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Maybe a tricky parents’ evening has left you worried, or your child just isn’t clicking with their teacher. It’s hard knowing they need help with Scottish history essays and source questions when it's all so far from your own school days. But even when you can’t help with the subject, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder does the work for you. It asks a few simple questions about your child and their goals, then we find the right person to help them make sense of it all.

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10 History National 5 tutors:

£31/hr
5.0
Nicola S
PhD qualified History Tutor
I'm a professional historian who really loves making learning fun and accessible to people of all ages. I have experience of tutoring or teaching people between the ages of 5 and 60 plus, mostly in History and Theology. This experience includes undergraduate teaching at a university level as well as private tuition covering GCSE and A Level History, and undergraduate dissertation support, as well as personal interest tuition in Theology. If you are interested in GCSE or A level History tuition with me I would love to hear from you. Depending on how much support you need with content and what the...
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£85/hr
4.9
Alice A
History Tutor - Making learning memorable
* Book your child in for SUMMER BOOSTER sessions TODAY* - I have had a HUGE increase this year in last minute requests for support, even for the day before the exam... - Many of these young people have been worrying about their GCSEs and A Levels behind closed doors and parents have realised too late that they need support. - If your child is in secondary school or 6th form now and you have any doubt about their independent study skills please consider summer sessions. - I hear all too often that the young people I am working with do not have the skills in order to attempt independent study....
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£47/hr
4.4
Rowina S
Empowering Students to Excel in History
Hi there! My name is Rowina, and I am passionate about tutoring and helping students overcome the challenges they face in their studies. I offer personalised guidance, explain concepts clearly, and help you develop problem-solving strategies. Together, we'll build your math and science skills and boost your confidence. I also provide practice exercises, recommend helpful resources, and give constructive feedback on your progress. Let's tackle these challenges together!I have extensive experience tutoring students at different stages and helping them understand and even come to love math and science....
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£54/hr
5.0
Hannah D
Experienced History tutor
I am an enthusiastic, experienced, and encouraging Tutor; I enjoy working with pupils to take charge of their own learning and to critically evaluate their own work to achieve their full potential. I will support you in improving your critical analysis, honing your exam technique, and structuring your assignments, to attain the best possible results. I enjoy working with creative students of all ages, who are looking to enhance their subject knowledge and achieve their full academic potential in the humanities. In our sessions we will focus on honing your analytical skills, building confidence,...
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£24/hr
5.0
Robert N
Dedicated History and English Literature History tutor
Hi, I’m Robert. I graduated in 2024 with an undergraduate degree in Ancient History and completed my Masters in Ancient History in 2025. I will be starting my PhD in September 2026. I have a strong passion for the study of the ancient world and ancient languages. Before university I studied English Literature, Modern History and Philosophy at an A-level equivalent qualification. I additionally have a passion for Literature and am able to tutor on this subject. While I am able to tutor on a variety of topics within both Ancient and Modern History and English literature please check topics with m...
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£54/hr
5.0
Sam W
Oxbridge-educated History tutor
Degrees at Oxford, KCL, and Cambridge, with a PhD at Cambridge. Online and in-person, I have tutored since 2013. I lived in China teaching English as a Foreign Language for an academic year. I am TEFL qualified. I can teach English at all levels, all the way up to undergraduate level, and have +1,000 hours of tutoring experience. Subjects I have already taught: 11+ English, Common Entrance, GCSE or IGCSE English (all exam boards), A-Level and IB English, undergraduate English (at Cambridge), English as a Foreign Language, particularly IELTS. I also provide insight and guidance for the admissions...
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