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High quality specialist private tuition and support (mainly online) in Geography, humanities and more! Tutoring of all levels, from 11+ and 13+ through to (I)GCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma and university level, to students all over the world. We particularly specialise in (I)GCSE, A-Levels (all exam boards) and the IB. More services also offered - see below.
NOW ALSO OFFERING EXPERT TUTORS FOR ANY OTHER SUBJECT
If you require help in any other subjects aside from Geography or humanities, don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact section. We work with a team of highly experienced and fully qualified tutors and teachers (including many HoDs and examiners) across a range of subjects.
About The Geography Tutor
Sebastian Weiss - Owner and Lead Tutor
PGCE secondary Geography with QTS, the University of Cambridge
BA Environments with Environmental Geographies, Politics and Cultures major, the University of Melbourne
DBS checked
Previous Examiner, HoD
Experience:
- Over 10 years as teacher (including HoD) and private tutor
- Examiner experience
- A-Level Geography (AQA, Edexcel, CIE, OCR, WJEC) and Geology
- Pre-U Geography
- GCSE and IGCSE Geography (AQA, Edexcel, CIE, OCR, WJEC) including entrance exam preparation
- 16+ sixth form entrance exam preparation for Geography
- 13+ and 11+ and common entrance preparation for Geography
- KS2 (primary level) and KS3 Geography
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies standard and higher level
- University level Geography
Sebastian is a fully qualified teacher with over 10 years private tutoring experience, over which he has taught, supported and inspired hundreds of students across thousands of hours of lesson time. He has taught both A-levels and GCSEs as well as the IB (International Baccalaureate Diploma) and younger year groups, including KS2, KS3, 13+ and 11+, and common entrance exam preparation. He has experience teaching the following exam boards: AQA, Edexcel, CIE, OCR and WJEC. Seb has worked as an AQA examiner, giving him first-hand experience with the exam technique required to get high marks in exams. He has had a very large and diverse range of clients, including various SEN students and has also tutored university students in Geography, having guided them through essay and dissertation submissions and exams. Seb has been working as a Geography teacher in independent as well as state schools in and around London for many years, teaching GCSEs and A-Levels as well as KS3. Finally, he has tutored Geography on an international level in South Korea, and in Kenya for a private placement. Especially applicable to Geography, Seb's lessons have a strong focus on exam technique, including essay structure; and effective exam preparation.
Paul - Fellow Lead Tutor
Northern England based
PGCE Birmingham University (Geography and History)
Bsc Hons Lancaster University (Geography and Geology)
DBS checked
Examiner, HoD
Experience:
- Over 30 years as teacher and faculty leader, head of department
- Highly experienced examiner
- A-Level Geography and Geology (AQA, Edexcel, CIE, OCR, WJEC) and Geology
- BTEC Public Services and Travel and Tourism
- GCSE and IGCSE Geography (AQA, Edexcel, CIE, OCR, WJEC) including entrance exam preparation
- 16+ sixth form entrance exam preparation for Geography
- 13+ and 11+ and common entrance preparation for Geography
- KS2 (primary level) and KS3 Geography
Paul is a fully qualified teacher and faculty leader with over 30 years successfully teaching examination Geography, Geology, Public Services and Travel and Tourism in a number of schools and private tutoring experience, over which he has taught, supported and inspired hundreds of students across thousands of hours of lesson time. He has taught both A-levels and GCSE Geography and Geology and younger year groups, including KS2, KS3, 13+ and 11+, and common entrance exam preparation. He has experience teaching the following exam boards: AQA, Edexcel, CIE, OCR and WJEC.
Paul has worked as an examiner, moderator and team leader for AQA, Edexcel, CIE and OCR, giving him first-hand experience with the exam technique required to get high marks in exams. He has had a very large and diverse range of clients, including various SEN students and has also tutored university students in Geography, having guided them through essay and dissertation submissions and exams.
