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Colin's profile picture
Subjects: Economics  |  Maths  |  English  |  German  |  French  |  English (Foreign Language)  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am 43 years old and hold a Masters degree from Oxford University. I work full time as a tutor, now offering lessons online and face-to-face. ...
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Personal Description:
I am 43 years old and hold a Masters degree from Oxford University. I work full time as a tutor, now offering lessons online and face-to-face.

Teaching Experience:

I have been tutoring on a one-to-one basis for over 20 years. I also sometimes teach small classes. I am happy teaching children, teenagers, university students and adult learners.

Tutoring Approach:

My teaching uses traditional methods and lively interaction. I expect the student to complete tasks between lessons. Without repetition and revision no-one can be expected to remember. Therefore, I am not afraid to go over the most basic elements until they are well known. Solid foundations are the basis for confidence.

Subjects
  • Economics
  • GCSE or Standards (£38 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£38 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£38 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£38 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£38 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£38 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)

  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£38 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£38 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£38 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)
  • German
  • 11+ (secondary) (£38 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£38 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)

  • French
  • 11+ (secondary) (£38 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£38 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£38 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)
  • English (Foreign Language)
  • GCSE or Standards (£38 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£38 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£38 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£38 p.h.)


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Simon's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Maths  |  Earth Science  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am an Open University graduate with a 2.1 Honours degree in Computing, Science, and Mathematics. I have taught Computer Aided Design and Engineering Mathematics at my local college. I take great pride in my work and offer friendly, relaxed and prof ...
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Personal Description:
I am an Open University graduate with a 2.1 Honours degree in Computing, Science, and Mathematics. I have taught Computer Aided Design and Engineering Mathematics at my local college. I take great pride in my work and offer friendly, relaxed and professional tuition on a one to one basis in my own home or the tutee's home residence. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of my teaching and I utilise innovative and effective teaching methods in an effort to make the learning process a thoroughly satisfying and rewarding experience. I also adopt a caring, friendly approach and always put my pupil's needs first, at all times.

Teaching Experience:

I have been teaching for over 10 years now, both in local colleges and in pupil's private residences. I have experience of teaching pupils of all ages as well as pupils with SEN including dyslexia and dyspraxia. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of my work and I believe this is clearly exhibited in my tutoring sessions. I have extensive experience of teaching 8-19-year-olds as well as teaching the older generation. I currently teach Computer Aided Design and Engineering Mathematics at Wakefield College as well as private maths and science tuition up to and including A-level standard.

Tutoring Approach:

During my tutoring sessions, I make every effort to ensure the learning experience is both an enjoyable and interesting one. I use a variety of learning resources and tutoring methods to introduce a varied and innovative approach to the session. I always engage with the pupil and listen carefully to every one of their responses. I take the pupil through a carefully formulated learning program which is compiled from a detailed assessment of their tuition requirements; this is always discussed with the parent/guardian before the program commences, to ensure that they are happy with the arrangements. I am a very friendly and relaxed individual and I like to convey these feelings during my tutoring sessions and always try to make the pupil feel comfortable with the whole learning process and ensure I work at their pace at all times.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)

  • Earth Science
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)


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Sujal's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Maths  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am currently working in a Pharmaceutical company as research scientist. Teaching is my hobby and the knowledge I gained so far from my education and experience, I am sure I can teach students from the basic level to pro and make them ready to pursu ...
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Personal Description:
I am currently working in a Pharmaceutical company as research scientist. Teaching is my hobby and the knowledge I gained so far from my education and experience, I am sure I can teach students from the basic level to pro and make them ready to pursue their future goals.

I have two master degrees from the UK, one in Drug design and discovery from Salford University, and the other in Pharmaceutical analysis from Kingston University. I am also a graduate pharmacist from India.

I have more than nine years of rich experience in Pharmaceutical Industries working in Analytical department, which has helped me a lot developing and applying my science and maths knowledge in real life.

The level of my work is much higher than what I offer to teach and this is the advantageous for students because I can explain them everything in-depth with real world examples.

I also offer a trial class where I can focus on any subject area and you can see how I teach students.

Please get in touch for any queries. Thanks.

Teaching Experience:

I have taught maths, chemistry and physics at higher secondary levels.

