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Proofreading and tutoring. Sociology.

I am an experienced undergraduate, and A-level tutor having taught in the sociology department at the University of Warwick for four years and also for a short while in the School of Languages and Social Sciences at the University of Aston. (I can also tutor at this level in modern history, politics and international relations). I have BA in sociology and politics from Oxford Brookes University and an MSc in social science research methods from Sussex. I also have a doctorate in sociology from the University of Warwick. In the past I have tutored for a private agency (where I held an advanced CRB certificate) at A-level in sociology, politics and modern history. My advantage, as an independent tutor, is that I am able to create a comfortable environment for students away from the pressures of school, college, and sixth form.

For undergraduates, I can offer advice on essay and dissertation construction and also on writing style and format. Additionally, I can help to formulate ideas for research projects and can proofread long or short drafts. The weekly fee starts at £50.

At A-level I am happy to tutor A2 students who are approaching their final exams and similarly, As students: payment for this work is charged in advance as this is a significant commitment for both parties. The fee is £50 per week. However, I offer a reduction for advance block bookings of ten weeks or more.

Availability: I am available at most times and with short notice with reasonable notice given and, if individual teaching requirements are discussed prior to tuition. Tuition is charged at 50 pounds per hourly session, depending on: the subject and the complexity of the teaching required (added preparation time) and travel expenses (petrol and train fares etc).
I now operate a cancellation policy: I ask for 48 hours notice of cancellation of tutoring sessions, otherwise the fee for the session will be required in advance of resumption of teaching. If sessions have been paid for in advance the missed session will be void.

Please note: I do not give refunds for those clients who have block bookings at reduced rates; the reduction is given on the basis that the sessions will be completed; if the client no longer wishes to continue the advance fee is forefeited.

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: I have successfully tutored students to `double` AAB in their A-level exams, and thus their desired university, and I have helped undergraduates to achieve first class degrees.

As a mature student I entered higher education having sat the old A-level and the new As A2 format course exam. I have tutored students in the As A2 exams since 2009. Additionally, as someone who`s taught in the University, I am able to guide students in their application choices and prepare them for higher education studies.