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Subjects: Urdu | Religious Studies | Psychology | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I have graduated in BSc hons psychology and health science at 2.1. I have passed A levels in psychology, biology and chemistry. I can provide a recent CRB enhanced disclosure certificate for myself. I have completed a PGCE Chemistry at Liverpool John ...
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Personal Description:
I have graduated in BSc hons psychology and health science at 2.1. I have passed A levels in psychology, biology and chemistry. I can provide a recent CRB enhanced disclosure certificate for myself. I have completed a PGCE Chemistry at Liverpool John Moores University. I am a qualified Psychology and Science teacher. I am now teaching science at a High school within a Science department.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for 11 years within mainstream secondary schools. I am now working at a school in Yorkshire as a Science/Psychology teacher to KS3, KS4 and KS5. I have superb grade outcomes for the students I teach. In 2025 my 34 students all achieved grade 6+. With more than 80% gaining grade 7 or above.
I can tutor adult learners who want to pass the biology or science a star equivalency test.
Tutoring Approach:
Many methods of teaching are used within my lessons, in sync with the curriculum. Methods include visual, auditory and interaction: powerpoint presentations, videos, sound clips, going through a book, role play. Tutoring should be a fun learning environment in which the student feels comfortable.
I offer online interactive lessons via zoom and Microsoft teams.
Subjects
- Urdu
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Religious Studies
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- Psychology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Medicine | Combined Science | Health / Social Care | Life Science | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: With over a decade of professional experience across education, healthcare, and scientific research, I bring a unique and richly layered skill set to students at all academic levels. I am a Qualified Teacher (QTS) and a recent PGCE graduate with a sc ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
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Personal Description:
With over a decade of professional experience across education, healthcare, and scientific research, I bring a unique and richly layered skill set to students at all academic levels. I am a Qualified Teacher (QTS) and a recent PGCE graduate with a science specialism, currently teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. My extensive background includes roles as a Science Teacher, Science Technician, Trainee Biomedical Scientist (NHS), Pharmacovigilance Specialist, and Quality Assurance Specialist within clinical and regulatory healthcare environments.
I hold two Master's degrees MSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and a Distinction-awarded MSc in Healthcare Leadership which underpin my rigorous academic approach and commitment to evidence-based teaching and mentoring. My professional and academic journey equips me to support students in a wide range of subjects, including GCSE and A-Level Sciences, healthcare and nursing coursework, leadership and management assignments, and dissertation projects requiring in-depth critical analysis and Harvard referencing.
I specialise in:
1) Homework and curriculum support across KS3-KS5 in Science (Chemistry, Biology, and Physics)
2) University-level coursework, including healthcare leadership, nursing, and care-related qualifications (Levels 3, 5, and 7)
3) Academic mentoring, including research proposals, literature reviews, leadership tasks, and full dissertation support
4)Personalised guidance on scientific writing, referencing, academic integrity, and critical thinking development
Above all, I strive to empower each learner to exceed their goals and grow in academic confidence, while fostering deep subject understanding through adaptive teaching tailored to individual needs. Whether you're preparing for exams, tackling university assignments, or pursuing professional development, I am here to help you succeed and thrive.
Teaching Experience:
With a strong foundation in both education and health sciences, I bring an integrative and practice-informed approach to teaching and tutoring. As a Qualified Teacher (QTS) with a completed PGCE in Secondary Science (Chemistry Specialism), I have taught across multiple London-based schools, including structured placements and real classroom instruction at both Key Stage 3 and 4 levels. I am well-versed in delivering AQA, OCR, and Edexcel curricula, with hands-on experience planning and providing full schemes of learning, assessing student progress, and managing classroom dynamics effectively.
Over the years, I have worked in six different secondary schools across London, serving in capacities including science teacher, science technician, and teaching assistant. I regularly stepped up to deliver complete lessons during teacher absences and collaborated with departments to design, demonstrate, and adapt practical experiments that align with national curriculum requirements. My classes are interactive, inclusive, and geared towards deep understanding, utilising a range of strategies that include visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning.
Alongside my educational expertise, I possess a distinguished career in healthcare and biomedical science, having worked across four NHS Trusts (Chelsea and Westminster, Royal Free London, Epsom & St Helier, and Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells). As a trainee biomedical scientist in histopathology, I've analysed biological specimens and explored disease pathways in real clinical settings, translating these insights into powerful learning tools for students interested in science, nursing, or medicine.
This dual exposure to real-world healthcare and frontline teaching significantly enriches my tutoring. I specialise in bridging classroom science with its real-life applications, making topics more relevant, engaging, and impactful. My support extends from primary and secondary education to university-level students, including those studying nursing, healthcare leadership, and biomedical sciences.
Academic Contributions and Specialist Coursework:
• Leadership in Healthcare: Developed reflective essays and action plans grounded in Kotter's and Goleman's theories to explore personal leadership growth.
• Innovation & Change: Created quality improvement project proposals using PDSA and other evaluation models.
• Patient Safety & Quality: Delivered critical analyses of healthcare incidents, policy frameworks, and safety protocols using real case studies.
• Policy & Global Health: Presented advanced policy analysis via a 10-minute narrated presentation examining the evolution of UK health policy.
• Capstone Project: Delivered a full poster and narrative evaluating the integration of AI, predictive analytics, and psychosocial support in dementia care demonstrating academic rigour and healthcare foresight.
My personable approach, deep subject expertise, and commitment to adapting instruction to every learner's needs make me a trusted educational partner for students across London and beyond.
Tutoring Approach:
Tutoring Approach (Updated Version)
My tutoring approach is grounded in academic precision, real-world relevance, and a deep commitment to inclusive, adaptive learning. With a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE in Secondary Science, I integrate my classroom teaching experience with a strong scientific foundation in biomedical science and healthcare leadership. I tailor each session to support diverse learning styles visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, and reading/writing ensuring students of all abilities can access, understand, and retain complex scientific concepts.
To deepen engagement, I design sessions using:
• Scenario-based learning
• Annotated diagrams and mind maps
• Real-life clinical examples
• Modelled answers and worked examples
• Interactive PowerPoints and digital whiteboards
This multi-modal teaching strategy enhances comprehension, exam readiness, and critical thinking across all key stages and university levels.
Having worked as a trainee biomedical scientist across several NHS Trusts and at LGC (Local Government Chemist) Europe's leading scientific laboratory I bring advanced scientific expertise into every lesson. From analysing biological specimens for disease pathology to detecting complex substances like cocaine and heroin, I translate these experiences into tangible, relatable lessons that inspire students and build curiosity.
Technology plays a central role in my sessions. I use:
• Laptops and tablets for simulations and assessments
• Short videos and animations to visualise processes
• Live demonstrations and experiments (where applicable)
• Curated lecture notes and handouts for revision and consolidation
Each student receives bespoke academic resources before and after sessions, reinforcing learning continuity and promoting independent study habits.
Furthermore, I regularly collaborate with science departments to plan and facilitate practical experiments that align closely with national curriculum specifications (AQA, OCR, Edexcel). This ensures students not only master theoretical knowledge but are fully prepared to apply it in practical settings, assessments, and future careers-whether in science, medicine, or health.
Ultimately, my goal is to transform each tutoring experience into a confident, high impact learning journey, equipping students with the academic tools, mindset, and motivation to excel beyond expectations.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Medicine
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Health / Social Care
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Life Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
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Personal Description:
If you needed a doctor, dentist or lawyer then you would want someone who was fully qualified and very experienced. So don't settle for anything less when you need a tutor. To get the best out of your tutoring, and hence the exam grades you want, make sure that you are getting the following:
1. Someone who will sit beside you and teach you in person. If the covid-19 pandemic has taught us anything then it has taught us that online tutoring can't hold a candle to having a teacher in the same room as you.
2. Insist on someone who is a qualified teacher. Just because someone has passed a few exams themselves doesn't mean that they will be able to teach their subject well. That's precisely why we have teacher training, to help people learn how best to convey that knowledge to others.
3. Insist on someone with plenty of experience. Practice may not make perfect, but it usually does make one a lot better, and this is often the case in teaching.
4. It's very important that a tutor knows their subjects very well and really enjoys them. Without both of these they are never going to be a good teacher.
Let's see how I measure up to these criteria. Well, I only teach in person, and from my home. On several occasions I have been offered online work, but always refused it, as I really do believe that I would be offering students a much inferior service. I have a Joint Honours B.Sc. in chemistry and physics, and for my PGCE my main subject was mathematics, and my secondary subject was physics. So I am well qualified in all the subjects that I offer: maths, further mathematics, chemistry and physics. My PGCE is from the University of Leeds, which has a very good reputation for its teacher training. I also have many years classroom and tutoring experience. As for knowing and enjoying my subjects, those who come to me for tutoring can see my large collection of maths, chemistry and physics books. I have also had a subscription to Scientific American for decades. I read maths and science for fun. Maybe that's why I gave up a very lucrative career as a software engineer to become a teacher. This is also why usually I only offer tutoring at A-level or equivalent, because I particularly enjoy teaching at this level. However, I am currently accepting a limited number of Y11 Higher Level Maths GCSE students.
Students studying maths might also be interested to know that I have written books about the best graphics calculators and also the Classwiz. So it's very likely that I'll be able to show you how to use your calculator much more effectively, which could save you time and mistakes in your exam.
Over the years many students, and their parents, have been very happy with my tutoring. Perhaps you will be too.
Please also note that I ONLY TUTOR FROM MY HOME: no exceptions. Among other reasons, this allows me to teach many more students, some of whom have been known to travel a considerable distance in order to get the right tutor.
Teaching Experience:
Let me be very frank. In the UK teaching in most schools is much less enjoyable than in many other countries. Behaviour, and what the school is prepared to spend on a teacher are often major issues. For students who genuinely want to learn this has serious implications. How qualified and experienced a teacher is may not be be a school's main recruitment criteria. Foremost may be their cost. A well qualified and experienced teacher will cost significantly more than a much younger one, so many older teachers' applications are often passed over. Also much greater weight may be given to classroom "management" skills, rather than the ability to teach ones subject.
Most of my time teaching in the classroom has been spent abroad, with a lot of it in private schools. For these schools neither behaviour nor salary is a major issue, so they recruit and retain teachers based on how well they can teach their subjects. This is the environment in which I have done my many years of classroom teaching. My years in the classroom have been spent in schools where ones teaching ability is paramount.
In regard to tutoring, this has been my main source of income for the past ten years, and most of this time has been spent teaching A-level, or the equivalent. It's probably fair to say that I spend many more hours teaching A-level than most classroom teachers, and as such I know what most students need, and where they are likely to experience difficulties.
Among the schools whose students I have recently tutored are: Ashmole Academy, Dame Alice Owen`s School, Enfield County School, Enfield Grammar School, Highlands School, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Princess Helena College, Southgate School, St. Michael`s Catholic Grammar School, The Latymer School, The Royal Masonic School for Girls, and Woodhouse College.
