I'm currently studying my master's degree in international history at LSE, after graduating from Durham University with first class honours in history. People often ask what I specialise in - my personal interests lie in global colonial encounters in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries - but the reality is far wider-ranging. From political culture in Japan since the 17th century, to my dissertation on segregation and blues music in 1920s America - I have knowledge and experience on a plethora of topics. Most importantly, I believe knowledge of a range and breadth of historical periods and places is an essential element of cultural understanding, and going beyond the syllabus to conceptualise a given topic is key to success. Besides history, I enjoy working across the humanities, especially English literature and Geography, and am always interested in how one can combine knowledge across any particular topic or time period.

I believe in a concept-focused approach to knowledge retention - nobody can simply digest and internalise information alone. Facts, figures and material need to be delivered in light of their wider contexts to be well understood, and my tutoring model focuses on positioning historical information in relation to broader themes. It is also essential to understand the relationship between primary materials and secondary analysis, and to be able to evaluate both types of evidence to arrive at a conclusion. Above all, the information must be fun and relatable - how can we link elements of a historic period and the present day? I've tutored several students Cambridge Pre-U (A-level equivalent), achieving them D2s/D3s. I specialise in Essay style and argument, as well as the integration of relevant historiography. I'd be happy to teach anyone at either GCSE or A-level who has a passion for the essay-based humanities and a willingness to learn!