Ed

Education

University of Oxford, Master of Studies (MSt), History – Intellectual History 

  • Distinction (70%)

    • Thesis on inter-war liberal internationalism (72%)

University of Oxford, Bachelor of Arts (BA), History                                                                                                       

  • First-Class dissertation on the British conquest of Palestine, 1917.

  • Beazley Prize for International History

    • Awarded in recognition of an excellent extended essay on the American War of Independence.

The Hemel Hempstead School, Hertfordshire

  • A-levels: History (A*), Politics (A*), and Biology (A)

  • Extended Project Qualification (A*)

    • Awarded full marks.

Teaching experience 

Ed has been a tutor since his time in the Lower Sixth. He has a track record of providing students with rigorous academic and personal support. A strong believer in the power of goal setting and strategic educational planning, his sessions are built around developing students’ intellectual capacities and enhancing their confidence to learn and succeed. He is always empathetic about, and understanding of, students’ academic struggles, having been tutored in Mathematics, English, and Science at different points throughout his own educational journey.

All of Ed’s students attest to his thorough preparation, his engaging teaching style, and the confidence he instils in tutees of all abilities. He is very keen to work with a variety of students of all ages, particularly those wishing to pursue History, Politics, or other Humanities subjects at university.

Specialisms

Subjects

  • History (GCSE and IGCSE, A-Level, Undergraduate)

  • Politics (A-Level, Undergraduate)

  • Religious Studies (GCSE and IGCSE)

University Admissions

  • Oxford and Cambridge History Oxford and Cambridge History Joint Schools Interview Preparation

  • Oxford History Aptitude Test (HAT) Preparation

  • Oxford Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) Interview Preparation

  • Cambridge Human, Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) Interview Preparation

  • Oxford MSt and MPhil History Application Support

  • History UCAS Personal Statement Support

  • History and Politics UCAS Personal Statement Support

  • Politics UCAS Personal Statement Support

Extra-curricular interests

Ed received a Full Blue for playing on Oxford’s basketball team and represented Oxford University Cricket Club (OUCC) in the Authentics. He was also Captain and President of Balliol College Cricket Club from 2022-24 and is currently a candidate for membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord’s. When not on the cricket pitch, Ed can be found at Loftus Road supporting Queens Park Rangers F.C., where he has had a season ticket since 2009. Alongside his sport, Ed has a keen interest in mediation, religion, and is an active member of the Church of England.

Availability

Ed is available for in-person tuition in London and Hertfordshire, and for residential tuition throughout the United Kingdom and around the world.

For a limited period between September and December 2024 he will also be available for in-person tuition in Geneva.

Ed is also available for online tuition.