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Jason G

£25/hr

A-level Philosophy, English, and Sociology Tutor: First lesson FREE

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A bit about Jason G

I enjoy learning. I enjoy teaching. Education is for everyone. Whether teacher or student, we learn from each other. It could be a comment, a discussion, an explanation, a debate, or even the slightest nod of agreement, and a connection that is deep, strong, inspiring can be established and built upon. Learning from each other, our knowledge and our understanding evolves, and we can create, make and build better. As a tutor, I get to share and discuss the subjects that I enjoy with people who enjoy them too. I enjoy English because I get to read and discuss the best that literature past, present and future has to offer. I enjoy Philosophy because it gives new ways of examining, analysing and understanding both the inner and the outer world. And I enjoy Sociology because it offers new ways to see society, to understand it, and to better it. And I get to share that with other people who have, or soon come to discover, that enjoyment. A teacher since 2007, I've taught English, Philosophy, Sociology, Communication & Culture, Media and Maths to functional skills, GCSE and A-level students. I have a First class (with Honours) degree in English and Philosophy. My dissertation was on 'Authority, Language and the Subversion of Identity in the Plays of Joe Orton'. I also have a Masters degree in Popular Culture. The course involved the study of various aspects of twentieth century popular culture, drawing on a range of academic disciplines including Literature, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Politics, Cultural Studies, Religious Studies and Film and Media Studies as well as Critical Theory, Feminism, Psychoanalysis, Postmodernism, Post-Colonialism, Poststructuralism and Deconstruction. My dissertation incorporated an analysis of the relationship between cinematic, musical, and modernist literary and artistic forms and their enduring influence on late 20th- and early 21st-century postmodern music, examining and evaluating their cultural, social, philosophical, historical and political significance. To begin, we'll recap on what you already know, through quizzes, games, Q&A, discussion etc. Then we'll move on to the lesson proper and get acquainted with new ideas. We'll get creative and play with the ideas to see how they work, to see what they can do, and test them out. We'll build on what you already know and develop your understanding, and take a look at the bigger picture to see how it all fits. There'll be activities. There'll be reading, both primary and secondary sources. We'll discuss, maybe debate. There'll be writing, note-taking, exam- and essay- style questions. We'll check to make sure you understand and can apply the ideas and check your work against the assessment objectives and figure out how to improve your knowledge, your skills, your abilities. Then we'll make a plan for the next session, and continue to build your individualized learning plan so that you can achieve your educational goals. After leaving school, I worked in various jobs, none of which I found very satisfying, and so at the ripe young age of 26, I decided to go to university to indulge my interests: literature and philosophy. Going to university was the best decision I'd ever made. Before university, I had a job, a car, somewhere to live - and I had money. Everything that we're told we should have. I gave it up to do what I wanted and it paid off. Now, I read literature, poetry, I go to the theatre, I read philosophy, I read sociology and much more. And I share all of that with my students, and they with me. A teacher since 2007, I've taught English (Language & Literature), Philosophy, and Sociology at A-level and level 4 to students aged between 16 and 19 as well as adults. That first class - and the first year of teaching - was nerve-wracking. But I enjoyed it. And so did the students. And so I stayed with it. And I'm still here and still enjoying it. And so are my students. My students enjoy that I listen to them and take the time to ensure that they understand what is being taught. If there is a term or a phrase or an explanation that I haven't made clear, I encourage my students to stop me and tell me so that I can try another way to communicate the ideas. My students also enjoy the range of activities I employ. Sticking to one method of learning is ineffective - and boring! I keep it varied, stimulating, and fun. Education is work but it needn't be a chore. Let's keep it interesting. Music. Guitar. Bass. Gigs. Reading. Film. Gaming. Art. Museums. Theatre. Travel. Food.

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Teaches

Subject Rate
English
Level
GCSE
 £25/hr
English
Level
A-Level
 £25/hr
Philosophy
Level
A-Level
 £25/hr
Sociology
Level
A-Level
 £25/hr
English Literature
Level
A-Level
 £25/hr

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