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Rob

5 (23 reviews)

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Number of students Rob has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Rob has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (23 reviews)

$130/hr

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History
Sociology
Politics
Geopolitics
Foreign Politics

Experienced politics, international relations, and sociology tutor. I teach at undergraduate and postgraduate university level, as well as politics A level.

History
Sociology
Politics
Geopolitics
Foreign Politics

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Rob will be happy to arrange your first History lesson.

About Rob

I work for a globally renowned international politics magazine that specialises in making academic ideas more accessible. My role includes lecturing and teaching the issues covered in the magazine to university students. I have an MSc in Global Politics from Birkbeck College, University of London and a BA in History & Sociology from Goldsmiths College, University of London. I specialise in political science, political economy, economic history and political and economic theory, but regularly teach students and pupils studying politics, sociology, history and economics on a wide array of topics and modules.

About the lesson

I take a student-centred approach, tailored to the level and needs of the individual. I instil knowledge and understanding by nurturing the pre-existing interests of the student and relating the material to familiar real-world examples. I also structure lessons so that key concepts are repeated and reapplied at timely intervals to help students remember and, ultimately, master the material. I can guide you through essays and dissertations, tutor for exams, and raise your overall understanding of modules and degree courses. For students who want regular lessons throughout the academic year, I practise a simple technique that has a proven record of elevating students' grades.

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Alessandro
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Perfect! Concepts were very well explained and contextualized
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Alessandro

Perfect! Concepts were very well explained and contextualized
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Aram
- 5
Perfect! Rob helped my son to better structure his answers for A-level Politics, History and Sociology, providing guidance and feedback that left him better able to tackle his exams.

He was knowledgeable and encouraging, with an easy communication style that gave me confidence my son was in good hands.
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Aram

Perfect! Rob helped my son to better structure his answers for A-level Politics, History and Sociology, providing guidance and feedback that left him better able to tackle his exams.

He was knowledgeable and encouraging, with an easy communication style that gave me confidence my son was in good hands.
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Grant
- 5
Perfect! My daughter was previously struggling with her Alevel politics but really enjoys the lessons with Rob and can really see the difference in her confidence even after just a a few lessons
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Grant

Perfect! My daughter was previously struggling with her Alevel politics but really enjoys the lessons with Rob and can really see the difference in her confidence even after just a a few lessons
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Sam
- 5
Perfect! Great subject knowledge. Really great help!
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Sam

Perfect! Great subject knowledge. Really great help!
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Konstantina
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Perfect! Exceptional tutoring
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Konstantina

Perfect! Exceptional tutoring
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Dan
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Perfect! Excellent
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Dan

Perfect! Excellent
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Abi
- 5
Perfect! Insightful and inspiring lessons for a highly distractable teenager. Success! Thanks so much.
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Abi

Perfect! Insightful and inspiring lessons for a highly distractable teenager. Success! Thanks so much.
Alberto
- 5
Perfect! Rob is an excellent Politics tutor. They explain complex ideas clearly, link theory to real-world examples, and make lessons engaging and thought-provoking. Their guidance helped me build confidence in essay writing, strengthen my critical analysis, and deepen my understanding of political systems. They are patient, approachable, and always well-prepared, creating a supportive learning environment. I would highly recommend them to anyone studying Politics at any level.
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Alberto

Perfect! Rob is an excellent Politics tutor. They explain complex ideas clearly, link theory to real-world examples, and make lessons engaging and thought-provoking. Their guidance helped me build confidence in essay writing, strengthen my critical analysis, and deepen my understanding of political systems. They are patient, approachable, and always well-prepared, creating a supportive learning environment. I would highly recommend them to anyone studying Politics at any level.
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Hannah
- 5
Perfect! Rob is very knowledgeable and adds huge value for the time spent. Strongly recommend
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Hannah

Perfect! Rob is very knowledgeable and adds huge value for the time spent. Strongly recommend
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Oscar
- 5
Perfect! Very helpful and knowledgeable
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Oscar

Perfect! Very helpful and knowledgeable
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Naomi
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Perfect! Evan was really pleased with Rob. He was relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable and would really like to pursue further sessions with him.
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Naomi

Perfect! Evan was really pleased with Rob. He was relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable and would really like to pursue further sessions with him.
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Ellen
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Perfect! Rob is an excellent tutor, very knowledgeable and patient with his students. My daughter has learned so much since she started her sessions with Rob and I highly recommend him to others.
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Ellen

Perfect! Rob is an excellent tutor, very knowledgeable and patient with his students. My daughter has learned so much since she started her sessions with Rob and I highly recommend him to others.
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Rebecca
- 5
Perfect! Rob has tutored me throughout my masters degree and I have found his understanding of and insight into political science invaluable. He is extremely dedicated and goes the extra mile to ensure you are able to perform your best at your studies. Can’t recommend him enough!
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Rebecca

Perfect! Rob has tutored me throughout my masters degree and I have found his understanding of and insight into political science invaluable. He is extremely dedicated and goes the extra mile to ensure you are able to perform your best at your studies. Can’t recommend him enough!
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Kelly
- 5
Perfect! Rob has been a great tutor for my daughter in preparation of her ALevel politics exams. He is well-prepared and knowledgeable. My daughter found him easy to talk with and felt that he really aided her revision - supporting her with a list of areas to revise following his sessions. My daughter has been much more confident going into her exams and has benefitted from the sessions with Rob.
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Kelly

Perfect! Rob has been a great tutor for my daughter in preparation of her ALevel politics exams. He is well-prepared and knowledgeable. My daughter found him easy to talk with and felt that he really aided her revision - supporting her with a list of areas to revise following his sessions. My daughter has been much more confident going into her exams and has benefitted from the sessions with Rob.
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Yousef
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Perfect! Best supervisor for dissertation
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Yousef

Perfect! Best supervisor for dissertation
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Salahudeen
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Perfect! Rob is clearly an expert in his field and his sessions have been very helpful in learning to tackle exam essay questions. Thanks for all you have done Rob!
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Salahudeen

Perfect! Rob is clearly an expert in his field and his sessions have been very helpful in learning to tackle exam essay questions. Thanks for all you have done Rob!
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Ahmed
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Perfect! Rob is an excellent teacher who does not just teach you the material but also goes in depth with his discussions and evaluations. He is very concise in his teaching and makes learning very fun by going out of topic to help relate and make it easier for you to understand the material. A talented and a very nice humble guy and is also very responsive. I have been through a lot of personal tutors but Rob was by far the best.
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Ahmed

Perfect! Rob is an excellent teacher who does not just teach you the material but also goes in depth with his discussions and evaluations. He is very concise in his teaching and makes learning very fun by going out of topic to help relate and make it easier for you to understand the material. A talented and a very nice humble guy and is also very responsive. I have been through a lot of personal tutors but Rob was by far the best.
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Heba
- 5
Perfect! Helps with follow ups after class and great help with critical thinking.
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Heba

Perfect! Helps with follow ups after class and great help with critical thinking.

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Heba was great to tutor. Very good natured, listened well and asked the right questions.
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  Heba was great to tutor. Very good natured, listened well and asked the right questions.
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Zainab

Rob is an excellent tutor! He has a deep understanding of his subject and is great at explaining it to others. He helped me a lot with my writing.
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Zainab
Rob is an excellent tutor! He has a deep understanding of his subject and is great at explaining it to others. He helped me a lot with my writing.
Anna

Rob is incredibly well informed when it comes to global politics and history, and his continuous thirst for knowledge and understanding mean that he always manages to stay abreast of current issues. He is calm, measured and always keen to delve deep and research the full picture for any political topic. His intelligence, patience, friendliness and experience all combine to make him an excellent tutor.
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Anna
Rob is incredibly well informed when it comes to global politics and history, and his continuous thirst for knowledge and understanding mean that he always manages to stay abreast of current issues. He is calm, measured and always keen to delve deep and research the full picture for any political topic. His intelligence, patience, friendliness and experience all combine to make him an excellent tutor.
Alex

I attended a number of workshops on a an array of global issues that Rob delivered for undergrad university students. I was impressed by his ability to break up complex ideas and explain them in an easy to understand and engaging and personable manner. I was struck by Rob’s wide range of knowledge which inspired me further my own reading and learning. I also found Rob’s enthusiasm for ideas contagious and energising.
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Alex
I attended a number of workshops on a an array of global issues that Rob delivered for undergrad university students. I was impressed by his ability to break up complex ideas and explain them in an easy to understand and engaging and personable manner. I was struck by Rob’s wide range of knowledge which inspired me further my own reading and learning. I also found Rob’s enthusiasm for ideas contagious and energising.
Martin

Rob is an extremely knowlegeable and skilled teacher who always makes the content acessible and interesting to his students. His practive is always thought provoking and never intimidating because he truly cares about the way his students learn, and works with them to learn more together. Rob has helped and challenged me to see the world differently and I couln't recomend anyone better as a politics tutor!
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Martin
Rob is an extremely knowlegeable and skilled teacher who always makes the content acessible and interesting to his students. His practive is always thought provoking and never intimidating because he truly cares about the way his students learn, and works with them to learn more together. Rob has helped and challenged me to see the world differently and I couln't recomend anyone better as a politics tutor!
Matthew

I have worked with Rob visiting universities around the country for several years and he is a wonderful teacher.

Rob has that perfect balance (which is very rare in my experience) of extensive knowledge across politics, economics and IR, with a really impressive ability to communicate these concepts to students clearly and to get them to think critically.

As a teacher / tutor his style is exactly the sort of thing I would want as a student. He is extremely knowledgeable,. thoughtful, patient and never over-complicates things.
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Matthew
I have worked with Rob visiting universities around the country for several years and he is a wonderful teacher.

Rob has that perfect balance (which is very rare in my experience) of extensive knowledge across politics, economics and IR, with a really impressive ability to communicate these concepts to students clearly and to get them to think critically.

As a teacher / tutor his style is exactly the sort of thing I would want as a student. He is extremely knowledgeable,. thoughtful, patient and never over-complicates things.
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When did you develop an interest in your chosen field and in private tutoring?
I've always been interested in politics and history, but the Iraq War in 2003 (specifically, my opposition to it) motivated me to take my interest to the next level. It was 10 years later that I started to teach.
Tell us more about the subject you teach, the topics you like to discuss with students (and possibly those you like a little less).
The world is so interconnected, I find all of it interesting one way or another. At present, I'm most passionate about political economy, international relations, and the legacy of the colonial era on the present day.
Did you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you?
My father is the role model who has most heavily influenced my political perspective. As a retired philosophy professor, he was key to sparking my initial interest in the subject and I still turn to him for advice on anything related to politics, history or sociology.

I am also lucky enough to have been taught by some great teachers at school and university, but I couldn't pick one.
What do you think are the qualities required to be a good tutor?
You have to love your subject, have compassion and understanding for other people, but it's also important to have humility: as a teacher, you never stop learning yourself. No matter how well you know a topic, there's always something new to learn, so I try to stay on my toes and take nothing for granted.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your subject or your days at school.
I remember reading The Coming First World Debt Crisis by Ann Pettifor in 2007 in which she predicted the global financial crisis with remarkable accuracy. It was the first book of political economy that I'd read and had a huge effect on me. Firstly, it made me realise how much easier a subject can be once you're given the right vocabulary. Secondly, when the financial crisis played out on the news just as she had predicted, it blew me away and gave me a thirst to learn more and more.
What were the difficulties or challenges you faced or still facing in your subject?
There's so much of it! But, that's also what makes it so fascinating.
Do you have a particular passion? Is it teaching in general or an element of the subject or something completely different?
What I enjoy most is playing with ideas. In order to do that effectively, though, you have to know your history and understand how the political system works. Every new piece of information can give you a new angle.
What makes you a Superprof (besides answering these interview questions :-P) ?
I love helping people achieve their goals.

Experienced politics, international relations, and sociology tutor. I teach at undergraduate and postgraduate university level, as well as politics A level.

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