Damon

I love education and educating. My qualifications and 10 years + experience are a true reflection of my enthusiasm for teaching.

I would say I am encouraging, enthusiastic and effective, as I thoroughly enjoy helping others to succeed.

I am an Academic English Specialist, Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD English for Academic / Specific Purposes Teacher and University masters dissertation supervisor.

I have a proven record of helping students progress and pass exams / coursework by providing positive learning experiences. I am experienced in leading and co-ordinating, adept at training, motivating and developing others in the skills they would like to focus on.

Widely experienced with students’ academic research and presentation skills.

Fundamentally, I believe in mutual understanding, patience, honesty and integrity when tutoring. I will listen to your needs and help you to achieve your objectives.

Any questions, please feel free to reach out and we can arrange a wee chat!

Tutoring Experience

I supervise masters dissertation students at the University of Edinburgh, and I also teach at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow as an English for Academic Purposes teacher which I love!
I have over 10 years experience teaching international students from the Middle East, China and more. I am fully equipped with the necessary skills to help you on your educational journey. I have prepared students for IELTS and Cambridge English examinations too.

Tutoring Approach

My approach to tutoring is grounded in patience and commitment to helping you. I am an educator whom has always been developing on courses to maintain the highest standards and up-to-date methodologies to meet the needs of each learner. Everyone has a preferred learning style, which I fully understand and respect, so I will work with you to ensure you are comfortable with my tutoring approach so that you are satisfied with the tutoring sessions.

I can help you to achieve your goals with:

University (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels)
Academic Writing / Presentations / Note Taking / Seminar Discussions / Lecture Listening / Research Methods / Literature Reviews / Research Synthesis / Vocabulary Development / Exam Strategies / General Grammar / English for Specific Purposes

English Exams
*IELTS Exam Preparation (for UKVI / University Entrance)
*Cambridge Exam Preparation (Including B2/C1/C2)