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Mr Ben Rees
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Ben:
26 yr old male
Birmingham based
Extensive presentational skills and experience
University experience - Currently studying MSc Economics

Teaching Experience:
University mentoring programme
University Group tutoring
Individual Language Training

Tutoring Approach:
Informal, Relaxed, Structured, Interactive and Personalised


Subjects
  • Economics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Economics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Economics - Further higher (university) - £30
  • Economics - Adult/Casual learner - £50
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £50
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £50
  • Business Related - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Business Related - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Business Related - Further higher (university) - £40
  • Business Related - Adult/Casual learner - £50
  • Law - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Law - Further higher (university) - £35
  • English (Foreign Language) - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • English (Foreign Language) - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • English (Foreign Language) - Further higher (university) - £25
  • English (Foreign Language) - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:
LLB Law Degree University of Birmingham 2003
Securities Institute Diploma in Equities, Global Markets and Financial Services
Professional Financial Advice Qualifications



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A random selection of our registered politics tutors are listed below:

Mr Luke Rice
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Luke:
I am a 24 year old teacher with a passion for teaching. I am interested in current affairs, the environment and social issues as well as music, film and literature. I am a happy, confident person who enjoys making a difference to the lives of all people what ever background. I find meeting new people and discovering new cultures exciting and rewarding. I am willing to meet any students informally so they can judge whether they would like me as their tutor.

Teaching Experience:
After studying History and Politics at university I started working at a large city college in Cardiff. I worked for the Learning Support team where i had to support students with varying learning difficulties and disabilities. This provided me with a solid understanding of educational insititutions and student focused learning.

My main roles and duties have been:

To plan, prepare, deliver lessons and formally assess student's progress in accordance with Edexcel and City and Guilds curriculum.

To prepare, invigilate and mark exams.

To attend professional meetings and relevant training.

Subjects taught this year include Basic English Literacy Skills, IT, Gardening and Citizenship - Rights and Responsibilities (a module I developed from scratch)

Tutoring Approach:
I am a young, enthusiastic teacher with a relaxed yet organized style. I believe in mixing lecture based lessons with mentoring roles by doing so I provide a platform for students to learn and research themselves using me as a guide. Furthermore I like to use the newest resources available and am always keen to learn and adapt to the needs of the individual learner.


Subjects
  • Special Needs - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Special Needs - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Citizenship - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Citizenship - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Citizenship - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Sociology - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Sociology - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:
PGCE Part 1
BA History and Politics
A Levels: History, Politics and Sociology
GCSE's: History, Sociology, Psychology, English (Lit/Lan), Maths, IT and Science



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Miss Helen Rogers
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online

About Helen:
I am a current undergraduate reading History at Somerville college in Oxford University. As well as offering tution in my academic subjects I am therefore able to offer help in preparing for the Oxbridge entrance process including the HAT, interview and personal statement.

Teaching Experience:
I have helped my younger sister and friends with their work and revision over the last year and during sixth form. I have lots of experience of working with children so am patient and a good communicator.

Tutoring Approach:
I know from experience that different people learn in different ways so use a number of teaching methods. These include oral and visual presentations, rhyme and repition, games and quizes, formal testing and writing practice answers. I passionately believe that all children can reach their full potential if they have the right motivation behind them but more importantly the self-confidence in their ability. I also think that as far as possible learning should be a fun and enjoyable experience rather than purely something based on exams and results.


Subjects
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £18
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £18
  • Biology - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Biology - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Biology - A-Level or Equivalent - £18
  • Chemistry - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Chemistry - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Chemistry - A-Level or Equivalent - £18

Qualifications:
Four As at A-level in History, Politics, Biology and Chemistry
Nine A*s and One A at GCSE in Science (3), English (2), French, History, RS, Drama and Maths



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Mrs Shakeela Malik
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Shakeela:
I am 31 with a small family. I give consultancy to businesses for furture growth. I have a 16 months old daughter. I have a passion for teaching and already trying to seek PGCE after finishing my MBA from Salford business school.My husband has a degree in Chemistry.

Teaching Experience:
I have experience as astudent and teacher. I taught at bachelor level.

Tutoring Approach:
I am punctual, accessible and easy to mix with all kind of behaviours. Frank and friendly to give a feeling of belongingness to the students. I am flexible according to student requirements and understands the needs and age group requirement. I help to understand the mental aptitude and natural tedencies in the students


Subjects
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Chemistry - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Biology - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Arabic - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Business Related - A-Level or Equivalent - £20

Qualifications:
MBA (Salford Business School)
M.Sc in Socila Sciences
M.A in English Literature



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Miss Nicola Talbot
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Nicola:
I am 33 years old and a former History teacher who is now retraining as a criminal barrister. I am well travelled and can speak French, Italian and German. I have a 2.1 BA Hons degree in History from Oxford and a Master in International Relations from the LSE. Since changing careers, I also now have a Graduate Diploma in Law and have passed the Bar Vocational Course; I was called to the Bar in October 2007. I love politics, current affairs and history and stood for Parliament representing the constituency of Islington North in the 2005 General Election. I am also a keen campaigner for environmental and feminist issues, and have advised the Conservative Party on environmental and sustainable energy policy.

Teaching Experience:
My first degree is in History, following which I obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education at Bath University in Secondary History, which involved GCSE and A Level teaching. I then worked for 3 years as a History teacher at St George's British International School in Rome, becoming Head of History and teaching IGCSE and International Baccalaureate. During that time, I taught both small and large groups and also undertook one-to-one tutoring of students who needed extra coaching. I am a qualified examiner for the International Baccalaureate and have regularly marked examination papers. I also have experience in teaching English as a foreign language, both on a one-to-one basis and larger groups.

Tutoring Approach:
I prefer to inspire rather than instruct and would love to pass on my passion for History and Politics, preserving the sparkle of learning for anyone who feels oppressed by the burden of exams. That does not mean sacrificing the rigours of academic achievement but combining academic excellence with the fun of knowledge and understanding.


Subjects
  • English (Foreign Language) - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • English (Foreign Language) - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • English (Foreign Language) - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • English (Foreign Language) - Further higher (university) - £30
  • English (Foreign Language) - Adult/Casual learner - £30
  • Law - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Law - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Law - Adult/Casual learner - £30
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £30
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • English - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • English - Adult/Casual learner - £30
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £30

Qualifications:
BA Hons in History; 2.1
PGCE in Secondary History
MSc in International Relations
Graduate Diploma in Law and Bar Vocational Course



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Mr Tom Startup
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Tom:
I have been tutoring in some form or another for a long time - since I was at school in fact! I love learning and have generally found that I can make it enjoyable for others.

I studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford. Since graduating I have worked in many different sectors over the years including the civil service, management consulting and think tanks. This experience has given me excellent practical and real world skills which provide a strong supplement to my academic qualifications.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a full-time private tutor now for a year. Most of my recent teaching has been for Economics A-Level, both Edexcel and AQA boards. I have also taught English and Maths at GCSE, Politics at A-level and Philosophy up to and including degree level. Please contact me for further details.

Previously I taught English and Maths at a Saturday School while I was at college and taught Philosophy at degree level while I was doing my Masters' degree.

Here are a selection of testimonials I have received about my tutoring.

"10/10...The tuition was very helpful as Tom explained how to answer the questions very well and always had patience when I found it hard to grasp something, even if we had been over it before. He would always be interested to see my method of calculation and then if necessary show me a better way ....

"Tom is an excellent tutor and during the exam I thought thank God I had Tom otherwise I might have broken down and I know I would not have been able to answer all of the questions." Mr Sanei (Mathematics GCSE)

"9/10... The tutoring helped boost my confidence and I especially found the exam techniques helpful, not just for economics but for other subjects too." Ms Robinson (Economics, A-Level)

"We would just like to thank you for coming here and for the work and all the support you gave Nishil during the lead up to the exams. He has spoken very highly of you and the lessons have given Nishil more confidence.", Mr and Mrs Parekh (Economics, A-Level)

"10/10... I tried out two economics tutors before you and neither matched your standard and that should be taken as testament to your quality." Mr Shetty (Economics A-Level)

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is based on helping students to develop the tools to think through problems themselves. I find out what students know, and build from that to more complex concepts through explanation, examples and practice. I believe that everyone has huge unlocked potential to learn and understand new things if they are taught in the right way.

I focus strongly on the syllabus and past exam papers to build students' ability and confidence to achieve the highest grades.

I am patient, friendly and enthusiastic in my style, and sensitive to my students' needs.


Subjects
  • English - 11+ (secondary) - £23
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Economics - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Economics - A-Level or Equivalent - £27
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £27
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £30
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £30
  • Maths - 11+ (secondary) - £23
  • Maths - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Maths - A-Level or Equivalent - £27
  • Maths - Adult/Casual learner - £30

Qualifications:
M.Phil Philosophy, UCL
BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University
International Baccalaureate, 44 out of 45
10 GCSEs, 6A*s and 4As



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Miss Catherine Neill
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Catherine:
A language and politics masters graduate, I work for a renewables company managing their international accounts.

Teaching Experience:
5 years as a history and politics tutor to school children up to Alevel. Language tutor to university students - english to foreigners, french and german as well as beginners arabic.

1 year as an english and french tutor in Germany and 1 year as an english and german tutor in France.

English for business users in France - 1 year

Tutoring Approach:
I am a target orientated tutor with 5 years experience. I also believe an element of fun is paramount to the learning process - I offer free course-related trips, film nights etc.

When tutoring at school-level we will identify the aims of the child/student and the parent and develop a learning pattern. For more mature learners, their individual aims and desires will be the driving force behind the course.


Subjects
  • English (Foreign Language) - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - Further higher (university) - £15
  • English (Foreign Language) - Adult/Casual learner - £15
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £12
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £15
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
  • Arabic - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Arabic - 11+ (secondary) - £12
  • Arabic - GCSE or Equivalent - £12
  • German - Up to 11 years (primary) - £8
  • German - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • German - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • German - A-Level or Equivalent - £12
  • German - Further higher (university) - £15
  • German - Adult/Casual learner - £15
  • French - Up to 11 years (primary) - £8
  • French - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • French - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • French - A-Level or Equivalent - £12
  • French - Further higher (university) - £15
  • French - Adult/Casual learner - £15

Qualifications:
MA hon French, German, Politics
Intermediate Arabic level 2
Child protection course
English for foreign students



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Mr Philip Allen
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Philip:
I am a single 36 year old who lives in Sheffield. I am a highly intelligent graduate who likes to keep fit by playing football and tennis. I care deeply about the environment and recycle as much as I can. I have travelled widely, from America through Eastern Europe to the Far East and Australia and as they say, travel broadens the mind! I was a PGCE student at Canterbury Christ Church University for 4 months last year which helped me to gain the equivalent experience of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. I am a friendly, hard-working and down-to-earth individual who enjoys learning new things.

Teaching Experience:
October 2008. Teaching Assistant at St John the Baptist Junior School, Penistone, Sheffield for 4 days. For 2 days, worked as Learning Support Assistant (LSA)at Barnsley College.
June 2008, worked as LSA at Doncaster College.
October-December 2007, worked as trainee teacher with Year 5 class at St Marys C of E Primary School in Dover.
2006. Voluntary teaching assistant for 2 months with Years 3,4 and 5 at Prince Edward Primary School, Sheffield. Voluntary teaching assistant with Year 5 at Dronfield Primary School, Baslow, Derbyshire for 1 month.
December 2005, voluntary teaching assistant at Dobcroft Infant/Junior School, Sheffield.
April 2004-June 2005, Basic Skills tutor in Norfolk Park, Sheffield and Sheffield City Centre.
June 2002, voluntary English teacher to a young Pakistani man for Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English.

Tutoring Approach:
I know you have to enjoy learning in order to get the most out of it. Therefore I would come across to my tutees as relaxed, with a desire to make learning fun and interesting. It may help the tutee to stress that learning is a habit, you can learn anything if you have good study skills. I haver spent most of my life in Education and so have studied many different subjects; For example, French as part of my degree course and Spanish to 'A' level standard at evening class, and Year 1 Italian. I have trained as a Basic Skills tutor in Literacy and Numeracy and also taught these subjects to primary school children and young adults. This is what makes me a good tutor, having gained experience of working with different age groups in different settings- Colleges, community centres, primary schools. I know a lot of school subject type information but also know how to explain it in layman's terms.


Subjects
  • Politics - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £10
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £10
  • Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Maths - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • Maths - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • Maths - Adult/Casual learner - £10
  • Spanish - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Spanish - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • Spanish - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • Spanish - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • Spanish - Adult/Casual learner - £10
  • French - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • French - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • French - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • French - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
  • French - Further higher (university) - £15
  • French - Adult/Casual learner - £15
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £15
  • History - Further higher (university) - £15
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £15
  • English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • English - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • English - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • English - Adult/Casual learner - £10

Qualifications:
GCSEs:- English Language B, History B, Spanish B, English Literature C, Maths C, French C, Latin C, Human Physiology&Health C
'A'Level English Literature C, Spanish C.2ii Degree in BA(HONS) CULTURAL STUDIES
City&Guilds Adult Literacy Subject Specialists Level 4. City&Guilds Adult Numeracy Subject Specialists Level 4. City&Guilds Adult Learner Supporter Level 3
City&Guilds 7307 Introductory Teachers Certificate Level 1. 40 hour basic online TEFL certificate



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Mr Thanasi Hassoulas
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Thanasi:
I am currently a PhD student at Swansea University and reside in Cardiff. I have my bachelor's degree in Psychology (BSocSci: Psychology) and was awarded an additional, more specific, honours degree in the subject in 2005 (BA(Hons): Psychology). During my undergraduate years, I also registered for and excelled in various Political Science, International Relations, History and Philosophy modules over my 3 year bachelor's studies. I was born and raised in South Africa and have a firm command of the English language. I have also lived in Greece for 3 years and therefore speak both English and Greek fluently. I'm interested in tutoring pupils who genuinely require assistance in either improving or maintaining their grades.

Teaching Experience:
I have been providing part-time tutorial classes since my second year of university (2003). I began by offering extra-maths classes to junior high school pupils and started off with a promising amount of students. I then continued to provide extra-classes in English and History (GCSE curriculum) in 2004 and 2005 to a few students. In 2006, I tutored an A-level student in Political Science, History and Psychology. She did extremely well in her final exams and was awarded two A's and a B. During 2007, I assisted an English instructor at the Greek Naval Base in various education-related tasks that included assisting in class preparation, composing and printing tests and exams as well as editing various work-related documents. In 2008 I provided extra lessons to a young lady in Cardiff who needed assistance with her A-level History and Politics. She obtained B and C grades respectively for the subjects (an improvement of 10% and 20% respectively) and is now studying Law at university.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe in assisting pupils not only directly in their related subjects but also in actualising their potential and gaining confidence in their ability to answer complex questions under time pressure. I have found that a calm, supportive yet professional attitude is most effective in aiding pupils to find the solutions on their own, with the appropriate guidance provided by the tutor. In doing so, not only are the relevant methods applied in the tutorial classes by the pupil him/herself but in addition, pupils tend to feel more in-control and confident in facing tests and exams once they apply themselves within such a stimulating environment. The tutoring process would begin by assessing the pupil's level in the first lesson and then preparing the suitable course work and materials for the second lesson. Thereafter, greater exposure to related areas of interest within the subject will ensue in subsequent lessons. Students are also occasionally required to prepare a past-paper question that I will provide them with for homework however no 'deadlines' are set, given that the student has other commitments. It is in the best interest of the student though to answer these particular questions on their own accord so that they can gain as much as possible from the tutorials. I currently have two students (for psychology and history) and am willing to take on more students.


Subjects
  • Psychology - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • Psychology - Further higher (university) - £15
  • Psychology - Adult/Casual learner - £15
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £8
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £8
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • Greek - Up to 11 years (primary) - £8
  • Greek - 11+ (secondary) - £8
  • Greek - GCSE or Equivalent - £8
  • Greek - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • Greek - Adult/Casual learner - £12
  • English (Foreign Language) - Up to 11 years (primary) - £8
  • English (Foreign Language) - 11+ (secondary) - £8
  • English (Foreign Language) - Further higher (university) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - Adult/Casual learner - £12
  • Geography - Up to 11 years (primary) - £8
  • Geography - 11+ (secondary) - £8
  • Geography - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • Geography - A-Level or Equivalent - £10

Qualifications:
BA(HONS):Psychology - 69% overall
BSocSci:Psychology - 70% overall
South African higher-grade matriculation certificate (IEB), with two distinctions (History and Greek) and two B symbols (English and Mathematics) - 71% overall
IELTS certificate - band score of 8.0



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Miss alena johns
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About alena:
I have recently completed a degree in History, at Swansea University with a high 2:1. However, at the beginning of my degree i studied media studies. I studied media and communication studies, History, english lit/lang and Sociology for my A levels. I recieved high marks in all of them, ranging from A's to B's and one C.
At the moment I am taking a year of studying in order to save up money for travelling. However, next year i aim to further my education by studying philosophy in Cardiff University.
I am a keen book worm and even when not studying I love rto read a broad spectrum of subjects. Currently i am extremely interested in any book concerning anthropology and the story of how life on this planet began.
After my studies i am considering teaching as a career so any work tutoring will be an asset to me as i am keen to help otehrs and share my knowledge and experience.

Teaching Experience:
I am currently assisting my younger sister through her history gcse. I also have another sister who i am assisting through her Sociology and Media Studies A levels. Both seem to be doing really well and thier grades are improving.
I have tutored many friends and family to use a computer from complete beginner to compentent independent user.

Tutoring Approach:
I have learned from being a student myself that the key to learning is discussion. By discussion i do not just mean explaining the subject but becomming involved in heated debates. For me tjis did not just make learning fun, but it also helped me develope a greater knowledge of how to argue a subject from each side, which is a key component in subjects such as English and History. Open debates also helped me gain confidence in myself and the issues addressing, therefore i believe this to be an vital method of tutoring.
I am a very patient and fun person, therefore once i know what is needed to be taught i will teach in the way i am confident will be suitable.


Subjects
  • Media Studies - 11+ (secondary) - £6
  • Media Studies - GCSE or Equivalent - £6
  • Media Studies - A-Level or Equivalent - £6
  • Media Studies - Further higher (university) - £6
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £6
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £6
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £6
  • English - 11+ (secondary) - £6
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £6
  • Sociology - 11+ (secondary) - £5
  • Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £6
  • Sociology - A-Level or Equivalent - £6
  • Sociology - Further higher (university) - £6
  • Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £6
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £6
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £6
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £6
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £6
  • History - Further higher (university) - £6
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £6

Qualifications:
History, Degree 2:1
Sociology A (a level)
History A -
Media and Communication Studies B



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Mr Alistair McGregor
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Alistair:
Relaxed, friendly and also have a good sense of humour and willing to engage young people in discussion about their needs.

Character/professional references and photocopies of qualifications are available to view for prospective tutees and families before commencement of any meeting.

I have extensive experience of counselling individuals as I was for over 20 years a driving instructor.

I also have in-depth knowledge of Politics here in UK and abroad in Germany and USA as these are my area's of interest.

Teaching Experience:
Informal settings in Germany and Scotland with youth clubs in both countries with groups and with individuals.

I have also delivered computer training to children of primary school age and also to adults at home settings.

Driving instructor for 20 years engaging with individuals and making difficult things seem achievable.

Tutoring Approach:
Inclusive, drawing on individual tutees own experiences and offering counselling skills to advance learning.


Subjects
  • Sociology - Further higher (university) - £25
  • Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • Reading & Writing skills - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Reading & Writing skills - Further higher (university) - £25
  • Reading & Writing skills - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £25
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • Psychology - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Psychology - Further higher (university) - £25
  • Psychology - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • English - Further higher (university) - £25
  • English - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:
B.A. Community Education involved in informal and formal settings for educational opportunities. I also have experience in research design and implementation ending with conclusions based on data collected.
Professional magazine article writer with two national magazines involving computers and their use.
I also speak conversational German.
I have also studied Developmental Psychology as well as Person Centred Therapy as described by Carl Rogers.



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Miss Lisa Lewis
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Lisa:
I am British born currently doing a Masters course in Social work and have a degree form Manchester University in Law with Politics.

I have managed playschemes for children and really value the importance of education.

Teaching Experience:
Working in playschemes

Tutoring Approach:
I am patient and trustworthy and punctual and will do all I can to help the the chosen subject.


Subjects
  • Sociology - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • Sociology - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Politics - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Law - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • Law - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Law - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Religious Studies - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • Religious Studies - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Religious Studies - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Geography - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • Geography - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Geography - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £15
  • English - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £15

Qualifications:
BA (hons) Law with Politics
Playwork basics
Playwork plus



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Ms Emma Browning
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home

About Emma:
I am a friendly first year student who started offering tuition in high school because her friends were always asking for homework help. Patient, polite and good with children. Willing to assist in many subjects, so please ask.
Rates listed are negotiable.

Teaching Experience:
I have tutored many students in English, both independently and as a volunteer classroom assistant. In addition to AS, A LEVEL and GCSE tuition, I have assisted children for whom English is not a first language, both in the U.K and in Thailand.

Tutoring Approach:
Will help you or your child with what you want.
Friendly, patient, encouraging.


Subjects
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £5
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £5
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £7
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £7
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • Art - Up to 11 years (primary) - £5
  • Art - 11+ (secondary) - £5
  • Art - GCSE or Equivalent - £7
  • Art - Adult/Casual learner - £7
  • Drama - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Drama - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • Drama - GCSE or Equivalent - £10
  • Reading & Writing skills - Up to 11 years (primary) - £5
  • Reading & Writing skills - 11+ (secondary) - £5
  • Reading & Writing skills - GCSE or Equivalent - £7
  • Reading & Writing skills - Adult/Casual learner - £7
  • English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £5
  • English - 11+ (secondary) - £5
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £7
  • English - A-Level or Equivalent - £10
  • English - Adult/Casual learner - £7

Qualifications:
A Levels: English Literature (A), Theatre Studies (A) Government and Politics (B)
GCSE: English Literature (A*) English Language (A*)
(I)GCSE: History (A*) Art (A*)
AS: History (B)



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Miss Paula Clarke
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you

About Paula:
I am a qualified secondary school teacher, specialising in History and English Literature, although I have taught Journalism, Politics and RE. I have been tutoring for 10 years. I specialise in my core subjects and I am familiar with both the OCR and CCEA syllabus at both A' level and GCSE. I have also worked with pupils between the ages of 9 and 14 on reading and writing skills. As a dyslexic, myself I have created a number of successful coping strategies, which I use in my teaching methods. I believe that creating a secure and relaxed atmosphere through active teaching and learning techniques encourages pupils to enjoy learning and achieve more.

Teaching Experience:
Tutoring experience
History A level- OCR Early modern (Rise of the Tutors) pupil went from a D in her mocks to a B (2001)
History A Level CCEA - Twentieth century (Rise of the Nazi's) pupil achieved a grade A (2007)
English Literature A Level CCEA - Pupil achieved a grade B
English -reading and writing skills primary 5&6
Teaching History & English to A level, RE to GCSE and Citizenship to Key Stage 3 for the last 3 years. Currently working as a heritage educator with the NIEA.

Tutoring Approach:
I prefer working on a one to one basis within a pupils home. In the case of exam prep I like to work through pass papers systematically, looking at exam and revision techniques as well as essential curriculum skills. In the case of specific learning needs, I will look first at learning strengths (ie, Visual Auditory or Kinaesthetic) before designing a programing to meet a pupils needs.


Subjects
  • Religious Studies - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £30
  • Reading & Writing skills - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
  • Reading & Writing skills - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Reading & Writing skills - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Reading & Writing skills - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Reading & Writing skills - Further higher (university) - £20
  • Reading & Writing skills - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £30
  • History - Further higher (university) - £40
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £30
  • English - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
  • English - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • English - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • English - A-Level or Equivalent - £30
  • English - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:
BA Hons History & English
Msc Computers & Information Management
PGCE Secondary Education & Information Systems



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Miss Natasha Pointer
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Natasha:
I am an experienced teacher of sociology and citizenship. I teach sociology at gcse and a level and citizenship at all secondary levesl and AS level.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching at a local school for 2 years.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe in a relaxed and fun approach to tutoring, allowing the tutee to focus on areas of strength and begin to take responsibilty for own learning. I am excellent for a student who needs extra tuition for alevels.


Subjects
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £25
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Citizenship - 11+ (secondary) - £25
  • Citizenship - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Citizenship - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Citizenship - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • Sociology - 11+ (secondary) - £25
  • Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Sociology - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Sociology - Further higher (university) - £25
  • Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:
Bsc Sociology



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Miss Elizabeth Atkinson
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Elizabeth:
I am a gap year student who is going to York University in 2008 to study history and politics.
I can offer private tuition in history, politics, geography and law, in preparation for GCSE, AS and A level exams. I am an organised, committed, reliable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and young adults, helping them to develop their understanding and interest in a variety of subjects.

Teaching Experience:
For several years whilst I was at school I was an enthusiastic volunteer for Fun Fizzical, a movement and dance group organized by Lewisham council for disabled children and their siblings. As a volunteer, part of my responsibility was to teach and help children to develop their basic language and numeracy skills, whilst ensuring that a stimulating and exciting environment was created for them. I found it a very rewarding and humbling experience, which taught me valuable skills such as patience, sensitivity and commitment, whilst developing my skills in teamwork and communication.

In addition to this during my work experience, where I worked at the Tower of London and Hampton Court, I conducted independent historical research, which I then used to plan educational sessions, geared to school children, of various ages and abilities. It was necessary to ensure that the material collected was not only historically accurate but also easy to understand and enjoyable to learn about, helping the children to develop an interest in different periods of history.

Tutoring Approach:
Whilst tutoring I would pay particular attention to the needs of each student, and tailor their study courses to best meet their needs and wishes. My approach to tutoring emphasises clarity, flexibility, and an enthusiasm for learning, within an informal and relaxed yet structured and interactive environment. I would encourage students to think imaginatively and challenge themselves academically, encouraging debate and broadening their horizons. This would not only help to improve a child's examination technique but also their academic development.


Subjects
  • Law - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Law - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Geography - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Geography - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Geography - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Geography - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • History - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • History - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £20

Qualifications:
A level - History (A), Geography (A), Politics (A) and General Studies (A)
As Level - Law (A)
GCSEs - 1A*, 7As and 1B



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Miss Kiera Lee
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online

About Kiera:
I am a qualified lecturer in post 16 education.

Teaching Experience:
For the past two years I have been teaching A Level History, A Level Sociology, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Psychology, Access to Humanities, Access to Health and Social Care and Key Skills. I specialise in post 16 education but can also offer the above subjects at GCSE level.

Tutoring Approach:
I cater for all learning styles and individual needs. I provide a relaxing environment where effective learning takes place. I make learning fun, interesting and thus memorable. My teaching style is dependent on what you require and prefer. I am more than happy to give tuition at my home or at a client's (or another suitable venue), which ever will make the learner feel more comfortable. I am committed to ensuring my learners' success.


Subjects
  • Psychology - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Psychology - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Psychology - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Sociology - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • History - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • History - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:
PGCE in FE
BA Joint Honours Degree in History and Sociology
Key Skills Professional Development Qualification (post grad level)



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Mr Marc Kneale-Jones
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Marc:
I have just graduated with a Bachelors degree in International Politics and Intelligence studies. I am currently undertaking a Masters degree in International Law, due for completion in July 2009. At school I studied Maths and Science at A-level, in addition to French and Arabic in my spare time. Aside from my academic life, I am the musical director at a local church and enjoy rock climbing and snowboarding.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught students up to GCSE level in Maths, Science, Politics and French. I have also participated in peer mentoring schemes whilst at university in order to assist my academic peers in formulating their dissertation theses.

Tutoring Approach:
Identify basic weaknesses which may serve as a barrier when addressing more complex problems. Ensure a sound and coherent knowledge base, and encourage students to exercise initiative and logic to use what they know to address what they do not. In all cases, examine multiple solutions to problems to remove demarcation points in the context of wider subject knowledge.