Tutoring Approach:

1. Firstly I like student to feel comfortable while learning any topic. I make them more communicative and encourage asking question at any point if he/she is not able to grasp things.
2. I would like to know the level of understanding of the student which will help me deciding where and how to start teaching.
3. I always focus on scope of learning any topic or subject so that students can have a clear idea about why they need to learn that particular subject and how it is going to help them in future. I believe the subjects are not there just to learn and give exams, but for how they can be useful in their personal and professional life.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£18 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£18 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)

  • Chemistry
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£18 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)

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Parikh's profile picture
Subjects: Maths  |  Combined Science  |  Medicine  |  Physics  |  Business Related  |  Entrance Exams  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Friendly private tuition available from highly experienced PhD qualified, DBS certified tutor and examiner from the award winning top 3 private tutors in Oxford Maths, further maths, science, engineering, statistics, computer, Economics, Business st ...
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Personal Description:
Friendly private tuition available from highly experienced PhD qualified, DBS certified tutor and examiner from the award winning top 3 private tutors in Oxford
Maths, further maths, science, engineering, statistics, computer, Economics, Business studies
Essay/thesis structuring and editing
FACE-to-FACE/ ONLINE tuition

For GCSE, igcse, A-levels, IB, HND, diploma, University and adult learners

Common entrance exams- GMAT, GRE, SAT, STEP, GAMSAT, UKCAT, BMAT,
psychometric test, interview preparation

Teaching Experience:

I have been teaching for more than ten years.

Do not provide academic essay writing services or services that allow people to hire others to take standardized tests for them.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all to share this commitment.
Supports Pratham UK, a charity organization for children, which works to help make a difference through educating children.

Tutoring Approach:

I am very friendly and patient.

Service offered
Special attention to students with learning difficulties i.e. dyslexia
After school support/ homework help
Help in UCAS application
Entrance/ mock exam preparation
Interview preparation
Thesis writing and structuring
School/ University/ Course selection
Motivating students to be more focused and organised
Unique strategy for individual student based on their ability and requirments
Ready to travel to students place

Subjects
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)

  • Medicine
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)

  • Business Related
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)
  • Entrance Exams
  • 11+ (secondary) (£55 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£55 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£55 p.h.)


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Andreas's profile picture
Subjects: Biology  |  Physics  |  Maths  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My name is Andreas and I am 42 years old. I have degrees in Engineering, Computing, Psychology and Psychotherapy. I currently work as a tutor and psychotherapist with children and adults. ...
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Personal Description:
My name is Andreas and I am 42 years old. I have degrees in Engineering, Computing, Psychology and Psychotherapy. I currently work as a tutor and psychotherapist with children and adults.

Teaching Experience:

I have been tutoring since 2011. I teach Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Key Stage 3, GCSE and IGCSE level.

Tutoring Approach:

I adapt my teaching methods for each of my students, using real-life examples where possible to create a better appreciation of the subject.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)


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Sofia's profile picture
Subjects: Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Physics  |  Portuguese  |  Maths  |  Study Skills  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Hi there, I'm a qualified science teacher and Head of Science based in London, who currently teaches in a secondary school to students aged 11-18. I teach all sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) to KS3 and GCSE (Edexcel and AQA specification) ...
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Personal Description:
Hi there,
I'm a qualified science teacher and Head of Science based in London, who currently teaches in a secondary school to students aged 11-18. I teach all sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) to KS3 and GCSE (Edexcel and AQA specification), and teach A-Level Biology (OCR specification). I have worked within education for the past 10 years and really love working with young people to inspire them to achieve the best they can. I appreciate that it's not always possible to get the most out of every lesson and so some students may benefit from having a personal tutor to go over areas of difficulty and to fully grasp and understand the concepts to do better in school and in assessments.

