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£46/hr
4.9
Michael C
Specialist Humanities Tutor - Specialising in Exams
With 9 years of experience as an education coach, I specialise in helping students unlock their potential and achieve the results they deserve. I offer tutoring in a range of subjects, including GCSE level maths and A-Level criminology, covering exam boards such as AQA, Edexcel, EDUQAS, WJEC, OCR, CEA, and SQA.
My sessions are tailored to pinpoint the areas where you’re struggling and integrate essential skills like question technique, exam strategies, and confidence building. I focus on the application of knowledge, helping students move beyond rote learning to effectively use what they know i...
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£59/hr
5.0
Amirhossein S
Experienced, Professional, Qualified, & Top Humanities Tutor
Current PhD Student at University of Strathclyde Empower Your Learning Journey – For Students of All AgesWith over 15 years of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Maths, Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Computer Software subjects, and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, I specialise in transforming complex topics into engaging, enjoyable learning experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking the best support for your child or an adult learner aiming to advance your professional skills, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goa...
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£45/hr
5.0
Alex R
Qualified, experienced and highly-rated Humanities teacher.
I am a fully qualified teacher with over ten years’ experience in UK state schools and overseas international schools.I teach English, History and English as an Additional Language (EAL) to students preparing for GCSEs, IGCSEs and A Levels. I cover Edexcel, AQA and OCR for GCSE and A Level, as well as IGCSE. I also support students with General English, Business English, Academic English, essay writing and spoken English. Whether you are preparing for an examination, improving your assessment grades, developing confidence in lessons or working towards university, I can help.Lessons begin by identifying t...
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£47/hr
5.0
Seb D
High pass rates - IETS, 11+, Humanities Common Entrance
I have been teaching English since 2012.I hold a postgraduate degree from The University of Cambridge (PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing), an MA from Goldsmiths, University of London (Masters in Creative Writing and Education) and a CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching).I teach students for a range of learning outcomes: 11+ English; Common Entrance English; GCSE English; English for Academic Purposes; IELTS; Creative Writing; Undergraduate Humanities; Postgraduate Humanities. I help students with English 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IELTS by encouraging reading curiosity and boosting...
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£39/hr
5.0
Jyoti S
English Literature and Language Expert Humanities
I am a certified TESOL Trainer from the University of Northumbria with nearly 15 years of tutoring experience both online and at respected institutions such as Darlington College, Sunderland College, and Northumberland College. I specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages and offer support for all major UK and international exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge, Oxford, and OCR. In my sessions, I focus on engaging with students to build rapport, ensuring a comfortable and productive learning environment. I customize each lesson to meet individual needs, integrating past...
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£77/hr
5.0
Joshua V
Dedicated Humanities tutor - with proven results
I'm Joshua, a dedicated educator with a background in History and Politics. Armed with an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins University and a First Class Honours Degree in History and Politics from the University of Edinburgh, I bring almost a decade of teaching experience to the table. I also have extensive editing experience, having worked at the Johns Hopkins University Writing Centre and numerous research institutions across Europe and the United States.My passion lies in the humanities, particularly History and English. Whether it's helping students with essays, coursework,...
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She is very good at explaining and will make efforts to make notes for you on your assignment before the lesson so you can go over it during lessons. She will tell you what you have done well and what you need to do better, and she will tell you how to do it. I totally recommend her!
Melina D
8th Apr 2024
Joseph N
Joseph is engaging and attentive. He brings together subject knowledge, application and various techniques to answer different types of questions. Joseph's approach has been effective in improving my son's progress in humanities.
Parul D
2nd Apr 2024
Eva S
Eva is kind, enthusiastic and skilled at engaging her students in their chosen subjects. She is also skilled at meeting her students "where they are", both in their education and in their personal process.
I can confidently say that we will use Eva again, and I would certainly recommend her.
Many thanks Eva for all your help.
Caterina B
13th Sep 2023
Catherine C
Catherine is warm, patient, knowledgeable and finds creative ways to engage my son, even when he would rather be elsewhere. Within no time, I can hear them deep into the subject. He says afterwards that it was a great lesson, he learnt new things and refreshed his knowledge. Very pleased to have found her.
Catherine M
17th May 2023
Alex R
Alex is very patient and engaging , my son enjoys his lessons and it has reflected in his school grades .
Highly recommend.
Nicola C
27th Apr 2022
Alice A
Alice has been so wonderful to our son Jacob who is in year 8. She is very hilarious and makes the lessons so much fun. Jacob is starting to like his History and geography now which is really good and a big improvement.
Ruth K
25th Apr 2022
Sanjeet M
Sanjeet is a excellent tutor. He is very knowledgeable and his lessons are well structured,a lot gets covered in each lesson.
The lessons are tailored to the students needs.
My son has found sanjeet’s teaching very helpful towards his GCSE prep.
We have seen a improvement in my sons school performance and results.
We would highly recommend Sanjeet!
Raksina J
2nd Nov 2021
Anthony G
Anthony is an amazing Tutor and has helped me improve dramatically. His personable approach to lessons makes breaking down methods much easier. I highly recommend him as a tutor. I currently go to a highly coveted university and therefore, understand the pressures of maintaining excellent grades.
Ashley G
2nd Apr 2021
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