Tutoring Approach:
I believe that when it comes to teaching I know my subjects very well. So you don't have to tell me in advance what you require help with. If you come to me for tutoring you will be able to ask me, on the fly, about any maths, physics or chemistry that you are having problems with, and I would expect to give you good help immediately.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Life Science
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello! I`m Simon. I hold a PhD in structural biophysics/biochemistry, plus I have an honours degree in biochemistry and a masters in clinical chemistry. I also have eighteen years of experience working in clinical biochemistry laboratories within the ...
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Info: Hello! I`m Simon. I hold a PhD in structural biophysics/biochemistry, plus I have an honours degree in biochemistry and a masters in clinical chemistry. I also have eighteen years of experience working in clinical biochemistry laboratories within the ...
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Personal Description:
Hello! I`m Simon. I hold a PhD in structural biophysics/biochemistry, plus I have an honours degree in biochemistry and a masters in clinical chemistry. I also have eighteen years of experience working in clinical biochemistry laboratories within the NHS. This encompassed various roles and duties, including producing analytical results to help diagnose and manage patients, troubleshooting and problem-solving, discussion of patients with clinical staff, management and supervision of laboratory staff and research and development work. More recently, I also have considerable research experience, both in pure research and from working within the pharmaceutical industry.
I have over ten years of experience working as a self-employed tutor in the sciences and maths. I have a demonstrable track record of inspiring my students in the subjects I tutor, consistently helping them to much better understand these subjects and achieve or exceed their hopes and expectations. I have numerous happy clients who would testify to this.
My approach is understanding students and establishing a rapport with students, which I tend to do quite easily. Obviously, different students have different abilities, personalities, strengths and weaknesses. Therefore I offer a bespoke service and tutorials are carried out in a relaxed atmosphere, where I will involve students in the session rather than just talking at them, giving friendly encouragement throughout. I also make extensive and effective use of various illustrative material and exercises (including past and mock exam papers, for those preparing for upcoming exams).
I LOVE tutoring, both because of some of the lovely people I meet along the way, and due to the fact that I make a difference.
Teaching Experience:
I now have over ten years' experience as a self-employed tutor, during which time I have tutored many students and guided them towards achieving their aspirations and often, exceeding their academic expectations.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
During my clinical laboratory career, I was frequently involved in supervising, teaching and training staff from various backgrounds, from school placement through to graduate.
As a PhD student, I was involved in a considerable amount of teaching, tutoring and mentoring activity:-
- I taught undergraduates in laboratory-based practical classes.
- I supervised and tutored my supervisor`s final year honours student. She graduated with a first.
- During a fourteen month period of secondment to an academic institution in the USA, I was heavily involved in designing research projects for, supervising, teaching and assessing undergraduates within the research laboratory environment.
- Acting in a consultative, mentoring and teaching capacity for my guest American supervisor`s research group, especially when he was not around.
- I have presented science and research work in various forums, from informal seminars to international conferences, including a prize-winning lecture I delivered in the USA.
Tutoring Approach:
I appreciate that everybody has different expectations and needs, and these always have to be taken into consideration when deciding how best to tutor somebody. Initially, I would seek to find out your strengths and weaknesses and use those to tailor my tutoring to your requirements.
One's ability to learn and understand a subject are inextricably linked to one's interest in it. The classroom nature of school or college education can understandably make it unsuited to students who are struggling with a subject. Similarly, it can lead to the potential of strong students of a subject not being fully recognised and nurtured. In both cases, this can lead to dejection, frustration and disinterest. As a one-to-one tutor, I work very hard to inspire my tutees and make the learning process as enjoyable as possible. I see it as being much more of a coaching role than students might receive within a school class, and seek to bring the subjects I teach to life, drawing on life examples and anecdotal approaches to make even the most abstract of concepts relevant and fascinating. I always try to ensure that tutoring sessions are conducted in a relaxed and friendly way, as students feeling comfortable with their learning environment is important for sessions to be fully effective and useful.
For the interested learner who is not attending a course of study but wants to learn about "science" and all it's wonderful facets, I would be happy to provide a more independently-structured course, that is tailored to your interests and requirements.
Subjects
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- Life Science
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Computer Studies / I.T. | English | Combined Science | Chemistry | Physics
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I have cisco webex software, zoom and skype, and am also DBS cleared I am a highly experienced, enthusiastic and very versatile optical engineering senior lecturer/researcher, who gained a PhD from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Scienc ...
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Info: I have cisco webex software, zoom and skype, and am also DBS cleared I am a highly experienced, enthusiastic and very versatile optical engineering senior lecturer/researcher, who gained a PhD from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Scienc ...
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Personal Description:
I have cisco webex software, zoom and skype, and am also DBS cleared
I am a highly experienced, enthusiastic and very versatile optical engineering senior lecturer/researcher, who gained a PhD from the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, City University, London, UK in "Fibre optical temperature and strain sensors using fluorescent techniques" for measurement applications using the fluorescence generated from rare earth-doped optical fibres (e.g. Er3+, Yb3+, Tm3+ etc.). I also possess very good experience and knowledge of industry, with excellent complimentary skills gained from higher education - in particular industrial measurement, forensic analysis, quality control and statistical analysis. A BSc first degree in forensic science is combined with a further specialist MSc in engineering metrology and topped with a PhD in photonics - making for good, broad-based, multi-disciplined measurement science and analytical capabilities right across the scientific spectrum. I have a proven high degree of personal motivation, and am capable of working on my own initiative or equally as part of an effective team. In addition, I am able to communicate very well at all levels of hierarchy, with excellent skills developed in scientific report writing (journal papers, periodicals, book chapters etc.) and oral presentation (conferences, lecturing etc). I have over 50 publications to date in my field: 20 journal papers, 22 conference papers, 2 articles, 4 book chapters and other major works.
PhD thesis title:
"Fibre optic sensors based on fluorescence lifetime techniques for temperature and strain measurement"
Thesis submitted for examination for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy
at
City University
School of Engineering
November 2002
Abstract
The author presents a thesis based upon the use of the fluorescent properties of rare earth doped materials. The thesis commences with a review of the current fibre sensor technology in the field, with special emphasis on those sensors designed for temperature and strain measurement. The use of the physical phenomena of fluorescence produced from rare earth doped optical fibre for temperature measurement is then introduced and explained in more detail, particularly with regard to utilisation of the fluorescence lifetime technique in such sensing, which is then compared to the other fluorescence-based methods for measuring temperature.
The recently discovered small strain sensitivity of the fluorescence lifetime is then introduced as a theoretical candidate for potential application to simultaneous temperature-strain sensing, using two different doped fibres in a single sensing element, and subsequently state-of-the-art temperature-strain discrimination techniques are then explored for the purposes of exploitation to dual measurement.
Results achieved from using the fluorescent lifetime approach for a range of rare earth materials are then presented, followed by further results obtained from combining the lifetime technique with Fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs) for the first time. Also, the irreversible effects upon FBG performance after exposure to long-term high temperatures are explored.
Finally, there is a summary of the work presented in this thesis and the author's opinions on achievements made. Current trends in fluorescence lifetime-based sensing are discussed, both commercially and academically, together with projected work for the future.
DECLARATION: I certify that the above information contained in this CV is both accurate and truthful.
regards, DR DAVID.
Teaching Experience:
tutor in electronics, City University, London ≈ 4 yrs
Applied optics lecturer at University College Jubail, KSA ≈ 1 yr
undertook 1 yr PGCE Science (secondary) at Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK (taught in local secondary schools)
Lecturer in nanoelectronics on MSc Nanotechnology and MSc Innovative Technology at BITE ≈ 2 yrs
UK private tuition experience (various subjects) ≈ 20 yrs
was senior lecturer/researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in both Malaysia and Thailand: I have spent the last 6 yrs teaching Fibre Optic Communication Systems, Fibre Sensors and photonics, and Optical Communication Systems to Masters level; + supervision of many undergrad, masters and PhD project students.
I was awarded a prize of £1000 from the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (SIM), London in February 2000 to pursue my PhD research work:
Extra information:
Additionally, I can confidently programme in Sigmaplot, Excel, Tablecurve, MATLAB, Optisim, Multisim, Zemax, COMSOL, LABVIEW, Agilent Vee and all similar optical design software packages to control instruments, acquire data, analyse data, simulate and model.
Tutoring Approach:
serious,concientious,assessing continuously the students needs, receiving feedback, individual approach
setting quizes, tests, mock exams
either individual or small/large groups taken
Subjects
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
- Computer Studies / I.T.
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
- English
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£22 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£15 p.h.)
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Subjects: Physics | Maths | Chemistry
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Info: Hi! I'm a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University. I am very passionate towards Maths, Physics and other Engineering related subjects! I have done tutoring for middle, and high-school and university students before and I'm looking to carry on doing tha ...
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Info: Hi! I'm a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University. I am very passionate towards Maths, Physics and other Engineering related subjects! I have done tutoring for middle, and high-school and university students before and I'm looking to carry on doing tha ...
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Personal Description:
Hi! I'm a PhD student at Heriot-Watt University. I am very passionate towards Maths, Physics and other Engineering related subjects! I have done tutoring for middle, and high-school and university students before and I'm looking to carry on doing that to help others get a better understanding and therefore getting the grades that they deserve. I am friendly and I'm always ready for a challenge. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
Teaching Experience:
Maths and Physics tutoring for middle, and high-school students (age 8-18)
Math and Engineering subjects for university students.
Tutoring Approach:
I am very patient when it comes to overcoming difficulties in studying. My experience comes from teaching my cousins when I was student myself. I always like to learn/teach the basics before applying that to solve the more difficult problems. So I'm pretty sure I'll be a good help...
Subjects
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi there! I am an experienced online Maths, Physics, Chemistry tutor, founder of two internet startups, graduate of Chemical Physics for a Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh (Honours + Edinburgh Award). Besides the fact that I have got ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi there! I am an experienced online Maths, Physics, Chemistry tutor, founder of two internet startups, graduate of Chemical Physics for a Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh (Honours + Edinburgh Award). Besides the fact that I have got ...
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Personal Description:
Hi there!
I am an experienced online Maths, Physics, Chemistry tutor, founder of two internet startups, graduate of Chemical Physics for a Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh (Honours + Edinburgh Award). Besides the fact that I have got 100% in Maths, Physics and 98% in Chemistry exams, I have also received many awards in scientific competitions as well as a Silver medal in the International Science Olympiad. With more than 1700 hours experience in SQA, OCR, AQA, Edexcel GCSE, A-Level and National 5, enhanced DBS and PVG checks, I can provide modern, professional and flexible online tutoring.
In my experience, online tutoring is as effective as in person, with the added flexibility that your busy schedule demands. It allows you to access the best tutors in the field nationwide instead of relying on local supply. I offer personalised lessons, more than just tutoring. I assess student's needs, accordingly customise study resources, teach the student, provide homework and send feedback after each lesson.
Why don't we have a trial online lesson and we would see how it goes? Most of my students, who agree to try it, continue having online lessons and you can find their reviews on my profile. If you are interested in my tuition, do not hesitate to contact me and we will arrange a lesson at a time that is the most suitable for you.
Here is some more information about me:
When did you start tutoring?
