Antonio

After a PhD in Materials Modelling and an academic career of 5 years as Postdoctoral Research Assistant at UCL, I have studied a MSc in Science Communication. I have a great passion for Science and its applications, especially in the areas of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Since my PhD studies I have been tutoring one-to-one Undergraduate, A Level, GCSE and KS3 students in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. I have also worked as Reporter for a journal on Industrial Minerals and as Assistant Instructional Designer for the National Phyisical Laboratory. Since 2016, I have focused my career on Science education in secondary schools and with educational consultant institutions. I enjoy very much working with young students and communicating my passion for science and mathematics, while supporting them in developing their independent learning skills.

Tutoring Experience

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 - Present: Physics Teacher at Mander Portman Woodward Independent School (MPW)
2017 - 2018: Physics Teacher at Wilson's School for Boys
2016: Teaching Assistant at Chestnut Grove Academy

TUTORING EXPERIENCE
2019-2020: Tutoring A Level Physics student with Lionheart Education Consultant
2018 - 2019: Private Tutoring A Level Physics and Maths students
2016 - 2018: Tutoring GCSE, A Level students with Laidlaw Education Consultant: Chemistry, Physics and Maths
2015 - 2018: Tutoring GCSE and A level students in Physics and Chemistry
2013 - 2015: Tutoring KS3 and GCSE student in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2011 - 2012: Tutoring Maths A Level students with the ICL's initiative YELP
2006 - 2009: Tutoring Undergraduate student at Imperial College London (ICL) in Chemistry and Physics

Tutoring Approach

I want the student to get involved as much as possible in the learning process, so that I alternate my explanations with exam-focused tasks, including past paper questions and additional questions. The type of questions include MCQs, problem solving questions as well as explanatory questions (the 4-6 mark questions) in Science topics. In my explanations, I tend to use visual material, including drawings and computer simulations. I also make extensive use of analogies to help the student visualise the concept. I also provide additional educational material and set brief homework tasks to further stimulate independent learning.