Alan Whitehill - Profile
Alan has 14 years teaching experience in secondary education, and was Curriculum Leader for Business Education for 8 years. He has taught Business Studies and Economics at GCSE and A level, and has experience of delivering the subjects with the awarding bodies AQA, OCR and Edexcel.
He has been a designated Mentor for Newly Trained and Trainee Teachers, and has performed Associate Tutor work with a local university.
He has a wealth of industrial experience working in the financial sector and completed his degree is in Social Sciences with the Open University, whilst in full-time employment. Alan then left work to complete his PGCE at Edge Hill University, which he passed with distinction in 1992.
Alan has two years experience working in education in Africa. As a Management Support Officer in a rural District Education Office, Alan worked closely with Head Teachers and teachers helping to develop classroom practice. He is particularly interested in global awareness and development economics issues.
He has a relaxed, friendly but purposeful approach to tutoring and all his lessons are tailored to the needs of the tutee.
Alan is a member of the General Teaching Council, and has a fully up to date enhanced CRB certificate.