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Subjects: English | Economics | Life Science | Chemistry | Maths | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am an indian male currently doing my MBA from University of Aberdeen. I am also a Saltire Scholarship winner of the year 2009. Qualifications: Msc Biology, Virginia State University, USA, Grade Point Average 3.9/4.0 B.Sc Botony, Zoology, Chemist ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am an indian male currently doing my MBA from University of Aberdeen. I am also a Saltire Scholarship winner of the year 2009. Qualifications: Msc Biology, Virginia State University, USA, Grade Point Average 3.9/4.0 B.Sc Botony, Zoology, Chemist ...
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Personal Description:
I am an indian male currently doing my MBA from University of Aberdeen. I am also a Saltire Scholarship winner of the year 2009.
Qualifications:
Msc Biology, Virginia State University, USA, Grade Point Average 3.9/4.0
B.Sc Botony, Zoology, Chemistry ( Hons )
Beta Kappa chi ( National Scientific Honor Society, Theta chapter, USA)
Associate Member of Chartered Management Institute, UK
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Experience:
Since I have been a student all my life so did not get a chance to tutor. However I have experience to work with young people as a "Tutor" in the state run TRIO program in USA. This job has given me a clear understanding and significance of a good education, promoting effective learning, teaching and personal development. This first hand skill of working with children of school age has made me patient, tolerant and has also given me an ability to respond positively to special educational needs. Having this experience would definitely facilitate me to translate my knowledge better to pupils and that surely would aid them to understand the basic concepts.
I have taught the undergrads in Virginia State University, USA under the state run TRIO program
Tutoring Approach:
open to new ideas, initiator, like the tutee to solve the problem himself, but be a good guide,I believe in teaching patiently and with dedication. My approach to teaching is straightforward and begins with generating questions and curiosity within young people's minds so that they can think well.
Subjects
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- Economics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- Life Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Worried you or your kid might be lacking at studies????? No worries!!!! I am here to help. Maths has always been my favorite subject (scored 100 % in 2/4 modules in a level) so I am ready to help in Maths and all the Sciences. Fully DBS (updated ve ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Worried you or your kid might be lacking at studies????? No worries!!!! I am here to help. Maths has always been my favorite subject (scored 100 % in 2/4 modules in a level) so I am ready to help in Maths and all the Sciences. Fully DBS (updated ve ...
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Personal Description:
Worried you or your kid might be lacking at studies????? No worries!!!! I am here to help.
Maths has always been my favorite subject (scored 100 % in 2/4 modules in a level) so I am ready to help in Maths and all the Sciences.
Fully DBS (updated version of CRB) checked as I am a community first responder volunteer ambulance services and I am also a 5th year MEDICAL STUDENT.
Teaching Experience:
I have been a private tutor for many years now (since 2006) and have a record of 93% of my tutees so far having obtained grade A or above in the respective subjects with none of my tutees so far ever obtaining lower than B.
It all started when I was a prefect at my school and college where I used to help students of different levels (including my friends from my own year) in learning difficult topics (in maths and science) and in preparing for exams. I have also helped a few teachers several times during an actual school lesson as teacher's assistant. But most importantly, in these many years as a private tutor, I have helped a lot of pupils only do well in their GCSEs and A-level. So far they have all achieved much higher standard than they were predicted by their teachers and this success of all these past tutees of mine makes me work even harder with all the new ones every year.
Just to assure you that I am not shy of putting in hard work I would like to bring to your attention that I did all my GCSEs in a single year instead of 2 and also ended up doing 2 of the subjects early. Even though maths was one of the early subjects, I still got A* and went on to do AS maths in the same year in which I also got A. So, maybe I can help with not only Maths and sciences but also with the management of time and workloads along with building their confidence and bringing out their desire to learn.
Tutoring Approach:
Will depend on the needs of the tutee as everyone is different but one thing that remains the same for all is the commitment and the level of sincerity from me.
Subjects
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
- Maths
- 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: English | Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am British, Married with two children (Grown up) both are employed after their Master Degrees. I was graduated from Newcastle University followed by various professional qualifications A Chartered Engineer with Fellowship. I served in the Brit ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am British, Married with two children (Grown up) both are employed after their Master Degrees. I was graduated from Newcastle University followed by various professional qualifications A Chartered Engineer with Fellowship. I served in the Brit ...
