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Gayan (Mr)

Subjects: Physics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
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Personal Description:
I'm a male tutor, who's 26 years of age. now staying in York. Willing to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics. I've been a tutor in Sri Lanka prior to my arrival in London. now I'm reading for my Masters in Leadership Management in York St John University.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Biology, Chemistry and Physics for 5 years in Sri Lanka.

Tutoring Approach:
I've a friendly, student centered, enthusiastic approach to teach my students.

My main objective is to get to know the child well first, and aulter my teaching style to suit the childs level of understanding

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Masters in Leadership Management (Reading)

Jeffrey (Mr)

Subjects: Biology
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
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Personal Description:
I studied Biochemistry at Imperial College and graduated recently. I am now working at a software company as a software developer and data manager. I have got 4 As in Maths, Biology, Physics and Chemistry in my A-levels.

Teaching Experience:
I have tutored science subjects during my studies

Tutoring Approach:
I adopt an exam-oriented teaching style, where I would find out my students' weak topics through exam questions and focus on the areas that need the most help. I believe this approach saves time in teaching what the student already knows and allows me to know how the student would perform in a real exam situation. As a result of this teaching style, all the students whom I have taught for more than 2 months got As in their GCSE/AS exams.

Qualifications:

Imperial College Masters Degree

Caitriona (Ms)

Subjects: Law
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
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Personal Description:
I am a qualified barrister practicing in Northern Ireland.

In 2015 I graduated from Queen's University Belfast with an undergraduate degree in Law with Politics. In 2017 I graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies from Queen's University Belfast again, before being called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in September 2017.

Teaching Experience:
I was part of the teaching team for both European Law modules at Queen's University Belfast for four years. I helped deliver both the European Constitutional Law module to students of all levels in the first academic term, and the European Internal Market Law module in the second term. I also private tutor a number of students every year in these two modules both locally and in the mainland UK.

I also provide group and 1:1 tuition for the Institute of Professional Legal Studies entrance exam. I have an excellent success rate and have tutored over 200 students for the exam over the last number of years. I cover all aspects of the exam including criminal law, civil law, and land law, along with the necessary maths and english skills to pass the exam. Fees for this tuition will vary.

Tutoring Approach:
Tuition is tailored to the need of the student.

For IPLS entrance exam tuition students can choose between 1-1 tuition or online group tuition classes.

For European Law, many students will attend for weekly tuition which covers all aspects of the module before completing a number of past papers together. I teach students how to approach an essay question and a problem question, how to structure their answer and how to apply their knowledge to achieve top results.

Qualifications:

LLB Law with Politics - 2:1

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies

Sarah (Miss)

Subjects: French
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
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Personal Description:
I am a friendly, approachable person who has great communication skills and loves working with young people. I studied French at University and studied in Rouen , France at the Ecole Supérieure de commerce. I also worked in France for Coca Cola. I have taught French to GCSE level for many years and also tutored some GCSE students one-to-one.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught French to GCSE level for the last 20 years in a secondary school in the UK. Every year I have taught and supported students through the rigours of the GCSE requirements. I have also been the Head of the Foreign Languages Department which has meant that I needed to be very clear on the expectations for students with regard to success at GCSE.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to boost confidence by gradually stretching students responses making them more complex and enabling them to gain more marks at GCSE. A mix of the 4 skills required; speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Alternatively if a student has a specific need then I like to focus on this before moving on to other challenging exam areas.

Qualifications:

BSc Hons International Business and French, Aston University, Birmingham, UK

Quan (Dr)

Subjects: Physics | Mechanical Engineering | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
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Personal Description:
I am a retired university lecturer in Mechanical Engineering with a PhD from City University of London and a BEng from a leading Chinese university. I also worked as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. My entire career has been dedicated to academic research and higher education, and I have worked as a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at a university in London for 23 years. For the past 8 years, I have been the Course Director for an Engineering Foundation course. I also acted as a liaison officer to a private institute specialising in providing university foundation courses, helping with course design and assessment moderation. I have been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since 2006.

