Will

I am an experienced teacher who has taught ten years in comprehensive schools. I have taught students from the ages of 11-19 in all the science subjects. My students have been able to achieve the very top results and some have gone on to study subjects including Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Physics at University.

I am passionate about science and am always curious to find out more about the world around us.

Tutoring Experience

As a qualified teacher with 14 years of experience, I am knowledgeable about the different ways that students learn. I am well versed in adapting work to suit the needs of learners and make sure the work that they are doing is appropriate for their level.

I have taught all three sciences up to GCSE level and have taught A-level Physics and Chemistry. I have nine years of experience teaching GCSE science for the AQA and OCR exam boards.

My subject knowledge is very secure and I am knowledgeable about the exam board specifications. Years of preparing students for exams means I know how topics are commonly tested. I also can teach students how to approach exam questions and what phrases and keywords are usually required to maximise marks.

Tutoring Approach

I am an approachable individual who gets on well with my students. I aim to identify where my students have knowledge gaps and misunderstandings that hinder their progress. Once students have understand the fundamentals of the different sciences they will pick up new material far more quickly and will be able to make links between the different topics.

At GCSE and A level it is important to have a particular focus on past exam papers. These can identify weak areas but are also vital for building confidence and exam technique.

For A level, a key part of the work I do with tutees is helping them learn and revise effectively. We talk about the most up to date science behind learning methods and aim to maximise their revision hours. As an A level tutee you will be able to contact me between sessions by email or text. Many students have found this helpful if they get stuck on homework questions or are unsure on something before a class test! This is included in the normal tuition fee.

Update-with the impact of coronavirus all face to face tuition has stopped. I have moved to doing tuition on Skype or zoom until things go back to normal. If this works with you, please do get in touch.