Geography tutor · Milton Keynes
Mr Simon L.
Experienced head of geography and examiner
Hourly rate
£50/hr
Geography tutor · Milton Keynes
Experienced head of geography and examiner
About
I have taught for 14 years and still find it satisfying when students discover something new or the 'penny drops' on a difficult concept. My degree is Physical Geography and my specialist areas of Glaciation, Weather and Climate and Tectonic Hazards. On the human side I really find Superpowers and Place interesting as it is forever changing in our world.
I am flexible with how and what I deliver. I usually ask a week in advance what you would like to cover, this may reflect what you have done in school that week, or using a topic checklist to identify weaker areas. However, in the lesson I am easily able to adapt what we cover based on your emerging needs.
I have worked in a variety of settings, from private schools to 8 years in the grammar system where I have learnt how to push and challenge students to get the most out of them. I am now working in a comprehensive school and I am also able to support lower attaining students.
I am confident in both sides of Geography, Physical and Human, however, at A level I would say I am more of a physical Geography specialist. I teach AQA GCSE and Edexcel A level currently but I have tutored all other major exam boards including international specifications. I like to spend time at the beginning of the lesson drawing out what you already know, then fill in misconceptions / knowledge gaps before using my wealth of exam marking knowledge to help you understand how to apply your knowledge so you can maximise the number of marks available to you.
I used to be on first tutors which has now gone and I had 5* reviews from my previous tutees.
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BSc (Hons) Physical geography · Manchester · 2:2 (Lower second) · 2008 Manchester · 2:2 (Lower second) · 2008
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Geography · Manchester · Pass · 2012 Manchester · Pass · 2012
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- Oct 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Andrea
Simon is an excellent Geography tutor, he is highly organized, very adaptable and willing to go the extra mile. My son is totally comfortable with Simon and looks forward to his weekly tutor sessions. I have complete confidence in his ability to support my son through his A Level Geography. I would highly recommend Simon.
- Aug 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Alison
Simon is a brilliant teacher who prepares fantastic resources on PowerPoint to convey complex geographical concepts. He knows the specification inside out and makes sure that my son’s exam and essay writing technique is spot on. Simon has adapted the lessons to suit my son’s particular interests and the examples he is familiar with, so my son is very engaged. Simon is professional and thorough and my son has really enjoyed his lessons and feels he is making very good progress.
- Nov 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Dorté
Simon is simply brilliant- guiding my daughter and giving her brilliant academic advice through this Alevel Pandemic retake. We thoroughly recommend him.
- Oct 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Simone
Simon is the most amazing tutor. He is passionate about his subject and loves sharing that passion and enthusiasm with his students. He knows his subject inside out and back to front. My son was home schooled for his entire upper 6th and Simon taught him for the entire year. Zach absolutely loved being taught by Simon. He managed to get the very best out of Zach because he took the time to get to know him and how he processed information. He was incredibly supportive, kind and understanding. Zach is now going on to do Geography at University and that is in no small part down to Simon’s dedication and support. I cannot recommend Simon highly enough. Lovely man and brilliant tutor.
- Mar 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Fraser
Simon was at all times professional, prompt and an excellent communicator. My daughter got a Grade B in her A level Geography and this was due in no small part to Simon's efforts. I have no hesitation in in recommending him as a first class tutor.
- Oct 2017 ·imported from First Tutors
Gill
Really pleased with things so far, really pleased at support for Dan, along with support for Eve as and where she wants it. Both kids are enthusiastic about the sessions, which of course is good :-)
- Aug 2017 ·imported from First Tutors
Deanne
Simon tutored my son in geography in preparation for an AS resit and also his A2 exam in June 2017. Thanks to Simon's assistance my son moved from a D at AS level to an A grade for both his AS resit and final A2 exam. Simon was an excellent tutor and Jamie found his sessions invaluable for his revision in terms of solidifying the teaching of the syllabus and exam preparation. Great tutor, excellent results!