Teaching Experience:

I have worked with thousands on children in the past 10 years working within education. I enjoy the process of working with parents and students to evaluate what students' strengths and weaknesses are, and set relevant goals and smart actions to ensure progress is made both short and long-term. My main aim has always been to inspire, motivate and make students feel more confident. I believe everyone has the right to an education and that learning should be fun and for the long-term.
In addition to this, I have experience teaching students with special educational needs (SEN) or a learning difficulty, such as Autism, Aspergers, Dyslexia, ADHD. Coming from a background of researching Autism during my degrees, I worked in a SEN school based in Bermondsey and have also worked with several families during the past decade. I've had wonderful success managing their behaviour when difficult, but also coming up with creative strategies to ensure the learning is achieved.
Lastly, I have tutored students privately up to A-Level. A teacher is much more than someone who teaches you a subject, I aim to make students love learning, grow their confidence, and also give them advice on things they're struggling with. Some of my students have gone to Russell Group universities.

Tutoring Approach:

For me, every student is an individual and no one learns in the exact same way. It's so important to be adaptable and honest with learning, so I focus on delivering lessons based on your learning style and personality, using a variety of exercises and methods. I am very hands on when teaching, I think energy and perseverance brings the best out of each student. I also put problems into context and make sure to be creative, but once an idea is understood, I think the key emphasis is to practice and repeat. I work with a lot of structure and am very organised which allows students to not feel overwhelmed with the amount of information, but to rather understand it in very easy applicable steps and for the long-term. I also think it's important to transfer these skills to the students I tutor so I will ensure I support them with their organisation and work ethic, by mentoring them.
I am very accessible, supportive, calm and patient. I make learning fun and enthusiastic while being still able to be strict and regimented. I am highly organised and always listen to feedback to better improve the student-teacher relationship.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)

  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Portuguese
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • Study Skills
  • A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)


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Michael's profile picture
Subjects: Maths 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I'm a full-time professional maths tutor with thousands of hours of experience of providing effective 1-1 maths tuition. I have a Cambridge maths degree, an abiding love for maths and a passion to help students enjoy and master maths for themselves! ...
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Personal Description:
I'm a full-time professional maths tutor with thousands of hours of experience of providing effective 1-1 maths tuition. I have a Cambridge maths degree, an abiding love for maths and a passion to help students enjoy and master maths for themselves!

I teach A-level mathematics and further mathematics, including IB and Cambridge Pre-U. I also teach mature students, and university students requiring maths to support other degree subjects. I have prepared students for exams from all the major exam boards, including Edexcel, AQA, OCR, OCR-MEI, Cambridge Pre-U and IB. I also prepare students for STEP and MAT and for numeracy or numerical reasoning tests, including the numeracy skills test for prospective teachers.

Two of my three children have been through school and university and one is still at secondary school, so I have been engaged closely with the education system at all levels and understand what both students and parents are looking for to achieve academic success.

My family and I have lived in Cranleigh for over 20 years and I have connections with a number of local schools.

Teaching Experience:

I have thousands of hours of experience of providing 1-1 maths tuition. At peak times in the year I have more than 40 active students on my books.

Tutoring Approach:

More than almost any other subject, maths needs confidence to be built, and a patient, individually tailored approach. Able students may need practice to strengthen problem-solving and eliminate errors, a more joined-up view of maths to deepen their understanding, and challenge to stretch their capabilities. Others find A-level maths harder going, and an imaginative and pictorial approach with plenty of real world examples is needed to achieve that "penny drops" moment!

Depending on the student, tuition may include any or all of: coaching to consolidate (or anticipate) teaching at school; revision for examinations; working through past examination papers; teaching and testing of specific sections of the curriculum; or more free-wheeling exploration of mathematical topics. By agreement with students and parents, homework may be set and marked.

I'm available to teach at almost any time in the week, either on weekdays (daytime or evenings) or on Saturday mornings. Sunday is my day off! I'm happy to teach in my own home, or in students' homes in Cranleigh or up to 10 miles away in the surrounding area in Surrey and West Sussex, including Guildford, Horsham and Godalming. If teaching outside Cranleigh I may agree an additional charge for travel.

I offer effective and engaging A-level mathematics and further mathematics tuition. If you want to succeed in your exams and also to deepen your appreciation of mathematics and have fun, then get in touch!

Subjects
  • Maths
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)

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Paul's profile picture
Subjects: Maths  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello. I am an ex research scientist for the Atomic Energy Authority. Have a masters degree in Radiation Chemistry and have research published in the Journal of Radiochemistry. I am a fully qualified teacher and experienced tutor. ...
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Personal Description:
Hello. I am an ex research scientist for the Atomic Energy Authority. Have a masters degree in Radiation Chemistry and have research published in the Journal of Radiochemistry. I am a fully qualified teacher and experienced tutor.

Teaching Experience:

I have several years experience of teaching and tutoring A level Chemistry. I can provide excellent testimonials and references from students and parents.

Tutoring Approach:

I believe in developing a thorough understanding of the subject to aid revision and sufficient exam preparation and practice.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)


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Mark's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Philosophy / Critical Thinking  |  French  |  Chemistry  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am an experienced and enthusiastic tutor with a passion for learning. I have over 8 years experience as a maths and science tutor. I studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University and subsequently completed an MSc in the History a ...
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Personal Description:
I am an experienced and enthusiastic tutor with a passion for learning. I have over 8 years experience as a maths and science tutor. I studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University and subsequently completed an MSc in the History and Philosophy of Science at the London School of Economics. I am fascinated by the natural world and by scientific enquiry. When I'm not teaching or learning I enjoy foreign cinema, playing squash and strumming the guitar.

Teaching Experience:

After completing my undergraduate degree, I worked as a full-time teacher at d'Overbroeck's Sixth Form College, Oxford. During this four-year period, I taught A-level Philosophy, Sociology and Religious Studies (all AQA examining board). More recently, I have worked as a teaching assistant at Canterbury High School, focussing on struggling students and helping them achieve their potential. Concurrently, I have also worked as a private tutor teaching GCSE and A-level Maths, GCSE Chemistry and Physics as well as providing 11+ Maths preparation.

Tutoring Approach:

Once I understand exactly what a tutee hopes to achieve (e.g. A* Maths GCSE, or simply understanding algebra) I have three main priorities as a tutor:

i) to identify a students strengths and weaknesses through short tests

ii) to provide a course of study and assessment that will focus on the weaknesses and monitor progress

iii) to give the student belief in themselves and their abilities and to instill a love of learning!

Subjects
  • Physics
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • Philosophy / Critical Thinking
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£70 p.h.)

  • French
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)

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David's profile picture
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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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.)
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  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
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  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£19 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
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Rachel's profile picture
Subjects: Sociology  |  Maths  |  English  |  Religious Studies  |  Philosophy / Critical Thinking  |  History  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a helpful and caring individual with experience working with students between the ages of 11 - 18, including students with special educational needs. I have taught History, Religious Studies and Sociology at GCSE level. Additionally I have also ...
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Personal Description:
I am a helpful and caring individual with experience working with students between the ages of 11 - 18, including students with special educational needs. I have taught History, Religious Studies and Sociology at GCSE level. Additionally I have also tutored for English and Maths GCSE.

Teaching Experience:

Completed 2 placements during my university degree,
Worked for 1 year in a Special Educational Needs department, as a TA, and teaching Literacy.
I have worked in Secondary Education for three years, teaching Humanities.

Tutoring Approach:

Structured learning, encompassing important skills, including essay writing and analytical thinking.
Learning should be enjoyable and motivating and therefore work will be both fun and academically challenging - meeting the needs of the individual being taught.

Subjects
  • Sociology
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)

  • English
  • 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)
  • Religious Studies
  • 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)

  • Philosophy / Critical Thinking
  • 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
  • History
  • 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£15 p.h.)


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Hui Ching's profile picture
Subjects: Mandarin  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a Malaysian who can speak English, Chinese, Cantonese and Malay Language. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Food Science and Nutrition before working as a home tutor for 1 year. Currently, I study Msc in Nutritional Science at Universi ...
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Personal Description:
I am a Malaysian who can speak English, Chinese, Cantonese and Malay Language. I have completed my undergraduate degree in Food Science and Nutrition before working as a home tutor for 1 year. Currently, I study Msc in Nutritional Science at University of Nottingham.

Teaching Experience:

1 year teaching experience starting from Sept 2015 to Sept 2016 where I used to teach Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Mandarin.

Tutoring Approach:

I am a friendly tutor and patient in teaching. I guide my student patiently and slowly if they find it hard to understand the topic.

