Tom Hodge
Cambridge,England
Summary
Dedicated student pursuing a BA in History with a strong academic record and proven research skills. Effective communicator with experience in public speaking and presentations on political and historical topics at school and in museums. Passion for international relations, particularly interested in Russian political history and the Ukraine War.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
History, Politics & Business Tutor (GCSE and A level)
www.tutorhunt.com
10 2025 - 2026.03
- Manage multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality personalised tuition; encouraging communication during sessions to improve student confidence and participation.
- Research and preparation of lesson plans tailored to individual needs and educational levels; adapting teaching style for wide range of capabilities.
Seasonal part time worker
Cumberlow Compost Services Waste Recycling
Rushden, Hertfordshire
07 2025 - 2026.03
- Responsibility for weighbridge office including administrative duties and communicating with drivers; keeping detailed records of weights of all deliveries and recording all transactions on a computerised system designed for waste recycling; taking orders and liaising with delivery drivers and customers.
- Manual labour work including preparation of compost bags for deliveries, cleaning up site after shifts and in preparation for audit, organising tools and machinery and securing equipment in designated storage units whilst maintaining health and safety site rules.
- Experience in the tender process for Local Government waste recycling contract by attending management meetings with company directors and industry consultants.
Museum Guide
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Cambridge University
11 2023 - 01 2026
- Conducted personal research on museum artefacts to improve knowledge of exhibits and enhance visitor experience.
- Engaged with diverse groups of visitors through conversations, providing interesting and informative facts on individual artefacts whilst maintaining compliance with museum visitor protocol.
Museum Assistant
National Trust
Sutton Hoo
03 2024 - 09 2024
- Provided diverse groups of visitors with information about museum collections and individual artefacts.
- Carried out extensive research on exhibits and history of site in preparation of questions from visitors, enhancing their overall museum experience by providing insightful and comprehensive knowledge on exhibits
- Collaborated with curators and team of museum guides and volunteers to prepare for new exhibition.
- Supervised visitor flow to ensure health and safety of visitors whilst working with security to monitor safekeeping of artefacts in exhibition.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant (part time)
St Matthew’s Primary School
Cambridge
09 2023 - 06 2024
- Encouraged student participation in class activities.
- Supported Lead teacher in providing after-school extra curricular activity sessions and prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of classes.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
Museum guide (Seasonal work)
Suffolk County Council Arts and Culture Dept
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village
04 2024 - 04 2024
- Facilitated fun museum activities for children’s workshops during school holiday. Enhanced visitor experience by conducting engaging and informative re enactments of Viking raids and providing talks about Anglo Saxon life to inspire a passion for history and culture.
- Assisted curators and management team in exhibition set up to ensure accurate portrayal of historic events.
- Researched historical and cultural details of landmark site to enrich tours and answer questions.
Education
Level 1 Certificate - Russian Language
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 10/2025 -
A-Levels - History A*, Business A*, Politics A, EPQ A* (Russian political history)
The Leys School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 09/2023 - 06/2025
GCSEs - 9 x GCSE’s grade 7-9
The Leys School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 09/2018 - 06/2023
Accomplishments
- School Academic prize for Business 2024;
- School Academic prize for History 2025;
- School Academic prize for EPQ 2025;
- Head of School House Debating 24/25;
History and Politics Projects and Essays
EPQ Evaluating how Putin uses the media to influence the war in Ukraine - 48/50 A*
Julia Wood history essay competition How far was Alfred the great responsible for bringing stability and security to Anglo-Saxon England by the end of his reign?
Sheffield University history essay competition Can historians ever truly understand the perspective and experiences of enslaved African Americans? Highly commended essay
John Locke Institute Essay competition Is peace attainable in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip?
The Leys Barker Magazine The Sutton Hoo Burial - Published
Harvard University pre College Course final paper To what extent was Hitler responsible for the surge in support for Nazism from 1920 to 1933? Commended
Timeline
Level 1 Certificate - Russian Language
University of Cambridge
10/2025 -
A-Levels - History A*, Business A*, Politics A, EPQ A* (Russian political history)
The Leys School
09/2023 - 06/2025
GCSEs - 9 x GCSE’s grade 7-9
The Leys School
09/2018 - 06/2023
History, Politics & Business Tutor (GCSE and A level)
www.tutorhunt.com
10 2025 - 2026.03
Seasonal part time worker
Cumberlow Compost Services Waste Recycling
07 2025 - 2026.03
Museum Guide
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
11 2023 - 01 2026
Museum Assistant
National Trust
03 2024 - 09 2024
Volunteer Teaching Assistant (part time)
St Matthew’s Primary School
09 2023 - 06 2024
Museum guide (Seasonal work)
Suffolk County Council Arts and Culture Dept
04 2024 - 04 2024