About Our Tutors
 At the same time, ICUT tutors have been chosen for their ability to communicate effectively with students so as to make learning a useful experience. Tutors are chosen after a serious search has been made of their teaching track record, and professional references are taken up. Interviews are always held and not all applicants are successful by any means. However on the whole, ICUT is proud to boast of some 400 tutors with excellent credentials teaching every subject in most areas of the United Kingdom
Here is a sample of our premier team of tutors.
Mr Ivan Bingham B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc.
Originally a Geographer, Ivan Bingham was Vice-Principal of Northern Ireland’s Southern Further Education Institute covering Newry, Banbridge and Portadown.
He has taught English at all levels in literature and as a second language to overseas students. Ivan’s teaching track record of motivating young and mature adults as well as English overseas learners is second to none. Now in retirement he continues to offer his services to ICUT students mainly those seeking help with English. ICUT is indeed fortunate to have such a consummate professional among its tutors in Northern Ireland.
*Professor Gerald Vinten (Business Studies, Ethics and Business Policy, Essex/London)
A well published scholar with over 25 book titles to his credit, plus innumerable articles in journals and specialist papers presented to forums. Professor Vinten has lectured at various universities and colleges in Britain, USA and Europe, including University of Luton, Bath Spa University, London University, Southampton Business School, John Moores University, Liverpool, Ithaca College, New York, Ecole Superieure, Paris and currently the London City Institute. His experience as a teacher, examiner, external moderator and scholar has made him a distinguished choice among our students as a source of guidance and help with undergraduates and post graduates alike. Professor Vinten’s scholarly eminence he carries lightly, and indeed many students have come away as impressed by his personal modesty as his willingness to help with their problems.
* Professor Vinten died recently after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Dr Andrew Dunn (Sociology and Social Policy, South Wales and Bradford)
 Aged 32 years, Dr Dunn recently obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Bradford for a thesis on the future direction of the British Welfare State. He currently divides his time between research posts at Bradford and Swansea universities, as well as being a Research Fellow with ICUT. Dr Dunn has taught many ICUT students directly and on-line, and in addition has lent his expert guidance to undergraduate and graduate students writing dissertations … all to positive effect.
Dr Chris Brand (Psychology, Edinburgh)
A retired academic, Dr Brand lectured for much of his career in the Department of Psychology, University of Edinburgh. His experience of teaching successive generations of students at one of Scotland’s (and indeed Britain’s) prime universities means that he has much to offer students seeking his help with dissertations, personal learning and general subject guidance. He is happy to tutor students both in person and on-line in term and in vacations.
Dr Mohammed Queshi (Chemistry and Medical Sciences, South Yorkshire)
Based at the University of Sheffield, Dr Queshi has a proven record as a scientist of some distinction. He has contributed many academic papers for publication, and has been teaching ICUT students at all levels for the past twelve months. Dr Queshi has a pragmatic approach to tutoring based on prioritising tutor/student communication and task-based learning. Many of our students have had good reason to appreciate the results of his methods, notably examination success and enhanced grades. Like many of our tutors, Dr Queshi is available to help students experiencing disappointment in their Summer examinations, and offers vacation teaching in person and on-line.
Miss S arah Newman (Psychology, West Midlands)
Head of Sixth Form Studies at Great Barr Secondary School, Birmingham – largest high school in the European Union –Miss Newman has an enviable record as a consummate teacher of Psychology among A/S, A2 and first year undergraduate students. Despite her relative youth, she is highly regarded in the profession, and in addition to her elevated post at Birmingham is also a senior public examiner. Her approach is both rigorous and firm, albeit qualified by a sensitive regard for the student’s needs. She will be especially helpful to Sixth Form students in schools and colleges and also those needing help with Foundation courses in colleges and universities.
Dr Paul Joseph (Chemistry and Physics, Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Dr Joseph is a native of India, who over the past decade has established himself in the British/Irish university system. Presently he is a researcher and lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Ulster, Belfast. His teaching skills are first class, his subject commitments proven and his track record of success enviable. Dr Joseph has much to offer prospective students, and welcomes both university undergraduates and sixth form students needing help with exam preparations.
Mr Mark Leather (Business Studies, Merseyside)
A Business Studies researcher and part-time lecturer at the University of Liverpool, Mr Leather has proved very knowledgeable of the needs of students, as well as an effective tutor. He combines the dual skills of an able academic with that of a sympathetic and encouraging tutor. Many students who came to him for help over the past twelve months have expressed immense satisfaction at the adroit manner with which he tackled their weaknesses, and helped ensure success with exam re-sits.
Dr George F. Russell (Chemistry, Physics and Maths, Birmingham)
A Chemist by training, Dr Russell’s Ph.D. from the University of Nottingham set the pattern for an academic career that has combined subject research with teaching students. Interestingly, he has developed a multi-disciplinary interest that has made his skills as much valued by Maths and Physics students in sixth form and university alike as students of his first interest, Chemistry. He is a well regarded professional tutor, and is available to students throughout term time and vacations.
Dr Chris Guy (Maths and Physics, London)
A retired principal lecturer from Imperial College, University of London, Dr Guy continues his research and teaching on a consultancy basis. A scholar with an international reputation, Dr Guy is of the view that modern teaching has somehow lost sight of the traditional disciplines inherent in effective Scientific and Mathematical learning. He offers tuition that prioritises solid learning of basic formula in Maths and Physics such as will enable students to tackle examinations at all levels of university and college life effectively. Dr Guy’s conservative approach has produced a success rate of 100% among the many students seeking his guidance. He is also available during vacations.
Dr Javed Masood (Biochemistry, Luton and Birmingham) 
A gifted and highly experienced biochemist from Pakistan, Dr Masood has taught Biochemistry at universities and colleges in Pakistan and the United Kingdom. He holds an enviable research record and alongside his teaching commitments, Dr Masood continues to produce scholarly papers for publication in the U.K. and South Asia. He is also experienced in teaching at all levels, specifically A/S, A2 and under/postgraduate levels. So too is Dr Masood willing and able to help students with dissertations and coursework in person and on-line.
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