Online Philosophy tutor & more
Andrew Y.
Politics, philosophy, RS and Related Humanities Tutor 20 years experience
Online Philosophy tutor & more
Politics, philosophy, RS and Related Humanities Tutor 20 years experience
About
Hi, my name is Andrew and I’m a fully qualified experienced senior practicing teacher with 19 years experience in teaching, and 16 years experience as a tutor. I’ve been an examiner since 2009 and worked for Ofqual as a subject expert for a number of years. I also have extensive SEN experience, and understand SEN, being dyslexic and having an adult ADHD diagnosis myself.
My broad experience in life, teaching and examining allows me to quickly identify where students need the most assistance, helping them to build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.
I strive to be approachable and reassuring in order to create an atmosphere where my students feel comfortable sharing their challenges, and ensuring they know I’m there to help.
My specialism is offering subject knowledge enhancement and exam skills including more focused tutoring for those crucial moments like exams, assessments and coursework however I also offer long-term, general tutoring for students who need broader support throughout the school year.
Helping students gain a better understanding and connection to their subject is very rewarding and I’m proud that my tutees report a 2-grade improvement on average with 80% achieving an A* or the grade they were looking for.
Here are a few key facts about me:
- recent 6th Form school teacher (PT);
- specialise in teaching & learning and exam & study skills, essay marking service and quality assurance, course revision, SEN specialist;
- specialise in common student problems such as: feeling lost / confusion; loss of enthusiasm; difficulties with understanding concepts; challenges with existing teacher; issues writing essays; problems with exams; wanting to get an edge / improve / excellence;
- I provide added value and am proactive e.g. I have an open door communication policy, I am always thinking about how I can help further and I send extra curriculum material after most sessions to consolidate and expand your learning as necessary;
- home schooling and private candidate support.
Levels:
A-level, Pre-U, IB, International A-level (KS5)
GCSE, iGCSE (KS4)
Undergraduate/MA/PhD/Adult learner
CE/Scholarships/ISEB (KS3)
Special Educational Needs and Home schooling
Other needs considered
Once we are in contact, we will work out a plan of action and a regular session time in the first session. You will receive regular updates on how the student is doing. We will focus on knowledge acquisition, other support and what to do with all this knowledge, i.e. how to write excellent essays or answer questions or whatever your situation requires.
Here’s what I can help you with:
- Teach you the course and help with essays and exams
- Support with questions and emergencies including educational consultancy
- Send extra information about the course from an extensive database of resources gathered over the years and that contains enough help to get you an A* on any of the subjects I teach, this includes a collection of essays from over 16 years of teaching to refer to and use
- Use of the best technology (AV equipment, Ultrafast wired Broadband, Online Whiteboard and other enhancements)
- Produce a report about the student’s progress regularly and advise on further actions
I can also help you with:
• Course knowledge, comprehension, revision, full teaching or catch-up
• Essay advice, structuring, feedback/marking, editing and improving
• Exam preparation and success
• EPQs
• Theory of Knowledge
• Extended essay writing
• TOK Presentation
• UCAS
• Career advice, work experience support, interview practice
• Undergraduate PHD and essay structure help and edit
• Support throughout university
• Masters PHD dissertation support
• Providing education consulting, SEN advice and support in disputes with school / university
• Other needs catered to, just ask!
I have been tutoring online since 2016 and it has always proven to be extremely effective. I’m happy to now offer all my classes online which allows you to get the most out of our lessons, I am able to devote the time I would be travelling to and from you to provide a better service. I use the best technology (e.g. up to date HD Audio Visual equipment, ultrafast wired broadband, online whiteboard, screen sharing, a document camera and other enhancements) and I provide an exceptional learning experience that cannot be matched by face to face tuition.
I’m available online for your convenience from Monday to Friday and on weekends (during peak times) from 9AM to 9PM.
