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Leif
- Hourly rate £59
- Response Time 11h
- Number of students 50+
£59/hr
1st lesson free
- History
- Geography
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Politics
Outstanding tutor; qualified teacher; former admissions officer Cambridge; examiner and moderator for AQA, IB and OCR
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About Leif
I’m a supportive, focused, qualified and very successful teacher at GCSE and A-level/IB; and an examiner for AQA/OCR/IB/Pre-U exam boards in history, politics and geography. For the IB, I am an examiner team leader for history exams in French and German. I am also very experienced and successful in teaching sociology, RS/ethics, philosophy, French and German.
Exam success matters - but I love learning, and have taught most social science and humanities subjects at school and university, so the fascination and curiosity these subjects inspire in me, is an inspiration I want to bring to you, too.
I have also taught history, politics, geography, architecture, town-planning, international relations and sociology at undergrad, master’s and PhD level, during a 20-year career at Cambridge and Manchester universities, and am very skilled at developing students’ confidence and abilities at coursework essays, exams and dissertations.
I’m also a former Oxbridge admissions tutor with a clear focus on enabling people to reach their goals, and currently (2022-23) support applications to both Oxford and Cambridge in history, PPE, HSPS, land economy, geography and architecture.
Because of my unique perspective from both sides of the admissions system, I can guide you through every step of the admissions process, in all arts, humanities, social sciences and law, from developing interesting reading in L6/Y12, through the personal statement, admissions tests/TSA and interview.
I am highly skilled at motivating and engaging students, with clearly-structured (not vague!) tasks. I particularly enjoy working with students with ASD, ADHD and dyslexia, building confidence towards success.
University :
- University of Oxford - BA - History [Double First Class]
- University of Kent - MA in History [Distinction]
- University of Manchester - PhD [A1]
- Manchester Metropolitan University - PGCE - Geography [Distinction]
Other Qualifications :
Fully qualified and experienced TEFL teacher - CELTA grade A
About the lesson
- Secondary
- GCSE
- AS Level
- +7
levels :
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
Adult
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
MBA
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I offer clear, actionable guidance to students who want to change their outcomes or improve their chances, from 13+ and 16+, through (iGCSE), A-level and IB, to undergrad and postgrad degrees.
I am a qualified teacher and examiner at GCSE, A-level and International Baccalaureate, and I was a senior lecturer ('professor' in the US system) for 20 years at the Universities of Cambridge and Manchester - where I was also admissions officer for history, politics, sociology, economics, and modern languages.
I give clear, direct lessons with strategies for:
- filtering 'need to know' from 'nice to know'
- how to remember what you need to know
- essay writing, as well as short questions (4-6-8 markers)
- UCAS applications, including personal statements and guided reading.
- University admissions tests, including LNAT, TSA, BMAT, and HAT.
- Mock Oxbridge interviews.
- Degree-level work - at Bachelor's, Masters, MBA and PhD level.
I have extensive experience supporting people with extra needs, such as ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and slow cognitive tempo.
Review
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Perfect! Leif is an excellent tutor. He is an absolutely brilliant human and phenomenal at challenging the student to perform at their very best. 10/10.
Perfect! A great tutor , very knowledgable , very patient and interesting. Highly recommend
Perfect! Leif’s knowledge of the curriculum, and how to approach the answers is extremely helpful. His advice about additional resources, mock questions and support is invaluable.
Perfect! Leif helped my daughter's 16+ entry exam preparation on History subject. He is an experienced teacher, my daughter enjoyed his lesson and she has made great progress. Leif also offered extra help on Economics and English subjects, this is very helpful, much appreciated and highly recommended.
Perfect! Outstanding. Don't save money on your child's education. This person has real quality.
Perfect! My son was very happy and reacted positively to the lesson which was great hear.
Perfect! From what I can gather from my son, Leif is excellent.
Perfect! Leif is laser focussed and extraordinarily strategic. He helps the student not only build vital skills but also organise their time and learn how to study. His regular written communication with both parent and student is very clear and an extra touch that lets you know he really cares. We are really pleased. Thank you Leif.
Perfect! Leif has been brilliant with my son supporting him with both Geography and History A Level. During that time my son was diagnosed with ADHD and Leif has given him strategies to manage and organise his work better. He has been adaptable to my son's needs and requests, communicating well with me about the approach needed too. Overall my son would not be on the path to better grades without his sessions with Leif. Thank you!
Perfect! Since beginning tutoring with Leif, my son’s progress in A-Level History has been transformative. Leif began to tutor my son online in mid-September ’22 after he got a ‘D’ in his Y12 exams. By mid-November, just two months later, our son was able to increase his ‘D’ to a ‘B’ in Y13 November mocks. Now with a predicted 'B' in History, alongside his other 2As, we can look at some good Uni options. I am continuing with Leif’s tuition until the end of Y13 as I’m sure he can help my son cement this progress and hopefully build some more.
Perfect! Outstanding, you got to love the humour
Leif is sharp in his comments and understood my issues and led me to pathways to criticise my own work, which was and is very helpful.
You got to like his humour though!
Outcome : OutstandingPerfect! Luke is finding his lessons with Leif very beneficial and an excellent support to his revision
Subject : GeographyPerfect! Excellent, Luke is finding his lessons with Leif very useful. He says Leif is a great tutor
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Recommendations
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Leif totally transformed my MBA dissertation - he worked patiently from the ground up to turn quite a chaotic piece of work into a master's level dissertation - that got a distinction! Thanks!
Leif really helped me in history, politics and geography. He helped me structure my work and develop the formulas I needed to work effectively. He helped me especially to organise my time to work effectively.
Leif tutored my son in A level History and I can't recommend him enough. Leif is an experienced teacher who helped my son with learning course content, revision and exam technique and coursework support. He delivered a student centred approach that built confidence as well as success.
Leif gave me excellent advice about exactly what oxbridge were looking for when it comes to a personal statement, he was clear and gave detailed advice about both the structure and the subject.
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £59
Pack prices
- 5h: £295
- 10h: £590
online
- £59/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Leif will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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