I believe that every student can succeed in Maths and Physics in both GCSE and A-level with the right guidance. My experience teaching foundation-year students means I am exceptionally skilled at identifying and bridging knowledge gaps, building confidence, and making complex concepts accessible, especially in Physics. I provide a structured, patient, and encouraging learning environment where students feel supported in asking questions and truly understanding the 'why' behind the equations.

Teaching Experience:
My teaching experience is primarily at the university level. As a senior lecturer, I taught Fluid Mechanics
and computational fluid dynamics modules to Year 2, Year 3, and advanced aerodynamics to Master's students. This high-level teaching gives me a unique perspective on the skills and understanding students need in Maths and Physics to thrive at top universities, which I integrate into my tutorial sessions.

As Course Director for the Foundation Year, I worked intensively with students who needed to strengthen their core maths and physics knowledge before starting their engineering degrees. This 8-year role honed my ability to break down complex topics into clear, logical steps for learners with varying starting points.

I have also supervised and assessed undergraduate and postgraduate projects, providing detailed feedback that pushes students towards higher-level thinking.

Tutoring Approach:
Achieving top exam grades demands more than just a solid grasp of mathematical and physical principles; it crucially hinges on strong, adaptable problem-solving skills.

As an experienced tutor and active examiner, I know firsthand the massive impact a well-structured, logically presented solution has on a marker. Clear, step-by-step working not only secures maximum marks but also helps students organise their thoughts under exam pressure and verify their answers efficiently at the end. My goal is to help students establish these vital presentation habits, turning logical structure into second nature.

My Tutoring Style & Approach:

Past Paper Integration: I regularly incorporate real past exam questions into our sessions to build familiarity with exam formats and question styles.

Examiner Insights: I demystify the marking process, showing students exactly what examiners look for and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Independent Practice: To reinforce learning, I assign a few hours of targeted homework after each session.

Rigorous Review: I mark and analyse all completed homework, providing detailed, constructive feedback. This allows us to target mistakes, close knowledge gaps, and continuously refine the exam techniques essential for reaching the highest grades.

Qualifications:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, City University of London

BEng in Mechanical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) , 2006

Christopher (Mr)

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Personal Description:
I am a private tutor based in Clacton-on-Sea with a focus on helping students navigate their academic goals with confidence. I understand that the pressure of exams like the GCSEs can be significant, and my aim is to remove the stress by providing clear, consistent, and structured support.
My teaching style is practical and straightforward. I don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach; instead, I adapt my sessions to suit how each individual learns best. Whether a student needs to sharpen their exam technique, get to grips with tricky subject content, or simply build the discipline required to study effectively, I provide the tools to make it happen.
I approach tutoring as a partnership. My priority is to keep things manageable and focused, ensuring that every session has a clear purpose. My goal is for my students to finish our time together not just with better grades, but with a solid grasp of the subject and the ability to think critically about the work they are doing.
If you are looking for a tutor who is reliable, focused on results, and committed to a calm, professional way of working, please feel free to get in touch.

Teaching Experience:
I operate a private tutoring business while also working as a tutor for a tutoring agency. My professional background spans twelve years of direct classroom and one-to-one instruction. This includes two years of experience as an educational practitioner teaching in China, followed by a decade-long tenure working in a school in London.
My work involves supporting students through the full academic year, managing the transition from baseline assessments to final exam preparation, and providing consistent progress reporting for parents. I am experienced in guiding students through significant milestones, including the completion of the full GCSE exam cycle, ensuring they are prepared and organised for their assessments.

Tutoring Approach:
My tutoring is built on a structured five-phase framework that I have developed over years of classroom and one-to-one work. I focus on giving students a clear system to follow, which helps remove the anxiety often associated with exams.

Content: We ensure the core knowledge is understood, not just memorised.
Analysis: I teach students how to break down questions so they know exactly what the examiner wants to see.

Exam Technique: We work on time management and how to structure answers to secure the most marks.

The "Poetic Toolkit": This covers specific methods for identifying and writing about literary devices.

The "Detective" Skill: I help students learn to approach unseen work by spotting clues and building an argument independently.

My priority is moving students away from a reliance on classroom support. By the time they reach their exams, I want them to feel capable of managing their own workload and approaching any paper with a calm, methodical strategy.

Qualifications:

Level 5 TEFL

Level 5 the Emotionally Connected Classroom