Subjects
  • Physics - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Physics - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Physics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Biology - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Biology - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Biology - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Maths - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Maths - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Chemistry - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Chemistry - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Chemistry - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • French - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • French - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • French - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £15
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £25
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:
Current Master of Law Student (LLM)
Batchelor of Political Science and Economics (BscEcon) Hons
A-Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
Semi-Fluent French Speaker



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Mr Ben Rees
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Ben:
26 yr old male
Birmingham based
Extensive presentational skills and experience
University experience - Currently studying MSc Economics

Teaching Experience:
University mentoring programme
University Group tutoring
Individual Language Training

Tutoring Approach:
Informal, Relaxed, Structured, Interactive and Personalised


Subjects
  • Economics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Economics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Economics - Further higher (university) - £30
  • Economics - Adult/Casual learner - £50
  • Politics - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £50
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £50
  • Business Related - GCSE or Equivalent - £25
  • Business Related - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Business Related - Further higher (university) - £40
  • Business Related - Adult/Casual learner - £50
  • Law - A-Level or Equivalent - £25
  • Law - Further higher (university) - £35
  • English (Foreign Language) - Up to 11 years (primary) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - 11+ (secondary) - £10
  • English (Foreign Language) - GCSE or Equivalent - £15
  • English (Foreign Language) - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • English (Foreign Language) - Further higher (university) - £25
  • English (Foreign Language) - Adult/Casual learner - £25

Qualifications:
LLB Law Degree University of Birmingham 2003
Securities Institute Diploma in Equities, Global Markets and Financial Services
Professional Financial Advice Qualifications



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Mr Sundip Meghani
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you

About Sundip:
Professional young guy from Leicester with a degree in Politics and History, a Masters in Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Works full time at a law firm in Nottingham and teaches in his spare time. Prefers to teach students at their place of residence.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a tutor with Any Subject Ltd for several years, and I still occasionally work for Fleet Tutors. I have taught dozens of students over the last few years, usually on a one to one basis.

Tutoring Approach:
I am confident, articulate, friendly and enthusiastic in my teaching. I do not simply lecture students, but I engage with them to liven up the subject matter and allow the information to be stored in the mind. I believe in using practical examples and analogies whenever possible, and I frequently provide additional material, notes and quizzes to help my students succeed.


Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • English (Foreign Language) - Adult/Casual learner - £25
  • Citizenship - A-Level or Equivalent - £23
  • History - A-Level or Equivalent - £23
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £23
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £28
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £32
  • Law - A-Level or Equivalent - £23
  • Law - Further higher (university) - £28
  • Law - Adult/Casual learner - £32

Qualifications:
Legal Practice Course (PGDip)
Masters in Law (GDip)
Politics and Contemporary History (BSc Hons, 2.1)
A Levels x 3, GCSEs x 10



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Mr Erman Kaplama
Subject: Politics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online

About Erman:
The subjects I would like to teach are Turkish, Politics, Philosophy and Sociology on which I have been studying for nearly 6 years in academic level. My BA degree is in Political Science and my MSc is in Political Theory (from LSE). At the moment I am a continuing PhD student in Humanities department at the University of London. I have voluntarily, academically and professionally taught in several subjects and I am preparing to be an academic lecturer mainly in Nietzsche, Kant, Aesthetics, Ethics and Political Philosophy.

Teaching Experience:
I have been working as a private tutor in Alphatutors since last year. But before that I was giving private courses in Politics, Philosophy and Turkish.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is both traditional and alternative since while I create outlines for each class and assign homework, I also apply non-conventional methods like discussing the logic of every rule in order to teach the student the substance or the core of the subject. This enables them to approach the subject and gives them power and motivation to interpret the questions or problems using the knowledge they acquire from the tuition.


Subjects
  • Spanish - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
  • Spanish - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Spanish - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Maths - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
  • Sociology - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Sociology - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Sociology - Further higher (university) - £20
  • Sociology - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Politics - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Politics - Further higher (university) - £20
  • Politics - Adult/Casual learner - £20
  • Turkish - Up to 11 years (primary) - £20
  • Turkish - 11+ (secondary) - £20
  • Turkish - GCSE or Equivalent - £20
  • Turkish - A-Level or Equivalent - £20
  • Turkish - Further higher (university) - £20
  • Turkish - Adult/Casual learner - £20

Qualifications:
2006 - 2007 Private Tutor of Turkish, Turkish history, Politics, Political History, Philosophy in Alphatutors
2007 - PhD Student in Humanities (University of London - Birkbeck College)
2005-2006 - Student - London School of Economics and Political Science (Department of Government – MSc Political Theory)
2005- Student - Bilkent University (English) (Ankara - Turkey) Department of Political Science (High Honor Student)



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