I have started tutoring one of my classmates while I was still in secondary school. It was a rewarding experience and it is quite interesting to go back to those times and compare how much has changed over the years in my lessons.
Why do you tutor?
I was always passionate about explaining Maths and Science to my peers back in school but I could have never imagined that it would become such a core part of my life. Tutoring is not just a source of income for me, it's something that makes me feel valuable in society, it allows helping so many amazing students around the UK to proceed in their future studies and careers. And it was never just theory and exams that we cover during our lessons, my tutoring sessions inevitably involve critical thinking and applying the knowledge in real life, thus I can contribute to students' lives even more.
What is your biggest tutoring success story?
Creating my own professional database of exam-type questions (the aforementioned startup) proved to be a success in my tutoring career since it allowed to spend more time and energy on creating quality resources for students and reuse them during different lessons. It was hard to see the value of the questions initially, but I have noticed that some students started to appreciate them so much that they no longer want to use a textbook during our lessons and I can focus more on their solutions rather than creating questions on the spot. Fast forward two years, 97% of my lessons are delivered using this system!
What is your biggest tutoring failure?
I could not distinguish a particular biggest failure while tutoring but there have been several cases when I was able to assess my tutoring, communication, preparation for lessons and enhance them accordingly. Such cases are responsible for the current structure of my lessons, communication with students and their parents, software and hardware that I use for tutoring and messaging. It really seems that every new challenge creates an opportunity for my services to be improved.
What are the students you love and hate to teach?
To be honest, I have not had any students that I hated to teach, they all are just different. With some pupils we have to thoroughly go through every concept in a topic and revise them later to build the knowledge up. However, that is not always the case with students who are already successful and aim for excellence. They usually solve provided questions quite quickly and I am just left checking answers and correcting silly mistakes. Therefore, I love tutoring every student, regardless of their skills and knowledge.
Who are you as a person?
I love reading books, I try to live a healthy life and be a responsible consumer. For 10 years I was a professional performer of dancesport, I was a swimmer with fins, a solo singer and participant in various science olympiads. I like reading articles, listening to talks and podcasts about how science and technology can be applied in both our lives and solving environmental problems.
What's your teaching style?
Students might decide by themselves how they want to learn during tutoring sessions, but otherwise, I always personalise my lessons according to their level and aims. There is always an option to go through a past paper or questions that a student did not understand at school or we can cover some topics fully by using a textbook. However, if they just want to revise a broader part of a subject or to cover something that they have missed at school, we can solve thousands of exam-like questions that I have got covered.
Whats your favourite place to teach?
Online
Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring for more than 1700 hours as online, 1 to 1, Gojimo and Tutor Doctor tutor.
Tutoring Approach:
In my tutoring sessions with students we go through the topics where they struggle, solve past exam papers, I remind them the theory of the subject, and help completing homework questions, if required. I tend to explain the basic principles firstly, later I am developing students' s ability to solve problems by themselves starting from easy questions and building knowledge to thinking required solutions.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£48 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£48 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£48 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£48 p.h.)
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Subjects: Biology | Mandarin | Combined Science | Physics | Maths | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Doctor of chemistry. Teachers certificate in higher education in China. Certificate of ILTHE in the UK. I can speak English and Chinese. More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Doctor of chemistry. Teachers certificate in higher education in China. Certificate of ILTHE in the UK. I can speak English and Chinese. More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, ...
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Personal Description:
Doctor of chemistry. Teachers certificate in higher education in China. Certificate of ILTHE in the UK. I can speak English and Chinese. More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, A-Level), and mathematics (GCSE, AS, A-Level).
Teaching Experience:
More than 15 years One-to-one teaching experience in the UK.
More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, A-Level), mathematics (GCSE, AS, A-Level).
Tutoring Approach:
I have been working as a teacher at university in the U.K. and in China altogether for more than 30 years. Hold teachers certificate in higher education in China.
Subjects
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Physics | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: Hello, I'm Alexander, I'm 23 and I'm from Essex. I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Organic Chemistry at University College London. I graduated from the Univesity of Leicester with a masters degree in Chemistry (With A Year Abroad) in July 2018. I am a ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: Hello, I'm Alexander, I'm 23 and I'm from Essex. I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Organic Chemistry at University College London. I graduated from the Univesity of Leicester with a masters degree in Chemistry (With A Year Abroad) in July 2018. I am a ...
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Personal Description:
Hello, I'm Alexander, I'm 23 and I'm from Essex. I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Organic Chemistry at University College London. I graduated from the Univesity of Leicester with a masters degree in Chemistry (With A Year Abroad) in July 2018. I am able to teach chemistry well up to University level, with preference toward A-Level and GCSE standards. I can also assist in the learning of Phyiscs and Maths up to GCSE level.
Teaching Experience:
I have experience tutoring pupils at GCSE and A-Level standard and since becoming a post-graduate student I have undertaken giving first and second year undergraduates tutorials in organic chemistry and working as a demonstrator in laboratory sessions of the same pupils.
Tutoring Approach:
I aim to identify my tutees core weaknesses early on, strengthen these as a priority and build from there with respect to other topics, trying to ensure everything's kept at a level playfield, and so the tutee becomes just as comfortable with what they were struggling with initially, with respect to topics they were confident about. I do this by using a variety of methods including specimen questions and information, using my own resources that I can tailor around a specific tutees needs and asking the tutee to put information they've read or been taught, into their own words so they understand the processes more clearly.
Subjects
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mechanical Engineering | Entrance Exams | Combined Science | Maths | Physics | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Stop Struggling... Relieve Anxiety...Start Achieving... I can help you improve your grades and increase your interest in the subject. I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 25 years of tutoring experience. This adds t ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Stop Struggling... Relieve Anxiety...Start Achieving... I can help you improve your grades and increase your interest in the subject. I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 25 years of tutoring experience. This adds t ...
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Personal Description:
Stop Struggling... Relieve Anxiety...Start Achieving...
I can help you improve your grades and increase your interest in the subject.
I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 25 years of tutoring experience. This adds to more than 60,000 hours of tutoring. A lot of my students are now also tutors!
I offer customized lessons, suitable for each student as per his or her needs.
I provide complete notes + question bank to practice more questions + a lot of past papers practice.
Teaching Experience:
I am a full-time tutor. I have been tutoring since 1994, have got 2 years of tutoring experience. This adds to more than 60,000 hours of tutoring. A lot of my students are now also tutors!
Following is the list of few of the schools/colleges and universities, whose students I have taught.
Harrow College
Cardiff Sixth form College
Hamptons School
Dulwich College
St Aloysius' School
Wetherby Senior School
Queen Elizabeth`s School
David Game College
St. Benedict's School
University College School
Westminster School
Aiglon College
Gems World Academy
Wellington International School
Raffles World Academy
Jumeirah College
London Business School
LSE
SOAS
Kings College
Queen Mary
University of Manchester
City Business School London
Middlesex University
University of Leeds
The University of Wollongong in Dubai
University of Toronto
University of British Columbia
UCL
The University of Leeds... and many more
Tutoring Approach:
I usually start with the current topics that student is studying in the school and explain to the student that topic and related background knowledge. As I teach one to one, my pace is faster than school and we usually finish the topic in one or sometimes two classes. And then we do previous topics and I explain doubts on those topics. I usually do not teach students that they already know, instead, start topic wise past papers of the topics students feel he or she knows well.
I explain to students how to write the answer to the questions asked,... not what they know... in a very concise and complete manner and relate the answers to the mark schemes of the past papers... and there is a lot of similar things that I explain...
Subjects
- Mechanical Engineering
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£65 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
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Subjects: Physics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi I'm Anabel, a 5th year medical student at UCL with a BSc in Women's Health (First class honours). Every lesson of mine is 100% tailored to how YOU learn best. I have a thorough understanding of exam syllabus content and concepts, enabling me to ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi I'm Anabel, a 5th year medical student at UCL with a BSc in Women's Health (First class honours). Every lesson of mine is 100% tailored to how YOU learn best. I have a thorough understanding of exam syllabus content and concepts, enabling me to ...
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Personal Description:
Hi I'm Anabel, a 5th year medical student at UCL with a BSc in Women's Health (First class honours).
Every lesson of mine is 100% tailored to how YOU learn best. I have a thorough understanding of exam syllabus content and concepts, enabling me to explore subjects in great depth. My approach is designed not only to ensure a profound comprehension of topics but also to empower students with crucial examination strategies necessary for outstanding results and top-notch marks!
Teaching Experience:
I have over 4 years of tuition experience (GCSE sciences + A level Biology) and have received great feedback, from both students and parents. All students have achieved Grades 8-9 (GCSE) and A-A* (A-level).
Tutoring Approach:
In every session, I make sure to personalise the learning experience for each student. From teaching methods to the types of questions we tackle and how I evaluate your progress, it's all tailored to fit you perfectly. Whilst revising for my own exams, I tried many learning techniques and am now able to distinguish the most effective method for each of my students to use in their own revision. I've also become pretty good at explaining tricky concepts in a way that just clicks for you.
I like to start lessons by revisiting and reinforcing my student's current knowledge. From this starting point, we can further delve into the topic and work through the concept (as per the exam specification). To consolidate our learning we will do practice questions at the end and I provide weekly homework to go over in the next lesson.
In my online lessons, I recreate the classroom experience. Using a digital whiteboard, I write and explain concepts just like in a school setting. I ensure my lessons are interactive to ensure an engaging learning environment.
I look forward to working together towards your goals. Please feel free to message me any queries.
Subjects
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Combined Science | English | Physics | Biology | Chemistry | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I'm 26 and recently discovered my love for tutoring after volunteering to take responsibility for my nephew's home schooling during lockdown. I currently study at The Open University towards a BSci Hons Natural Sciences degree. I have first hand expe ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I'm 26 and recently discovered my love for tutoring after volunteering to take responsibility for my nephew's home schooling during lockdown. I currently study at The Open University towards a BSci Hons Natural Sciences degree. I have first hand expe ...
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Personal Description:
I'm 26 and recently discovered my love for tutoring after volunteering to take responsibility for my nephew's home schooling during lockdown. I currently study at The Open University towards a BSci Hons Natural Sciences degree. I have first hand experience of being the student and the tutor and found this invaluable when working with my nephew towards his learning aims.
Teaching Experience:
One year zoom tutoring, KS2 and KS3, all subjects.
Tutoring Approach:
I work with a high level of emotional intelligence and feel the child is happiest and most open to learning without the pressure of feeling responsible for their learning. I will only use positive reinforcement to encourage learning and find having set prizes to earn to be very effective for motivation. What I take the most joy in is tailoring lesson content to the interest of the child, enabling the child to fully engage and enjoy my lessons rather than view them as a chore.
Subjects
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Physics | Biology | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I previously ran my own business for 12 years before I decided that I wanted to teach chemistry in a secondary school. This was one of the best decisions I ever made- I can honestly say I love my job! After training at Etone College in Nuneaton I beg ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I previously ran my own business for 12 years before I decided that I wanted to teach chemistry in a secondary school. This was one of the best decisions I ever made- I can honestly say I love my job! After training at Etone College in Nuneaton I beg ...
