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Information About James:

Personal Description:

Earned my first degree in Physics at Imperial College in 1989. Studied comets for three years at University of Sheffield and was awarded a PhD in 1994. In 1998 I completed a PGCE (for Further Education) at the University of Huddersfield. I am passionate about my subject and enjoy teaching it so long as my students are willing too.

Teaching Experience:

I have been teaching A level physics as head of physics at Doncaster College for over eight years. For the last two years I have also delivered the new International Baccalaureate syllabus. I also have a great deal of experience as a private one-to-one tutor, having taught at every level from A level physics right down to basic skills numeracy.

Tutoring Approach:

I try to adopt a friendly and informal approach towards teaching. Aside from enhancing the student's knowledge and skills I have always believed that effective teaching is as much about instilling personal confidence in the student's own abilities. So I try to encourage my students to aim high but to build up from the firmest of foundations. As often as not, at least in physics, this means challenging previously cherished assumptions about how the world really works. If we can get the groundwork right then the rest will generally follow.

Qualifications:

• BSc Physics from Imperial College, London
• PhD in physics from University of Sheffield
• PGCE (FE) from University of Huddersfield

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / Online
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes