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Robert

Robert

Private Online English and History Tutor

I am a professional expert tutor, specialising in academic writing across multiple subjects. I have published four books and working on my next one. I live in Ayrshire, Scotland, but work almost exclusively online through Zoom. When not doing those things, I cook, look after my two chinchillas, and paint model soldiers, though not all at the same time!

Tutoring Experience

I taught for 2 years at the University of Georgia, USA, as a Graduate Student where I received awards for teaching at departmental and university-wide levels.
While living in the USA, I worked with student-athletes as their Academic Advisor. That involved many hours of one-to-one tutoring in a wide range of subjects.
I returned in 2012 to live in England and worked as a Tutor at two Tutoring schools in Oxford, and as a private Tutor for A-Level and University students. I relocated to Scotland in June 2019 and have continued tutoring private clients.

Tutoring Approach

I teach writing more so than content, though I am always happy to discuss content as part of the writing process. Almost all the students I work with need help in writing essays and dissertations because if you cannot do that, it doesn't matter how much you know about a given subject. I also take a keen interest in all the factors affecting a student's success, therefore I lean towards a holistic approach to tutoring. I am very direct and also very thorough. My only expectations of the student are that they are willing to work and want to succeed.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekdays (daytime)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Georgia2011DoctorateUS History
University of Georgia1998MastersUS History
University of Edinburgh1996Bachelors2:1 in Classics & Mediaeval History

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