Tom

Hi, I'm Tom, MSci PGCE, a full-time tutor and former Secondary School Science teacher with full Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Maths and Science specialism.

I am a dedicated and hard-working tutor who strives to provide top quality services for students from all backgrounds including catering for SEN, EAL and students who receive their schooling from home or from other alternative schooling arrangements.

I stick by my tutees and provide session reminders, summaries, written and verbal feedback, exams coaching, ongoing email correspondence and general support to help with confidence-building and personal development. My approach is personalised to the individual whilst including tried-and-true strategies to ensure that the essential curriculum content is covered and there are no surprises come exam season.

I offer tutoring for GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths as well as A-Level Chemistry. I also provide services to help young people with CV, personal statement, cover letter writing and interview preparation (professional skills) as well as guidance on organisation, revision strategies and time management (study skills).

I aim to create a strong working relationship with each of my students and provide productive and enjoyable sessions that help to achieve goals and create a positive outlook to those next steps, whether they be higher education, apprenticeships, other qualifications or transition into a job.

Tutoring Experience

I have secondary school teaching experience (ages 11-18) as a teacher of Science and pastoral tutor. I have also tutored many students via this platform with overwhelmingly positive feedback over the past few years.

I have formal training and experience with lesson planning, formative and summative assessment, curriculum/specification implementation, teaching pedagogy targeted to varying needs and preferences. My pastoral responsibilities have given me the opportunity to motivate and enthuse students as they progress through education, helping with organisation, time-management and personal development.

I have tutored students successfully through their GCSEs and A-Levels as an online tutor and have a track-record of success in this regard.

Tutoring Approach

Studying outside of school can often be daunting for students and parents/carers/guardians alike. How can we help young learners to study in an efficient and effective way which is also manageable and sustainable? I aim to help by boosting subject knowledge, confidence and comfortability with the routines of studying, prioritising individual needs so that study time is put to best use.

I make use of a digital whiteboard setup along with helpful slides, diagrams and other material to describe and explain concepts in the same way as would be done if the student were in the school classroom. I provide resources to aid in tuition delivery and tailor these to students’ preferred studying habits. My approach is flexible and I focus on interacting at the right level and in the right manner with the learner to allow for helpful and positive communication from the start with lessons planned and tailored to specific needs. I will also use my extensive knowledge of the national curriculum, advice from exam boards and my own experience to ensure that the learner receives up-to-date and relevant information to avoid surprises during exams.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have and I would be happy to discuss my potential suitability.