My students describe my lessons as enjoyable and helpful in terms of progressing their knowledge, understanding and confidence. I have recently retired from teaching in a school environment in order to concentrate on 1-to-1 tutoring. One of the reasons that I am attracted to tutoring is the rapid improvements that can be achieved due to the focus on an individual student.

I always endeavour to achieve a good understanding of my students’ needs, in addition to any weaknesses, by posing diagnostic questions and offering clear and logical explanations that are linked in to students’ existing knowledge. If matters remain unclear, I will offer a fundamentally different way of explaining the problem rather than repeating the original explanation more loudly (this is much more common amongst teachers than you might think!) until clarification has been achieved. I always aim to explain concepts at the most fundamental level in order to facilitate deep understanding.

 

I am a graduate of The University of Cambridge where I read Natural Sciences, Pt. II Zoology. Previously, I took ‘A’ Levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry (AAA - no A* back in those days!) I have taught both Chemistry and Biology to ’A’ Level and am happy to provide support in either or both subjects should it be appropriate/required. I have also helped to prepare students who wish to study at Oxford or Cambridge and at my most recent school I was Director of The Oxbridge Programme.

 

The students I wish to work with will be motivated, inquisitive, interactive and will possess a desire to succeed. They will also need help, encouragement and support - that is why they are here, after all. Many of my former students have valued the support and encouragement I have provided and the ability to deliver this explains my presence here. Student-Tutor compatibility is of paramount importance if the outcome is to be as effective as possible. I may not be the right tutor for you and, equally, you may not be the right student for me!

 

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