Paul has been working as a teacher in a number of schools within the north west of England teaching GCSEs and A-Levels as well as KS3. Paul has also worked with a number of schools in the north west in raising achievement in Geography and Humanities. Paul's lessons help develop the students understanding of the knowledge and concepts being covered and linking that with exam technique, including essay structure; and effective exam preparation to maximise a students potential.
Professional Services
What The Geography Tutor Provides
Geography Tutoring
Tuition in Geography of all levels tailored to each students' individual needs. Lessons are primarily online via Skype or Zoom and often involve the use of an interactive online whiteboard and/or screen sharing.
- A-Level
- GCSE and IGCSE
- 13+ and 11+ and common entrance preparation
- KS2 (primary level) and KS3
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- University level (undergraduate)
- NEA/coursework support and guidance for GCSE, A-Level and IB
- PGCE/teacher training support
- Tuition and support for other humanities, Geology (A-Level and university level) and Environmental Systems and Societies (IB Diploma).
In the event both Seb and Paul are fully booked, we also have more Geography experts available. All are highly experienced and fully qualified tutors and teachers (including many HoDs and examiners). We will carefully match what we believe to be the best tutor for each client and will provide tutor profiles detailing their qualifications, experience and testimonials.
For bookings and any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact section.
Exam Technique and Essay Writing Tutoring
Tuition in exam technique and essay writing.
Exam technique is a vital component towards success in a Geography exam (as well as in many other subjects). We specialise in teaching students the right exam technique with a strong focus on longer answer and essay questions. Whilst lessons have a strong focus on this regardless, we can also dedicate lessons solely to exam technique and essay writing.
For bookings and any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact section.
Tutoring in Other Subjects
If you require help in any other subjects aside from Geography, don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact section. We work with a team of highly experienced and fully qualified tutors and teachers (including many HoDs and examiners) across a range of subjects.
How it works:
We will carefully match what we believe to be the best tutor for each client and will provide tutor profiles detailing their qualifications, experience and testimonials. We set up a shared WhatsApp group with
Residential Placements
Residential tutoring placements. This involves travelling regionally or internationally to tutor a client face to face for a period of a few days up to a few months.
The client will be expected to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Past residentials Sebastian has been on include Kenya, helping to prepare an A-Level student at an international school in Nairobi for their final exams.
For bookings and any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact section.
Study Materials, Resources and Revision Booklets
Study materials, resources and revision booklets for all levels of Geography are available for purchase. If interested, for a list of products available and prices, or if you have any questions, kindly get in touch via the contact section. Online shop coming soon!
Education Consulting
Education consulting for both UK and international schools, Geography courses, and university Geography degrees and the university application process, including personal statements.
For bookings and any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact section.
Pricing
All tuition for all levels and subjects, and consulting is charged at £60 per hour (£80 for university level) all inclusive. Lessons are primarily online via Skype or Zoom and often involve the use of an interactive online whiteboard and/or screen sharing.
Included with this price for each well planned lesson:
- resources including topic notes, diagrams, case studies, exam technique information, exam style questions and past papers
- ongoing student support via WhatsApp or email
- ongoing parent feedback and updates via WhatsApp or email
Client Testimonials
“My son has been having lessons with Sebastian for about 6 months now. His grades have more than doubled since he started tuition with Sebastian and his understanding and confidence have improved considerably during this time. Sebastian is very knowledgable, organises the lessons well and explains things clearly. He always responds promptly to my messages and is very flexible when it comes to arranging lesson times. I would highly recommend him.” - Nana H, mother of GCSE Geography student
“Paul has been an excellent A-Level Geography tutor for our Sixth Form son. He soon established a supportive working relationship and developed a relevant structure for revision sessions after quickly assessing our son's needs. Besides knowing the subject very well, Paul was also able to communicate helpful strategy tips that immediately paid off in higher marks in practice mocks. We would not hesitate to recommend Paul to other students wishing to increase their subject understanding and exam success.”
“I employed Sebastian as a private tutor for my daughter to help with ‘A’ level Geography revision. Sebastian had a calm but systematic approach and helped my daughter to organize her notes and material thoroughly. He talked my daughter through essay questions and through discussion enabled her to reach answers logically, sealing her knowledge. He also provided a very useful list of exam tips. My daughter received an A* in the final exam and secured a place at her first choice university. Sebastian helped her achieve this. I have no hesitation in recommending Sebastian as a private tutor.” - Sally J, mother of A-Level Geography student
“Paul has been tutoring my son for the three months before his geography A-Level. In that time, my son’s knowledge and understanding of the subject has grown immensely, with Paul’s patient and clear explanations. Paul is clearly very experienced and through discussion, modelling and visual graphics, he has helped my son with exam technique. All of the help and reassurance that he has given has been invaluable and has increased my son’s self-confidence around geography. Paul is very good at communicating with both the student and parent and is also flexible with lesson times. I can’t recommend him enough.”
“My son is preparing for 13+ scholarship exams for schools in London and has found Sebastian's style of teaching very helpful, very encouraging. After the initial assessment of my child's preparation level, Sebastian identified areas where focus is required and has adopted a targeted approach to cover gaps. Many thanks! I see a definite improvement in my child's confidence and preparation level.” - Prerna L, mother of 13+ Geography student
“Hello Sebastian, I hope you are well. I just wanted to let you know that I achieved an A* in geography as well as A*s in both my other subjects. Thank you so much for all your help!! I am now off to study Geography at Exeter so I will definitely be in touch if I need any help.“
“My son had few lessons with Sebastian through Skype to fill up his missing knowledge. It looks quite efficient. Sebastian used some online whiteboard, video, graphs to explain, I guess the kids like that. My son said he understands the knowledge now, building up confidence, and passed his exam with a big progress.” - Mrs Fu, mother of 11+ Geography student
“My daughter had an A for Geography. Considering she had a C and D for her previous class exams and was really struggling the A was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for all your help and tuition.” - father of IGCSE Geography student
“I just wanted to let you know my son got an A* in his Geography today. He did really well and got his place at Manchester (and his insurance choice Bristol!) Thanks again for your help.” - Joanna, mother of A-Level Geography student
“Sebastian helped us keep our nine year old son and seven year old daughter stimulated and challenged during lockdown. He prepared a large variety of online lessons and materials to introduce them to/deepen their knowledge of many different concepts of physical, environmental and human geography. While our kids seem to have been some of his youngest students ever, he pitched his content and style at the right level and kept them engaged throughout. We would certainly book Sebastian for additional lessons, whether for leisure purposes or to help with exam preparation.” - Nathalie, mother of primary school students
“Sebastian is a fantastic Geography tutor, with excellent subject knowledge and teaching experience. His approach is professional and goal oriented but in an interesting and fun way. He helped my son prepare for GCSEs this year and we have been very happy with the results. Skype session format works well too. My son is very happy with his Geography GCSE exams.” - Houman A, father of GCSE Geography student
“Our College has hired Sebastian to teach small group classes for A level and GCSE Geography. He has been very amenable and has developed a good rapport with the students. His subject knowledge is excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend Sebastian.” - Steve P, private GCSE and sixth form college, St Albans
“Sebastian has been providing weekly support sessions, utilising Skype, for my son who is 17 for the past three months. My son advises the sessions are very worthwhile and Sebastian's infectious enthusiasm for Geography is matched by his clarity of explanation of it. My son's confidence in and otherwise little appetite for the subject, one of his 3 A Levels, has risen significantly.” - Michael C, father of A-Level Geography student
“Complex and puzzling content was so well explained, and all topics were revised in large depth.” - Agnes B, mother of GCSE Geography student
“Sebastian is clearly very experienced with excellent subject knowledge and tutoring techniques. He helped my daughter prepare for her final A-level exams and she found his help extremely useful. Sebastian takes a clear and systematic approach and has a strong focus on exam technique. He was always available for questions and answered them speedily. I would not hesitate to recommend Sebastian as a tutor!” - Joelle, S, mother of A-Level Geography student
“Sebastian really helped my son with his Geography GCSE. I was rather dubious at first about an online tutor but they connected really well straight away. Sebastian explained concepts clearly and really helped support my son in areas that he was feeling stuck. He is now doing A level geography - so Sebastian was obviously a great help. He was flexible with lessons and I would highly recommend him.” - Judianne, J, mother of GCSE and now A-Level Geography student
“My son found Sebastian to be an absolutely excellent help as he prepared for his GCSES. As well as content generally he really zoned in on exam technique. I would highly recommend him.” - Bronagh, G, mother of GCSE Geography student
“Sebastian has been a positive support for my son's Geography A2, providing very useful revision notes and feedback on practice essays and questions. He tutors him on Skype which works well and is time efficient and we would certainly recommend Sebastian” - Lulie H, mother of A-Level Geography student
“Sebastian has been an excellent tutor for my Daughter providing geography tuition for school entrance exams and her IGCE. He has provided great study materials and delivered the lessons in an interesting format. My Daughter has really enjoyed the sessions” - Catherine, W, mother of IGCSE Geography student
“He has an excellent skill for GCSE exam and flexible arranging schedule.” - Saori I, mother of GCSE Geography student
“Sebastian worked for four months on both a one-to-one level and group level, teaching A level geography in a school setting. Very adaptable to varying hours. Feedback from both students and staff - outstanding. Strong academic background coupled with years of tutoring experience - highly recommend without reservation.” - James M, tutoring company founder
“I called upon Sebastian a couple of times to help me through an assignment I was having difficulty with. Sebastian was information and clear throughout each session. Even though my assignment wasn't Sebastian's specialty (Geo-Politics and all I only needed help with essay structure) he went above and beyond what was asked and researched my essay title in particular, he then went ahead and made suggestions on what he believed would get me the most marks. I ended up receiving a high mark for the assignment Sebastian helped me with, well above the grade I would usually get without help. I would without any hesitation recommend Sebastian to anyone looking for help or guidance.” - Eamonn C, university Geography student
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The Geography Tutor Terms and Conditions
Registration
Clients are required to provide adequate contact details. This will enable me to communicate with you effectively. WhatsApp (primarily) and email are my preferred methods of communication. I will only use these to contact you with regard to tuition and keep these details safe - I never pass them on to someone else unless you request for me to do so. Please ensure that you inform me if any contact details change during the academic year.
Payment
Lessons are paid for either in advance, right after each lesson or on a weekly billing cycle by bank transfer (details provided). For clients wishing to pay via PayPal, you will be charged a fee of 3.5% for each transaction as this is what PayPal charge me to receive funds.
Invoices
Invoices should be paid in full by bank transfer in advance or right after receipt of the invoice. The account details, for bank transfer purposes, are provided on the invoice. For clients wishing to pay via PayPal, you will be charged a fee of 3.5% for each transaction as this is what PayPal charge me to receive funds.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
If a lesson needs to be rearranged or cancelled this must be done at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time. Missed lessons within 24 hours will be charged at the full hourly rate. If I or another tutor cancels a lesson for any reason and you have already paid, the lesson will be rearranged or a refund can also be given.
Termination Policy
If you wish to terminate your regular tuition sessions, please let me know as soon as possible. The above cancellation policy applies.
Student Progress Feedback
Feedback is given regularly. Please join the video call at the beginning or end of the session for verbal feedback. Of course I also provide ongoing feedback and communication via WhatsApp or email. You can also schedule in a free call at a later date to discuss your child's progress.
Time Keeping
Unless otherwise arranged, all one-to-one lessons are one hour in duration. Clients are responsible for arriving for tuition on time, and lessons will end at the designated time to enable the next student to have their full lesson. If you wish to speak to me, in detail, about your child's progress then please do this during the first few minutes or the last few minutes of their lesson or feel free to schedule in a separate call.
Behaviour
Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children know how to behave well. I reserve the right to cancel any bookings for students whose behaviour is unacceptable. You will, of course, receive a refund for outstanding sessions if I need to enforce this.
Special Requests
I reserve the right to charge for special requests. Examples include, but are not limited to: full written progress reports, references, setting of work (without booking lessons), signing of certified true copies (e.g. of passports), completion of forms/paperwork.
