A qualified teacher and current examiner with more than twenty years of experience in economics, Philip holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Econometrics, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a PGCE.
Through his work as an examiner, he brings to each lesson a clear understanding of what every specification rewards and where students most commonly lose marks. Combined with his many years of experience as a professional economist, this allows him to take students beyond the textbook, developing the analytical thinking and evaluation skills needed to achieve the highest grades.
Philip began his career as an economist in 1994 after completing his Master’s degree at the University of London. Over the following years, he worked as a Chief Economist, advising organisations through the analysis of economies, markets, businesses, and consumer behaviour. This first-hand experience gives his students a perspective that goes far beyond theory, helping them understand how the concepts they study apply in the real world.
He later completed his PGCE and has since built a successful career teaching Economics at Outstanding-rated schools in the UK. Over the years, both in the classroom and as a professional tutor, he has taught GCSE, A Level, and IB Economics across all major British exam boards.
Today, Philip combines his role as an examiner with that of a professional tutor. His lessons are designed to encourage students to do the work and problem-solving, placing a particular emphasis on analytical thinking, evaluation, and exam technique, providing students with the confidence and skills to achieve top marks.