Jonathan

“‘The purpose of existence is to maximise the collective human experience”

A resolution to the meaning of life proffered by a University of Leeds Quantum Mechanics peer

I grew up and was schooled in Leeds, with my first job working for my father as a market trader, long hours and short wages. Despite the drudgery, the experience of working in such a diverse environment, the kaleidoscope of society mingling and conversing, my passion for inquiry was piqued.

Education provides boundless opportunities for growth. For myself it was the privilege of sharing the experience with outstanding minds of profound insight and enquiry that cultivated my academic and personal development. These relationships, the conversations and debates they kindled, left me inspired by the prospects of so many brilliant young thinkers, their capacity for discovery and their limitless potential to maximise the human experience.

One must appreciate students have numerous other challenges to grapple with throughout the academic year. Particularly as a result of the impact of two years worth of lockdowns. The full psychological impact of which is only just becoming patently evident.

With this taken into account its often the case of students just getting through the course and passing it being as much of an achievement as other students getting an A grade.

Tutoring Experience

My academic career started at the University of Warwick studying Chemistry for which I received a 2:1 hons degree. I then undertook an Optometry degree at the University of Bradford, qualifying as an optician. Additionally, I have researched, under scholarship, theoretical biology at the University of York and have studied cutting edge quantum information science at the University Leeds with my final project in nano technology.

Since becoming a father, leaving academic study and embarking on a career as a tutor, I again have the privilege of sharing the educational experience with a new generation of enquiring minds. I have been tutoring in Chemistry, Maths and Physics for over a decade, providing my students with a bespoke learning experience, consistently high academic results and enthusiasm for their education.

All of my A level chemistry students scored the A grade in 2023. In maths all my students scored between A* and C and in Physics, which is unquestionably the hardest A level, all students passed, ranging between A and E.

Additionally my gcse results 2023 have been nothing short of exceptional. With 100% pass rate. With 95% of all target grades achieved.

My A level students have gone on to study undergraduate degrees (often undergrad masters) in Medicine, Astrophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Bio-medical Science, Bio-medical Engineering, Biochemistry, Optometry, Dentistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Psychology, Philosophy, Architecture, Accounting and Finance, and even Law.

Many of my students have gone to study at the country’s most prestigious universities including Oxford, Bath, Durham, York, Warwick, Exeter, Loughborough, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol and Kings College London.

Tutoring Approach

My services are for anyone, regardless of ability, age or academic level, wanting to advance their critical thinking and understanding. I have taught from primary through to university level, with all the individual ambitions, needs and temperaments, and am proud of the results achieved with all my students whatever their learning objectives.

Private tutoring underpins and reinforces curriculum education with a more informal and focussed approach. This provides an opportunity for students to explore subjects on their terms, drawing on passions, interests and skills in a holistic environment that maximises their abilities and enjoyment of learning.

Having the freedom to explore subjects laterally in tutorials, drawing from multiple disciplines, enables me to provide context to subject matter, making abstract concepts relatable and relevant. Every student is an individual and deserves an educational experience built around them.

Academic success is rarely born solely from intellect alone, being able to demonstrate ones full capabilities under exam conditions, whilst presenting or communicating with peers requires a robust mindset, confidence and humility. Developing temperament, revision and exam technique within supportive academic framework is key to cultivating rounded, involved and most importantly happy students.

All my prices are inline with Frist Tutors national averages.

I also offer discount when paid in blocks of 4 or 8