Caitlin, Smethwick Maths tutor, Smethwick English tutor, Smethwick Physics tutor, Smethwick Chemistry tutor

Maths
Primary - £10.00 p.h.
Secondary - £15.00 p.h.
GCSE - £15.00 p.h.
A-Level - £20.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £15.00 p.h.

English
Primary - £10.00 p.h.
Secondary - £15.00 p.h.
GCSE - £15.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £15.00 p.h.

Physics
Primary - £10.00 p.h.
Secondary - £15.00 p.h.
GCSE - £15.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £15.00 p.h.

Chemistry
Primary - £10.00 p.h.
Secondary - £15.00 p.h.
GCSE - £15.00 p.h.
A-Level - £20.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £15.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I study BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at the University of Birmingham, which involves different chemistry modules as well as maths and IT. In my foundation year I achieved a 1st and I have just completed my first year of the degree in which I achieved a 1st again with above 80% in three quarters of the modules. I play clarinet to Grade 8 standard.

I enjoy working with children of all ages, and believe I am able to make a subject seem interesting as well as teaching it to a high standard.

Previous jobs involved CRB checks which can be shown on request, and tutoring can be arranged at own home, my home or library dependant on the situation.

In my spare time I enjoy to play clarinet, I currently play in the university wind band.

Tutoring Experience: I have taught children as a profession for the last four years.

Throughout sixth form I worked for a Saturday music and performing arts centre, which involved teaching children aged 5-16 different aspects of music.

In the summer of 2009, I worked for an activity summer camp, which involved working over 40 hours a week with the children either instructing them in an activity or making sure they were entertained during their breaks. During the summer I was recognised as being especially good with supervising children under the age of 8, and so was appointed as Under-8 coordinator.

Since moving to Birmingham to study chemistry in September 2010 I have tutored a huge variety of students from KS1 to A Level, including a student applying to Eton who successfully passed his entrance exams.
I have also been a student representative for the School of Chemistry in both Staff-Student Liason meeting as well Education Committee meetings. This involves communicating with students, attending meetings, organising charity events and much more. I believe this shows I am a responsible, good at time management and I have good communication skills.

Tutoring Approach: When starting with a new tutee an initial meet and greet session will be arranged. This will help me get a knowledge of a student's strengths and weaknesses, and their best learning techniques. This session is free of charge and no obligation to receive tutoring from me after this session. Though please note in some circumstances this initial meet and greet isn't appropriate, such as for students preparing for exams in the near future.
If a student wishes to start tuition I will then plan a personal timetable of key subjects we will cover in our time together, as well as allowing time for problems that might arise within lessons. I also like to make sure that learning skills are a part of my lessons, to ensure that a student succeeds in all areas of their education.
I believe tutoring is an excellent way of enhancing a student's education and preparing for those daunting summer exams.

Qualifications:

• 2010: Chemistry Foundation Year - 1st - University of Birmingham (Other)
• 2009: A Levels: Chemistry - C, Maths - B - OCR/Edexcel (College)
• 2007: GCSEs: Maths - A*, Science - AA, English - AB, Music - B, DT Graphics - B, Drama - C, French - C and RS - C - AQA/OCR/Edexcel (School)
• 2007: Musical Examinations: Clarinet - Grade 6 Merit, Saxophone - Grade 5 Merit, Theory - Grade 5 - Trinity (Other)

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes