Bishopthorpe Tutors & Bishopthorpe Tuition

Personal Description:
Mature family man. Focused on results. Physics degree from Imperial, London; PGCE in Physics and Science from Kings, London. I am up to date with the AQA, OCR and Edexcel A-level syllabuses in Maths and Physics. I offer a personalized, reliable, high quality tutoring experience.

Teaching Experience:
Over 20 years' teaching experience from KS2 to A-level Maths and Physics. Full time private tutor since 2018. I have achieved consistently good or excellent results at all levels, both online and in person, for more than 10 years.

Tutoring Approach:
Happy to host or tutor online, as preferred by tutee. Rates the same either way. Flexible and responsive approach. Please see my feedback for further information.

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Personal Description:
I am a native Chinese and I come from northeast of China - Chang Chun, where the first movie and car were made in China, and it also has the most numbers of the universities in China.

I came to the UK in 2007, and I feel grateful and joyful to experience this dynamic culture and to meet many interesting and decent people.

I love food, music, movies, and spending time in nature. I am interested in healthy living and different cultures, I like to visit and explore new places, meet people, and most importantly, to serve others with the skills and talents I have.

Teaching Experience:
I started teaching Mandarin in 2002 where I volunteered to teach 7 western teachers at Jilin University, where I studied in China, and I gained my first teaching experience.

A year later after my graduation I went on working for Dao Hang Language Institution in China as an English teacher. I taught both children and adults, and from then I realised that each student had their own unique way of learning, and teaching should be tailored according to each individual's need.

I also provided Mandarin lessons to corporate staff whist working as a PA in GE and Philips in China.

After settling in the UK, I started providing private lessons from October 2009 and I taught in schools, companies, and individuals in London and Cambridge. I helped students achieved their GCSE/AS/A2 levels, and currently I am preparing a student for his HSK exam, and another student for his GCSE exam in 2022.

I have been receiving positive feedback from my students, and as a result, some of them increased their weekly lessons with me.

In 2021 I was recruited by Cambridge Assessment as an examiner for the Mandarin subject.

Tutoring Approach:
When it comes to learning a language, if we watch the way how a young child is learning, he/she spends most of the time listening first and then imitating, and with the language environment, he/she flourishes. This is the most natural approach.

When it comes to learning a new language as an adult, I know (because I have done it and I have seen others done it too) that within each one of us we still have the potential to activate that part of the brain which allows us to acquire and absorb the new language subconsciously, or simply put, to have a feel for it!

In my lessons I usually combine listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. My students submerge in a lot of listening and speaking at the early stage of the lessons, and then we move onto reading and sometimes storytelling, depending on the age group. I do my best to understand each of my students' learning needs, goals and interest and tailor the lessons by increasing certain activities, along with Chinese culture and customs explained.

We do have a touch on grammar too, but not in a sense trying to memorise them, it is rather as a guidance.

I believe Mandarin or any language can be easily acquired through this natural approach with time and effort, and I will be here with you taking every step on this amazing journey!

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Personal Description:
I am a passionate and dedicated mathematics teacher with over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience. I currently teach at one of the most successful independent schools in Surrey, where I work with students of varying abilities to help them excel in mathematics and statistics. My goal is to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience for every student.

Teaching Experience:
I have extensive experience teaching KS3, KS4, GCSE, IGCSE, and A-level Mathematics and Statistics. Over the past decade, I have provided private tuition to a wide range of students, helping them build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I am well-versed in the new GCSE/IGCSE curriculum and A-level specifications, ensuring that my teaching is always aligned with current educational standards.
Throughout my career, I have worked with students of all ability levels, tailoring my lessons to suit their unique needs and learning styles. My students consistently achieve outstanding results, leaving my sessions with greater knowledge, understanding, and confidence in their mathematical abilities.

I have been judged as an outstanding teacher and have worked with maths consultants to deliver outstanding lessons. You are guaranteed an excellent tuition if you sign up for my private tuition.

Tutoring Approach:
I adopt a mastery-based approach to teaching, aiming to make mathematics less intimidating and more engaging. By relating mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios, I help students see the relevance of what they are learning, making it easier to grasp and retain new knowledge.

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Personal Description:
I am a physicist living in Marsden and teaching at the University of Manchester two days a week. My research expertise is in quantum field theory, but I teach all the core maths and physics topics for first and second year undergraduates. Teaching and sharing understanding has always been the part of my work that is most important to me. One of my favourite things is seeing the penny drop for people when they start to become familiar with new ideas, and the pleasure and self-confidence this can bring them.

Teaching Experience:
25 years experience of successful tutoring in mathematics and physics at A-level and degree level, including work at Huddersfield New College and Manchester University.

Tutoring Approach:
Friendly and professional, with full attention to the syllabus and to the concerns and interests of each of my students. I enjoy helping people to get the hang of ideas and methods, uncovering their strengths and finding the approach that works for them. I see A-level maths and physics as an opportunity to encounter some genuinely fascinating ideas and insights, as well as developing core skills.

Alternatively, you may be looking for a calm, efficient way to prepare for undergraduate end-of-year exams or re-sits, or you may just want to learn calculus or climatology or cosmology for fun or to explore some of the universal principles of the physical world for your own curiosity, such as relativity or quantum physics.

I can visit tutees at their homes, up to around ten miles from Marsden, or I can provide a suitable space at my home, quiet and free from distraction.

Online tutorials are also available using Zoom, with work marked by email.

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Personal Description:
Hi there,

Whether you just need just some extra help for exams or need that A in GCSE's or A-Level I'd love to help you.

Teaching Experience:
Teaching for 5 years in West London. 6 months in Midde East teaching. Experience teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

Tutoring Approach:
From teaching experience I know what the main misconceptions are and use this to base my teaching on. So before we begin a topic I try to tease out any difficulties a student may have and go forward. For me building confidence in maths is one of the main building blocks to helping a student improve substantially.

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Personal Description:
My name is María, I am a Geography, History and Spanish teacher from Argentina. I love my profession, as I enjoy teaching very much. I moved to London in January 2011 and I have been teaching Spanish here since then.

I specialise in teaching those who do not wish to loose their Spanish, or those who require a more advanced level of teaching.

My students have told me, I transmit confidence and they don't feel inhibited to speak when in class with me. This is always good, as I believe the best way to learn is by speaking a lot! :)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to your response!

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Geography, History and Spanish for more than 15 years, in schools and universities, as well as privately. I studied at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. I also worked as a teacher for the Ministry of Education and the World Bank.

On the side, I have a small network of private students, whom I have been teaching for the past 6 years. I have managed to continue teaching them for so long, as they do not want to loose their Spanish, which they mainly use for business negotiations or their travels to Spain/Latin America.

Tutoring Approach:
First, I asses the student´s level and needs, so we can work together to find the appropriate learning approach. I use a wide variety of materials (course books, grammar reference books, movies, newspaper articles, songs, poems, internet articles, etc). The four skills are practised from the very first lesson, always recycling the language and putting into practice what is learnt in each lesson.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I am Hulya. I am from Turkey. I have been living in London for the last 7 years. I can teach Turkish language.

Teaching Experience:
I am a native Turkish speaker. I can teach grammar to anyone that needs it; also pronunciation and writing at any level.

Tutoring Approach:
I check the student's level first and I plan the lessons according to the student's needs.
I consider the student's learning styles.

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Personal Description:
My name is Marc and my specialties are: confidence as individuals, dealing with stress within the work place and anxiety / constant worry / pressure management.

My experience, with the above areas, comes from over 22 years within management, personal struggles that I've overcome and my personal development of mind body practices.

Teaching Experience:
I have been training, teaching, mentoring individuals, over the last 22 years, in my various roles as a senior manager. I have also been teaching self defence, on a 1-2-1 or group basis, over the past 6 years.

Tutoring Approach:
I sit down with each student and by asking specific questions I can determine the level of issues that need addressing. From there I am able to approach the teaching from individual requirements and tailor accordingly.
Real life examples are used to demonstrate how situations are addressed and role play is used to build up the right levels of skills.
There are tasks to be completed between each session with discussions on observations communicated via email or phone call.
I offer 1-2-1 or group training at people homes which is the best neutral place for training to occur.
Each teaching experience is personal and ensure it relates to the individuals needs. This is definitely not a 'one size fits all' course.

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Personal Description:
Hi! I am from Ukraine, currently living in UK. I studied Japanese language and culture at Kyiv National University and got Master's degree, after graduating from Ukrainian university I spent half a year in Japan studying Japanese language teaching techniques and preparing for Japanese language proficiency test which I passed successfully.

Teaching Experience:
I have years of experience of teaching Japanese language to people of different age and level. I used to be a lecturer at municipal university as well as private tutor of both Japanese and Russian languages.

Tutoring Approach:
Can vary depending on pupil's age, level and needs.

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Personal Description:
Artist, illustrator, graphic design BA MA
Combining teaching and learning of art and design with fun. individuals, groups, anyone wanting to explore their inner creative.

Teaching Experience:
Brent Art and Libraries London

BA Hons Degree Course Westminster University and Hong Kong Poly University.

Artist in residence tutor, Lyndons Arts Trust London working with schools also mentoring young artists

Tutoring Approach:
Focus in recent years on drawing, thinking through drawing and creative thinking.
Collage, painting and combining observational drawing with exploration of the Imagination.

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Personal Description:
My name is Salvia and I am a native English speaker with a deep committment to teaching. Languages are my special interest - I enjoy learning them as much as I enjoy teaching them! I have an enthusiastic and playful approach to teaching, with a focus on facilitating your growth and improving your confidence.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and tutoring in a variety of situations - in primary and secondary schools, universities, after school programs, and online. I have held many different positions with the schools and educational companies I have worked for, including head of department, senior teacher trainer, private personal tutor, and classroom teacher. I have taught all ages and ability levels. I am experienced in ESOL and well as teaching native speakers.

My students get consistently high results on their exams: GCSE, A-level, IELTS, TOEFL, and more.

I have taught and tutored several languages as well as music, although my speciality and focus nowadays is English language and literature, reading and writing skills, and helping students learn how to study effectively.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is entirely student centred. Our first session is a FREE 20 minute meeting in which I explore your linguistic needs and determine how best to support you. I will then develop a personalised, adaptable curriculum, just for you. Each student is different and has different needs and best ways of learning. I will meet you where you are and create a programme personally designed to support you in your language goals.

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Personal Description:
I am a Mathematician and Computer Scientist with 30 plus years plus experience working across both research institutes and business firms. I have a bachelor degree in "Mathematics and Computing", a Master degree in "Mathematics - Numerical Analysis" and a Doctorate degree in "Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence". I am friendly, enthusiastic and honest. I am also bilingual - English and French.

Teaching Experience:
I have tutored Mathematics and Computer Science to "GCSE" students and above. I have given 1-2-1 tutoring/coaching to individuals, and courses/seminars to small and large groups of university students and professionals.

Tutoring Approach:
I provide friendly, relaxed lessons either individually or in groups of up to twelve students, tailored exactly to the requirements of my students.

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