Long-arc, one-to-one mentorship from Foundation Year through MBA, Masters and PhD. I take on ten students at a time — most stay with me for years, from their first reading list to their final viva. PhD-trained, examiner-standard, and rigorously confidential.
I tutor business and economics across every level of higher education. Most students begin with me early and stay; the relationship is the work.
Eighteen-year-olds finding their academic feet. We build study habits, reading discipline and the writing voice they will lean on for the next four years.
The years where habits compound. We focus on coursework grades, exam technique, and the early modules — micro, macro, accounting, marketing, strategy — that everything else rests on.
Dissertation territory. Examiner-standard structure, methodology, lit review, Stata and quantitative work, and the last thirty per cent of marks that separate a 2:1 from a First.
For full-time executives and full-time students alike. Strategy projects, capstone theses, distinctions defended on tight timelines. Honest, efficient, examiner-grade.
Filling the gap left by absent supervisors. Methodology, defensibility, viva preparation, the politics of publication, and a calmer head when the work feels impossible.
My favourite arrangement: a Foundation Year student I take on at eighteen, then meet weekly until they graduate four years later. This is what tutoring is for.
I am in high demand and I refuse to scale. Ten students at a time is the absolute ceiling — never more, no exceptions. Anything beyond that and I cannot do the work properly.
By “the work” I mean: remembering the argument of your literature review from a session three weeks ago. Replying to your WhatsApp at nine on a Sunday because the deadline is Monday. Knowing your supervisor’s name, your housemate’s name, the module you nearly failed in second year. Tracking the four-year arc, not the next hour.
That kind of attention is the entire point. It is also why I prefer students who stay — the relationship compounds. I have taken on eighteen-year-old Foundation Year students and met them weekly for four years until they graduated with a First. That is the deal I am offering.
The honest reasons students reach out — across every year of study, from Foundation to PhD.
A long mentorship moves through all of these. A short engagement focuses on whichever matters most this term.
Weekly readings, problem sets, essays, exam technique. The bread and butter of moving from a 2:1 to a First, term after term — or from a third to a 2:1 if that’s where we’re starting.
Proposal to viva. Structure, lit review, methodology, defence. A shared Master Plan so you always know exactly what next week’s task is.
Regression analysis, hypothesis testing, panel data, survey design, model specification. Quantitative methods explained until they actually make sense.
Detailed written feedback on a draft — the kind of comments a rigorous examiner would leave after a viva. Not editing, not ghostwriting. Comments that teach you to lift the work yourself.
When your university supervisor is absent, late, or unhelpful, I fill the gap with structured weekly guidance and the written feedback you’re not getting elsewhere.
ADHD-friendly, autism-aware, dyslexia-friendly. We learn at your pace, in your style. Discounted rates available for students with disabilities.
A free intro is always free. If we’re a fit, we plan. If not, you’ve lost nothing.
Tell me your year, university, subject, and what’s on your mind. Most replies arrive within the hour. The introductory call is free and obligation-free.
If we’re working together, I write you a shared plan tailored to your timeline — modules, deadlines, dissertation milestones, exam dates. You always know what’s next.
One-to-one online via Google Meet, plus free WhatsApp support between sessions for the small things. Pay as you go or book a package — no long contracts.
Pay per hour or by package. The introductory call is free. Students with disabilities pay a flat reduced rate regardless of package size.
Single one-off session. Useful for an emergency or a one-time review.
£500 in total. A short engagement to fix something specific.
£900 in total. The standard arrangement — daily sessions, billed fortnightly.
£1,700 in total · 20 hours over four weeks (weekdays). For students who want to move quickly.
No retainer, no minimum term. Pay as you go. The introductory call is on me.
A handful, lifted straight from Spires. The full archive — Foundation through PhD — is publicly visible there.
By far the best tutor I have ever worked with. Exceptionally skilled at spotting what matters and explaining it clearly.
His feedback is razor-sharp and kind at the same time. He challenged me to improve every chapter, not just pass.
I always felt like he was in my corner. He knew exactly what examiners wanted and how to get me there.
There are no words to explain how great Dr Johan is. I highly recommend him to any student going through complete darkness.
What sets Johan apart is how invested he becomes in your project. He remembers details from weeks ago and keeps track of the big picture when you feel lost in the detail.
Every session left me clearer and more confident. He breaks everything down into manageable steps and keeps you accountable without ever making you feel judged.
Johan saved my dissertation. He brought structure, calm and a clear plan when I was overwhelmed.
As a full-time executive doing an MBA, I needed efficiency and honesty. Johan delivered exactly that and helped me secure a distinction.
Johan’s support has been exemplary. I honestly do not think I would have completed my PhD without his guidance.
I was in a very dark place with my thesis. Johan showed me step by step how to get back on track. I would not have graduated without him.
Very committed to helping me understand complex concepts and very patient. A pleasure to work with.
I cannot express how incredible Dr Johan is. Extremely professional, excellent in his field, and genuinely cares about his students’ success.
Detailed written feedback on a draft — the kind of comments a rigorous examiner leaves after a viva. Available without ongoing tutoring.
Extensive comments directly on your document: structural issues, logical errors, vague claims, weak methodology, informal register, missing citations, and actionable improvements.
It is not editing, proofreading, or ghostwriting. I do not change your text. I leave comments that guide you to improve your own work — exactly as a supervisor or examiner would.
Operating across UK and EU time zones. Verified through Spires (London) with full background checks.
Everything discussed remains private and confidential, in perpetuity. Your work, your questions, your challenges.
One of the highest-rated long-term tutors on the Spires platform, accumulated over years of weekly sessions.
PhD, Strathclyde · MBA, Babson (Boston) · BComm, UCD (Dublin)
Inclusive of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, and disabilities. Privacy and dignity are non-negotiable.
Experienced with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, DiGeorge syndrome and other learning differences. We always learn at your pace, with structure that fits how your mind actually works. Reduced rates for students with disabilities are negotiated case-by-case.
Got a burning question, an urgent deadline, or a small thing that doesn’t need a full session? Message me. As many questions as you like — within reason — answered usually within the hour. It’s a personal PhD in your pocket.
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