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A-Level Economics · Oxbridge & competitive applications · Exam technique
A qualified teacher with an MSc in Economics from LSE and six years teaching the subject, after working as an analyst at an investment bank. I bring specialist finance knowledge to a subject most students meet only as theory — intuition first, then the technique that turns it into marks.
Background
Most students who struggle with A-Level Economics do not have a knowledge problem. They can define the term and draw the diagram, and still lose marks — because nobody has shown them what an examiner is actually looking for.
I have worked in high finance, technology, FMCG, fitness and my own businesses, and that range is where my examples come from. When an idea is abstract, I can put it inside a situation a student can stand inside — a real pricing decision, a real trade-off someone made with money on the line. Intuition first; the technical detail is far easier to layer onto a picture that already makes sense.
I am a qualified teacher — ProfGCE from the University of Brighton — and I teach A-Level Economics full time, alongside tutoring students applying to Oxbridge and other competitive courses. Teaching this specification every day means I see which topics reliably break, which mistakes cost the most marks, and what separates a solid answer from a top one. Before that, five years teaching university-level economics at Surrey and Royal Holloway, and before teaching, an analyst at an investment bank.
My MSc is in Economics and Management from the London School of Economics, and I sat the FRM and CAIA examinations while working in finance. That is why financial markets — reliably the topic students tell me they found hardest — is the one I most enjoy teaching, and the area where I can go a long way past what the specification asks for.
Student outcomes
No tutor can promise a grade, and individual results always vary. What I can show you is what students I have taught have achieved, and where they went next.
Cambridge Economics Challenge
Students I taught placed in the top 30% nationally in the Cambridge Economics Challenge, including one who returned a perfect score. Two earned fully-funded residential invitations to St Catharine's College, Cambridge.
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Where they went next
Destinations of students quoted further down this page.
One-to-one
AQA, Edexcel, OCR and IB — taught against your specification, your papers and your mark scheme. Most of the work is technique: what a twenty-five marker actually rewards, and how to build evaluation that scores rather than evaluation that hedges. Financial markets, monetary policy and the banking system are a particular specialism.
Personal statements, admissions tests, interview practice and super-curricular reading for Economics, PPE, Land Economy and E&M. I tutor this work week to week for students applying to Oxbridge and other highly competitive courses.
Five years teaching International Foundation, International Year 1 and Pre-Master's economics at Surrey and Royal Holloway. Useful if you are on a foundation year, bridging into a degree, or finding first-year micro and macro harder than expected.
How I teach
Every question type has a structure that scores. We learn the structure explicitly, practise it against real past papers, and stop guessing what the examiner wants.
An actuarial training is hard to shake. If a claim can be quantified, we quantify it — because a calculated figure beats an asserted sentence in every mark scheme I have ever taught.
"Add more evaluation" is not feedback. You leave each session knowing the specific thing to change in the next answer you write.
In full
Academic references
Ramin lives and breathes economics.
One of those rare students who really made a mark in the School.
An outstanding learner and achiever.
In their words
Across all 14 testimonials, the two things students mention most often are exam and essay technique and explaining difficult concepts clearly. Nine state a final grade of A or A*.
