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Gary
- Rate $70
- Response 1h
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$70/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- English Literature
Experienced tutor in Politics | BA Durham | MSc LSE - English tutor with Gary
- English
- English Literature
Lesson location
About Gary
I am an experienced tutor in Politics and English. I graduated in MSc Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics (High Merit, 69%) and have professional experience teaching English as a foreign language. At Durham University, I received a First Class (74%) and the Vice Chancellor`s Scholarship for Academic Excellence, where I shared my study and exam techniques with clients.
Currently, I am sponsored by a leading "Magic Circle" international law firm to study the Graduate Diploma in Law.
I provide tuition for:
- exam preparation (GCSE, A-Level, and degree-level), helping with exam technique, structure, timing, and how to maximise your revision time by covering what examiners look for
- essay and dissertation writing (GCSE, A-Level, and degree-level), helping with brainstorming, literature review, and how to improve grammar, structure, persuasiveness and content
- proofreading and assistance for job applications and personal statements
I come from a working class family and I enjoy helping students achieve their full academic and career potential, regardless of their background. I`ve assisted many people in excelling in examinations and assignments, gaining entry to the Russell Group universities, and employment at leading law firms.
I will teach my study skills, having:
- attended Dame Allan’s School, a top private school in North-East England, on a full academic scholarship (A-Levels: A*A*AA. GCSEs A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A).
- gained a First Class Honours at Durham University, with the university`s highest academic scholarship.
- received a scholarship to attend the London School of Economics for a Master`s programme (High Merit).
- been fully sponsored by a leading "Magic Circle" law firm to study the Graduate Diploma in Law.
I am assist university and A-level students, having received first-class results when specialising in:
- Political theory, ideology and philosophy
- Moral philosophy and applied ethics
- Comparative politics and political science research methods
- Regional politics
- UK and US political systems
- Public opinion, electoral behaviour, and electoral studies
- Quantitative research methods and statistical analysis for social and political sciences
University :
- London School of Economics & Political Science - MSc Comparative Politics [High Merit]
- University of Durham - Philosophy and Politics [First Class Honours]
School :
Dame Allan's Senior School
A Levels
- English Literature [A*]
- General Studies [A*]
- History [A]
- Politics [A]
AS Levels
- Religious Studies [A]
GCSEs
- English Language [A]
- History [A*]
- Religious Studies [A*]
- Maths [A*]
- Chemistry [A*]
- Physics [A*]
- Biology [A*]
Prizes and Scholarships :
- Attended Dame Allan’s School, a top private school in North-East England, on a full academic scholarship (A-Levels: A*A*AA. GCSEs A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A).
- Gained a First Class Honours at Durham University, with the university`s highest academic scholarship.
- Received a scholarship to attend the London School of Economics for a Master`s programme (High Merit).
- Is fully sponsored by a leading "Magic Circle" law firm to study the Graduate Diploma in Law.
Other Qualifications :
My wider experience includes:
- Several months tutoring English and English phonetics in Hong Kong.
- Working in Counter-Extremism Policy at the Department of Education, and at the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Whitehall, London).
- Advising the Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade whilst studying for an MSc Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics (Houses of Parliament, London).
- Working as a Political Risk Analyst within the Lloyd’s of London insurance marketplace, assisting international businesses when taking out insurance policies to protect against major political risks, such as terrorist attacks, outbreaks of war, or hostile governmental interference (City of London, London).
- Several internships at leading international commercial law firms (City of London, London).
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Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
English teacher at Ilford.
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- $70
Pack prices
- 5h: $350
- 10h: $700
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- $70/h
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The first lesson with Gary will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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