Athar

I am a tutor in Human Sciences at St Catherine's College, University of Oxford.

I have also worked as a doctor, specialising in psychiatry and in the rehabilitation of survivors of torture. I was a senior editor of The Lancet, probably the world's leading medical journal.

I have degrees in physiology (BA), medicine (BM BCh), and anthropology and psychiatry (MSc, PhD).

Tutoring Experience

At Oxford University, I teach physiology and anthropology to Human Sciences students. I also teach physiology, neuroscience, anthropology, and psychology to visiting students.

Outside university, I teach many subjects to GCSE and A-Level. Because of my wide educational and professional experience, I am comfortable with many subjects and approaches to learning. My students have had good results.

Tutoring Approach

I love trying to foster critical thinking and creativity, since an independent, thoughtful student is potentially a happier and empowered person. Tutoring is about attending to each student's unique needs, and helping them to develop into the person, and the student, they can be.

Languages	English (British)
Availability	Weekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available	On File

Qualifications

UCL	2003	Masters	Culture & Mental Health (distinction)
Oxford University	2000	Bachelors	Medicine
Oxford University	1997	Bachelors	Physiology (1st class honours)
UCL	2020	Doctorate	Psychiatry & Anthropology

Athar's Feedback

Feedback	5
Published feedback	5
Unpublished feedback (Usually negative)	0

From Nneka

Athar is well organised, punctual, tailors his teaching to my daughter’s need. Gives accurate feedback on her performance and has the zeal to prope... Read more ›

Thank you, Nneka. I am very grateful to have helped your daughter. Do let me know if you would like to contribute to her education in future.

From RUMANA

My son has found the sessions with Athar to be quite useful and he thinks that they have really helped him to improve his skills in English.

Thank you Rumana, that's good to know. I think your son is just starting to take off; as the old song goes, "You ain't seen nothing yet"!

T... Read more ›

From Ajay

Athar is an excellent Teacher. Moreover he is a very professional and empathetic gentleman. I am very confident that my son - who is currently bein... Read more ›

Thank you, Ajay, that is very kind of you. I hope that Sujay does indeed flourish!

With all best wishes,
Athar

From imogen

You are an extremely helpful, and understanding tutor. Who helps me learn so much in such little time, your method of teaching is very successful i... Read more ›

Thank you, Imogen, that's wonderful to hear.

It is an honour and a delight to have students like you. I hope that you continue to flourish.... Read more ›

From Julia

Athar (aka Professor Dumbledor!)

After relentlessly searching for a tutor to teach my Angel, I was blessed to stumble upon the lovely Atha... Read more ›

Bless you, Julia. I can't thank you enough.

I'm so grateful to have the chance to teach your son, and hope he flourishes infinitely.

Rating from 2 references

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

Subjects taught

First lesson is free!

Maths
GCSE	£33
A-Level	£40
Casual Learner	£35

English
GCSE	£33
A-Level	£40
Casual Learner	£35

Chemistry
GCSE	£33
A-Level	£40
Casual Learner	£35

Biology
GCSE	£33
A-Level	£40
Casual Learner	£35

Psychology
GCSE	£33
A-Level	£40
Casual Learner	£35

Click here for more English tutors