Cambridge IGCSE AS A Levels History, Geography Tutor | English and Afrikaans

Exam Prep Specialist | IEB CAPS

Billy is a highly experienced Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level tutor with 20+ years of teaching and exam preparation experience in History, English, Geography and Afrikaans. He specialises in Cambridge exam technique, mark-scheme alignment, and past-paper mastery, helping students achieve confident, exam-ready performance.

His expertise lies in source-based analysis, extended writing, structured essay techniques and high-level critical thinking. Billy’s Cambridge exam preparation approach is grounded in mark-scheme alignment, targeted feedback and consistent past-paper practice, helping students close skill gaps quickly and build disciplined exam technique. His teaching style is interactive and evidence-based, blending academic rigour with engaging storytelling and real-world case studies to make content meaningful.

Alongside his Cambridge experience, Billy has taught in leading South African schools across the IEB and CAPSsystems, also serving as FET Phase Head, History HoD, Grade Head and IEB Senior Marker/External Moderator. He supports learners with ADHD, ASD, anxiety and trauma-informed needs, offering structure, motivation and executive-function coaching.

Cambridge IGCSE AS & A Level History

Cambridge IGCSE AS & A Geography

Cambridge IGCSE English First Language

Cambridge AS & A Level English Second Language

IEB & CAPS Curriculum Support (South Africa)

• Afrikaans FAL & HL (Bilingual Support)
• Humanities & Social Sciences (Grades 8–10)
• Tourism and Hospitality Studies

What Billy Teaches - Cambridge Focused

History (Grades 8–10)

• Depth studies, source analysis, interpretation, evaluation
• Essay structure (causation, impact, change/continuity)
• Mark scheme alignment & timed practice

Humanities & Social Sciences

• Geography (Physical & Human; GIS; global systems)
• Life Orientation, Ethics & Religious Studies
• Political & Global Studies
• Tourism & Hospitality Studies

English (HL, ESL)

• Comprehension, inference, summary writing
• Directed writing & composition
• Argumentative, discursive & narrative writing

Afrikaans FAL/HL

• Cambridge integration for bilingual learners
• Reading & listening comprehension
• Writing tasks & exam responses
• Oral communication & vocabulary development

SL & English Proficiency Exam Preparation

DET | IELTS | TOEFL | PTE Academic

Billy is an experienced ESL exam preparation tutor, specialising in high-stakes English proficiency exams for university entry, work, and international study. Billy takes a practical, results-driven approach to exam preparation. He begins with a focused diagnostic assessment to identify exactly where marks are being lost, then builds a clear, structured weekly plan aligned to what each exam actually rewards.

His ESL exam preparation focuses on:

• Targeted practice across speaking, writing, listening, and reading
• Exam-specific strategies and time management
• Clear models and frameworks for high-scoring responses
• Direct, actionable feedback aligned to scoring criteria

🎓 Education and Credentials

• PGCE — University of South Africa
• BA: History, Anthropology & Languages — University of South Africa
• Diploma in Travel & Tourism — Academy of Learning
• Basic Ambulance Assistant (Cum Laude) — Netcare Education