Information About John - Newport-on-tay tutor - (16 reviews)
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John offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!
Maths |
Hourly Rate |
| GCSE | £25.00 |
| A-Level | £30.00 |
| University | £38.00 |
| Casual Learner | £25.00 |
Physics |
Hourly Rate |
| GCSE | £25.00 |
| A-Level | £30.00 |
| University | £38.00 |
| Casual Learner | £25.00 |
Chemistry |
Hourly Rate |
| GCSE | £25.00 |
| A-Level | £30.00 |
| University | £38.00 |
| Casual Learner | £25.00 |
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Personal Description:
My recent PhD is quite multidisciplinary. I am used to applying maths to a wide range of science. Studied Chemical Physics as an undergraduate. This involved topics common to Chemistry and Physics and a lot of Maths.
I don't have a TV. Have a great interest in guitar and play at various events in function bands. Sing a bit too. Also keen on learning foreign languages in my spare time. My French is fluent.
Tutoring Experience:
Work in a University by day (for 7 years) teaching a range of science topics in laboratories. I have also taught Maths and Physics in Schools for 6 years and covered in the occasional French class. I have also privately tutored maths and science for over 20 years and worked as a language assistant in a French school.
Tutoring Approach:
I try to make lessons as interesting and relevant as possible. Most people learn much faster when they are interested. I avoid lecturing… It's better to do an activity that gets the student engaged and better to lead the student to puzzle out the answer for themselves in small steps aided by numerous hints from the teacher.
I sometimes make up questions relevant to hobbies and interests of students.
A formula that is understood is much more useful than one that is just remembered. There are some strategies to help with solving problems.
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Native Language: English (British)
Additional Languages: Filipino, French, German, Polish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: Filipino, French, German, Polish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Dundee (2010) - PhD (Doctorate) (✔ On File)
- University of Dundee (2005) - MSc (Masters) (✔ On File)
- University of Strathclyde (1994) - PGCE (PGCE) (✔ On File)
John's Feedback
| Tutees Providing Feedback: | 16 |
| Tutees Providing Positive Feedback: | |
| Unpublished feedback: (usually negative) | 1 |
JohnFrom Ian (5/5): (GCSE Maths) John helped my son Cammy with the build up to his Nat 5 maths exam. He is passionate about maths and my son found his teaching methods clarified a lot of things for him. After his exam, Cammy told me that he certainly would not have been so confident had it not been for the help and advice provided by John over the previous 2-3 months.
From Linda (/5): (A-Level Maths) John is a good Tutor
Sadly is was too far for him to travel so we had to find a Tutor in Perth
Sadly is was too far for him to travel so we had to find a Tutor in Perth
Reply from John: It was a pleasure to work in the office offered by Linda. I was prepared to travel to Perth but the parents of the student (Not Linda) were unwilling to pay my traveling for the 50 mile round trip. I asked £20 for this.
From Julie (/5): (GCSE Maths) Son has really gelled with this tutor and finds his explanations and approach v helpful
From Emma (/5): (A-Level Maths) Even after a few sessions, my daughter has become much more confident in maths. John is able to use different teaching strategies to help her understand the subject and she is learning to apply what she has learned in problem solving questions.
Reply from John: I am very glad to hear this. We take it step at a time and "many a mickle macks a muckle" so they say, And I want to say thanks to you and my other students and parents for the Tea and Coffee. This helps us tutors think better for our explanations!
From Debbie (/5): (A-Level Chemistry)
From Alan (/5): (A-Level Chemistry) Our son benefited greatly from his time with John. John is friendly, flexible and very attentive. We have no doubt that the attention John gave to our son significantly improved his understanding if the subjects John taught. We would have no hesitation in recommending his services.
From Pam (/5): (A-Level Maths) John was a great help and managed the seemingly impossible task of getting our son through his higher maths.
I could not recommend John highly enough.
I could not recommend John highly enough.
From Elizabeth (/5): (GCSE Physics) Hi John
I have been considering that fact that you are away for a few weeks in the run up to the prelims which is unfortunate, but I think I might be better trying to get another tutor in the meantime. Good luck with your trip to the Philipines.
I have been considering that fact that you are away for a few weeks in the run up to the prelims which is unfortunate, but I think I might be better trying to get another tutor in the meantime. Good luck with your trip to the Philipines.
Reply from John: Have not so far abandoned students before May!
Travelled with my Friends and a member of the band to the Philippines for Xmas. We were away for just over 3 weeks. Played in a bar in El Nido Palawan. Busked in Manila.
I have also done two talks about my PhD in a Philippine University and have visited a High school and taught a maths lesson! I wish to work in a school in my summer non-working weeks.
Travelled with my Friends and a member of the band to the Philippines for Xmas. We were away for just over 3 weeks. Played in a bar in El Nido Palawan. Busked in Manila.
I have also done two talks about my PhD in a Philippine University and have visited a High school and taught a maths lesson! I wish to work in a school in my summer non-working weeks.
From Janice (/5): (A-Level Physics) Thanks for your time John… I've decided just to find someone else. Best of luck with your tutoring. Kind regards
Janice
Janice
Reply from John: I was offered a job in a private school that was about 25 miles away from my house. It sounded like a great opportunity for teaching, but I was offered 32 pounds for one and a half hours teaching and it would have been 80 minutes travelling on (40 mins each way) plus the time packing my car and preparation time on top of that. I would have earned less than minimum wage overall. It was unfortunate. Travelling costs and travelling time are the bain of the private tutor.
From Linda (/5): (GCSE Chemistry) Really pleased that we found John as not only is he able to help Rachel with her 3 Sciences, he is able to help her with French & Maths too. She seems to like his style of teaching and that he explains things in such a way that she has more of an understanding. It's early days yet but hopefully her grades will be good.
From Janani (/5): (GCSE Chemistry) Thank You John for guiding the boys and for sending them work
to complete. The boys will need to ask questions about topics
they do not understand on either subjects so please ask them
about their difficulty in each subject .
Thank You very much for your help.
to complete. The boys will need to ask questions about topics
they do not understand on either subjects so please ask them
about their difficulty in each subject .
Thank You very much for your help.
From Mary (/5): (A-Level Physics) john has only been teaching chris for three weeks but already i am feeling that he has a very good teaching method and makes chris think about the way in which Physics works.I am realy hapy with his input so far,
M kearney
M kearney
From Dorothy (/5): (GCSE Maths) I feel its unfair to rate, as we called him in very last minute and under pressur, it was very late on in my daughters prep for exams, John seemed to relate easily and explain things well. Time keeping was an issue, but to be fair he never let us down.
From Jessica (/5): (GCSE Physics) On the info site the address used was 6 miles away approx but after speaking to the tutor he in fact lives further away and should probably amend his location details
From Alison (/5): (GCSE Physics) Knowledgeable tutor providing excellent explanantions of topics my daughter finding difficult. Her confidence has improved dramatically as has her results.