Subjects
  • Mandarin
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)


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Brandon's profile picture
Subjects: Physics  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi! My name is Brandon and I'm a Chartered Structural Engineer working in London part time and from home part time, in Hartford. I have been working professionally for 10 years now and have been involved in the design of some of London's most iconic ...
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Personal Description:
Hi! My name is Brandon and I'm a Chartered Structural Engineer working in London part time and from home part time, in Hartford. I have been working professionally for 10 years now and have been involved in the design of some of London's most iconic skyscrapers. My job enables me to carry out mathematical problem solving on a daily basis, meaning I can easily transfer these skills into a tutoring environment and find pleasure in doing so.

I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2014 with a first class (hons) Masters degree in Civil and Structural Engineering.

Teaching Experience:

I have experience in tutoring GCSE & A-Level Maths and Physics in London, as well as assisting several students through their university applications. I have had great success in improving my tutees grades and helping them prepare more effectively for their exams and university applications.

I have also assisted the learning of many younger engineers in my day job, through weekly mentoring and coaching.

Tutoring Approach:

I like to start by spending some time to understand any problems or questions that the student might have, that may have recently arisen at school.

With subjects like Maths and Physics, an important way for students to understand problems is to visualise them before they can be solved. I usually employ analogies to help my students understand concepts and then test their understanding using exam type questions.

Subjects
  • Physics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)


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Peter's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am a friendly, capable and effective tutor with a degree in Maths. A 20-year career with Shell and 16 years tutoring have given me a lot of experience in helping people and a good dose of common sense! I tutor in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas ...
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Personal Description:
I am a friendly, capable and effective tutor with a degree in Maths. A 20-year career with Shell and 16 years tutoring have given me a lot of experience in helping people and a good dose of common sense! I tutor in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas, Newport Pagnell, Bletchley, Olney etc.

Students I have helped in the past have come from schools such as Royal Latin, Denbigh, Hazeley, Aylesbury Grammar, Bedford High, Oakgrove, St. Pauls, Oundle, Redborne, Shenley, Lord Grey, Sir Henry Floyd, Stantonbury, Webber Independent School, Stowe, MK College, Walton High, Ousedale, Elizabeth Woodville, Oxford Brooke University, Marlborough College and Roedean.

Teaching Experience:

I specialise in tutoring Maths and I have been doing this since 2003 at GCSE and A level, with excellent results. I also tutor Mechanics, Statistics, Decision, Further Maths, MAT, STEP, International Baccalaureate and Numerical Reasoning including QTS. Tutoring is the most rewarding thing I have done. I love it!

I am also a member of the Tutors Association and abide by the Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Practice.

Tutoring Approach:

I understand that maths can be difficult and challenging, so I tailor each lesson to the specific needs of each individual student. I listen to and observe each student carefully and work with them to find the best way to help them understand and flourish. My aim is always to support and encourage each student to reach their potential and achieve or exceed their goals.

Every year I run fully invigilated mock exams which all of my students are invited to attend. This has been a great success, with 100% of participants stating that this will improve their chances of doing well in the exams.

Subjects
  • Entrance Exams
  • A-Level or Highers (£70 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • A-Level or Highers (£70 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£70 p.h.)


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Michael's profile picture
Subjects: Maths 
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am recent graduate with an honours degree in Mathematics with Statistics from Royal Holloway University of London. Currently I am now studying a master's degree at the University of West London in Cyber Security. For the past 5 years I have con ...
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Personal Description:
I am recent graduate with an honours degree in Mathematics with Statistics from Royal Holloway University of London. Currently I am now studying a master's degree at the University of West London in Cyber Security.
For the past 5 years I have continued working part time at my local study centre as a classroom assistant helping children between the ages of 3 and 18 with their numeracy and literacy subjects.
Alongside my academia I have also continued with sports, achieving the top level (Black Belt) in Choi Kwang Do and often watch football games.
In February 2020, I obtained my DBS certificate.
From October 2020, I have began giving hourly sessions for tutees both face-to-face and online, to help improve the knowledge of students and prepare for upcoming exams. I have conducted lessons over Zoom and Skype, and I am open to using other online platforms such as Microsoft Team.