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Personal Description:
I am British, Married with two children (Grown up) both are employed after their Master Degrees.
I was graduated from Newcastle University followed by various professional qualifications A Chartered Engineer with Fellowship. I served in the British Merchant Navy for many years. While I was working in West Africa I engaged in teaching voluntarily (in my free time) English Maths and Science, to children of all ages. This made me interested in teaching. Soon I realised that this was what I wish to do after ending my career overseas. In 1998 I ended my career overseas and decided go in to teaching. In 1999 I took up teaching as a full time private tutor which I continue up to date.
I am a registered Tutor of Fleet Tutors, which is one of the most reputed private teaching agencies in the Country and I was elected as the best Tutor of the Year. I am also a registered Tutor of Abacus Tutors In Berkshire and UK Tutors.
Teaching Experience:
Full time Private Tutor (mainly one to one but occasionally group) from 1999 up to date. I set very high standards and my students have always been achieving very high grades (A and A*) in all the subjects been taught
Tutoring Approach:
Initial assessment followed by structured and tailor made teaching programme to suit and meet individual needs. All lessons are kept in line with what is taught in the school and in line with the National Curriculum. Progress of the pupil is repeatedly tested by regular home work and monthly mini tests. Parents are kept well informed through out the course of studies.
Substantial amount of revision and past paper questions are done prior to the examinations. No of mock tests are carried out to ensure that the pupil is fully prepared to achieve highest grades in the Exam. Nearly all my pupils over the years have continued with me until they entered the University of 1st choice. I have quite often prepared the students successfully for entrance exams for top schools such as Eton, Harrow, Cheltenham, Wickham Abbey Wellington, Kendrick etc ......
Short Profile
Masters Degree in Engineering from Newcastle University, is an experienced (over 15 years) full time Tutor who specialises in tutoring
Maths English and Science in KS2 Level,
11+ in Maths, English and Science.
13+ tuition in Maths and two sciences Physics and Chemistry
Maths, Physics and Chemistry at KS3 and GCSE level,
Maths at AS and A2 levels, Physics at AS and A2 levels and Further Maths in AS and A" levels.
University 1st Year Maths
I also possess experience with teaching and tutoring dyslexic students and has had some experience with autistic students
Subjects
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£23 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£23 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£23 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£23 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | English | Reading & Writing skills | Combined Science | English (Foreign Language) | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a Marine Biologist (PhD) and lecturer in Education. I am currently based in North Berwick, Scotland and have a wide-range of interests such as paddle-boarding, kayaking, hiking, cooking and spending time with my family and friends. I am availabl ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a Marine Biologist (PhD) and lecturer in Education. I am currently based in North Berwick, Scotland and have a wide-range of interests such as paddle-boarding, kayaking, hiking, cooking and spending time with my family and friends. I am availabl ...
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Personal Description:
I am a Marine Biologist (PhD) and lecturer in Education. I am currently based in North Berwick, Scotland and have a wide-range of interests such as paddle-boarding, kayaking, hiking, cooking and spending time with my family and friends. I am available for online tutoring in the evenings and the weekends (anytime) and face-to-face for North Berwick.
Teaching Experience:
I have taught English as a Foreign Language for 22 years in the UK and in Japan. I have also worked with students with learning difficulties, which I enjoy very much. I tutor Biology to students across the world including University level and Science up to G.C.S.E /Nat 5.
Tutoring Approach:
Exam technique, technical language, repetition-based learning (English as a foreign language). Kinaesthetic learning.
Patient approach, with the aim of student's gaining confidence in the subject area.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a mature Scottish Chartered Teacher who qualified initially in 1994. I received the Chartered Teacher from the general teaching council for Scotland in 2010. I have experience of tutoring students from 2006 and I am very enthusiastic in my work. ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a mature Scottish Chartered Teacher who qualified initially in 1994. I received the Chartered Teacher from the general teaching council for Scotland in 2010. I have experience of tutoring students from 2006 and I am very enthusiastic in my work. ...
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Personal Description:
I am a mature Scottish Chartered Teacher who qualified initially in 1994. I received the Chartered Teacher from the general teaching council for Scotland in 2010. I have experience of tutoring students from 2006 and I am very enthusiastic in my work. I do not watch the clock and will prepare lessons to meet the needs of the student. I gained a M.A.Ed.(Special Needs) in 2005 and have found it invaluable in identifying and overcoming barriers to learning.Presently I have a wide range of students including those with Dyslexia and Aspergers. I also tutor for a family who home school their children.
Teaching Experience:
I have tutor children and young adults from upper primary to the senior stage in Secondary. I have no preference for the stage, it is the teaching experience I enjoy.
Tutoring Approach:
I adopt a very pupil centred approach to teaching. All children are different and it is your child's needs I must meet. Some students like to work on homework others on specific parts of the course. There is no general case to consider. I will use an approach to teaching which suits the student.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Physics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: Hello! My name is Gemma and I am a 32 year old doctor, chartered accountant, strategy consultant and successful start up founder. I graduated in medicine from Nottingham University in 2016, switched to finance, became a qualified chartered accountant ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: Hello! My name is Gemma and I am a 32 year old doctor, chartered accountant, strategy consultant and successful start up founder. I graduated in medicine from Nottingham University in 2016, switched to finance, became a qualified chartered accountant ...
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Personal Description:
Hello! My name is Gemma and I am a 32 year old doctor, chartered accountant, strategy consultant and successful start up founder. I graduated in medicine from Nottingham University in 2016, switched to finance, became a qualified chartered accountant, and now work for one of the 'Big4' in health advisory and strategic consulting. However, my heart will always lie with the sciences, and somehow in amongst all of my wide ranging career, my favourite job has always been teaching.
I have been tutoring maths and science (chemistry, biology, physics) to GCSE level for several years, and more recently maths and biology to A level standard. I have experience with ages 6-18 (and a few adults as well!), as well as with children with autism and ADHD.
I tutor because I love it, and watching people's confidence grow as they start to reach their full potential is so rewarding.
I have A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology and French, and Geography AS Level, all at grade A*/A. 12A*s at GCSE, including all the sciences. I have a BMedSci (Medical Sciences degree) and a BMBS (full medical qualification) from Nottingham University. Also an ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) because I have a penchant for collecting letters after my name, and then changing careers... My parents are joking I should go into law next, but I think that's enough exams for a while!
I charge £50 an hour.
Full CRB/DBS check.
Do get in contact if you think I can help or if you have any questions!
Teaching Experience:
Tutoring experience for over 10 years with a 100% pass rate. Have taught ages from 6-18 (plus adults for piano and maths). I have had pupils for chemistry, biology, physics, maths, or a combination of them. (Generally we start with one... and then I end up helping with everything!)
Founder and co-ordinator of university peer mentor and support scheme. First aid and life support trained. Full CRB/DBS checks.
Tutoring Approach:
Informal, friendly and flexible approach (usually with tea and cake!). My aim is to improve results and get pupils interested in the subject by adapting the teaching style to a way that works for them. There is always another way to explain something! I tailor each session to the individual student's needs, whilst remaining exam focussed with a big emphasis on understanding, rather than rote learning. No question is a stupid question: I very much remember the feeling of sitting in the back of a classroom not understanding a thing, and I wish I had had someone to field my "stupid" questions! I am big believer that if pupils don't understand something, it's on me to keep trying, until we find a way to make it make sense. The thing I've loved most is seeing pupils transform from "hating" subjects they found difficult to being really chuffed with their results in class (and even going on to choose it as a higher study option) because they now understand it and seeing their joy is the reason I continue to teach!
I have really enjoyed establishing great relationships with pupils in the past, many of whom I am still in contact with now, whether it's to call and ask me questions over the phone or simply to let me know how they're getting on. I've also provided pupils with references, interview practice (especially medical interviews) and personal statement help. I work with the pupil to whatever they need - I have been known to tutor until the small hours the night before a GCSE maths exam, review homework over whatsapp and answer phone calls after bedtime! More than anything, I love helping pupils find their ceiling and reach their potential, whatever that might be. I am here to help - no matter what that looks like.
Subjects
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am an Instrumentation engineer/software developer with a passion for teaching. ...
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Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am an Instrumentation engineer/software developer with a passion for teaching. ...
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Personal Description:
I am an Instrumentation engineer/software developer with a passion for teaching.
