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Since February 2020
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GCSE & A-Level History Tutoring (Exam Prep, Essay Guidance and General Understanding)
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I specialise in tutoring History to students at GCSE and A-Level. I am familiar with all major examination boards (AQA, OCR, Edexcel etc.) and I can adapt my tutoring to best serve examination practice, essay writing or general understanding of topics.
I specialise particularly in Middle Eastern and Islamic History, though I have taught American History and World History in schools before.
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  • Around Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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  • Waverley Park Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 8EP, UK
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I am a young and energetic teacher who is academically-minded and enjoys discussing topics relating to literature, history, theology and politics. I like to keep my lessons discussion-based when grappling with ideas to ensure the students are able to think for themselves and articulate their understanding of a subject. In addition to this, I like to use writing, reading, performance and videos in my lessons to maximise the student's engagement with the topics, and keep it fun and interesting.

I have experience teaching English, IT and History at a prestigious boarding school in Lebanon, where I taught both classes of children aged 8-11 and one-on-one learning support classes for children aged 8-18. I also have experience teaching children with learning difficulties and naturally, I have received extensive Child Protection Training and DBS Certifications.
Education
University of Edinburgh
M.A (Hons) Theology
(Specialisation in Islamic Studies and use of religion in politics)
2015-2019

Adams' Grammar School
A-Level: English Literature, Religious Studies, Government & Politics
2007-2014
Experience / Qualifications
I have experience teaching English, IT and History at a prestigious private boarding school in Lebanon
Full DBS Certification
Child Protection trained
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
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This class aids undergraduate theology students in theory and material pertaining to their degree. I can help with the general and critical understanding of theory, as well as essay guidance and examination preparation.
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