola's son without cost to herself, and further free resources were offered during the period in question. As for "needing some medical treatment" it is not appropriate to discuss with tutees serious medical surgery, or for Nicola to refer to it, and in such a contentious manner, here on First Tutors. Fortunately, other parents have been much more understanding !
- Jun 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
yassir
My daughter had only the introductory session and she is very pleased and looking forward to learning more. It’s too early to make any comment or give feedback, however, Catherine response promptly to all messages and was flexible in readjusting the time. She started with addressing the objectives, process, and outcomes of these sessions. The first lesson was free as mentioned on the website.
- Mar 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Hasmita
Very response and professional
Catherine replied
Thank you Hasmita.
- Mar 2015 ·imported from First Tutors
Belinda
- Apr 2014 ·imported from First Tutors
Tara
Very pleased,would recommend
Catherine replied
Thank you!
- Nov 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Ollie
Catherine has been the most motivating professional I have ever met. She is incredibly knowledgable in her subject, and through her enthusiasm my son can not get enough!! She is always on time, professional and has an excellent technique with the pupil. She is inspiring and motivating helping him to achieve his goal. Thank you for all your hard work!
- Apr 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Andrea
My son has just started tutoring with Catherine. He feels she explains the subject well (A Level Politics) and is benefitting from the sessions. She was accommodating with the days we were available for sessions.
- Feb 2013 ·imported from First Tutors
Joy
Bethany was really happy with her first lesson with Catherine! She felt Catherine really new the subject so well & is certainly looking forward to her next lesson & feels very confident that the lessonx are going to really help her!
- Oct 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Jessica
Excellent tuition, with a strong knowledge of the topic within history that in studying. Provided me with a whole range of resources including timelines, history books and particular websites that have been a great help to me for my research.
Catherine replied
Thank you, Jessica.
- Aug 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Alex
Catherine is an excellent tutor; she definitely knows the facts and has been a great help to me with my A level History exam by increasing my knowledge of the subject and improving my exam technique. I am incredibly grateful for all the help Catherine gave and i would highly recommended.
- Jul 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Samantha
Catherine is an excellent tutor; she definitely knows her stuff and has been of enormous help in assisting me with my A level History exam by significantly enhancing my knowledge, improving my exam technique and restoring my enthusiasm in History as a subject. I am incredibly grateful for all the help and felt confident coming out of the exam so fingers crossed for results day! Exactly what I needed; highly recommended.
- Apr 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Frauke
Thank you very much for managing to develop some interest in Jenny for history. She has improved vastly since you are tutoring her and is thoroughly enjoying your lessons!
- Apr 2012 ·imported from First Tutors
Rebecca
Catherine has been great helping me with my A level Politics (edexcel) particularly with marking essays she sets each week and the notes that she sends me. She was very flexible in finding a time slot to suite me, is always on time and emails me the things we are going to cover before the lessons. Her knowledge of the subject is broad and up to date, However I have found that some of the examples she uses require quite a lot of historical background knowledge that I don't have. We have had a few technical hitches with using [contact details hidden — unlock to view] but I seems to be working all right now. I think that with the extra support from Catherine I should be capable of achieving the top grades.