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Personal Description:
I previously ran my own business for 12 years before I decided that I wanted to teach chemistry in a secondary school. This was one of the best decisions I ever made- I can honestly say I love my job! After training at Etone College in Nuneaton I began working at Rawlett School (Tamworth, Staffordshire) in September 2020
I'm married with two kids and I'm a big Leicester City fan!
Teaching Experience:
I'm currently working full time as an NQT at Rawlett School in Tamworth, Staffordshire where I feel very priviledged to work as part of a very strong science department. At Rawlett I teach KS3 and KS4 (11-16). My subject specialism is Chemistry which I teach predomminantly at KS4. I teach all 3 sciences at KS3 and have taught all sciences at KS4
I previously trainined through the SCITT training programme at Etone College and Hartshill School both in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
I've managed to survive two lockdowns of online teaching and it has been a huge learning curve for myself. During these periods I taugh live lessons using google classroom both on an individual and classroom basis.
The organisation I work for (AET academies) is a national leader for integrating technology with classroom based learning and I have hugely benefited from working for AET in this regard.
During lockdown I particularly enjoyed the challenge of adapting to the needs of SEND pupils
Quotes from my recent work appraisal:
"Shaun has demonstrated great subject knowledge including subjects outside his specialism"
Shaun uses lesson time effectively.
Shaun has demonstrated a highly professional approach to teaching and his own conduct at all times. He has started to build/maintain excellent relationship with students in his care.
Shaun's attendance, reliability and punctuality are excellent"
Tutoring Approach:
My experience in online teaching is based around using google classroom systems but I'm more than happy to adapt to applications that my pupils are more comfortable using.
I normally tutor in hour sessions and do my best to work around the schedules of my customers
I favour modelling answers and working through questions with pupils by using a graphics tablet which I find immensely useful. The learning resources I use are the results of the hardwork of the experienced team I work with at the AET academy.
I'd describe my teaching style as being driven by my passion for science. I consider it crucial to establish a good working relationship with my pupils so they feel confident enough to express what it is they are struggling to understand. I believe a sense of humour is a very underated and important tool for achieving this as well as enabling pupils to enjoy the subject being taught.
Subjects
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Medicine | Entrance Exams | English (Foreign Language) | Chemistry | Biology | German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello, my name is Luisa. I'm a 20-year-old medical student who speaks English, German, Hungarian, and French. Subjects such as business and economics interest me outside of Medicine, and I'm based in Scotland. As a native German, Hungarian, and Engli ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello, my name is Luisa. I'm a 20-year-old medical student who speaks English, German, Hungarian, and French. Subjects such as business and economics interest me outside of Medicine, and I'm based in Scotland. As a native German, Hungarian, and Engli ...
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Personal Description:
Hello, my name is Luisa. I'm a 20-year-old medical student who speaks English, German, Hungarian, and French. Subjects such as business and economics interest me outside of Medicine, and I'm based in Scotland. As a native German, Hungarian, and English speaker (having learned all three at the same time while growing up), I offer a natural teaching approach that matches the way one would learn as a native speaker.
Teaching Experience:
Thus far I have only tutored in German, but I have assisted others informally in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Maths, and getting into Medicine.
[As a Medical student my CRB check has also been done.]
Tutoring Approach:
I love past papers! These for me were key when I was revising for my Highers, Advanced Highers, and even for the Medical School entrance exams such as the BMAT, UCAT, and TMS (Germany). I believe they offer key information on what exactly it is you need to know, and to what standard/ depth one must answer questions. At the beginning I like to get a feel for what level of knowledge students have, and together we set goals for what we wish to achieve (e.g. time remaining until the exam, what grade they wish to achieve, if there is any particular section they are struggling with, etc..). Preferably, I like to communicate with my students before the lesson, so we can decide what learning outcomes to focus on during our session, so we can both prepare beforehand.
Subjects
- Medicine
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- German
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: After graduating with a Mathematics degree I worked at the University of Manchester for a number of years and also gained an Msc in Epidemiology (Medical Statistics). I have gained most of my practical teaching experience from my time in the NHS, wh ...
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Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: After graduating with a Mathematics degree I worked at the University of Manchester for a number of years and also gained an Msc in Epidemiology (Medical Statistics). I have gained most of my practical teaching experience from my time in the NHS, wh ...
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Personal Description:
After graduating with a Mathematics degree I worked at the University of Manchester for a number of years and also gained an Msc in Epidemiology (Medical Statistics). I have gained most of my practical teaching experience from my time in the NHS, where I worked as an information specialist. I gained a PGDip in Management at Bradford University and went on to work at all levels in the NHS, ending as being the National Director for Analysis. In that time I have taught mathematical and statistical skills to hundreds of NHS analysts, and delivered degree level research training to staff at all levels for over 20 years,
In 2018 I set up my own training and consultancy business which aimed to teach, train and support staff at all levels in their use of data and I subsequently was awarded the Northern Enterprise Awards "Best analytics and research training provider - Yorkshire" in 2021.
This experience has made me ideally placed to understand the different ways that people learn, and the areas that can be seen as difficult. The training skills I have developed means that I approach tutoring in a different way than those with a formal PGCE which can be of great benefit.
Teaching Experience:
I have had a number of different training / teaching / tutoring experiences within my career.
I have taught on a degree level Research course within the NHS for 20 years - concentrating on research methods, data and critical analysis skills.
I have delivered lectures in data related subjects to undergraduate students at Huddersfield and Bradford Universities within the UK, and Buffalo University within the USA.
I was honorary visiting lecturer to Leeds University for a number of years.
Since 2018 I have delivered private training in analysis, data and research across the UK, as well as in the USA and Gibraltar to a wide mix of ages and professional groups.
