Kirk

My name is Kirk Williams, I am currently the Head of Faculty for Mathematics, Computing and Science at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Wakefield. An ex head of physics at Hall Cross Academy and an ex head of Physics at Outwood Academy Adwick in the Doncaster area and an ex head of Science at the Oxford International College of Qingdao in China. I am 38 years old and hold a physics degree from the University of Loughborough. I am an enthusiastic teacher and I have a lot of experience and hold a competent track record of having students that exceed national set targets and I have sent scores of students to study physics or engineering related subjects to some of the best universities in the world.

Tutoring Experience

I have been teaching since 2008. I made head of physics at a relatively young age and was offered head of science at a prestigious international school aged 25. I am currently employed at the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. One to one student tuition is exceptionally useful as the progress made is exemplified and much more rapid than the progress made in a larger classroom environment. I have delivered GCSE, iGCSE, AS and A2 level physics for a number of years. I have had previous students attend the following universities; Manchester, UCL, Cambridge, Oxford and also some of the elite American universities such as Princeton.

Tutoring Approach

I have a rigorous approach to tutoring and I cover all bases. I ask inquisitive open ended questions to probe knowledge and current understanding. I ask questions in manner which makes it easy to eliminate misconceptions and incorrect thinking. I prefer students to think laterally about a novel problem and then approach familiar problems in a critical, methodical manner. I like to perform a series of examination style questions in a way that not only prepares you for exams but also enhances subject knowledge. It is not only important to pass examinations but also prepare students for university level education.