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It’s hard to help when your child is grappling with ideas from Plato to Sartre. You can see they’re bright, but their essays aren’t quite hitting the mark, and the concepts can feel impenetrable. Even when you cannot help with the subject, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder does the work for you. By asking a few simple questions about your child and what they need, we can find the right person to make sense of it all.

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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Philosophy Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£62/hr
5.0
Isaac B
Philosophy Tuition from a Professional Theatre Director
I’m the Artistic Director of an award-winning Off-West-End theatre in London. Within this role, I work professionally as a director, dramaturg, producer, and composer. I have performed and directed at venues across the UK, including the Royal Festival Hall, as well as internationally, and my writing has also been performed on the BBC.Alongside this, I have 17 years of teaching experience with my work firmly grounded in the day-to-day realities of the performing arts industry. While most of my work is with professionals, I also greatly enjoy working with dedicated hobbyists and young people considering a...
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£47/hr
4.9
Ian B
Inspirational Philosophy Tutor
I have taught in schools, colleges and as a private tutor for twenty five years. Whether one-to-one or in a class situation I have developed a teaching style that centres on the individual. Essential to my success over the years has been my ability to listen to a student, analyse their needs, then put in place a scheme of work that will accomplish set targets. I teach Social Science (Psychology and Sociology) Philosophy and English. My focus in a lesson plan can include work on elucidation of theories, ideas or methods, but also I cover work on writing skills and essay planning as often it is not...
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£44/hr
4.9
Michael B
Philosophy Tutor - 18years teaching experience , delivering engaging lessons
I studied Theology at both Leeds Trinity College and Durham University, where I achieved a First Class Honours degree and later Merit. After doing regular guest teaching and classroom assistance, I took the PTLLS Level 4 at the Advance Training Academy and began tutoring in 2014. Since then I have taught people from Cramlington, Durham, Dunston, Gateshead, and Sunderland (to name just a few examples). Each of my students has steadily increased their grades, achieving A*-C. My aim is to provide first quality tuition in Religious Studies and Philosophy and to help people become more confident in...
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£100/hr
4.9
Matthew D
Philosophy Tuition Expert, PhD, Oxford Graduate
Are you aspiring to study physics or mathematics at a top university? Then you've found the right tutor.As an Oxford graduate with a PhD in Theoretical Physics I know exactly what's required to earn an offer from the UK's top institutions.Employing a teaching style inspired by the Oxford tutorial system, my sessions can help develop your academic skills to the highest level.From admissions tests to interviews, my sessions help prepare you for all aspects of the admissions process to give you the best possible chance of earning your dream offer.Enquire now to secure sessions for ESAT/TMUA admissions...
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£31/hr
4.8
Paul Martyn S
Philosophy Experienced Multi Discipline Tutor
My name is Cllr Dr Paul M, BA LLB (Hons), MDipNLP & I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am a highly certified/qualified, experienced, inspirational/motivational Tutor/Trainer, with over 30+ years of applicable experience in industry/Academia. Within this, I am keen to work with learners of all backgrounds/proficiencies and help them to realise their potential to the maximum. As an academic, I am well-versed in applicable curriculum/exam processes/standards for AQA. Council for Curriculum and Examinations Assessment ( CCEA ) Pearson Edexcel. Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams (OCR ), Welsh Joint...
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