Kirstie Rickman

Kirstie has been teaching for 18 years and has spent time both in British secondary schools and in schools in Vietnam and Singapore. Her main subject and passion is the study of History and she can teach this from Key Stage 3 all the way up to A-Level. Her favourite period is the Tudors and she particularly enjoy the stories of the women of this time.

Kirstie also has experience teaching Geography up to GCSE and find the two subjects actually quite complement each other with many of the themes over-lapping. She discovered a love for geography from my love of the great outdoors – Kirstie would often find herself on the top of a mountain admiring glacial landscapes and wondering how all the features were formed. In addition, she has taught GCSE Classical Civilisations.

This in turn links to Kirstie's philosophy for education: she believes education should be a journey of discovery that allows the learner to move forwards with their knowledge and understanding of the world around them without putting them under so much pressure that they don’t enjoy it. Kirstie believes that effort is necessary in order to be successful, but that learning should not be a struggle or something that is dreaded. She is here to help students achieve their goals and become successful members of their community.

Kirstie Rickman is a fully qualified teacher and experienced private tutor, offering supportive, well-structured lessons in History, Geography and English. With over 18 years of classroom experience teaching KS3 and KS4, she has taught in British secondary schools as well as in Vietnam and Singapore, and now works full time with learners who want clear guidance, confidence, and consistent progress.

Kirstie holds a BA (Hons) in English with Literary Studies and History from the University of Worcester, along with a Trinity TESOL certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language. She teaches History from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level, and brings particular enthusiasm to the Tudors, especially the stories of women in this period. She also tutors Geography up to GCSE and has taught GCSE Classical Civilisations. In English, she supports students with English Language and English Literature at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, as well as English as a foreign language.

Her teaching philosophy centres on learning as a journey of discovery: building knowledge and understanding without creating unnecessary pressure. Students can expect lessons that focus on effort, enjoyment, and achievable goals, with lesson reports provided after each session. Homework can also be arranged free of charge. Kirstie’s rate is £38.00 per hour, making her a strong choice for families looking for a dedicated GCSE English tutor, History tutor, or Geography tutor with extensive classroom experience.