James

After graduating from The Unviersity of Oxford with an Integrated Master's in Chemistry, while also tutoring in my final year, I decided that I wanted to go straight into teaching. I am currently teaching at one of the top independent schools in the UK, and also achieved a distinction in my PGCE while working at the same time.

I specialise in Interview Preparation for Chemistry interviews at Oxford and Imperial but also tutor Chemistry from KS3 to A-Level as well as Physics and Maths to (I)GCSE standard with the ability to tutor any exam board.

Due to being a teacher, my availability is far greater during the holidays, but I am available for online sessions in the evening during term time or in person for closer clients, I am looking for another client currently, so I am sure we will be able to work out a mutually convenient time. Over the holidays I am also able to offer intensive 'crash courses', or even half-day courses, if desirable.

I have a proven track record, especially with Oxford/Imperial Chemistry admissions, and experience tutoring/teaching students with SEND requirements, including ASD/ADHD/dyslexia. I am also highly exerpienced with tutoring, and teaching, students with varying academic abilities, so no matter the target grade I am able to produce a robust plan to aid with achieving it.

Academic History:
PGCE with QTS with Distinction from The University of Buckingham.
Integrated Master's from Oxford in Chemistry.
A-Levels: Chemistry A*, Physics A*, Maths A.
AS: Chemistry A, Physics A, Maths A, Philosophy A.
GCSEs: A* in Chemistry, Physics, Maths, I.C.T., French, Biology
A in English Lit, English Lang, History, RS

My University Level teaching is University Interview Preparation Only

Tutoring Experience

Chemistry Teacher for three years.
Chemistry Tutor for four years.

Tutoring Approach

For Interview Preparation we will go through the most common questions, and a lot of first year University level material. For KS3 to A-Level, I mainly focus on past paper questions as due to the repeitive nature of A-Level and GCSE exams, I fundamentally believe past paper questions are the best way to learn, as not only do you increase your own knowledge, you can also semi-rote learn mark schemes. This pathway also greatly increases exam technique. However, if fundamental gaps in knowledge become apparent on particular topics, we will go over the specific topics.