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Having Ramin as a teacher has greatly strengthened my understanding of Economics. Ramin is able to explain new economic concepts in depth while keeping them easy to understand, and uses real world examples to strengthen my understanding of every topic. Ramin has also helped me improve my essay writing skills by clearly explaining what examiners look for and how to approach each type of exam question. Most importantly, when going over essays, Ramin often challenges the points I make in order to consider alternate perspectives in an argument, which has taught me to be more evaluative and think like an economist. Finally, it is clear to see Ramin believes in all of his students and genuinely cares about their successes. With his support, I managed to achieve an A* in A-Level Economics and plan to study it further at university.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
I can only give Ramin the highest praise in his teaching. Most specifically, his fantastic feedback and the support he gives after essay practice. With my own experience of having Ramin give feedback one-on-one, he very quickly helped boost my exam technique. With that guidance, he helped me attain an A in A-Level Economics, which has given me the confidence to study Economics and International Development at the University of Bath.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin taught me macroeconomics in lower sixth. His teaching really helped me understand economic theory far beyond surface level, as he helped me understand the deeper origins and roots of where it came from and, most importantly, how and where it is applied in real world economies. This was vital in allowing me to apply theory to actual economic problems and essays. Alongside his great individual feedback on each essay, this helped me achieve an A in Economics, allowing me to study Management at the University of Bath.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
I found topics such as financial markets in macroeconomics very difficult at first, but Ramin's clear explanations and engaging teaching style helped me grasp the concepts much more easily. With his guidance and support, I was able to achieve an A in Economics, and I'm now going on to study Accounting and Finance at the University of York. I would highly recommend Ramin to anyone looking for a tutor who is knowledgeable, supportive and enjoyable to learn from.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin has helped me immensely in just a year of teaching. He grew my confidence by helping me to develop my chains of analysis, rather than just knowing the content. He engaged my critical thinking skills through after-class discussions, which were crucial in mastering my evaluation technique. I owe my A in A-Level Economics to Ramin, allowing me to study Economics at Exeter next year. I cannot speak highly enough of his teaching.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin was my economics teacher for both years of A-Level and throughout that time he was extremely helpful. In the first year I struggled with essay technique, but Ramin helped me perfect it by marking and thoroughly correcting any essays I handed in, giving detailed advice on each one. He also furthered my knowledge of the course, providing resources and reading beyond what the specification required. Ramin was incredibly helpful when it came to achieving the grade that I wanted, and I highly recommend him as a teacher and tutor.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Studying economics with Ramin really helped me secure an A grade. His real-world knowledge really helped me grasp difficult concepts in the specification. He takes his time to go through essays, giving feedback on how to improve. I highly recommend his tutoring to any student looking for top grades.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin has been a great teacher throughout Year 13. He is great at adjusting the speed of teaching in accordance with your knowledge, and will strengthen any weak areas. For example, I initially struggled with exam technique, however through mock tests and essay plans I was able to diagnose any issues, allowing me to achieve an A in the final exam. I am now going to study at the University of Nottingham. Ramin is highly qualified and I thank him for his teaching.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin is a very enthusiastic teacher with a clear passion for economics. His support goes above and beyond the classroom, offering individual feedback sessions particularly towards exam season. He took the time to explain things clearly and made sure I developed a strong understanding of the subject, particularly financial markets, which greatly improved my confidence going into my exams. Ramin is a brilliant teacher who helped me achieve a Grade A in my final exams and is one of the reasons I am now pursuing economics at university.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin was my Economics teacher for two years and was incredibly helpful in developing my understanding and confidence in the subject. He had a great way of breaking down difficult concepts and explaining them using clear, real-world examples, which made Economics much easier to understand. His support and teaching played a big part in my progress throughout college and ultimately contributed to me achieving my goal of getting into university.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin was a great Economics teacher who made even the more difficult topics much easier to understand. He was particularly good at keeping the class engaged through the way he explained things, and made the lessons feel interesting rather than just listening to someone talk for an hour. He was also very approachable and easy to have a normal conversation with, which made it much easier to ask questions and get help when I needed it.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin's teaching style is very helpful, with active recall activities built into the lessons. His slides are filled with information that extends further than the course, allowing for better understanding. His teaching helped me achieve an A grade in A-Level Economics.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin was my economics teacher for both years of college, teaching the macro side of the course. He was especially helpful at integrating real world examples into his teaching, making it easier to understand and digest, and he recommended various online sources for independent learning.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Ramin was extremely supportive throughout my exams. He genuinely cares and he is clear with his teaching. Ramin properly understands economics, which is what makes his teaching so understandable. He didn't just help me with my exams, he also gave me advice on how to follow my next steps. I would truly recommend.
Shared via LinkedIn · August 2026
Written by former students in August 2026 and reproduced as sent, edited only for typographical errors. Names are shortened to a first name and surname initial at the students' request. Grades and destinations are shown only where the student stated them.
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