Teaching Experience:
10+ years of experience of teaching Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry to GCSE, A-levels and STEP.
Tutoring Approach:
I teach a subject by simplifying the concepts and then doing a lot of practice to master the topic. Practice questions are tailored to the individual`s ability. Challenging work is given to more able students and more practice is done to uplevel Maths grade irrespective of one`s ability.
Please note : All the lessons are now online.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- 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: Psychology | Entrance Exams | Physics | Chemistry | Combined Science | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a qualified teacher, examiner, and assessment researcher. I have taught in state and independent schools for thirteen years and have offered tutoring for slightly longer. I have helped students secure entrance to many leading independent schools ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a qualified teacher, examiner, and assessment researcher. I have taught in state and independent schools for thirteen years and have offered tutoring for slightly longer. I have helped students secure entrance to many leading independent schools ...
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Personal Description:
I am a qualified teacher, examiner, and assessment researcher. I have taught in state and independent schools for thirteen years and have offered tutoring for slightly longer. I have helped students secure entrance to many leading independent schools in the UK and abroad, and I also specialise in Oxbridge entrance processes as a former Oxbridge graduate myself.
My tutoring centres around science and business as I am qualified to teach these subjects, but I also develop students' wider study habits and introduce them to the most effective and evidence-based methods of studying. This can benefit all their studies in all of their subjects. I enjoy being able to identify the challenges students have with their studies and then working with them to help solve these problems. Many students lack confidence due to gaps in their teaching or lack of support. Every student is a unique individual with different needs, so I usually like to meet initially to review an exam paper and discuss strengths and areas for improvement. From there, we build an individual learning plan with short achievable targets to gradually build a measurable path of success and improve confidence through the study sessions.
Teaching Experience:
13 years as a teacher of Science and Business Studies
15 years as a Personal Tutor
12 years as an examiner for AQA and Edexcel
Tutoring Approach:
Personalised learning for all students. I like to find out what the student feels is a barrier to their progress and use previous assessment data to develop their ability and confidence. I always find that pupils who begin to improve their knowledge with me inevitably increase their enjoyment of the subject substantially. Furthermore, individual feedback can help address and improve weaker areas in other subjects by improving literacy and numeracy skills.
Please note there are unqualified or retired teachers who are not updated with the various changes in demands and marking criteria for the GCSE exams. As an in-practice teacher, I attend various CPD and examiner training events for the most up-to-date examinations and skills required.
Subjects
- Psychology
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Maths | Computer Studies / I.T. | English | Combined Science | Chemistry | Physics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
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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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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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.)
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- Combined Science
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- Chemistry
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- Physics
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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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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...
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- Physics
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- Maths
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- GCSE or Standards (£15 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 (£15 p.h.)
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- Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)
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Subjects: Combined Science | Business Related | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Maths
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Info: As a private maths and science tutor my aim is to help students understand these subjects better and achieve exam success. My nature is calm and relaxed combined with a drive for accuracy and precision. I have a degree in physics from Exeter Unive ...
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Info: As a private maths and science tutor my aim is to help students understand these subjects better and achieve exam success. My nature is calm and relaxed combined with a drive for accuracy and precision. I have a degree in physics from Exeter Unive ...
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Personal Description:
As a private maths and science tutor my aim is to help students understand these subjects better and achieve exam success. My nature is calm and relaxed combined with a drive for accuracy and precision.
I have a degree in physics from Exeter University and a doctorate in physics from Manchester University as well as A levels in maths, physics and chemistry and a post-graduate business qualification.
My daughter, who graduated from Oxford University, is now an accountant in London and so I now live in Bollington with just my wife and black Labrador, Mabel.
Teaching Experience:
During the past year I have coached students for Maths A level, Physics A level, Chemistry A level, Maths GCSE and Biology GCSE.
Previously, during my academic career, I tutored many undergraduate science students. Subsequently I worked as a management consultant, explaining difficult technical concepts to a large number of diverse individuals.
Over the past three years I have brought my coaching skills to my role as a private tutor, helping young people with their GCSEs and A levels.
Tutoring Approach:
Many people who would benefit from private coaching are likely to have struggled with the method used by teachers within a school environment. My approach to tutoring is very different to that adopted by someone teaching a whole class. Working together we will find out just what the learning issue is and agree the best approach for you and prepare a plan of action to ensure you achieve your goals.
