I'm Jacob, the founder a lead tutor of History Intelligence. I've taught History in the UK and internationally for over 15 years and have extensive experience tutoring students online, with excellent results.
I graduated in History and Arabic from the University of St Andrews and hold a PGCE (teaching qualification) with Distinction in History from Oxford University.
While teaching, I've supported a wide range of students in their education, from students achieving the very highest grades to those who have struggled with their studies. As such, I've gained a great deal of experience in helping any young person to achieve their best in History.
Integral to my educational approach is my own interest in History and the way in which it is taught. I have created educational resources for the Historical Association, the South Korean government (in a project on the remembering the Korean War) and for an American online course provider.
In addition, I currently write and research scripts for a documentary YouTube channel The People Profiles, reaching over a million subscribers. I have also created and presented episodes on the channel's subsidiary, The People Profiles Extra.
Back in 2016, I set up my own YouTube channel 'Mr Keet on Location' where I create my own mini-documentaries. The aim here has been to help my own students see and experience more of that vast ocean of knowledge which the past has to offer, in places they wouldn't necessarily be able to visit.
My online tuition sessions centre on the needs of each of my students in History. What are they struggling with? How can they be challenged and pushed? How can they develop their understanding and find the right language to build an argument? I will equip them with the tools that they need to achieve more in their study of the past.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you, or your child's educational journey in History.
My Mission
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects do you cover?
We specialize in GCSE, IGCSE, A-level and Undergraduate history tuition. All topics within these can be covered - please get in touch and we can discuss this in our introductory meeting.
How do you improve vocabulary?
We focus on enhancing students' historical vocabulary through targeted exercises and discussions during our tutoring sessions. Students are set homework each week which ranges from the supportive to the challenging, depending on what's needed. Detailed feedback and review of written work is integral to our tuition. This is provided weekly on all written work submitted.
What is your tutoring approach?
Our approach emphasizes developing subject knowledge and critical thinking skills to help students excel in their exams and become proficient historians.
Do you offer offline sessions?
Tutoring is online only.
What are your qualifications?
Jacob has over 15 years of experience in the classroom, teaching History to students from 11 to 18 years old. His experience has been in international schools as well as the UK state and private sectors. He has taught and tutored a wide range of GCSE and A-Level courses and the IB. He has also examined for Edexcel and AQA at both GCSE and A-Level. He holds a PGCE in History with Distinction from Oxford University and an MA in History and Arabic from the University of St Andrews.
How can I get started?
Click below to get in touch and book a free introduction.
What do you charge?
Sessions are priced at £70 per hour for tuition. Block bookings of seven sessions or more attract a 10% discount. Payment is made through Stripe.
What platform do you use?
Google classroom is used for all tuition sessions.
How do you manage safeguarding?
A safeguarding agreement is shared and agreed between the tutor, tutee and parent/guardian ahead of tuition taking place. Any additional safeguarding concerns an be discussed in our initial consultation.
