Matthew - Upper Holloway tutor






Information About Matthew:


Personal Description:

I am passionate about mathematics, physics, philosophy, English and education in general. Knowledge is liberating and these subjects especially open many doors. Mathematics, physics, philosophy and English are not easy and require a willingness to work hard, but I strongly believe that anyone can get to grips with them if given the correct guidance. Most often the problem is not the student but a poor teacher, unresolved conceptual difficulties or lack of motivation. I want to fix these issues for you.

I am a first year PhD student in mathematical physics and the philosophy of physics at the University of Cambridge studying quantum computing. However, I am in London Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. I am also very enthusiastic about literature and creative writing and I am in the process of writing my first novel.

Why is tutoring important to me? Firstly, I feel it is my responsibility to pass on the knowledge and skills I have attained; secondly, I find it satisfying to help others learn and achieve what they did not think possible; and finally, I think one of the best ways to assess your own understanding of a subject is to teach it; we learn the most about our areas of expertise when we try convey their concepts and methods to an audience.



Teaching Experience:

I have tutored many (tens of) students privately over the past three years, improving their results in all cases; have experience of teaching children as young as five through to undergraduates; and am happy to work one to one, in small groups or in a classroom.



Tutoring Approach:

My tutoring includes:

- free initial consultation with needs assessment and lesson
- encouragement of free thinking
- varying teaching methods depending on what the student is most receptive to including: problem based learning, discourse, traditional exercises, experiments, lectures
- exam preparation
- confidence building
- resolution of conceptual difficulties
- helping with homework
- homework marking
- undergraduate and postgraduate application advice
- interview advice at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- email contact throughout the week to resolve your problems as an when they arise
- group tuition

Please note (a) while I am based in Hackney, I will cover central and South London; (b) I can offer reductions for group sessions.



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Qualifications:

  • MSc Philosophy and History of Science, London School of Economics
  • MPhys Astrophysics, 1st class, University of St Andrews
  • Scottish Advanced Highers (A-levels): 4As
  • Scottish Highers (AS-levels): 5As

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?   Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?   Yes