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Information About David:

Personal Description:

I am a thirty-eight year old male with a Ph.d in political philosophy (Sussex), a Master's degree in Ethics and Social Philsophy (Cardiff, distinction), and a BA in Drama with a scriptwriting specialisation (Exeter). I have taught undergraduate university courses and tutored masters level students in various subjects (references available on request). I am also a trained teacher (of English language to adults) and so have an understanding of different methodologies and their applications. I blend a results-driven focus with a desire to make any subject fun and interesting, as I passionately believe that learning is a life-long activity that should be enjoyed, not endured.

Teaching Experience:

I have taught English as a foreign language in the UK and abroad (including in Uzbekistan and Istanbul) for several years. I have also taught subjects from basic literacy skills at pre-GCSE level to lecturing university lecturers on teaching methodology. I have been employed by Sussex University as an associate tutor during my Ph.d studies, and taught political philosophy there, while also tutoring individuals around the country up to Masters level in Drama, Philosophy, and generally in the construction of arguments, essays and study strategies. I am also responsible for the maintenance of knowledge and skills in a team of firefighters I manage, delivering training to them on a daily basis.

Tutoring Approach:

I am a firm believer in the communicative methodology, where students are encouraged to be active and assertive in their own learning, but believe that this should also be supplemented with a pragmatic approach and some old fashioned hard work; sometimes to pass exams you have to memorise lists! But the list will be easier to memorise if you understand what it means, are interested in the subject and care about your success in it; my overall strategy is, therefore, to try to give students a stake in their own studies, and then to enable them to develop.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D Political Philosophy
• MA (Dist) Ethics and Social Philosophy
• BA Hons Drama
• Post-graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes