Emma

Hi!
Philosophical questions have occupied me for the most part of my life so far and I would love to help new students develop their interests in them too. My main areas of specialty are logic and philosophy of language, but I'm really happy to teach a wide range of topics up to an undergraduate level, including how to write good philosophy, and to offer advice and discussion on a basis that suits you. Philosophy covers an incredibly wide range of questions and perspectives - I'd love to hear what interests you and how you see things.

Tutoring Experience

In December 2018 I completed my PhD in Philosophy in Sheffield, after having completed an MLitt in it at the St Andrews/Stirling Graduate Programme (gaining a distinction in coursework), and a BA (first class) at Nottingham University. During the time I studied in Sheffield, I also worked within the university, in particular running first-year undergraduate seminars, having one-to-one sessions with students to discuss essay plans, as well as marking assignments. I also taught lectures as part of the third-year/master's course 'Advanced Logic'.

Since September 2018, I've taken up work as a private tutor (teaching both philosophy and classical guitar), and I've found so far that I much prefer the depth of discussion that you can have in a one-to-one setting, and feel that this kind of teaching is where I really flourish.

"Emma is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and instructive teacher. She is always encouraging and a great source of positivity when you are struggling with something." - Steve (pupil)

Tutoring Approach

I aim to provide fun and engaging sessions, tailored to my students' needs, with an emphasis on guiding students towards their own answers and approaches.