Tutor profile

Jacob Berry

English & Humanities Specialist

Boarhills

Rate £25.00 per hour

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Short summary

Jacob Berry is an English tutor and history tutor for KS3, GCSE and A Level, with 3+ years' experience and Oxford (BA) and St Andrews (MA) degrees. He also supports Oxford entrance exam preparation and personal statements.

Overview

How Jacob teaches

A quick look at how Jacob teaches and what families can expect.

Jacob is our English & Humanities Specialist.
Over 3 years' of tutoring experience.
Holds a 2:1 for his Bachelors of Art in Ancient and Modern History from Oxford University.
Holds a 2:1 for his Masters of Art in Medieval History from St Andrews University.
Currently preparing for his PhD.
Offers Oxford Entrance Exam preparation lessons.
Holds A*, A*, A*, for English Literature, History and Sociology at A-Level.
Holds A*, A, A, A for History, English Literature, English Language, and Geography at GCSE level.
He charges £25.00 per hour.
Lesson reports for each session you take with him.
Homework can be arranged free of charge.

Subjects and levels

What Jacob can teach

Grouped by subject area so you can quickly see the relevant specialisms.

English

English Language

Key Stage 3GCSEA Level

English Literature

Key Stage 3GCSEA Level

English skills

Key Stage 3GCSEA Level

History

Ancient History

History

Key Stage 3GCSEA LevelBAMaster's

Modern History

Humanities

Religious Studies

Key Stage 3GCSE

Sociology

A Level

Teaching Skill

Oxford Applications

Personal Statement

BAMaster's

Biography

About Jacob

Jacob is currently preparing for his PhD, after having finished his Bachelor's Degree from Oxford in Ancient and Modern History, as well as his Master's Degree at St Andrews in Medieval History. During his time studying he began tutoring, having accumulated 3 years' worth of experience. He largely tutors History and English (language or literature) at A-Level to KS3, but can also teach Sociology at A-Level.

Jacob has an immense passion for learning. He believes that all students can achieve, and even exceed, the expectations of those around them. He believes that, as a tutor, his responsibility is not only to help students achieve their desired grades, but also to establish a genuine interest in academics amongst them.

More about Jacob

Jacob Berry is an English & Humanities Specialist who offers supportive, structured tuition in History and English (English Language and English Literature) from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE and A Level. He also teaches Religious Studies at GCSE/KS3 and provides A Level support in Sociology, making him a strong fit for students looking for an experienced history tutor or english tutor across multiple humanities subjects.

Jacob has over 3 years’ tutoring experience and an academic background in History, with a 2:1 BA in Ancient and Modern History from Oxford University and a 2:1 MA in Medieval History from the University of St Andrews. He is currently preparing for his PhD. His own exam results include A*, A*, A* at A Level (English Literature, History, Sociology) and A*, A, A, A at GCSE (History, English Literature, English Language, Geography).

For students aiming high, Jacob offers Oxford Entrance Exam preparation, along with support for Oxford applications and personal statements (acting as a dedicated personal statement tutor where needed). His teaching is shaped by a genuine passion for learning: he works to build confidence, strengthen subject understanding, and help students develop an authentic interest in academics alongside their grade goals.

Jacob charges £25.00 per hour. After each session, he provides lesson reports, and homework can be arranged free of charge.