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Paul
- Rate $353
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$353/hr
1st lesson free
- History
- Philosophy
- Current affairs
- Politics
- Geopolitics
Oxford PPE Graduate | Experienced Teacher & Examiner | High-Level Tuition in A Level Politics & GCSE History | Specialist Interview Coaching in Law, HSPS, Philosophy, Politics, Economics & History
- History
- Philosophy
- Current affairs
- Politics
- Geopolitics
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Paul is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Paul
Looking for an A Level Politics tutor who knows the spec inside out, understands teenagers, and genuinely enjoys the business of ideas and arguments?
I’m an Oxford PPE graduate, experienced teacher, and active examiner specialising in A Level Politics (Edexcel) and GCSE History. I teach in the independent sector and have worked with students across the full range of abilities — from those aiming for A*s to those who need steady, confidence-building support. As both a teacher and a parent, I know that no two young people learn in quite the same way. Every lesson is tailored: calm when it needs to be, challenging when it should be, always focused on clear, measurable progress.
Alongside academic tuition, I also offer specialist interview coaching for competitive applications in Law, Politics, Philosophy, Economics and History. This includes developing argumentation skills, practising unseen questions, building intellectual confidence, and helping students think aloud with clarity — all essential for Oxbridge, Russell Group, and selective school admissions.
I advise on UCAS applications and EPQs, so I understand the wider academic landscape and how to help students position themselves strongly for the next step.
If you’d like a flavour of my approach, my YouTube channel offers short, structured walkthroughs of the Edexcel Politics course:
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Expect clear explanations, exam-savvy insights, plenty of real-world examples, and the occasional dry aside to keep the pace up.
Whether the goal is top grades, interview success, greater confidence, or simply making sense of a fast-changing political world, I aim to make the subject feel accessible, rigorous, and — whisper it — enjoyable. No jargon. No fuss. Just good teaching, well delivered.
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Politics tutoring that builds confidence, sharpens thinking, and gets results.
With over 22 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I offer hour-long lessons that do far more than march through the spec. My sessions are conversational, structured, and intellectually stretching — designed to help students think clearly, write convincingly, and understand the political world rather than simply memorise it.
Most of my work is with 16–18-year-olds, and A Level Politics is very much my home territory. I also teach GCSE and A Level History , so I understand the demands across both levels. As a qualified Edexcel A Level Politics examiner, I know exactly what the mark scheme rewards — and how to help students secure those marks with confidence.
Every lesson is tailored to the student. Expect:
*Clear explanation of difficult content
*Practical, exam-focused strategies
*Short debates and guided discussions to strengthen analytical thinking
*Support in producing revision notes that actually work
*A patient, encouraging environment where no question is too small
I’ll go over anything as many times as needed — the aim is always clarity, confidence, and steady progress.
I’m flexible with timings, so just get in touch and we’ll find a slot that works.
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Perfect! Paul, was exceptional in helping Daniel to achieve the A in Politics this year. He’s especially brilliant in providing constant recourses and support to help with the knowledge bit of the course, AO1, which allows to create more nuanced answers, often missed by the school. He was also instrumental in analysing prior papers, to find point by point, issues in specific areas of analysis and correct them, improving the overall level of writing.
Furthermore, Paul, was ultimately a joy for Daniel, to work with, making the lessons interesting and engaging, which for me is one of the most important things in the long run for A-level, of making him love the subject of Politics.- Daniel was a very personable and bright young man with a good understanding of the subject and a real will to improve. In the end we could not make the arrangements fit but that does not reflect at all on Daniel and his mum.Paul's response :
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Paul taught me A-level Politics and I’d recommend him very highly. He’s particularly good at improving essay technique when the breadth of your thinking is almost getting in your own way, and at mapping current affairs back onto the syllabus, even where the connection may not be obvious. His teaching is very responsive to the individual student’s pace and level - including moving quickly where appropriate - and he’s especially good at pushing stronger students towards A/A* and, where they’re interested, beyond the syllabus. Very detailed feedback and well structured, engaging lessons.
Paul spent quite a few sessions tutoring my son for his Politics A Level. He really helped him to gain a better understanding of the subject and he went into the exams significantly more confident as a result. We don’t have the results as yes but judging from my son’s reaction following the exams he was confident he had done well. Many thanks Paul.
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