Teaching Experience:

During my studies, I had worked as a teaching assistant for nearly 5 years aiding students in their mathematical studies. Under my guidance as a teaching assistant I have seen students excel their end of module tests in order to progress to the next level of their mathematical learning.
From 2020, I have giving hourly sessions for tutees both face-to-face and online, to help improve the knowledge of students and prepare for upcoming exams.
I have conducted lessons over various online platforms that accommodates the students.

Tutoring Approach:

Teaching students of all ages and mathematical abilities. The lessons will be tailored to the students' needs and simplify the problem to their understanding by going through past papers; working on mathematical examples or approaching problems they have experienced in their studies.
Lessons will be conducted either at the student's home or an online platform that suits the student.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£20 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£20 p.h.)

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Jamila's profile picture
Subjects: Computer Studies / I.T.  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am Jamila and I have done bachelors in Software Engineering. I have more than 8 years experience of teaching Mathematics and Computer Science to the students of age 10 to 18. I have an year experience of 1 to 1 tutoring of Maths and Computer Scien ...
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Personal Description:
I am Jamila and I have done bachelors in Software Engineering. I have more than 8 years experience of teaching Mathematics and Computer Science to the students of age 10 to 18. I have an year experience of 1 to 1 tutoring of Maths and Computer Science to GCSE students.

Teaching Experience:

.II have more than 8 years experience of teaching Mathematics and Computer Science to the students of age 10 to 18. I have an year experience of 1 to 1 tutoring of Maths and Computer Science to GCSE students.

Tutoring Approach:

Being a teacher my concern is never to get through the syllabus quickly,I always work and rely more on the quality than the quantity.I make it sure that the topic I am teaching is understood by the student completely no matter how many times I had to repeat it

Subjects
  • Computer Studies / I.T.
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)


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Emre's profile picture
Subjects: Maths  |  Physics  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: My teaching style could change my student's needs. I would like to start from the simplest form and based on active learning, assessment, and metacognition. In my lessons, you could find more Socratic and metacognition methods because memorizing is n ...
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Personal Description:
My teaching style could change my student's needs. I would like to start from the simplest form and based on active learning, assessment, and metacognition. In my lessons, you could find more Socratic and metacognition methods because memorizing is not learning.

Teaching Experience:

11 years of teaching experience. Last 4-5 years, I have taught As and A level physics. Additionally, I have taught science and math before.

Tutoring Approach:

Firstly, I need to know my student and his/ her weak and strong sides in learning. After that, I would like to find the best suitable method that corresponds to my student learning style. Finally, I am ready to teach and my student is convenient to learn anything from me.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)


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Freya's profile picture
Subjects: Chemistry  |  Physics  |  Maths  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I'm a graduate of the University of Cambridge (Murray Edwards College) in Natural Sciences, specialising in Physics, with over five years of teaching experience. After university, I spent a year as a Science teaching assistant in a top Oxford senior ...
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Personal Description:
I'm a graduate of the University of Cambridge (Murray Edwards College) in Natural Sciences, specialising in Physics, with over five years of teaching experience. After university, I spent a year as a Science teaching assistant in a top Oxford senior school, and a further two years as a classroom teacher abroad, mainly in China, where I taught Physics and Maths A level. I just finished studying for a Masters in Environment, Politics and Development at SOAS in London. I live in Brixton and am available for online or in-person tutoring and have a flexible schedule.

Recent review from a GCSE maths client:

"Freya was an absolutely fantastic tutor. My daughter started off really reticent but very quickly started to enjoy and look forward to her tutor sessions. Her confidence increased at each session and Freya was able to explain things in a way that made sense for her. Thank you."

Teaching Experience:

I have completed over 800 hours of GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge admissions tutorials for science and maths. I also used to work for the business side of a tutoring company so I know how to provide a quality service.

Tutoring Approach:

I like to explain concepts using real world examples that students can visualise and recall the next time they have to answer a question on that topic. I absolutely love Science and Maths, and aim for my enthusiasm to rub off on my students! Previous tutees of mine have said I gave them confidence and passion for their subject while made them feel comfortable to dig deep into their understanding of topics without feeling scared of making a mistake. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing music, swimming and writing.

Subjects
  • Chemistry
  • A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)
  • Physics
  • A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)

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