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Richard

Richard

I am a friendly and approachable tutor who enjoys teaching pupils of all abilities.
I specialise in tutoring Maths, Physics, Computing (including Python, Java, C Programming) and ICT (especially Word, Excel, PowePoint, Access, PowerPoint, etc). I also can help with Geography, Chemistry(to GCSE), study skills, exam technique, etc.

My availability:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10:00-21:00
Wednesday: 15:00-21:00
Thursday: 10:00-19:00
Sunday: 13:00-20:00 (not every week)
I will be available on some Saturdays in May and June.
My preference is for the pupil to come to me Bannerbrook Park, Tile Hill, Coventry) - I offer a discount for this, reflecting the saved time and travel costs.

I am a qualified teacher, with nearly ten years of successfully teaching and/or tutoring pupils to help them gain confidence in their abilities, raise their grades and enable them to fulfil their potential.

My qualifications:
PGCE in Secondary Mathematics (2011)
Open University Undrgraduate Certificate in Mathematics (2009)
BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Studies (2:1, 1998)
Higher National Certificate in Mathematics, Statistics & Computing (1990).

Prior to retraining as a teacher, I worked for over 25 years in ICT & Computing roles developing skills in system administration (Windows & Unix including scripting), programming (C, C++, Java, Python, BASIC, FORTRAN), software analysis and design, change, test, release and service management, IT systems strategy, technical architecture, technical authoring, staff management, training, etc.

Tutoring Experience

I have helped run Geography field trips for Carshalton Boys Sports College and Wallington County Grammar School.
I have taught Mathematics at The Beacon School in Banstead, Surrey; The Oaks (formerly Stanley Park) High School, Carshalton Boys Sports College and Greenshaw High School in the London Borough of Sutton and the ARK Bolingbroke Academy in Wandsworth.
I have been expert tutor for Pet-Xi (specialists in GCSE and A-level revision courses), providing tuition in Programming, ICT training and STEM subjects.
I have successfully tutored Mathematics, Computing, Geography, Physics, chemistry, Combined Science, Study Skills, etc. to a number of pupils from Year 6, through Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and also adults on.

Tutoring Approach

My fees are listed by subject. I have found that, for GCSE, one or two hour sessions work well. At AS-level/A-level and beyond, that 2 or 3 hour sessions work very well. I give a £2.50/hour discount. Also, I give a discount if you come to my home in Bannerbrook Park. I only offer daytime weekday and Sunday lesson at my home (we have a new cockerpoo puppy, so I can't travel until my wife gets home from work).

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Roehampton2011PGCESecondary Mathematics
Open University2009OtherUndergraduate Certificate in Mathematics
University of Surrey: Roehampton Institute London1998BachelorsGeography and Environmental Studies
Thames Polytechnic1990CollegeBTEC HNC in Mathematics, Statistics & Computing

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Subjects taught
MathsIn-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
PhysicsIn-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
ChemistryIn-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
Casual Learner£25£22.50
Combined ScienceIn-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£30£27
Casual Learner£25£22.50
GeographyIn-personOnline
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£30£27
University£40£36
Casual Learner£25£22.50
Computer Studies / I.T.In-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£30£27
University£40£36
Casual Learner£25£22.50
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