Subjects
- Combined Science
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Business Related
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry | Religious Studies | Physics | Geography | English | Biology
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Am currently undergraduate student in the USA but since is online tutoring I can still do this to the best of my knowledge.And i believe my clients will be brush up with in depth knowledge in this core subjects.Have been tutoring privately before enr ...
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Info: Am currently undergraduate student in the USA but since is online tutoring I can still do this to the best of my knowledge.And i believe my clients will be brush up with in depth knowledge in this core subjects.Have been tutoring privately before enr ...
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Personal Description:
Am currently undergraduate student in the USA but since is online tutoring I can still do this to the best of my knowledge.And i believe my clients will be brush up with in depth knowledge in this core subjects.Have been tutoring privately before enrolling for my studies in the USA.
Teaching Experience:
Have been tutoring privately before enrolling for advanced studies in the USA.
Tutoring Approach:
Need to know how to approach your students or learner on individual basis.Because as individual everyone is not gifted alike,We have quick and slow learner.So this factors must be put in place as a tutor.
Subjects
- Chemistry
- Adult/Casual learner (£9 p.h.)
- Religious Studies
- Adult/Casual learner (£9 p.h.)
- Physics
- Adult/Casual learner (£9 p.h.)
- Geography
- Adult/Casual learner (£9 p.h.)
- English
- Adult/Casual learner (£9 p.h.)
- Biology
- Adult/Casual learner (£9 p.h.)
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Subjects: Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Maths
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
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Info: I'm currently studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester. Have a huge passion for Mathematics and Physics. In my GCSEs I achieved 4A*'s in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as well as an A in A-level Mat ...
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Info: I'm currently studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester. Have a huge passion for Mathematics and Physics. In my GCSEs I achieved 4A*'s in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as well as an A in A-level Mat ...
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Personal Description:
I'm currently studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester. Have a huge passion for Mathematics and Physics. In my GCSEs I achieved 4A*'s in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as well as an A in A-level Mathematics.
Teaching Experience:
Did a huge amount of voluntary work helping teach secondary school students during my A-level years and I am currently tutoring students Maths and Physics.
Tutoring Approach:
I use a more fundamental approach wherein a student can come to me with any questions or topics that they found hard during class. Lessons are then tailored to each student depending on what needs work.
Subjects
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 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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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: Maths | Mandarin | English (Foreign Language) | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am from Malaysia, currently studying in Kings College London taking MSc Microbiome in Health and Disease. I have experience in teaching, and I am passionate about sharing knowledge to students, and encouraging students to learn. I believe that ...
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Info: I am from Malaysia, currently studying in Kings College London taking MSc Microbiome in Health and Disease. I have experience in teaching, and I am passionate about sharing knowledge to students, and encouraging students to learn. I believe that ...
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Personal Description:
I am from Malaysia, currently studying in Kings College London taking MSc Microbiome in Health and Disease.
I have experience in teaching, and I am passionate about sharing knowledge to students, and encouraging students to learn.
I believe that education takes us to places, even to territories that are yet to be ventured. Even though I have left the formal education field to pursue my interests, I believe that I can serve in the field by tutoring students in need.
Teaching Experience:
BIOLOGY TEACHER (01/2016 - 08/2021)
Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Worked with Science department Head as special adviser on curriculum development for Biology programme.
Maintained positive, supportive relationships and communication channels with parents and caregivers.
Delivered lab lessons, utilising lab equipment and experiments to further student learning.
Effectively managed classroom behaviour through deescalation and redirection techniques.
Provided interactive and digital learning sessions during COVID in compliance with quality learning standards.
Supervised safe lab work, closely monitoring students adherence to all health and safety policies.
Assessed student performance, behaviour and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER (11/2014 - 12/2015)
Yu Gong Decoration Sdn. Bhd., Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Translated various documents within tight deadlines, including legal and technical content.
Proofread completed translations to catch and fix punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
Conducted in-depth research or consulted with specialists to obtain information on technical information translation or scientific phrases.
Translated original text, ensuring perfect spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Offered quick verbal translations of documents for use by legal and business professionals.
Tutoring Approach:
Firstly I will try to understand the student's level of understanding in a particular topic.
