Timothy

I am a MPhil/PhD researcher in the Law and Social Sciences faculty at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London, where I am examining local political practices and the impacts of decentralisation reforms in rural Myanmar.

I have a MSc degree in Asian Politics, and a BA degree in French and Politics.

I have a more general interest in comparative political science (particularly issues surrounding democratisation), political theory, political sociology and political anthropology.

Slightly more on my research can be found on the SOAS website.

I can also write and speak intermediate Mandarin Chinese and Burmese as well as being fluent in French.

I enjoy seeing the development of essay writing techniques, and showing how to add unique angles to your work that would make even the gruffest of markers smile!

I can also train students to think critically in politics and history, and engage in political philosophy/theoretical issues. This is especially helpful for interviews too.

Availability: - Weekends (preferably evenings)
- All weekdays (evenings)

Evenings are preferred due to the massive due to working on my own research in the daytime.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Academic Background:

BA - French and Politics (University of Nottingham)

MSc - Asian Politics (SOAS, University of London)

Currently a MPhil/PhD researcher in Politics and International Studies (SOAS, University of London)

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Relevant Experience in teaching/political work:

Assistant Sunday teacher at Wimbledon Synagogue for 3 years.

English teacher and private tutor in Yangshuo, Guangxi province and Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China for several months.

Previous experience working in the particularly messy domain of Human Rights in Cambodia.