Cambridge IGCSE & AS Level Geography, History and Social Sciences Tutor Pearson Edexcel

Senior and Junior Phase Academic Specialist

Luke is a Cambridge-trained Social Sciences and Humanities tutor with 5 years of teaching experience across Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, Pearson Edexcel, IEB and CAPS curricula. He specialises in Geography, History and Environmental & Social Sciences, with additional experience teaching junior-phase sciences.

He supports learners in Grades 8–12, focusing on clear concept foundations, analytical thinking and exam-aligned preparation.

His lessons focus on helping students see how topics relate to real-world issues, from environmental systems and resource use to political structures, global interactions and cultural developments. Luke incorporates consistent methods across subjects: breaking down complex ideas into manageable concepts, guiding students through structured analytical processes, and modelling how to evaluate sources, evidence and data.

He provides exam preparation for Cambridge IGCSE and AS Levels, with an emphasis on logical reasoning, clear written communication, and understanding mark-scheme expectations. His experience includes supporting learners with Dyslexia and ADHD, using scaffolds, visual mapping and incremental progression to support sustained focus and clarity.

📚Teaching Subjects

IGCSE Geography | AS Level Geography

• Physical Geography (climate, ecosystems, landforms)
• Human Geography (population, development, urban systems)
• Environmental impact & sustainability
• Data response, map skills & GIS foundations
• Exam-technique and structured answers

IGCSE History | AS Level History

• World & modern history
• Political conflicts & global interactions
• Source analysis & evidence evaluation
• Essay structure and extended writing
• Mark-scheme aligned exam preparation

Grade 7 – 9 (Junior Phase Support)

• English Home Language
• English Second Language
• Sciences:
• Natural Sciences
• Biology
• Social Sciences:
• History
• Geography
• Local & Global Awareness

CAPS & IEB – Grades 10-12 (Senior Phase)

• Geography (Physical & Human Geography, Map Skills, Environmental Impact)
• History (World & Modern History, Political Conflicts, International Relations)
• Social Sciences & Global Studies (Government Systems, Human Rights, Global Issues)
• Critical Thinking & Philosophy Skills (Logic, Ethics, Structured Reasoning)
• Environmental Studies & Sustainability (Climate Change, Ecology, Conservation)
• Tourism & Hospitality Studies

🎓 Education and Credentials

• Post graduate certificate in History education (Curriculum analysis) — Stellenbosch University
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political science — Stellenbosch University
• Diploma in Special Needs Facilitation
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• 3+ years teaching experience across Cambridge, IEB & CAPS