Jill
GCSE and A-level Geography, Tutor and Examiner
About
I have been teaching for almost 20 years and have worked in a variety of Geography related roles such as; teacher of Geography, Head of Geography, Head of Humanities and my current role is a Geography Director.
I have been an examiner predominantly for AQA and OCR for over 15 years and a senior examiner for the last 10 years.
Expect tutoring sessions to be interactive, you will need a device to work on as well as a device to communicate with me on.
First sessions are pretty diagnostic where I can see what it is your need to work towards the goal that you are trying to achieve. This might be that you have knowledge gaps, are struggling with revision or a tricky concept or simply know your stuff but need help applying it to questions so that you can gain the marks for exactly what the examiner is looking for.
Subjects & pricing
Discount
10% for block bookings of 5 sessions or more.
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Geography · University of Northumbria · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2002 University of Northumbria · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2002
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Geography · University of Durham · Pass · 2003 University of Durham · Pass · 2003
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Nic
Jill was amazing. My daughter was really lacking in confidence with the A Level Geography given that is was a new exam and there were very few past papers. But amazingly she received an Astar - she couldn't have done without Jill's help.
Jill replied
Rosa was a pleasure to tutor and I am so pleased she received an A* as it was the grade that she truly deserved, well done and good luck!
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Anesa
Friendly, gives lots of resources, has helped my son incredibly- wish i had found her earlier
Jill replied
Thank you for your feedback, really enjoy tutoring your son he is working very hard!
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Janice
Jill teaches a very high standard of higher geography - friendly, planned, curriculum driven. My daughter just loves her sessions. Her geography knowledge has improved immensely. Thanks.
Jill replied
Thank you, Zoe is a pleasure to teach.
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Rhona
Jill has been tutoring my 17 year old son A level Geography for about 6 weeks. I asked Jill to help after my son failed his mock exam. Jill was very positive that the situation could be turned around and gave my son a much needed confidence boost, persuading him that it was not an impossible task. She is incredibly patient and my son feels much more confident. Jill is also excellent at keeping me informed about progress. I would highly recommend Jill.
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Tariq
Jill is very professional and clear with her communication. She took the time to contact me ahead of the first session with my son and listened to the areas where I felt that my son needed help. Jill, very quickly, also picked up on where my son needed help. Her teaching manner also made it easier for my son to learn. I'm very pleased with the early progress that Jill has made with my son. Thanks.
Jill replied
Thank you, that is so kind of you to say so.