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Online English Tutor Josh

Josh

Josh

Humanities, Education PGDE

5.0

$91/hr

International teacher of English, Business, Philosophy & Humanities, with a decade of experience teaching GCSE, A-Level and IB in international schools around the world. I am fully student-focused, with a history of success developing engaging and relevant classes to help students overcome their academic and study challenges. I believe in the values of patience and kindness in supportive academic relationships in order to develop student confidence and determination.

Josh
5.0
2419 classes

University of Edinburgh - Humanities, Education - PGDE

International teacher of English, Business, Philosophy & Humanities, with a decade of experience teaching GCSE, A-Level and IB in international schools around the world. I am fully student-focused, with a history of success developing engaging and relevant classes to help students overcome their academic and study challenges. I believe in the values of patience and kindness in supportive academic relationships in order to develop student confidence and determination.

Recent Students: 33
Total Hours: 2293
Last Online:
All-time Students: 188
Total Classes: 2419
Signed Up:
Recent Students: 33Total Hours: 2293Last Online:
All-time Students: 188Total Classes: 2419Signed Up:

About Me

During my teaching career I have worked at schools in Scotland, Slovakia, Egypt, Chile, Vietnam and South Korea, teaching and leading a diverse range of subjects such as English Lang & Lit, Philosophy/ToK, Business, and others. I have extensive experience teaching various curriculums - (i)GCSE, AS & A-Level, IB MYP/DP programs, and the Advanced Placement - and I know well the pitfalls and expectations of these courses and their assessments.

I currently hold full registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland, and am qualified with a BA, PGDE and CELTA. Now I work online with students who wish to overcome their academic challenges and achieve their highest goals.

Tutor Experience

2020-present - teacher for online school in the UK; Philosophy, English, Geography, Sociology, Politics
2020-present - Private online teacher of English, Business, Philosophy, Humanities (IGCSE, AS/A-Level, IB, AP, etc)
2019-2020 - Head of Business & Teacher of English, International School in Slovakia
2016-2019 - Head of Philosophy & Teacher of English, International School in Chile
2015-2016 - Head of Humanities & Teacher of English, International School in Egypt
2013-2015 - Teacher of English & IELTS at various schools in South Korea and Vietnam
2012-2013 - Teacher of Philosophy, Perth Grammar School, Scotland

Topic Expertise

(i)GCSE, A-Level, IB MYP, IB DP, AP

English Language & Literature
Business Studies & Management
Philosophy & Theory of Knowledge
Education
Politics/Government
Sociology
Psychology
History
Geography

Client Reviews

Josh is a great teacher. He is very very patient and also so passionate about teaching English language /literature. And as a result my son now loves and enjoys his lessons very much.
It’s been a while since we started with Josh and I can see a noticeable progress in his writing style and how he analyzes .

- English Language

Josh has irreparably raised the bar for every future teacher I go on to have.
He has been engaging, clever, and shown genuine interest in my academic (and personal) pursuits. More than just teaching, he has been a true mentor to me during my A Levels. I am so proud of what I have been able to achieve with his help, and feel secure in knowing I can reach out to him in future at uni if I need more guidance. He was my sole teacher for both Philosophy and English Literature A Level, I have now sat all of my exams for both and I feel quite confident in my performance.

If you are wondering if Josh is any good, let this be your assurance that he is better.

- English Literature

Josh is a really efficient and fun teacher, lessons with him manage to cover a lot of content whilst feeling light-hearted and breezy.

 - English Language

Super interactive and helpful. Time flew by, and Josh is definitely helping in making me passionate about this subject again.

- Language A: Literature

Awesome!

 - General Studies

Very helpful and informative

 - English Language

A very good session , helped me understand things that i was not quite sure about and has increased my confidence in how to structure answers

- English Language

really good class we got loads done for my geography NEA

- Business Studies

this class with josh was very informative and helped in the long term with geography A level

 - Business Studies

I scored 8 for the IELTS test ! Thank you Josh for helping me .

 - English Literature

Testimonials

JOSH OMG OMG OMG OMG

I GOT AN A

IM SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY

 - Ekaterina, IGCSE English Language & Literature

Hi Mr. Josh, I hope life has been treating you well! I got the business test results back today and it was a 6 yay!

 - Trisha, IB Business and Management

Hi Josh, Rachel here. Tom (son) is back to school so wanted to quickly jump on and say a HUGE heartfelt thank you. You have been a lifesaver and total superstar. You gave Tom exactly what he needed -confidence, encouragement and fully focussed and targeted help. We are enormously grateful to you Josh.

- Tom, IB History

History 7 predicted! and TOK A predicted!!!!!! thank youuuuuuuu

 - Maria, IB History & ToK

Hi sir! Just wanted to update you on the Romeo and Juliet assignment. I just got back my mark last night and I got 26/30 :D I feel much more confident after I was done I was really happy! THANK YOU!!!!

- Noor, iGCSE English Literature, Business

I improved from a D to an A in Global Perspectives! Thanks Josh!

- Martinha, A2 Global Perspectives, English Lit, Business, Psychology

Josh was a great teacher, and explained things very well. He was knowledgeable and provided plenty of space for my questions and input. My exam technique is much improved and I'll let you know how I do in my exams!

- Cora, GCSE Religious Education & Psychology

Hey Josh! I got a 9/10 for the TOK Essay!!! Thank you so much for your help

 - Daniel, IB Theory of Knowledge

Hi! Hope you are well. I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me with my business content as well as exam practice, the lessons were really beneficial for me.

- Swaleha, A-Level Business

You gave me more emotional support than any of my teachers - this has really helped me stay calm these last few months before exams. Thank you!

 - A, IGCSE History

Hi Josh, I have completed all my exams and I just wanted to say thank you for your support over the last few months. I really appreciated it!

- Selina, A-Level Business

My teacher predicted me a 7 for the final predicted grades for the year!!

- Vanessa, IB English Literature

Hello sir - I got a 9 in English Lit and Lang!!


- Faris, IGCSE English Lang & Lit

Josh has to be one of the most comprehensive and reassuring teachers I have ever been lucky enough to be taught by, and I can not imagine being at the level of ability I am at with language and literature without his effort which goes behind all classes and beyond my expectation. The triumph of my grades will always have to be shared with Josh, without which I would not be the student I am today.

 - Nalu, A-Level English Lang, Lit, Global Perspectives

Tutoring Subjects

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Qualifications

Full Registration with General Teaching Council of Scotland, 2013 - present
CELTA, Cambridge International, 2014
PGDE, University of Aberdeen, 2012
BA Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh, 2011

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