CONFIDENCE BOOSTING ONE-OFF SESSIONS

Sometimes a student at university or 6th form needs a session or regular reviews of what they need to be doing or to grasp course content. The adult level of education post-16 is quite complex - subject vocabulary and exam requirements increase and students can easily feel overwhelmed, preferring to avoid the proper engagement that their courses require.

For two decades, I have assisted students in many disciplines gain confidence in learning so they get the most out of their higher education - reviewing fundamental skills, showing how to get an overview, helping students understand how to write essays or answer questions, and encouraging a conversation on their foreseeable direction in life .

Along with regular students going through the system, I have helped mature students, those on teacher training courses, law and business students, and applicants for the public services including for the Royal Marines and its officer corps!

NB I do not write essays for students- but I can help you to help yourself though!

The world's great - and opportunities abound, let's see if we can get your motivation going!

UNDERGRADUATES

Similarly, if you're an undergraduate hitting the wall or scared of the next move - I've worked with many like yourself - and postgraduates too - helping them get a sense of direction and purpose in life.

MATURE STUDENTS

Or are you a mature student returning to learning after a break? I have helped many students return to learning - or learn the things they never did get first time around!

I love unravelling the confusions and the fears that we have as we approach 'the end of schooling...' or a return to higher education!

I can offer a one off session (one hour) or regular mentoring to suit.

HOME SCHOOLING?

Parents are similarly becoming frustrated with not knowing their children's requirements or how to create routines of learning - especially if they are struggling to help with school work at home or continuing to home educate in the wake of lockdown policies.

HOME EDUCATING OR SCHOOLING

My wife and I have home educated our children from day 1 - and for over twenty years, we have both acted as advisers and tutors to home educating families as well as engaged in one to one tuition to help enthuse a home-schooled pupil. 

We know the ups and the downs - we've lived with them, helped other parents through them, and know how to create an adaptive system for children to flourish.

We can offer single sessions outlining the expectations of home schooling and home educating as well as point you in the direction of resources and things to do and avoid e.g., getting stressed!

I can also offer regular academic tuition to help the maturing pupil transition to public exam requirements, when they are on the horizon, or just a sense of direction in the complexity of learning in the contemporary world.

It's always a pleasure to help families create their own roadmap for their children's learning.

What I bring...

• Tutored students from across the UK and worked online with clients in Hong Kong too
• In the East Midlands, I ran a successful tuition company (Classical Foundations Ltd) from 2002-16 before family needs prompted a change to online teaching (father-in-law had growing dementia)
• As a class teacer, I have worked in sixth forms and senior schools teaching Economics, Business Studies, History, English, and RE
• As a University Lecturer and Head of Department for an American University, and as a tutor at the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling, I have good knowledge of University expectations for prospective and current University students and bring a passionate sense of exploration to anything I teach.
• I also have many years experience of working closely (one to one and in small groups) with foreign students prepare for university life in the UK - students from Italy, Spain, France, China, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
• Working with children and adults of all abilities for over 20 years, I bring a wealth of experience, sensitivity, humour and patience and a genuine love of seeing young people grow.
• As an author of several books I encourage students to learn the discipline, productivity, research and adaptability needed for higher learning
  
• My Doctorate in Philosophy conveys to students the value of thinking deeper and from applying different perspectives to their studies and life.
• From my Masters in Economics I express the value of the the analytical mindset logical picture of how the world works, how knowledge connects to what we're learning, and how actions have measureable consequences.
• Coaching judo and pursuing strength training means I can connect to the sportier pupils and to emphasise to all the values of personal motivation, discipline and the importance of health and fitness in life.
  
• From helping to set up and run several small businesses, I bring insights into personal discipline and consistency, and a passion for reviewing and improving professional skills.
• Having written novels and  running an art business while doing my doctorate, I bring a love and appreciation of creativity too.
• Moreover, I bring integrity and passion to the lessons and to life and keep in contact with many ex-students of mine.

Safeguarding pupils

I take safe-guarding concerns seriously; while online tuition is apparently safer than face to face, it is also critical that tutors maintain DBS requirements to give parents and clients peace of mind.  I am a member of the professional TTA (The Tutorial Association), which has a strong ethical and legal standards for its members,

Current DBS provisions - local school I have a short term contract with (2022-23 Summer), Ukrainian Host Family, and as a British Judo Association Level 2 coach, I am also obliged to maintain a separate DBS and maintain updated safeguarding and First Aid courses.

Safeguarding courses

Via British Judo Association and via the Bay CE School, Isle of Wight