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Our History Tutors

Alexandra Ellard
I am currently in my second year at the University of Nottingham. I tutor A Level and GCSE English, GCSE History and 11+ entrance tests online. I did A Level English literature as well as GCSE history and english. My primary goal is to create a safe space where I can help others improve their skills surrounding these humanities-based subjects
11+, English, History
Lauren De'Couto-Roberts
I am a 22 year old graduate from the UK. I have achieved a first class honours BA in English and Drama as well as a first class masters in Storytelling. I teach full time remotely to students learning English through GCSE, IGCSE, English as a Language, as well as A-Level English Literature and Language. I also teach History, Theatre, and Drama.
English, History
Jemma Mearns
I am currently in my final year studying history at the University of Nottingham, I am a friendly and patient person with a passion to share my love for studying. Subjects I teach: Lower level = Maths and History 11+ Exam board experience: I have experience with AQA, Edexcel and OCR. I also attended a grammar school thus I have experience with 11+ entrance exams. Languages: English is my native language. In my free time I love reading, swimming and fashion!
11+, English, History, Maths
Ross Chatburn
Hi! My name is Ross and I have recently graduated with a first-class degree in French, Spanish and Italian from Exeter University. I have lived abroad for two years studying in Italy and working in France. In France, I worked as a teaching assistant for a year which has meant that I already possess lot of experience working as a learning mentor and am really keen to continue. Having taken A-level History and achieved an A*, I also have a wealth of experience in essay-based subjects, as well as a strong knowledge of English and foreign literatures thanks to my degree in foreign languages. I look forward to continuing to help students achieve their learning goals and offer guidance on their learning paths.
English, French, History, Italian, Spanish
Abbie Jones
GCSE: English Language, English Literature, Geography and History (1920-1973 USA, World War One and Elizabeth I in particular) A-Level: History (1945-1980 USA and the Tudors) Exam Board Experience: AQA Experience with: KS1, KS2, KS3, 11+, GCSE and A-Level Preferred age group: Any, KS1 up to A-Level Some of my favourite things are reading, which I have loved since I was little, as well as travelling (which we can hopefully do a lot more of soon!) and I would have to say that the beach is my favourite place to be. When I am at home during the holidays I love spending time with my cats, Alexa and Rosie.
11+, English, Geography, History
Eleanor Finlayson
Hi, I'm Eleanor and I am currently and undergraduate student studying Sport and Exercise Psychology. I began tutoring in November 2022 because I wanted to share my passion for the subjects I teach and make sure that my students feel as comfortable and confident as possible about any upcoming exams or just their academics in general.
English, History

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How do we define history as a discipline?

To get off to a good start, it is important to differentiate between two terms:

History - with a capital H - is defined as "the study and writing of past events, whatever their nature and complexity" (source: Wikipedia History page)

History: which is the discipline that studies History, with a capital H.

History is therefore the study of history.

People who study history are called historians. There are two main types of historians: professional historians (those who study the past and write about it), who teach in high schools or colleges.

The other is the amateur historian: these are those who are passionate about a past episode or region of the past, and who set out to study that event in order to learn more about the subject, and in order to advance knowledge.

However, there is a distinction with regard to historians - they may specialise in the study of a particular historical period, like archaeologists or palaeontologists.

History is a way of understanding the world we live in. It allows us to learn about the past of different peoples and their changes. History also allows us to learn more about our own culture and the origins of our customs. It helps us to better understand the society in which we live.

Why study history?

To make our memory work, to avoid mistakes and repetitions, to understand the past and enrich it

History informs us about the past, and will help us not to make the same mistakes in the future

It also helps us to understand the world we live in, by learning from our past and our mistakes. History is an infinite reservoir for politicians, who can learn from what has been done in the past.

But not only that... It helps us to better understand the ideas, religions and cultures of other peoples. History allows us to discover the other and to open our minds to other possibilities.

Is history a discipline in its own right?

Yes... History is divided into several sub-disciplines, such as archaeology and palaeoanthropology, which study past civilisations and their remains. Palaeontology, for example, focuses on the study of prehistoric animal fossils.

In addition to specialisations by period, there are specialisations by subjects, such as the history of mentalities, social history or the history of medicine!

History tutors for primary school students

Primary school students can have a lot of fun learning about historical themes. When children are driven to explore historical events, they enjoy thinking about historical figures, and they particularly enjoy all of the violent, ugly, or just plain mad parts of the stories (which explains why Horrible Histories is so popular).

History in the National Curriculum can be summarized in a few simple statements: placing events in chronological order; identifying contrasts and similarities; writing and discussing about the past; obtaining information from a variety of sources; and asking and answering historical questions. All classes in each year group will complete all of these activities at some point, with the goal of connecting 'then' with 'today.'

When children reach Key Stage 1, they may be asked to learn about specific persons or events that occurred both within and outside of living history. The fact that teachers have greater freedom to choose who or what they want to educate means that there is a great deal more variance between particular schools. People like Neil Armstrong and Tim Peake, as well as Grace Darling and Florence Nightingale, are frequently mentioned as popular possibilities. Historically significant events, such as the Great Fire of London or the first flight of an aeroplane, as well as themes such as castles or toys, make for excellent learning opportunities about the past. There will frequently be a very strong connection to a local event or individual.

At key stage two your child will start to learn about specific time periods history:

  • The Stone Age.

  • Ancient Romans

  • Anglo-Saxons and Scots.

  • The Vikings

  • A unit devoted to local history

  • A time period in history that occurred after 1066 (e.g. World War 2, Victorians, Tudors, the 1960s).

Children will also learn about some of the world's most important civilizations throughout history. At this point having an online history tutor is a great way to spark enthusiasm for history and help children with their history work at school.

History tuition for secondary school

When you start secondary school, the volume of history lessons increases and your child/teenager will have between 3 and 3.5 hours of history lessons per week. The programme covers the principles and events that are fundamental to a good understanding of history.

History is studied at GCSE and A level and your child may need support in the run-up to that important history GCSE or history A level exams. Our history tutors can provide homework support, help with history coursework and exam preparation.

How to study for your history exams with a history tutor

How do you revise and learn your history lessons well? This is a question we are often asked at GoStudent. Indeed, history requires the learner to memorise. There are many key dates to remember and connections to make between different elements of history.

In order to pass a history exam, it is, therefore, necessary to be able to make connections between different aspects of the syllabus and to write them down during the test. A good way to do this is to break down your learning into parts and revise your lessons in chronological order (the order of events).

In addition, it is important to memorise key dates in history in order to be able to conduct a historical analysis.

Finally, private tuition in history-geography can also be an excellent solution, allowing your child/teenager to take the time to memorise, but also to be able to revise with a teaching partner who knows the subject, and who has the know-how to help your child learn better and faster.

Success in history thanks to private history tuition

Whether it's history tutoring, homework help or history tutoring, GoStudent not only helps your child get better grades but also increases your child's overall ability to learn skills and be organised. We select the best history tutor for your child from over 1000 GoStudent certified teachers.

Beyond professional skills and knowledge, we also ensure that the student and tutor are a perfect match and that the child is well supported and learns best. With tailor-made lesson plans, exercises and tests, our geography tutors can complement the school's teaching material and help the child to improve his/her performance in history or history-geography, and thus his/her academic results.