In 2019 I lectured online for a PhD course at Fordham University in New York.
I have tutored in GCSE and A'level subjects for the last 4 years both online and face to face. (AQA syllabus, although I have access to other syllabus material such as EdExcel).
Tutoring Approach:
Every learner is different, so I like to find an approach that works with each of my students. Having taught people who struggled with subjects at school I try to find easy examples to illustrate particular concepts. I also believe that humour is a key part of the learning environment, and that learning should be enjoyable as well as educational.
While I am happy to meet face to face, I find that online tutoring works equally well and has the advantage of being able to record sessions that can be used by the student when revising. The use of interactive whiteboards still provides a great learning experience, and whiteboards can also be saved for the student to use later.
Subjects
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Maths | Economics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi, I'm Yash and I'm in my 1st year of University studying economics at the University of Nottingham. I have recently completed my A-levels achieving A*AA in Maths, Economics and Chemistry respectively from the Skinners' School. I have a passion for ...
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Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi, I'm Yash and I'm in my 1st year of University studying economics at the University of Nottingham. I have recently completed my A-levels achieving A*AA in Maths, Economics and Chemistry respectively from the Skinners' School. I have a passion for ...
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Personal Description:
Hi, I'm Yash and I'm in my 1st year of University studying economics at the University of Nottingham. I have recently completed my A-levels achieving A*AA in Maths, Economics and Chemistry respectively from the Skinners' School. I have a passion for teaching and am particularly familiar with current GCSE and A-Level content and concepts, as I myself have recently studied these specifications in depth.
Teaching Experience:
I am extremely flexible in my teaching style as I realize it is important to adapt my methods to the needs of my students. Experience in one-to-one coaching over the past few years has provided me with the necessary skillset to create an effective revision plan and structure to my lessons. I aim to create an environment where my students can enjoy the lesson, as well as openly ask questions and improve their knowledge base and exam technique. This has resulted in excellent feedback, which makes me confident in my ability to tutor students of any age or ability.
Tutoring Approach:
I like to focus my teaching on the techniques required to guarantee high marks in difficult questions by using experience I have of past papers and mark schemes after ensuring a solid foundational understanding of the topics. I have lots of good advice, tips and tricks, as well as plenty of resources that I am keen to share with my students!
Subjects
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£17 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Economics
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Biology | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: A second year medic at the University of Edinburgh. I graduated with 44/45 in the IB. I did not get where I am today by myself. I had help - friends, family, and teachers. I know how much impact a teacher can have, and I just want to help where I ...
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Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: A second year medic at the University of Edinburgh. I graduated with 44/45 in the IB. I did not get where I am today by myself. I had help - friends, family, and teachers. I know how much impact a teacher can have, and I just want to help where I ...
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Personal Description:
A second year medic at the University of Edinburgh. I graduated with 44/45 in the IB.
I did not get where I am today by myself. I had help - friends, family, and teachers. I know how much impact a teacher can have, and I just want to help where I can.
Prior to Uni, I spent 2 years in the Army developing ,training and leading frontline soldiers. I have seen people from all walks of life and am committed to developing and teaching my students as well.
Teaching Experience:
Prior to Uni, I tutored final year IB students for a year. Prior to that, I did not have any formal teaching assignments, only teaching friends or some of my soldiers when I was serving. Despite that, I have been coaching for most of my life. Since I was 15 I have been mentoring my juniors in my extra curriculars at school, so I am well versed when it comes to different methods of mentoring.
Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy getting to know my students beyond their academic needs; building a connection and seeing that they are supported in any way that I can.
I also believe in understanding rather than memorizing, so I teach my students skills that will help them approach problems logically instead of just memorizing the textbook.
I am flexible and can tailor lesson times specific to the student.
Subjects
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills | Maths | Entrance Exams | English (Foreign Language) | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a third-year medical student at Medical University Pleven with a strong academic record and a deep understanding of the competitive medical school admissions process. I achieved a high UCAT score of 2920, and received offers from all three unive ...
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Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am a third-year medical student at Medical University Pleven with a strong academic record and a deep understanding of the competitive medical school admissions process. I achieved a high UCAT score of 2920, and received offers from all three unive ...
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Personal Description:
I am a third-year medical student at Medical University Pleven with a strong academic record and a deep understanding of the competitive medical school admissions process. I achieved a high UCAT score of 2920, and received offers from all three universities where I was interviewed-success that reflects not only academic ability but also strong communication, preparation, and critical thinking skills.
What sets me apart from many other tutors is that I've recently gone through the exact same process, giving me unique insight into what current applicants truly need to succeed. I combine this up-to-date experience with a patient, structured, and supportive approach that helps students build confidence as well as competence.
Teaching Experience:
While I may not have formal tutoring experience, I treat every student with the care and attention I would give a younger sibling. Parents can trust that I'm committed, organised, and fully invested in helping their child succeed-not just academically, but also personally, as they take on the challenges of applying to medicine.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is personalized, goal-oriented, and focused on building true understanding rather than just providing answers. I begin by identifying the student's current level, goals, and specific challenges to tailor the learning experience to their needs. I break down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps, often using analogies, examples, or visuals to make the material more relatable. I encourage active learning by asking guiding questions and prompting students to explain ideas in their own words, which helps reinforce their understanding. Practice and immediate feedback are key parts of my process, allowing students to apply what they've learned and quickly correct any misunderstandings. I continually adjust my approach based on the student's progress, moving at a pace that supports both comprehension and confidence. Ultimately, my goal is to help students become independent, critical thinkers who feel confident in their abilities.
Subjects
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
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