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Karen
Karen
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Feedback Score:
+27
Member Since: 13/09/2015
Last Login: 1 day ago
Response Rate: 100%
Expected Response: < 12 minutes
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My Qualifications

MA
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
European Philosophy
Distinction  (2017)
Other
TEFL Academy
TEFL Certificate (120 Hours)
Distinction  (2017)
QTS
General Teaching Council (GTC)
Teaching
Pass  (2006)
Overseas Qualification
University of Utrecht
Philosophy
Pass  (2006)
PhD
University of Hull
Modern Dutch Studies
Pass  (2005)
Professional
University of Hull
Research training
Pass  (2001)
MA
University of Hull
Area Studies
Pass  (1998)
BA
University of Hull
Modern Dutch Studies
2:1  (1994)

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Rates summary: £37.00 to £52.00 per hour
GCSEA-LevelDegreeAdult Learner
Dutch£45£45£45£37
History Of Art-£45--
Ib Diploma-£45--
Philosophy-£45£45£45
Religious Studies-£45£52-

Information about Karen

Highly Experienced Senior Examiner and Lecturer for A-level Philosophy, Religious Studies, IB Philosophy and undergraduate/postgraduate Philosophy (for 20 years), as well as a Dutch language expert. I have Bachelor and Masters degrees in Dutch Studies and Philosophy, a PhD in both areas and a PGCE in teaching Philosophy. I have published articles and books on various themes within Philosophy and Religious Studies.

ALL of my private tutees have gone up at least one grade with my help, with many achieving A*. My many years of experience in teaching and my level of knowledge means that you can be certain I know how I can help you improve on your grades. Being a senior examiner means that I know exactly what we as examiners expect from top-band answers and this experience means my students often have an advantage over other students and classmates. As an online private tutor I can cater to your needs by providing one-to-one support in understanding the material and planning essays, assignments and exam questions. I cover all specifications (AQA, IB, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and Cambridge Pre-U) and am able to help with any exam specification. For Religious Studies I cover Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism. My A-level sessions are designed to help you gain confidence in producing your own top-band answers.

I also teach Dutch, from beginners to advanced level, including those preparing for the Dutch citizenship test and Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal.

For undergraduate and postgraduate students of Philosophy I help plan and structure your assignments, help with finding the right sources and explain, when necessary, the more challenging aspects of particular philosophies and theories. I can also help with revision for exams. Some of modules I have helped students with include: Ancient Greek Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Existentialism, Epistemology, Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion, Descartes, Frege, Husserl, Popper, Wittgenstein, Deleuze & Guattari, Foucault, Charles Taylor and many more.

Finally, I also have a Masters in Art and Cultural Science (Area Studies) and teach A-level History of Art (Edexcel specification).

Availability: Online lessons only. Group lessons also possible at a reduced rate per person.
For availability see schedule.

Willing to travel: 1 miles

Experience: I am a lecturer with twenty years of experience teaching A-level Philosophy and A-level Religious Studies. I have also taught A levels in Critical Thinking, General Studies, Dutch, Media Studies and GCSE English and Dutch for adult learners beginners to advanced. I have published resources, including A-level revision guides for Philosophy and Religious Studies. I am also an Senior Examiner of Philosophy for AQA and the IB and have tutored many A-level, undergraduate and postgraduate students. My students have always achieved excellent results.

I have also published 16 A-level exam guides for A-level Philosophy and Religious Studies, course summaries, a textbook on Hinduism and an book on Plato.

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Feedback For Karen (27)

We have a total of 27 review(s) for Karen.

Stuart (Mr)
02/11/2023

5/5 Rating

Karen has a good knowledge of the various exam boards and their requirements at A-level. She gives clear instruction and checks understanding. What is particularly helpful is that she will send a powerpoint following the lesson for my daughter to refer to later. My daughter finds the tutorials a useful supplement to her school work.


dan (Mrs)
25/09/2023

5/5 Rating

We are so lucky to find Karen to help Yoyo. She is such an amazing tutor who helped Yoyo (12 years old ) to study world religions as well as critical thinking. Karen is very knowledgeable, punctual, and well-prepared. Yoyo has reached very significant progress and is advanced after one year of study with Karen. I would highly recommend her.


Jeeanna (Miss)
28/08/2023

4/5 Rating

Professional and to a high standard


Lesley (Miss)
21/06/2023

5/5 Rating

When I started studying philosophy I found it very difficult and confusing and it was something I dreaded however since having Karens’ support, it turned to something I looked forward to. Karen provided interactive sessions which lifted my understanding the whole of the course. She was able to provide me with lots of different resources which I found extremely helpful. I would recommend her to everyone, she is amazing and iI couldn’t have done it without her.


Lesley (Miss)
21/06/2023

5/5 Rating

When I started studying philosophy I found it very difficult and confusing and it was something I dreaded however since having Karens’ support, it turned to something I looked forward to. Karen provided interactive sessions which lifted my understanding the whole of the course. She was able to provide me with lots of different resources which I found extremely helpful. I would recommend her to everyone, she is amazing and iI couldn’t have done it without her.


Rachel (Mrs)
04/02/2023

5/5 Rating

Karen is brilliant, my son is enjoying his sessions and finds them really helpful. Very happy, thank you Karen.


Sarah (Ms)
12/01/2023

5/5 Rating

Karen is great!


Philippa (Ms)
06/12/2022

5/5 Rating

Karen is a tremendous tutor.


Cathryn (Mrs)
11/10/2022

5/5 Rating

Karen is a great tutor. She’s punctual, patient, approachable and knowledgeable. She provides valuable feedback and my son found her very supportive and welcoming of all ideas. I have no hesitation in recommending her.


Andrea (Mrs)
24/08/2022

5/5 Rating

Karen is an excellent teacher, very thorough with a supportive approach. She has increased my confidence and I enjoy her lessons. The homework is well focused around what was covered in the lesson helping me to improve on my knowledge and get a better grasp on essay writing.


Yaran (Miss)
20/06/2022

5/5 Rating

Karen is an incredibly helpful and thorough tutor. She has helped me so much with my philosophy A level and has provided me with detailed work and lots of specific feedback. Because of this, my exams have gone incredibly well, so I definitely recommend Karen as a tutor to anyone who wishes to get some help and support with their subjects.


Lucinda (Mrs)
05/06/2022

5/5 Rating

Karen has been amazing at helping my daughter understand and also enjoy Philosophy. We have seen a huge improvement in grades since working with Karen. We were sceptical about getting an online tutor, but Karen has proved it works really well and would definitely recommend to anyone who needs extra help.


Hadas (Mrs)
08/04/2022

5/5 Rating

Karen is a great tutor, very organised and reliable.


Theo (Mr)
16/10/2021

5/5 Rating

Karen is an excellent tutor who works really hard and is always willing to help and give advice. She has in depth knowledge of the AQA Philosophy syllabus and gives comprehensive handouts on the various modules. She is very punctual in marking homework and gives useful advice for improving it. She`s friendly and easy-going, and I would recommend her to anyone studying Philosophy A-level.


Lara (Ms)
15/10/2021

5/5 Rating

My son is studying philosophy A level on his own, and Karen has been amazing with him. He is happy and confident in his studies, and really looks forward to his lessons. Karen has a great knowledge on both the subject and the curriculum. I would absolutely reccomend her.


Mahmooda (Mrs)
15/09/2021

5/5 Rating

An Excellent tutor


Hafsa (Miss)
21/06/2021

5/5 Rating

She helped me a lot during a critical time in my exam preparation. She is an amazing tutor and I`m grateful for all the help.


Eleanor (Miss)
17/05/2021

5/5 Rating

She is absolutely amazing, grades went up, confidence increased and understood the content so well, such a lovely easy person to get on with, will be sad to not have her as a tutor anymore shes made such a difference to my education


Harry (Mr)
26/02/2021

5/5 Rating

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leena (Miss)
11/12/2020

5/5 Rating

Karen has been a huge help. My daughter really enjoys the tutorials and is doing v. well.


Tarun (Mr)
16/10/2020

5/5 Rating

Absolutely brilliant ! Dr Karen goes out of her way and goes above and beyond to help. Dr Karen has in depth knowledge on the topic and her experience speaks volumes. Fantastic Philosophy Tutor ! Thank you.


Imaadh (Mr)
10/09/2020

5/5 Rating

I honestly cannot speak highly enough about Karen. She has greatly improved my results in Philosophy and without her I would be lost. She gives practical advice which helps you deal with exam questions in a quick and efficient manner. She is patient with you and takes the time to explain tricky concepts. I would 100000% recommend her to any philosophy student.


Esra (Mrs)
29/06/2019

5/5 Rating

Karen is amazing. Her approach is positive, friendly and encouraging. My son also liked her approach, felt very comfortable with her. I highly recommend Karen.


Sara (Miss)
05/04/2019

5/5 Rating

Very good tutor, invaluable


Jeevan (Mr)
01/10/2018

5/5 Rating

Excellent Tutor, highly recommended!


Michele (Ms)
10/09/2017

5/5 Rating

Karen is an excellent teacher who helped my daughter a great deal at `A` level. She made sure my daughter was organised and fully understood concepts. Her lessons were always interesting and my daughter looked forward to her lessons with her. I can`t recommend her highly enough!


Ayesha (Miss)
01/06/2017

5/5 Rating

Karen became attuned to the nature of my (quite specific) academic requirements in a very short space of time, resulting in an extremely productive and valuable study session. She is friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging - a pleasure to work with!

Tutors Response :

Thank you very much for the feedback, Ayesha. I hope the exam went well and contact me any time if you need further help.