I will also compare with the education syllabus to grasp the requirements for the student to pass with certain grade.
Once those are ascertained, I will make use of available teaching materials (such as videos, educational books) to teach the student, and even make use of drawings to illustrate my points.
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My teaching style is student focused and I focus on making the concepts clear and then engage in problem and exam questions. My first lesson is designed to evaluate the student learning and knowledge which provides me foundation to design my lesso ...
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Info: My teaching style is student focused and I focus on making the concepts clear and then engage in problem and exam questions. My first lesson is designed to evaluate the student learning and knowledge which provides me foundation to design my lesso ...
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Personal Description:
My teaching style is student focused and I focus on making the concepts clear and then engage in problem and exam questions.
My first lesson is designed to evaluate the student learning and knowledge which provides me foundation to design my lessons. I prepare lessons by following the National Curriculum of different boards or I tailor the lecture as per learning requirements of students. This means the lessons can be fully personalised as per student choice.
Teaching Experience:
I have 15 years of teaching experience.
GCSE Chemistry
A-level Chemistry
University level Chemistry
Tutoring Approach:
My teaching style is student focused and I focus on making the concepts clear and then engage in problem and exam questions.
I modify/update my lessons according to the needs and learning requirements of the students.
My priority is to make the topic easy to grasp for students which I accomplish by providing examples from surrounding systems and natural processes with which students are familiar.
I have deep knowledge of the topics set for different boards and I can prepare the students for best exam results by extensive exam preparation sessions
Subjects
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
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Subjects: English | Maths | Physics | Chemistry | Biology
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
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Info: I currently work as a Senior Global Project Manager for a clinical research company. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in clinical research, progressing my career in Project Management. ...
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Info: I currently work as a Senior Global Project Manager for a clinical research company. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in clinical research, progressing my career in Project Management. ...
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Personal Description:
I currently work as a Senior Global Project Manager for a clinical research company. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in clinical research, progressing my career in Project Management.
Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring for the last 5 years from ages 6-16
Tutoring Approach:
My approach is flexible depending on the students needs. I would initially want to understand what areas the focus would be, where I would then plan lessons and ensure there is mutual understanding. I believe it is important to encourage the student with the belief that they can overcome what they feel like they dont understand and be successful
Subjects
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Biology
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Life Science | Combined Science | Biology | Chemistry | Electronics | Physics
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
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Info: Dr. Catherine is a dedicated scientist and educator whose career spans advanced academic research, science education, and personal tutoring. With a deep-rooted passion for physics and its applications, she has combined her expertise in experimental a ...
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Info: Dr. Catherine is a dedicated scientist and educator whose career spans advanced academic research, science education, and personal tutoring. With a deep-rooted passion for physics and its applications, she has combined her expertise in experimental a ...
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Personal Description:
Dr. Catherine is a dedicated scientist and educator whose career spans advanced academic research, science education, and personal tutoring. With a deep-rooted passion for physics and its applications, she has combined her expertise in experimental and applied science with her vocation to inspire the next generation of learners.
Born with an early curiosity for the natural world, Catherine pursued her studies in physics with determination. She earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Physics from Wroclaw University, where she explored the growth of metals on alloy surfaces. Her doctoral research, "Growth of Pb on Ni3Al(111)", reflected her keen ability to investigate materials at the atomic level. She later expanded her academic journey at Warwick University, completing a second Ph.D. in Physics on "Growth and Characterisation of Metal Alloy and Metal Oxide Surfaces." Her work contributed to advancing the understanding of thin-film growth and nanostructures, leading to several publications in respected international journals. Among her noted contributions are studies on ultrathin metal layers, titanium dioxide films, and surface morphology, establishing her reputation as a careful and innovative experimentalist.
After years in research, Catherine transitioned into education, determined to share her scientific knowledge in a way that would have a direct impact on young people. She completed a PGCE with QTS at the University of Winchester, equipping her with the pedagogical foundation to teach science across all secondary school levels.
Beyond her teaching, Catherine remains connected to her research roots. She has authored and co-authored several publications, including contributions to Applied Surface Science and Materials. These works, ranging from the structural determination of metallic surfaces to the optimisation of thin-film growth, illustrate her ongoing identity as both a teacher and a scientist.
