Local Sociology Tutors in Scotland

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John

Glasgow

English, History, Government and Politics, Sociology, Philosophy / Critical Thinking, Study Skills

Doctorate: PhD in Philosophy (2016)

and interdisciplinary studies for the Centre for Open Studies at Glasgow. I have worked as a visiting lecturer at the Glasgow School of Art, and as a widening participation tutor in schools across Glasgow as part of Glasgow University's widening participation programme. I also work with young children for the Children's Wood Charity - for which I am a trustee. I have privately tutored for several years. I tailor each set of sessions to the...

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Callum

Croy

History, Government and Politics, Sociology, Philosophy / Critical Thinking

Doctorate: Politics (2016)

Glasgow originally and have recently returned, but have lived in London for the last 3 years. I am currently teaching History and Politics at a Further Education college in Scotland, working with students at both Further and Higher education level. I also teach politics at undergraduate level at the University of Stirling. I want to help students think critically and develop their own potential, while at the same time build their capacity to perform well...

(2 reviews)

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Harry

Edinburgh

Government and Politics, Economics, Sociology

Bachelors: International Relations (1st) (2017)

themes explored in my tutees studies. In 2016 I tutored an A-Level Government and Politics student throughout his exams, with twice weekly sessions, the feedback for which can be found on my profile (5*). Previously I tutored GCSE Economics students while completing my A-Levels. While at school I judged and tutored younger debating, including Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran from Game of Thrones!), my claim to fame! My approach is essay-centred, incorporating essential writing skills and...

(1 review)

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Christine

Falkirk

Psychology, Sociology

PGCE: TQFE Social Science (2004)

and Sociology and I have completed a Professional Development Award in Facilitating mindfulness with young people. I recently gained a further Mindfulness qualification, this time in teaching the 'Mindfulness for Life' course. I am happy to share this valuable life skill with my tutees together with tutoring the required subjects I have over 20 years experience in Scottish Further Education as a Lecturer in Social Science, teaching a wide range of students and levels from...

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Helen

Coatbridge

Psychology, Sociology

Bachelors: 2:1 Bsc Psychology and Sociology (2015)

(less than a year) of teaching experience in a centre that helps young adults gain basic qualifications in Numeracy, Communications and ICT my role there was to help on a one to one basis with those that were in need of not only my help with their qualifications but also to help them to open up a little and build confidence. I am aware that not all teaching styles suit all. My teaching style is...

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Ana

Edinburgh

Maths, Psychology, Entrance Exams, Sociology, Philosophy / Critical Thinking, Study Skills

Masters: Expected 1st in MA (Hons) Philosophy and Psychology (2018)

what they've learned previously and to what they'll learn in the future. I believe this makes it easier to truly comprehend the subject. I think it's also important to check the students' understanding as we go, by asking comprehension and application questions on concrete examples and going through them with the students (both conceptually and in the statistical software/by hand). For better encoding of what is taught (especially during revision), I also like to use...

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Alva

Edinburgh

History, Sociology

Doctorate: PhD Sociology (2016)

collaboration with Coursera as well as Universitas 21, which allowed me to work with a diverse range of students across the globe in a virtual learning environment. I also have experience with lecturing at postgraduate level, and have designed and delivered course materials at universities in the UK as well as Germany. I have also translated and edited material for publication in academic journals. My approach to tutoring is collaborative - I base sessions on...

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Pauline

Wishaw

History, Sociology

PGCE: Teaching qualification in further education (2008)

be covered with the students help to allow them to be active in their learning. This is very flexible as many students attend sessions with changing needs and requirements as per what they have studied in class that week. I do encourage hard work and commitment from both myself and the learner involving the integration of reading, activities, independent study and research where practical. I mark learner's work and provide positive and realistic feedback focusing...

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Lorna

Edinburgh

English, Business Related, English (Foreign Language), Citizenship, Sociology, Study Skills

Masters: Social Anthropology (2004)

Asia, North and South America, Africa and the Middle East. I have also studied five languages. As well as my teaching qualifications (CELTA and DELTA – Distinction for teaching practice – and an honours degree in English), I gained two masters degrees from Edinburgh University (Anthropology, 2004, and Social Research, 2011 – Distinction), and trained as a journalist in London (NCTJ). In my earlier career, I combined teaching with roles in business development, radio journalism...

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Regions: Scotland

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