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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
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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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£41/hr
4.8
Richard S
Friendly Philosophy tutor
PLEASE NOTE: WILL ALL PARTIES REQUESTING MY TUTORING SERVICES PLEASE DISCLOSE THEIR AVAILABILITY IN THEIR FIRST POST; DOING THIS WILL IMPROVE THE SPEED AT WHICH LESSONS CAN BE BOOKEDI began tutoring in October 1990 and have (in the already listed subject areas) taught in community groups, family history societies, further education colleges and in private homes covering the Leeds-Bradford and Wakefield area of West Yorkshire. I have also performed poetry and participated in both the Headingley and Ilkley Literary Festivals. Currently, I serve as Chairperson for Leeds Combined Arts, and this role...
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£59/hr
5.0
Amirhossein S
Experienced, Professional, Qualified, & Top Philosophy 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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£85/hr
4.7
Miss Natasha T
Expert Philosophy Tutor + examiner, accepting new students!
** LIMITED AVAILABILITY - SOME TIME SLOTS STILL FREE ONMONDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS** Struggling with your subject? I'm here to help! I've been a professional online private tutor for over 10 years, teaching a mixture of English, Classics and Humanities; providing lessons and resources, I can set your weekly tasks to complete, create and mark mock exams and give essay / academic writing help and feedback. Feel free to get in touch for more info. Each person learns best in his or her own particular way, so I provide personalised lesson plans to meet the individual needs of my students. We can...
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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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