Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics (PPL) Tutors : 1-1 Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics (PPL) Preparation

My name is Conor, I’m from Northern Ireland and I’ve always loved learning. I have always been fortunate to have great teachers and it allowed me to get my 11+ and a good set of GCSEs and A-Levels, eventually ending up at the University of Oxford, reading “the degree that runs Britain”; PPE.
My particular strength is humanities, I have always found them to be intuitively easy to learn and be able to retain information. In my mind those subjects are all about practice; familiarising yourself with the content and the specifics and committing it to memory. That’s the first step. The second is making yourself comfortable with the style of exam question and acquainting yourself with the exam format. Thus, in my mind, the process is split into two halves, the first being the content and the second being past-papers, lots of them.
It is also worth saying that I’m not picky about how someone revises the content. In school I used many formats to do this, including mind-maps, linear notes, flash-cards, verbal exercises and more, so I would work with whatever is best for my students.
This has always been successful for me and I’m sure it can be for you too!

Hello, I am Amaira Sharma. I moved to the UK 4 years ago and have completed my sixth form- IB Diploma, gap year wherein I gained retail experience and research/admin experience working at a publishing company and my first year at the University of Bath. I was born and brought up in India therefore I am a bilingual and fluently speak Hindi and English. Having completed IB psychology during the last two years of high school/sixth form and I am really interested to learn about the human brain and behaviour therefore I am studying Psychology at University. Additionally, I have always loved Biology, being my favourite science subject and it links very well with the biology of the brain, helping me deepen my understanding of the biological approach of psychology. Being a reflective and open-minded learner has led me to constantly improve upon myself and my knowledge. As a caring and organised individual, I would love to help students learn and improve their knowledge to achieve their best academic potential. I would provide my study tips, knowledge, skills and tips I have learnt throughout school.

Hi! I’m Theo, from London. After achieving 12 grade 9s in my GCSEs, I studied Latin, Greek, Classical Civilisation and Philosophy for A level, achieving A* in all four subjects and winning school prizes for top perfomance in all of them. I applied to universities in both the UK and the US, receiving Philosophy offers from all 5 of my UK choices (Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick and St Andrews) as well as an acceptance from my top US choice, Princeton University.

After sitting my A levels, I took a gap year before starting university in order to engage with the world of work. I have worked as a political consultant intern for F&R Strategy, an analyst for the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum and I am now working at an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning company called Deepchecks. Whilst doing this, I have been volunteering for a charity called Screen Share and I am also learning German on a super-intensive course.

Whilst I have always worked hard at academic work, it has never been draining because I am extremely passionate about what I do and I strongly believe this shows in my teaching. Whatever your goals are, I am ready to strategise and put in the effort so that we can achieve them.

Hi, my name is Alina and I am a 3rd year student studying Psychology at the University of Surrey, due to begin my placement at Great Ormond Street Hospital for my upcoming Professional Training Year. I have a passion for studying Biological Psychology having completed both Psychology and Biology at A-level and seeing how they overlap. I love helping others develop their enthusiasm for learning with experience as a GCSE Science tutor, helping pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds gain confidence in their learning. My goal is to ensure that students not only learn new things and put their skills to practice, but also enjoy learning to help build their confidence. I love to teach topics which pique interest and motivate students to learn more. Outside of teaching, I enjoy volunteering with a strong desire to help others who are struggling with their mental health, and enjoy baking as a hobby in my free time. I look forward to helping you reach your academic goals!

Hello my name is Grace. I am an undergraduate at the University of Warwick studying psychology. I chose psychology because I took it at GCSE and I really enjoyed it, I found I had a passion for it. This was why I carried it on for A-level and ultimately why I chose it for my degree. I also studied maths and biology at A-level, along with completing my EPQ in year 11. During lockdown I found myself falling behind and struggling with biology A-level and I myself got a tutor to help me out. I found it really helped my understanding of the subject and also my confidence. Because of this I decided I would become a tutor so I could help others in the way I was helped. I have been tutoring maths, psychology, and biology since the start of 2023 and I have tutored over 15 different students for their GCSEs and A-levels. I love working with so many people and being able to see their abilities grow over time.

I am a PhD candidate in Philosophy at Clare College, University of Cambridge, working in ethics and the philosophy of science. Before this, I completed a Master’s in Philosophy of Science (first class with Distinction) and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy (double first class), both at Cambridge. For my PhD I was awarded full funding under a joint UKRI AHRC scholarship and the Clare College Badger studentship – a funding award that included panel selection from the Department, the University of Cambridge and the UK government’s research council. I was also offered full PhD funding from the University of Oxford medical department, King’s College London law department (the only student to receive a scholarship offer from KCL that year) and UCL Philosophy. Prior to this I also received an offer of a two-year scholarship at Pembroke College, Oxford, which I declined. At Cambridge I have won 5 awards for finishing first in my year in the research component of my Master’s, as well as for finishing in top 10% and top 5% of my year each year of study.

I have been tutoring for 4+ years at all levels, including for Oxbridge admissions and essay competitions. As a tutor I can help students to perform at the best of their academic abilities, offering support and guidance tailored to each student’s needs. I have experience guiding students in Oxbridge and UK university applications, John Locke essay competition, first and second year undergraduate essays, A Level Philosophy and English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), GCSE Philosophy, Latin and English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR).