Charles Richard

I moved down to Plymouth about 12 years ago to take up a post as a Physics and Chemistry teacher and Access to H.E. tutor. I have really enjoyed living in this part of the world. Although I still teach a little, and am involved in apprenticeship training for some large organisations in the city, I keep myself busy enjoying the countryside, playing music and supporting my wife in her job with animals.

Tutoring Experience

I have been teaching Physics and Chemistry since I became a qualified teacher. I have mainly taught in Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges. I have taken on management roles in Colleges, and also moderator and examining ones for various national examination boards. I have been a personal tutor for the last 15 years, supporting learning in A-levels, GCSE, Access courses, Foundation degrees and Gamsat.

Tutoring Approach

My personal tutoring, in recent years, has been concerned with developing examination technique for those aiming for high grades, and also improving the clarity of understanding of key concepts in science. Sessions have been 1 to 1 (mainly at the learner's home). I would normally have prepared material based on the learner's progress for the session, but commonly they have questions on school work which needs to be further discussed and this is supported with oral and written questions.
Covid 19 changed the home visit sessions, and much of last academic year tuition was carried out using 'FaceTime' and 'Zoom'. These sessions were prepared more carefully involving a more organised agenda set up by email prior to the sessions.