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Josef

Josef

I have recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with a master’s degree in Development Studies. Currently, I am dividing my time between freelance journalism, exploring sub-Saharan Africa and private tutoring/teaching.

Tutoring Experience

I have been a tutor for around seven years, a period during which I had the opportunity to work with a range of different students, including students preparing for their A-levels, university students preparing for their final exams or casual learners.

My speciality is Economics but I also have some experience with tutoring Maths, Politics and Philosophy.

I am happy to help with the preparation for:
- A-levels
- university exams
- offer essay-writing seminars
- provide essay feedback
- assist in essay editing
or help with the university admissions process.

Tutoring Approach

I believe that the key to helping students make the best out of their academic potential lies in a personalised and positive teaching attitude. Therefore, I am trying to get to know my students well, and in my lessons, I put a lot of emphasis on creating a friendly, relaxed and engaging environment and space for critical inquiry and thinking – conditions I consider essential for encouraging learning.

The specific structure of my lessons depends on the subject and learning needs of a given student, but I typically combine:
i) answering questions
ii) giving brief explanations of key theoretical concepts
iii) providing feedback on student’s individual work, and
iv) discussing the topic in more depth, or doing additional exercises – to ensure a proper understanding of the subject matter and explain any potential misunderstandings.

In the case of A-level tutoring, my main areas of focus are exam techniques, essay writing practice and going over topics students do not feel fully confident about yet.

LanguagesEnglish (British), Czech
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Cambridge2021MastersMPhil in Development Studies
Durham University2020BachelorsBA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (First-class honours)

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