- Over 20,000 hours teaching, tutoring and examiner experience in both private and state education
- Assisted over 10,000 students during 14 years of teaching and tutoring
- Member of The Tutors Association, fully qualified, practicing teacher with a PGCE and QTS, hold BA (Hons) and MA (Econ) in the subject I teach (Sussex and Manchester Universities)
- Trained to teach in Institute of Education (UCL)
- Went to Highgate School for Boys, Teacher Training done in QE boys (Regularly Top of League Tables and Consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted), regularly help pupils at Eton, Cheltenham Ladies and many more top schools and taught at best IB school in the world (ANI)
- A-level, AS level, International A-level (GCE) (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, Eduqas (WJEC), Cambridge)
- GCSE, iGCSE (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, Eduqas (WJEC), Cambridge)
- IB (International Baccalaureate) (Trained at ANI, rated Best IB school in the World)
- Pre-U (Cambridge)
- Experience with Common Entrance (CE, ISEB) exam including Harrow scholarship (and others) with my most recent candidate getting the highest mark in History and second highest in Philosophy and Ethics
- Previously Education chairman for Highgate School Old Cholmelians Education Committee
- Worked with Select Committee for Special Education Needs, was Research Assistant to Estelle Morris MP (Secretary of State for Education) and helped develop SEN Code of Practice
- Worked for Holocaust Education Trust in House of Lords
- Helped create piece on The World Tonight (BBC Radio 4) about unfairness of exam cancellation arrangements 2020
- UK and International teaching experience
- Initiated reform of New Zealand Foreign Teacher Registration process
- Author of the successful book on essay writing
- Philosophy for Children trained continually take part on Continuing Professional Development (e.g. Safeguarding, Pedagogy, Subject knowledge and Assessment training)
- Worked in Private and Public sector prior to beginning teaching career up to management level
- Experience of many top london schools, including: St Paul's, Westminster, Marlborough, Beadales, Eton, Harrow, Godolphin and Latymer and Wycombe Abbey.
£99/hr · 3 subjects · 31 levels
Subjects & pricing
£99/hr
- KS3, 13+, IB, University, Postgraduate, Adult
- GCSE — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · Eduqas · OCR · WJEC
- IGCSE — Cambridge · Edexcel · OxfordAQA
- AS-level, A-level — AQA · CCEA · Edexcel · Eduqas · OCR · OxfordAQA · WJEC
- EPQ — AQA · Edexcel · Eduqas · OCR · WJEC
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Politics Certificate checked · University of Sussex · 2:2 (Lower second) · 2001 University of Sussex · 2:2 (Lower second) · 2001 Certificate checked
- MA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics Certificate checked · University of Manchester · Pass · 2003 University of Manchester · Pass · 2003 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Religious Education Certificate checked · Institute of Education · Pass · 2008 Institute of Education · Pass · 2008 Certificate checked
- QTS Religious Education Certificate checked · Institute of Education · Pass · 2010 Institute of Education · Pass · 2010 Certificate checked
Other
- Diploma in World religions Certificate checked · University of East Anglia · 2008 University of East Anglia · 2008 Certificate checked
SEND
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Areas Andrew has experience with
Dyslexia & other learning differences
Support with specific learning differences affecting reading, writing, coordination or maths.
Autism
Support for autistic learners, including communication, learning approaches and adapting teaching to individual needs.
ADHD, focus & organisation
Support with attention, organisation, focus and developing independent learning skills.
Processing speed & learning
Support for learners who need more time, alternative explanations or strategies to process information and learn effectively.
Speech & language
Support for learners who experience difficulties understanding or using communication.
Emotional wellbeing & confidence
Support with emotional wellbeing, confidence and barriers that affect learning.
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Liz
Andrew is an outstanding tutor. We engaged him in the run up to my son's A-Levels initially for Politics and subsequently RS - and he has been absolutely transformative. Andrew was able to immediately identify the main areas of weakness and has expertly guided my son on how to (entirely!) re-structure his essays and his marks have soared. He has been great in rebuilding my son's confidence - which was low after his mocks - and the very specific and targeted feedback on all the essays that my son sends him has been invaluable. My son is frankly in awe of Andrew's encyclopaedic knowledge in both subjects and has greatly enjoyed their discussions in their sessions together. We only wish we had found Andrew sooner!
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks very much Liz, that's really lovely to hear and I'm very happy with your son's efforts, he is responding so well!
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Nicola
My daughter has had three sessions with Andrew and already feels much more confident about her impending exam. Andrew has shown her time efficient ways to revise, gone through content and essay structure. She is now producing top level essays. Andrew is critical but in a kind and encouraging way.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Nicola, that's very kind
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Robert
Andrew provided exactly the pre-exam tutoring that we required. He was professional, knowledgeable and the sessions were well structured. We would recommend this tutor for students preparing for A-Level Politics.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks David, much appreciated.
