John - Tunbridge Wells tutor





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Information About John:


Personal Description:

I am a qualified secondary science teacher, and I have also tutored a wide range of subjects privately over the past 15 years (mainly sciences, maths and English).

I specialize in online teaching methods, including training other teachers internationally. I have degrees in science, education, creative writing, and linguistics.



Teaching Experience:

- Former Head of Physics
- Examiner for Edexcel, IB and Cambridge boards
- 15 years of private tutoring experience (all three sciences, maths and English Language and Literature to A Level)
- 10 years as a university lecturer in linguistics and academic English



Tutoring Approach:

My approach is supportive and low-key. I think that students have to have time to explore their interests in the subject by asking their own questions. This is an important part of reflective learning and will help build and maintain enthusiasm, and a calm and supportive atmosphere is essential for this.

I make extensive use of past exam questions; the best way to do well in exams is to practise doing exams! This also allows realistic monitoring of performance as tutoring continues. I normally email exam questions for students to attempt before the tutoring session.



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Qualifications:

  • PGCE Secondary Science (Physics specialsim)
  • BSc (Human Biosciences)
  • PhD Linguistics
  • MA Creative Writing

Further Information:

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