Thomas holds four degrees in history, education, theology and political thought, including an MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge, and went on to a DPhil in History at the University of Oxford. Thomas is a qualified teacher, the author of two books and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Thomas taught history, politics and economics at a top secondary school for two years and has lectured as a teaching assistant in history and theology at undergraduate and graduate level. As a tutor, Thomas has worked with students aged 8 to 18, including many with learning or developmental disabilities, mainly across the arts, humanities and social sciences, and has taught English Literature and Creative Writing with Oxford Summer Courses.
Thomas enjoys exploring ideas through conversation, in an informal, enjoyable setting balanced with clear objectives and hard work. Having been tutored as a young student, Thomas knows the value of encouragement and understanding, and believes the best learning happens when tutor and student enjoy working together.