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Aaron
Andrew has helped with my revision for GCSE citizenship in the run-up to the exams. His tips on exam technique, how to answer questions and feedback on my written questions are approving to be invaluable. I can highly recommend Andrew.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks very much for the lovely feedback, all the best to you!
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Emma
Andrew is currently providing my son with iGCSE's RS tutoring. Our son enjoys his lessons with Andrew very much, and in a very short space of time has gone up two grades in his recent Mock exams (potentially heading for a high 8 or 9 in the final exams. We are so happy with the results to date that we have now also asked Andrew to help with History iGCSE preparation, and have every confidence that Andrew will work his magic in both subjects. He is an excellent tutor, would highly recommend.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks very much Emma, that's lovely to hear!
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shane
Exceptional tutor. Focused, engaged and brings a level of energy to the sessions that motivates our daughter.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Shane, it's my pleasure!
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Sarah
Andrew is an extremely experienced Tutor and has been very effective in tutoring my daughter showing her how to structure Politics' essays and providing examples of written work that will achieve a high mark in A Levels. I would highly recommend him.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks for the lovely feedback Sarah!
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Denis
Clear, very informative, focused. Great tutor
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Denis, I appreciate the feedback!
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Judith
Incredibly professional and knowledgable tutor, works so well with my child who lacks confidence. A great find for us as his tutoring in the subject and the necessary exam skills are equally strong.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks a lot Judith!
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Reena
Andrew has been tutoring my son for A level Philosophy & Ethics . He is very approachable and his sessions are always well prepared, attentive and genuine. My son has immediately grasped where to focus for maximum gain and is already building my sons confidence and enjoyment for the subject. We feel fortunate to have found Andrew and thereby warrants the highest endorsement.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Reena, that's very kind! He is making excellent progress!
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Amanda
He is a great and friendly tutor, my son has nothing but praise for him as his understanding and explanation of the subject is excellent.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Amanda, together we will get him there!
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Christine
Andrew has made a great initial impression with my son. Following only a few sessions with Andrew, my son now feels enlightened about how to approach his essay structures and more motivated to succeed. Andrew has a brilliant manner - calm, friendly yet authoritative. He really has proved to be a wonderful fit for my child’s needs.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Christine, I am looking forward to helping him achieve his true potential!
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Jim
Andrew is an excellent tutor. Our son Tom excelled with Andrew’s guidance. The lessons were focussed, invigorating and fun, and Tom’s passion for the subject flourished. Andrew has expert knowledge of the subject and an insight of the path to exam success. He’s completely reliable and a pleasure to have in the home. 100% recommended.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Jim, Tom was a great pleasure to work with, intelligent, warm and a very hard worker and I'm so happy he is enjoying studying philosophy at university. All the best to you all, Andrew
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Saira
Excellent teacher who met all our expectations and helped my daughter in such a short time .
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks for the feedback, glad I helped and hope you are all well!
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Imogen
really thorough tutor
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Imogen, good luck on your future and it was a pleasure to work with you, especially in these tricky times!
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Maria
Andrew was a philosophy tutor for my son doing A level philosophy. He is a pleasure to deal with, very efficient, punctual and reliable. He was able to impart his knowledge in a way that increased understanding and was mindful of exam board requirements. He definitely improved both my son's grasp of the subject and his marks at school. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Maria, it was a pleasure working with you and your son!
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Anne
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Anne!
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Catherine
Andrew has been an excellent tutor for my daughter in preparation for her RS A level. She enjoyed his sessions hugely; being dyslexic he was able to guide her through, exactly what was required in essay content and structure. He went through each subject area she did not fully understand in a clear and succinct way and she found him both motivating and engaging. His essay feedback was prompt with clear instructions on how to improve and additional items to add. I would highly recommend Andrew to other parents.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks, Catherine, all the best for the future!
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Joyce
Andrew, you have been a great Teacher for Carlton. You are flexible and caring. You helped Carlton through the most difficult parts of his exams. After his sessions with you, he gained so much confidence. You are valuable for his success. I cannot thank you enough.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks Joyce, Carlton is a great Kid and I wish him all the best for the future!
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Daksha
I highly rate Andrew as a tutor. So glad we found him. My son finds his teaching style very effective. Great to see a passionate teacher who believes in his students.
Andrew Y. replied
Thanks, it is a pleasure to work with your son!