Online Tutor Hamish

I've been working as a private tutor since 2017, having amassed over 300 hours of experience including over 100 hours online. I've worked with the top London agencies, private clients and schools to deliver a personalised tuition service tailored to the student's individual needs and requirements.

My students have all seen rapid improvements in their assessments due to their better understanding of the core topics, alongside clear and structured examination technique. I keep up-to-date on the latest changes to each exam board's spec and continually update my content and resources.

My experience using online platforms ensure that the online tuition provided is even more efficient, integrated and engaging than any in-person tuition for Economics A Level, 13+, 11+, Home-schooling and Drama lessons. Schools include St. Paul's, King's, Putney High, Wellington, Sevenoaks and Stowe.

Testimonial 1

“To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to recommend Hamish Clayton for his excellence as a tutor and as a mentor and a leader. Hamish brings patience and perceptiveness to his teaching in each and every lesson that he conducts with our son, Jack Thomson. Apart from his academic ability, which is obvious from his educational record, Hamish is a highly motivated tutor who inspires students to greater effort and application.

One indication of Hamish’s impact is the lingering positive effect on our son, whose attitude to his Economics has patently improved, as have his results. Hamish is a person of principle who is punctual, polite and thoughtful in his approach and has a clear sense of responsibility that is itself a lesson for his students.

I unreservedly recommend Hamish as a tutor and would be happy to answer questions about his work with our family.

Yours Sincerely,
Robert”

Job Details: Economics A Level from October 2019

Economics A Level: OCR, AQA, Edexcel (A and B) and Eduqas
Typically my students are either aiming for A/A* grades for entry to the top UK/US universities and are currently underperforming. I begin by looking over the core content topics with each student and an informal assessment so I know their current level. We’ll then make a realistic plan for our sessions that is tailored to that individual allowing for flexibility and focus on certain topics and examination techniques. An example plan is as follows:

Sessions 1-3: Covering all Microeconomics content via informal assessments, lessons and resources. Focus on any areas of difficulty.
Session 4: A summary of the Microeconomic content via a past paper question. An introduction to examination technique and structure.
Sessions 5-7: Covering all Macroeconomics content via informal assessments, lessons and resources. Focus on any areas of difficulty.
Session 8: A summary of the Macroeconomic content via a past paper question. A continuation on examination technique and structure.
Sessions 9-10: A detailed analysis of mark-schemes, examination content and necessary structure for top grades.
Sessions 11-12: Putting together content and technique in timed past papers.

13+: I have much experience with students working towards ISEB 13+ examinations and cover each subject (except Latin, Spanish, German). Again, I firstly ask if any subjects in particular are in need of attention.

In Maths, Geography, Biology, Chemistry and Physics we’ll focus on the key content of the syllabus - focusing only on the knowledge necessary for the examinations. We’ll then introduce past papers so that we can begin to apply this knowledge onto questions and practice timed environments.

In English, History and RS we’ll look hard at essay structure and writing techniques to give students the structure they crave for these more subjective areas. By planning essays and compositions together, before allowing the student to write them up in full will help practice the skills necessary to achieve their full potential in the timed papers.