Philosophy · English · Essay Writing · University Admissions · School Workshops
Whether you're applying to a top university, wrestling with the intricacies of Shakespeare, or a school searching for someone to get young people genuinely excited about ideas, I bring the same approach: deep subject knowledge, academic rigour, and a passion for inquiry.
As a private tutor, I help students truly understand their subject and equip them with the tools to showcase this on the page. Through school workshops, I introduce students to engaging philosophical ideas, strengthen their critical-thinking skills and help them translate this intellectual curiousity into distinctive university applications.
Interactive three-hour workshops for S5–S6 and Year 12–13 students, combining substantive philosophical discussion with practical university-application guidance.
Personalised support in English, philosophy, essay writing and university admissions, from secondary school through to undergraduate level.
“Ethan is an outstanding tutor! We have him to thank for our son's successful GCSE results. Ethan works to the pace of the student; he is patient, listens, reflects, questions and provides deeply engaging lessons. Each lesson is carefully prepared — I was so impressed at his high level of preparation and attention to detail.”Tinka · Parent of an English Literature and Religious Education GCSE pupil
Private tuition in philosophy, English Literature and English Language, carefully adapted to the student's course, goals and learning style.
One-to-one feedback and practical strategies for improving argument, clarity, structure and precision, from secondary school to undergraduate level.
Tailored support with UCAS application questions, academic motivation, supercurricular evidence and interview preparation.
High-participation, enrichment workshops that bring philosophy to life while developing the critical-thinking skills needed for university applications and interviews.
I'm a doctoral researcher in philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, with more than six years of tutoring experience. In my time as an educator, I've had the privilege to share the subjects I love with hundreds of students - from KS2 to undergraduate level in private, university and international summer-school settings.
It's been my experience that teaching and research go together - the classroom is the best excuse to bring knowledge to life and see it take form in someone else. Seeing the moment when that argument, interpretation or metaphor "clicks" for someone else is as satisfying now as it was for me when I first experienced those lightbulb moments.
I help students understand how strong arguments and interpretations are built. The aim is not only to improve grades, but to foster confidence, intellectual independence and an ability to express difficult ideas clearly.
Tell me briefly about the student, school or cohort you are supporting, and I will suggest the most suitable next step.