Online Geography tutor
Mr Peter A.
Qualified Geography Teacher & Current AQA/Edexcel Examiner | GCSE, IGCSE, A Level & IB Geography Specialist
Hourly rate
£90/hr
Online Geography tutor
Qualified Geography Teacher & Current AQA/Edexcel Examiner | GCSE, IGCSE, A Level & IB Geography Specialist
About
About Me
I'm Peter, a fully qualified Geography teacher, specialist tutor and current examiner for both AQA and Edexcel, with over 15 years of experience in education and private tutoring.
I hold a BSc from Queen's University Belfast and a PGCE in Geography from the University of Reading. Alongside my tutoring, I continue to work in education, giving me an up-to-date understanding of examination requirements, curriculum developments and effective teaching strategies.
I specialise in helping students achieve their academic potential through engaging, structured and highly personalised lessons. I have supported students in achieving outstanding examination results, including A* grades at A Level and success in competitive school entrance and scholarship examinations.
Subjects and Qualifications
I provide specialist Geography tuition across:
GCSE and IGCSE Geography: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge, WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA.
A Level and International A Level Geography: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Cambridge and other examination boards.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Diploma Programme Geography at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).
Entrance and Scholarship Examinations: 13+ Common Entrance, scholarship assessments and 16+ entrance preparation.
KS2 and KS3 Geography: Developing geographical knowledge, analytical skills and academic confidence.
My Approach to Tutoring
Every student learns differently. My lessons are carefully tailored to the student's individual needs, examination board, current attainment and academic goals.
As a current examiner, I offer valuable insight into how examination responses are assessed and what distinguishes a good answer from an outstanding one.
My teaching places particular emphasis on:
Examination technique: Understanding command words, assessment objectives, mark schemes and how to maximise marks.
Extended writing: Developing clear, analytical and evaluative responses, particularly for higher-tariff questions.
Case studies: Building detailed, relevant geographical knowledge that students can apply confidently in examinations.
Past-paper practice: Using authentic examination questions, model answers and detailed feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Independent learning: Developing the skills and confidence students need to tackle unfamiliar questions successfully.
A Level NEA and Coursework Support
I have extensive experience supporting A Level Geography students with their Non-Examined Assessments (NEAs).
I provide guidance throughout the enquiry process, including research questions, fieldwork methodology, data presentation, statistical analysis, academic referencing, evaluation and geographical theory.
My feedback is detailed, constructive and tailored to the relevant examination board's assessment criteria, while ensuring students retain full ownership of their independent work.
Supporting Different Learning Needs
I also have experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with EHCPs, and young people receiving alternative educational provision.
I recognise the importance of adapting teaching methods, building confidence and establishing a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making progress at their own pace.
What to Expect from My Lessons
My lessons are interactive, carefully planned and focused on measurable progress. I combine clear explanations with examination practice, targeted questioning, high-quality resources and constructive feedback.
Whether a student is aiming for the highest possible examination grade, struggling with a particular topic, preparing for an entrance examination or simply looking to build confidence in Geography, my objective is the same: to provide expert, personalised tuition that makes a genuine difference to their academic performance.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Geography Certificate checked · Queen's University Belfast · 2013 Queen's University Belfast · 2013 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Geography · University of Reading · 2017 University of Reading · 2017
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Claudio
Peter is extremely well prepared and always wants the best for his students! He has helped and supported our son during his A-level preparation. Peter can be exam focussed, if this is what is needed and has been instrumental in teaching our son the key techniques of how to approach and answer questions in a geography exam. My son is loving his geography lessons and his confidence as well as his grades have improved significantly. I would highly recommend Peter as a Geography tutor.
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Kate
I have no hesitation recommending Peter. He is organised, reliable, incredibly knowledgeable about the course content for A Level Geography, patient, good sense of humour (vital for teenagers!) and excellent at explaining concepts. Peter built my son’s confidence in exam technique as well as helping him have a better understanding of the areas of the curriculum that he was finding tricky. My son found the online sessions with Peter really helpful. Highly recommended!
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Michael
Great teacher. Perhaps not as structured as I expected but a lovely guy. Would recommend.
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Lizz
Peter is amazing! He's been really great with teaching me at a pace that works for me considering I am an adult learner and is so understanding of the need to book lessons in around my work schedule. Really feel like I'm learning so much faster than when I attempted to learn instruments as a child and also learning smarter in that the foundations of playing are being focused on first rather than moving through each stage as quickly as possible. 10/10 would recommend Peter to anyone looking for a Cello teacher :)
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Ellena
Only had 4 lessons with Peter so far but I can say for sure that he is a brilliant teacher and one I hope to continue with for some time. I’m an adult beginner and Peter has proven himself to be knowledgeable, flexible, funny and an absolute pleasure to learn from. In my one month of playing I can see such a significant difference in my skill set and confidence. I can whole heartedly recommend Peter to anyone looking to learn piano.
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Fan
Peter is excellent teacher, my kids likes him very much, even though I am living in Oxford, Peter is base in reading, but It’s worth to drive there ! !
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Lan
Peter gives great piano lessons. I've never played piano before, and was quite nervous at my first lesson. With Peter's help, I managed to make good progress within a short period of time.
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Toni
Peter contacted me very quickly and arranged our first lesson within a week. He is patient and helpful and full of ideas for maximising my progress.
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Peggy
Outstanding in every aspect of teaching. Kind, patient and a stickler for detail. DD gained a well deserved distinction with the help of the wonderful Peter. Would highly recommend.
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Tawfiq
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Chrstin
We have been working with Peter now for a couple of months. My daughter plays the cello (beginner) and I have recently started playing the piano again after not playing for 20+ years. I can highly recommend Peter for both piano and cello: - For my daughter (she had another cello teacher prior to Peter) he has put a lot of emphasis on getting the basis right: Bow hold, body position, focus on reading the music, etc. all things that would pay off later. - He always makes it fun for her and is very patient. - Plans the sessions well so she will do different things enabling her to focus for longer. As for me I can only highly recommend that if you want to start playing again that you work with someone like Peter. I have made much faster progress just over a couple of months than what I thought was possible. He has really challenged me with choice of music. Even my extremely poor sight reading has improved.
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Sian
I began learning to play the cello with Peter at the end of August 2017 and had completed my Grade I by the end of November. Peter makes it very easy to learn the basics and progress from there. I was a little nervous being an adult learner but I soon settled in after my first lesson as Peter is super easy to get along with and a great teacher at all levels - which hopefully shows as I managed to achieve a distinction for Grade I. I look forward to each lesson and Peter has made learning and playing the cello as fun and valuable as I wanted it to be. And… after the Christmas break, we're planning on Grade II for March.
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Jayanthi
Child friendly teacher who teaches according to student needs. I would suggest to use a structured lesson plan and varied techniques for different kind of learners.I would definitely recommend my colleagues/friends who are interested in learning piano.
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Adam
Peter had been teaching me for just over a year now. He is an excellent tutor who is friendly, and keeps the lessons varied. He is flexible, and willing to re-arrange lessons when my work requires it.
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Shilpi
Peter is an extremely lively musician and teacher and he accompanies his pupil at every step. I have not seen many teachers do this and must highly recommend his method. It makes the class much more interesting and engages the pupil to develop a love of music and the instrument. Thank you Peter.
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Christopher
Peter has been tutor on just one occasion. I found him very helpful and friendly. I would liked to continue with home, except that I had bought the details of another tutor first.
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Nick
Peter was excellent. My daughter who was not particularly brilliant at geography achieved a pass in just a few tutorials with Peter. Would really recommend him.
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Stephanie
Peter has been an excellent teacher for the children - endlessly patient and has dealt well with the differing abilities and concentration levels of each of them. I would happily recommend him to others.
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Erica
Peter tutors our boys aged 10 and 11 in Geography once a week, with a view to getting them through Common Entrance (they are currently being home schooled for a year or two). They (and I) enjoy the lessons and they are learning fast and making good progress. I highly recommend Peter as a tutor.
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Christopher
PeterPeter has been tutor on just one occasion. I found him very helpful and friendly. I would liked to continue with home, except that I had bought the details of another tutor first.