Elsa Bowkett

I hold a BA degree in Medieval and early modern history from the University of Chichester and am offering online one-to-one tuition in history for A level students. During the course of study, I have the skills needed to construct and present clearly and effectively complex concepts and sustained arguments in response to those of other historians, having conducted independent research for a dissertation on the Rosary in the Counter-Reformation, which required a through assessment and analysis of primary texts and material evidence. I have also had to communicate these ideas verbally, undertaking group presentations, which entailed the organisation of information in a coherent way so that they could be easily understood. I am keen to put these skills in to practice for the benefit of other students, being passionate about the encouragement of those engaged in academic study, wishing to them in a practical way with essays and exams and any other area of study. Lessons will be 60 minutes, but I am willing to allow an extra minutes if required. Lessons will be discussion-based and focus on the specific time period according to the individual's curriculum, with the focus being upon implementing the skills needed to assess source materials and respond to other historians' arguments (historiography), as well as encouraging critical thinking so that students can construct their own arguments and structure essays accordingly. Lessons will be followed up with assigned work according to the topic under discussion, which will help students to put in to practice the concepts, arguments and topics introduced