What defines Dr. Catherine's career is the balance she has achieved between the rigour of scientific inquiry and the nurturing ethos of education. She has moved fluidly from the laboratory to the classroom, from international research to local communities, always with the purpose of unlocking potential in others. Whether mentoring young learners, supporting those with special educational needs, or contributing to the broader field of physics, Catherine exemplifies a professional life dedicated to knowledge, care, and inspiration.
Teaching Experience:
Her teaching career has since flourished across a range of schools and academies. Catherine has taught in institutions such as Swanmore College, Wildern Academy, and UTC Portsmouth, where she not only delivered the sciences at KS3 and KS4 but also pioneered the development of a new T-Level course. She embraced opportunities beyond the classroom, leading enrichment activities in CAD and crafts, coordinating SilverCrest Awards, and supporting students in employment readiness. At King's Academy Bay House, she brought her expertise in physics and broader sciences to pupils while nurturing Year 10 learners as a tutor. Her dedication extended to specialist teaching, including her time at Mayville High School and SEN Wavern House, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to inclusive education.
Alongside her teaching roles, Catherine has pursued private tutoring through KEU Consultancy Ltd and Sherpa, where she continues to support learners preparing for examinations such as GCSE, A-level, and 13+ entry exams to prestigious schools including Eton and Westminster College. Her expertise in exam specifications-AQA, OCR, and Edexcel-has enabled her to guide students with precision and clarity.
Her academic and professional journey is complemented by an impressive commitment to continuous development. Catherine has undertaken extensive training in safeguarding, health and safety, emergency aid, radicalisation awareness, and supporting vulnerable learners. These certifications reflect her holistic approach to education, where student wellbeing is valued alongside academic achievement.
Tutoring Approach:
For Dr. Catherine, tutoring is more than delivering subject knowledge-it is about unlocking each learner's potential by understanding how they learn best. Her approach to tutoring is informed by recent advances in educational psychology, cognitive science, and pedagogy, all of which emphasise that no two students learn in exactly the same way.
Drawing on research in metacognition, memory, and motivation, Catherine builds her tutoring practice around the principle that effective learning occurs when students are not only taught content but also given the tools to understand their own thinking. She encourages learners to reflect on how they solve problems, identify what strategies work for them, and develop confidence in applying those strategies independently.
Central to her philosophy is individualisation. Every child comes with unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. Some may thrive on visual explanations, while others learn best through hands-on practice or discussion. Catherine takes the time to assess these differences, adapting her lessons accordingly-whether that means breaking down complex physics principles into manageable steps, linking abstract science to real-world examples, or building scaffolds for students with learning difficulties.
Her approach also aligns with student-centred learning models, which place the child's needs at the core of the educational process. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all method, she co-constructs learning pathways with her students, ensuring that goals are clear, achievable, and motivating. Catherine is attentive not only to academic progress but also to emotional and cognitive wellbeing. She understands that resilience, curiosity, and self-belief are as important as exam results in shaping a lifelong learner.
Practical strategies underpin her sessions. She uses spaced repetition to reinforce knowledge over time, retrieval practice to strengthen memory, and dual coding (combining words with visuals) to aid understanding. She applies the latest insights from cognitive load theory to avoid overwhelming students, ensuring that new information is introduced in digestible stages. At the same time, she weaves in opportunities for creativity and inquiry, inviting students to ask their own questions and experiment with new ideas.
Catherine's tutoring style is also deeply relational. She believes that trust and rapport between tutor and student are foundational to success. By creating a supportive and non-judgmental learning environment, she allows students to take risks, embrace mistakes as part of the learning process, and ultimately grow in confidence.
For her, tutoring is not about producing short-term results but about nurturing independent thinkers who will carry their learning skills into future challenges. This philosophy is evident in her work preparing students for key milestones-such as GCSEs, A-levels, and entrance exams for prestigious schools-where she combines rigorous subject knowledge with strategies that empower students to approach exams with resilience and self-assurance.
In every session, Catherine demonstrates that tutoring is not just the transmission of knowledge, but the cultivation of learning itself. By combining cutting-edge research with compassion and adaptability, she ensures that each student is seen, heard, and supported on their unique educational journey.
Subjects
- Life Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Biology
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Electronics
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- Physics
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
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