David - Rotherham tutor






Information About David:


Personal Description:

I'm 21 and a physics graduate (Hons) from the University of Sheffield. Currently I'm studying for a diploma in piano teaching and performance. While perhaps I lack experience (hence lower prices than most), private tutoring is what I want to do as a profession and I consider it perfectly fitting for my personality. I'm soft-spoken, patient and caring and I feel I can talk to children (and reason with them if neccessary).

Although it will be some time before I start up as a tutor properly, for now I'm offering lessons at any time (probably) until the end of the Christmas period and then evenings and weekends after that.

I'm most qualified in physics and maths and I'm willing to teach those up to A2 level. Chemistry I can teach up to GCSE level. I also offer piano lessons at 15 per hour/8 per half hour.

Biology is something I have a strong grasp of, but didn't study at A level. I consider myself more than capable of a high standard of teaching in both Biology and Combined Science, but it's important you know of my qualifications if you wish me to teach at GCSE standard in this.

Note that I don't drive and in order to travel to your home there may be additional charges because of the high cost of public transport. Tutoring at my home is preferable. Online could be arranged but may well be less effective.



Teaching Experience:

Some casual tutoring sessions.



Tutoring Approach:

I'm a strong supporter of lifelong learning and I'll always try to read widely and expand my own knowledge. However I also believe in goal-orientated learning, and that it's important to decide what you want to achieve in a subject and then make it happen.

I understand that the same methods don't work for everyone, and that it's important to be adaptable and work to a student's strengths and weaknesses. If a student is struggling to understand a concept, then it's time to try another approach.

Results aren't guaranteed without effort on the part of the student and so motivation and discussion of aspirations is vital.

One lesson a week isn't enough to get a student through exams unless they can be set further work and actually stick to it. If they do work hard enough, two or more hour-long lessons a week are still advised for exams.

Ten minutes of each hour lesson would usually be devoted to recapping and discussion of previous work. Close to exams it's important to go through questions and past papers if they're available and discuss exam technique where appropriate.

When it comes to teaching in preparation for exams, I request advanced notice of the syllabus and exam board if possible, so that lessons can be tailored for the specific exam they will be taking. If instead you'd like me to teach in a more all-round way, then that's also fine.

I'm usually available to answer questions via email outside of lessons, free of charge.



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Qualifications:

  • Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) including 7 degree level maths modules.
  • A2 level Maths, Physics, Computing and General Studies (BBBB - two marks from an A in physics and maths- so frustrating!)
  • AS Chemistry
  • Grade 8 Piano

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?   Yes